Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $38.12Original ZAR 626.51≈ €33.92 · £28.66 | thesadiefamily.com ↗ |
2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc / Steen (South African synonym)
Classification Citrusdal Mountain
Region Olifants River
Soil Weathered table mountain sandstone formations; mainly very sandy
Vineyard Yield 20 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Two older foudres
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressing For About Three Hours, With Some Juice Settling In The Collecting Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types old oak
Barrel Size foudre
Production Details Grapes were picked in small 20 kg crates, cooled, and whole-bunch pressed for about three hours. Juice was transferred to two older foudres for spontaneous fermentation, which may take 10 or more days to begin and 1–6 months to finish. The wine remained in cask on fermentation lees for 12 months; about 50 ppm sulphur was added two weeks before bottling directly from cask.
Tasting Notes Grounded mineral expression; stone fruit; ripe pear; unripe passion fruit; waxy coating; savoury tannins; firm acidity; very long, lingering aftertaste
Sources: thesadiefamily.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.25
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 2026-2032+
Region Olifants River
Soil Weathered table mountain sandstone formations
Vineyard Yield 23 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Press
Total Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types foudre
Sulfites 78.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes picked in 20kg crates and cooled before processing. Whole bunch pressing (3 hours with settling in tank). Natural fermentation in old foudres, 1-6 months duration, sometimes continuing into spring. Malolactic fermentation often completes during aging. Wine left on lees for entire 12 months. 50mg/L SO2 added 2 weeks prior to bottling. Bottled from lees.
Sources: thesadiefamily.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 2027-2035+
Region Olifants River
Soil Decomposed table mountain sandstone formations
Vineyard Yield 23 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Press
Total Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types oak cask
Sulfites 82.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes picked in 20kg crates and cooled before processing. Whole bunch pressing (3 hours with settling in tank). Natural fermentation in old foudres, 1-6 months duration, sometimes continuing into spring. Malolactic fermentation often completes during aging. Wine left on lees for entire 12 months in big old oak casks. 50mg/L SO2 added 2 weeks prior to bottling. Bottled from lees.
Sources: thesadiefamily.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.08%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 2026-2034+
Region Olifants River
Soil Decomposed table mountain sandstone formations
Vineyard Yield 23 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Press
Total Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types oak cask
Sulfites 76.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes picked in 20kg crates and cooled before processing. Whole bunch pressing (3 hours with settling in tank). Natural fermentation in old foudres, 1-6 months duration, sometimes continuing into spring. Malolactic fermentation often completes during aging. Wine left on lees for entire 12 months in big old oak casks. Picked slightly earlier than usual due to warm vintage. 50mg/L SO2 added 2 weeks prior to bottling. Bottled from lees.
Sources: thesadiefamily.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 2025-2033+
Region Olifants River
Soil Decomposed table mountain sandstone formations
Vineyard Yield 20 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Press
Total Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types oak cask
Sulfites 78.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes picked in 20kg crates and cooled before processing. Whole bunch pressing (3 hours with settling in tank). Natural fermentation in old foudres, 1-6 months duration, sometimes continuing into spring. Malolactic fermentation often completes during aging. Wine left on lees for entire 12 months in big old oak casks. 50mg/L SO2 added 2 weeks prior to bottling. Bottled from lees.
Sources: thesadiefamily.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Olifants River
Soil Decomposed table mountain sandstone
Vineyard Yield 15 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Old Oak Foudres
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressing
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types old oak
Barrel Size foudres
Used Oak Only Yes
Sulfites 72.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes picked in 20kg crates and cooled before whole bunch pressing (3 hour process). Fermentation in old foudres initiated by natural yeast, lasting 1-6 months. Bottled directly from lees.
Sources: thesadiefamily.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | CHF 1,016.14Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | CHF 972.90Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1335042 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Aprilskloof Rd, Paardeberg, Malmesbury 7299
Phone
+27 22 125 0085
Owner
Eben Sadie
Cellarmaster
Eben Sadie