Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $76.19Original ZAR 1,252.20≈ €67.80 · £57.28 | thesadiefamily.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne, Marsanne, Semillon Gris, Semillon Blanc, Palomino, Colombard, Grillo, Assyrtiko
Region Swartland
Soil Weathered granite and sandstone formations, With limestone soils on the coast
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels 725-litre concrete eggs and 400–1,200-litre clay amphorae
Pressing Method Sorted Whole Bunches Pressed For 2–3 Hours
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Old oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Grapes are chilled on arrival, sorted the following day, whole-bunch pressed for 2–3 hours, and transferred as turbid juice to concrete eggs and clay amphorae for natural fermentation; ambient temperature is maintained around 18°C, and individual lots may ferment for up to 18 months.
Tasting Notes Fresh lemon zest, nectarine, restrained grapefruit aromas, salinity; restrained and elegant, with substantial weight and length
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.21
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne, Marsanne, Semillon Gris, Semillon Blanc, Palomino, Colombard, Grillo, Assyrtiko
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Clairette Blanche
Viognier
Verdelho
Roussanne
Marsanne
Semillon Gris
Semillon Blanc
Palomino
Colombard
Grillo
Assyrtiko
Drinking Window 2027-2029+
Region Swartland
Soil Weathered granite, Sandstone, Limestone
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg 725L, Clay Amphora 400 1200L, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 24 months
Sulfites 90.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Whole bunch press for 2-3 hours with juice settling. Natural fermentation in concrete eggs (725L) and clay amphoras (400-1200L) at constant ~18°C ambient. Each vineyard ferments in same vessel yearly, fermentation takes up to 18 months naturally. 12 months aging in vessels, then 12 months in large old foudres. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 17 vineyards.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Clairette Blanche, Colombard, Viognier, Verdelho, Palomino Fino, Grenache Blanc, Semillon Gris, Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc35%
Marsanne6%
Roussanne6%
Clairette Blanche6%
Colombard6%
Viognier6%
Verdelho6%
Palomino Fino6%
Grenache Blanc6%
Semillon Gris6%
Sauvignon Blanc6%
Drinking Window 2026-2028+
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite, Decomposed table mountain sandstone, Chalk
Vineyard Yield 29 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg 725L, Clay Amphora 400 1200L, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 24 months
Sulfites 85.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Whole bunch press for 2-3 hours with juice settling. Natural fermentation in concrete eggs (725L) and clay amphoras (400-1200L) at constant ~18°C ambient. Each vineyard ferments in same vessel yearly, fermentation takes up to 18 months naturally. 12 months aging in vessels, then 12 months in large old foudres. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 17 vineyards.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.75%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne, Marsanne, Semillon Gris, Semillon Blanc, Palomino, Colombard
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Clairette Blanche
Viognier
Verdelho
Roussanne
Marsanne
Semillon Gris
Semillon Blanc
Palomino
Colombard
Drinking Window 2025-2027+
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite, Decomposed table mountain sandstone, Chalk
Vineyard Yield 29 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg 725L, Clay Amphora 400 1200L, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 24 months
Sulfites 85.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Whole bunch press for 2-3 hours with juice settling. Natural fermentation in concrete eggs (725L) and clay amphoras (400-1200L) at constant ~18°C ambient. Each vineyard ferments in same vessel yearly, fermentation takes up to 18 months naturally. 12 months aging in vessels, then 12 months in large old foudres. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 17 vineyards.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.23%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Semillon, Palomino Fino, Viognier, Clairette Blanche, Verdelho
Chenin Blanc33%
Roussanne16%
Grenache Blanc11%
Semillon11%
Palomino Fino11%
Viognier6%
Clairette Blanche6%
Verdelho6%
Drinking Window 2024-2026+
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite, Decomposed table mountain sandstone, Chalk
Vineyard Yield 28 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg 725L, Clay Amphora 400 1200L, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 24 months
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Whole bunch press for 2-3 hours with juice settling. Natural fermentation in concrete eggs (725L) and clay amphoras (400-1200L) at constant ~18°C ambient. Each vineyard ferments in same vessel yearly, fermentation takes up to 18 months naturally. 12 months aging in vessels, then 12 months in large old foudres. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 17 vineyards, 14 in Paardeberg.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne, Marsanne, Semillon Gris, Semillon Blanc, Palomino, Colombard
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Clairette Blanche
Viognier
Verdelho
Roussanne
Marsanne
Semillon Gris
Semillon Blanc
Palomino
Colombard
Drinking Window 2023-2025+
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite, Decomposed table mountain sandstone, Chalk
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg 725L, Clay Amphora 400 1200L, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 24 months
Sulfites 72.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Whole bunch press for 2-3 hours with juice settling. Natural fermentation in concrete eggs (725L) and clay amphoras (400-1200L) at constant ~18°C ambient. Each vineyard ferments in same vessel yearly, fermentation takes up to 18 months naturally. 12 months aging in vessels, then 12 months in large old foudres. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 17 vineyards, all ripened in perfect order.
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | CHF 616.17Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | CHF 875.61Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | CHF 875.61Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1135020 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Aprilskloof Rd, Paardeberg, Malmesbury 7299
Phone
+27 22 125 0085
Owner
Eben Sadie
Cellarmaster
Eben Sadie