The 2020 Sadie Family Columella is a powerful yet refined blend, equally impressive as its 2019 predecessor, and likely to appreciate in value.
Hand harvested and sorted grapes, aged 12 months in French oak barrels (5% new) on the lees, before being transferred large foudres for an additional year. Wine is bottle unfined and unfiltered
This wine represents the pinnacle of wine making in South Africa, and really sits in the top 1% of red wines we've ever tasted, and is certainly on par with the best GSMs ever made from any region globally. It's definitely worth a spot in the most discerning of cellars and would make any special occasion that much more special.
It's entirely appropriate that Columella should achieve a 100-point score in its 20th vintage, having completed two decades of trail-blazing brilliance. Based on Syrah with 55% Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault and Tinta Barocca, it's a seamless Rhône-meets- the-Douro cuvée with violet, thyme and lavender aromas, subtle oak and peppery whole bunch spices, cassis, blackberry and cranberry flavours, thrilling acidity, minerality and haunting palate length. A truly great wine at the peak of its considerable powers.
Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut & Tinta Barroca. With its exquisite balance and its playful, precise aromas, this wine plays the clear line without losing its fullness. Very fruity with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, rose, violet and herbs, followed by a juicy, salty and slightly minty note that further enhances the feeling of freshness. Structured yet airy, it impresses with an effortless elegance and excellent storage potential.