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Sadie Family Die Ouwingerdreeks 'Skerpioen' White

Name: Sadie Family Die Ouwingerdreeks 'Skerpioen' White
Brand: Sadie Family
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

South Africa, Swartland

White wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.1

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Sadie Family Die Ouwingerdreeks 'Skerpioen' White is an exceptional wine produced by the renowned South African winemaker, Sadie Family. The wine falls under the Swartland appellation, which is known for its diverse terroir and old vineyards. 'Skerpioen' is sourced from a specific vineyard called "Die Ouwingerdreeks," which translates to "The Old Vine Series." The vineyard features ancient vines with low yields, resulting in concentrated and expressive grapes. The winemaking process includes natural fermentation, extended skin contact, and aging in oak barrels, creating a complex and textured wine. 'Skerpioen' White offers a captivating blend of flavors, showcasing citrus, stone fruits, floral notes, and a distinctive minerality. It is a truly unique and sought-after wine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Sadie Family Die Ouwingerdreeks 'Skerpioen' White wine is a unique blend of Chenin Blanc and Palomino.The bouquet offers notes of ripe pear and citrus, with a hint of wet stone and a touch of spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and creamy, with a nice acidity and a very long finish. The wine is well-balanced, with a good structure and a round finish. A great choice for special occasions.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

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Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Chenin Blanc

Palomino

ORIGINS

Winery: Sadie Family

Region: Swartland

Nestled in the heart of South Africa's Western Cape, the Swartland wine region is quickly becoming one of the country's most exciting and dynamic wine-producing areas. With its unique combination of topography, climate, and grape varieties, Swartland is producing some of the most interesting and complex wines in the country. Swartland has a long and storied history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the area in the late 1600s. The region was officially recognized as a wine-producing area in the early 1900s, and since then, it has become one of the most important wine-producing regions in South Africa.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

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