Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $77.76Original ZAR 1,278.00≈ €69.20 · £58.46 | thesadiefamily.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut, Tinta Barocca, and Pinotage
Classification Signature wine
Region Swartland
Soil Granite, Slate, Gravel, And sandstone formations
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels 3300-litre open concrete fermenters
Pressing Method Traditional Basket Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Individual berries from the entire production were hand sorted in small cases. Fermentation proceeded spontaneously for about three weeks at 24°C in 3300-litre open concrete fermenters, followed by approximately three weeks of post-fermentation maceration. No additions were made during fermentation. The wine was basket pressed, underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel, matured for two years, and was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes Mediterranean spicy herbs, pepper, violets, fresh red fruit, mulberry, graphite, dried figs, and chalky firm tannins
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut, Tinta Barocca
Syrah35%
Mourvedre25%
Grenache15%
Carignan10%
Cinsaut10%
Tinta Barocca5%
Drinking Window 2026-2043+
Region Swartland
Soil Granite, Slate, Gravel, Sandstone
Vineyard Yield 32 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open, Oak Barrel, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Basket Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 24 months
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak90%
Barrel Size 225L
Sulfites 88.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand sorted berries in small cases. Spontaneous fermentation in 3300L open concrete fermenters at 24°C for ~3 weeks, then 3-week post-fermentation maceration. No additions during fermentation. Basket press. 12 months in French oak barrels (10% new), then additional year in large foudres on fine lees. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.2%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut, Tinta Barocca
Syrah35%
Mourvedre25%
Grenache15%
Carignan12%
Cinsaut10%
Tinta Barocca3%
Drinking Window 2025-2042+
Region Swartland
Soil Granite, Slate, Gravel, Sandstone
Vineyard Yield 32 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open, Oak Barrel, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Basket Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 24 months
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Second Fill Oak95%
Barrel Size 225L
Sulfites 85.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand sorted berries in small cases. Spontaneous fermentation in 3300L open concrete fermenters at 24°C for ~3 weeks, then 3-week post-fermentation maceration. No additions during fermentation. Basket press. 12 months in French oak barrels (5% new), then additional year in large foudres on fine lees. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Lowest alcohol achieved on blend at 13.2%.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.01%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut, Tinta Barocca
Syrah35%
Mourvedre25%
Grenache15%
Carignan12%
Cinsaut10%
Tinta Barocca3%
Drinking Window 2024-2041+
Region Swartland
Soil Granite, Slate, Gravel, Sandstone
Vineyard Yield 32 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open, Oak Barrel, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Basket Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 24 months
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Second Fill Oak95%
Barrel Size 225L
Sulfites 85.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand sorted berries in small cases. Spontaneous fermentation in 3300L open concrete fermenters at 24°C for ~3 weeks, then 3-week post-fermentation maceration. No additions during fermentation. Basket press. 12 months in French oak barrels (5% new), then additional year in large foudres on fine lees. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Extremely bright red fruit with seamless structure.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.42 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut, Tinta Barocca
Syrah35%
Mourvedre25%
Grenache15%
Carignan12%
Cinsaut10%
Tinta Barocca3%
Drinking Window 2024-2040+
Region Swartland
Soil Granite, Slate, Gravel, Sandstone
Vineyard Yield 28 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open, Oak Barrel, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Basket Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 24 months
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Second Fill Oak95%
Barrel Size 225L
Sulfites 78.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand sorted berries in small cases. Spontaneous fermentation in 3300L open concrete fermenters at 24°C for ~3 weeks, then 3-week post-fermentation maceration. No additions during fermentation. Basket press. 12 months in French oak barrels (5% new), then additional year in large foudres on fine lees. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 21st bottling of Columella.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.85%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut, Tinta Barocca
Syrah35%
Mourvedre25%
Grenache15%
Carignan12%
Cinsaut10%
Tinta Barocca3%
Drinking Window 2024-2039+
Region Swartland
Soil Granite, Slate, Gravel, Sandstone
Vineyard Yield 28 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open, Oak Barrel, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Basket Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 24 months
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Second Fill Oak95%
Barrel Size 225L
Sulfites 75.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand sorted berries in small cases. Spontaneous fermentation in 3300L open concrete fermenters at 24°C for ~3 weeks, then 3-week post-fermentation maceration. No additions during fermentation. Basket press. 12 months in French oak barrels (5% new), then additional year in large foudres on fine lees. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 20th bottling of Columella.
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | CHF 778.32Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | CHF 778.32Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1125403 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Aprilskloof Rd, Paardeberg, Malmesbury 7299
Phone
+27 22 125 0085
Owner
Eben Sadie
Cellarmaster
Eben Sadie