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Critics Ratings

'The 2018 Pofadder in Eben Sadie's Cinsault from Swartland. This is complex and intellectual, yet utterly compelling, with beautifully detailed brambly red berry fruit, fennel, thyme and fynbos scents that blossom with aeration. The very detailed palate displays filigreed tannins, incredible focus and arresting purity through to the lightly spiced finish. This is one of the best from Sadie this vintage.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 96/100 (Oct 2019)

'Dry farmed on the schist soils of the Kasteelberg, this is the latest in a run of superb Cinsaults from Eben Sadie. The vines are between 40 and 50 years' old, producing a delicate yet energetic and intense wine with some whole bunch spices and structure, raspberry and red cherry fruit and lacy, detailed tannins. 2020-26' - Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2019, 94/100

'Named for shape of Riebeek Mountain origin of old cinsaut vines; this the most challenging wine here, Eben Sadie says. More so in 2018 drought. Gently perfumed, light & fresh but not without gravitas in its wild berry, scrub fruit. Youthfully austere, grippy but may be ready earlier than usual.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2020, 4.5* (91/100)

'From Swartland Cinsault. Again nothing overt and again a touch of reduction before plum and cherry on the nose. The palate is plump and juicy with lemon-like acidity and soft tannins.' - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 91/100 (Jul 2019)

'The 2018 Old Vine Series Pofadder begins with a lighter floral expression with tart red fruits, with a tightly knit firm rocky core. On the palate, the wine is tightly structured with rigidity and rusticity, showing a serious wine, with flavors of cranberry and cherries skin that grip the tongue. Medium-bodied and with bright acidity, the red-fruited finish lingers long with taut mineral tension. For a lighter wine, it is cellar-worthy and incredibly food-friendly.' - Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate, 91/100 (Oct 2019)