Alheit Vineyards | Sadie Family Wines | Vilafonté
Live Virtual Auction, 10 October 2021
Fine Wine
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The Mev Kirsten heralds from a vineyard at the base of Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch. Generally recognized as the oldest Chenin Blanc vineyard in SA, having been established between 1905 and 1920, there were only a miniscule 82 cases made.
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Critics Ratings
'The 2014 was the most intense and fleshy of the Sadie whites; 2015 is an equally superb follow-up - precise and pure, with savoury/umami nuances and slate-like minerality. While incredibly agile, it shows the depth and presence of its singular origin: 100+ year old Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc. Fermented in concrete 'eggs' & clay pots.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*
'The 2015 Old Vine Series Mev Kirsten, which comes from the heaviest soils, has an attractive bouquet with yellow flower and hazelnut aromas, just a hint of gingerbread that emerges with time. Perhaps this is the most mercurial aromatics of Eben's 2015s. The palate beautifully balanced once again, a crisp line of acidity, just a slight viscosity here with hints of clear honey and quince jelly on the long and tender finish. Very fine, but I think it has more to give.' - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 93+/100 (Apr 2017)
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