Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

'"If you pick this two days too late, it gains 2% in alcohol," says Paul Jordaan of this cuvée of Semillon and a hint of co-planted Semillon Gris, sourced from the legendary Henk Laing. In 2018, Sadie Family got the harvest date spot on, because this is an elegant, herbal, greengage and lanolin-like white with grapefruity acidity. 2020-26' - Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2018, 95/100

'This is as much about the seductive texture as the complexity and gorgeous flavor profile. Glossy, showing a slight crunchiness, this exhibits an array of orchard fruit, with plum pear and quince flavors emerging most prominently, mingling with mint and daisy notes before being swept away by fleur de sel accents. Harmonious and stunning throughout, with the potential to age gracefully. Drink now through 2032.' - Wine Spectator, 95/100 (Apr 2020)

'From Olifants River Semillon. The nose shows lime and green apple with notes of hay and blossom in the background. Lovely fruit expression and nicely coated acidity. Surprisingly rich and round. Delicious!' - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 94/100 (Jul 2019)

'Now coming from Olifants River, the Semillon speaks clearly through the expression of the 2018 Old Vine Series Kokerboom with clean citrus and subtle minerality, with hints of soft herbal aromas not typically found in past bottlings, just this vintage. The palate shows great texture and depth of flavor, overflowing with rocky expressions, dusty citrus blossoms that are clean and focused, showing still tight. The acidity and mineral backbone continues straight through onto the finish and lingers with thought-provoking longevity that can still be felt and tasted after a minute past. My head is spinning with excitement! Well done, this is a remarkable wine that is incredibly food-friendly!' - Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate, 94/100 (Oct 2019)

'The 2018 Kokerboom, a blend of Sémillon Blanc and Sémillon Gris, has a light bouquet of beeswax, yellow plum and light walnut aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The well-balanced palate is taut and fresh, offering orange peel and marmalade notes on the entry and veins of lemongrass and shaved ginger on the finish. Excellent.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 93/100 (Oct 2019)