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Columella

2009 Swartland Red Blend

The Sadie Family Columella is a captivating red blend from the renowned Swartland region, known for its exceptional terroir and innovative winemaking practices. This wine showcases a deep, rich red color that hints at the complexity within. On the palate, it presents a full-bodied structure with prominent fruit intensity that reflects the ripe blackberries and plums typical of the varietals used. The acidity is bright and invigorating, adding a refreshing lift to the wine, while the tannins are notable yet well-integrated, contributing to a luxurious mouthfeel. This wine is beautifully dry, enhancing its elegant profile and making it an excellent companion to robust dishes. As a vintage from 2009, The Sadie Family Columella has developed remarkable depth and layers, inviting enthusiasts to savor its opulence and intricacies.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

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