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Critics Ratings

David & Nadia Plat'bos Chenin Blanc 2018
‘Opening with a lively and aromatic nose, the 2018 Plat'bos Chenin Blanc is the lightest and most floral of the range, offering elements of dusty lemon drop, almond skin and a flutter of arugula tossed in Mandarin orange zest. Medium-bodied and with 13% alcohol, the wine is fresh and crisp on the palate with energetic acidity that never fully reaches the broader expressions of the other single-vineyard Chenin Blancs of the same range. However, this is just as delightful, showing a lively essence, balanced structure and mouthwatering mid-palate. The wine lingers on the finish with flavors of sweet citrus and a kiss of phenolic bitterness with growing spiciness. Nicely done.’ – Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate, 92/100 (Feb 2021)

'Astounding addition to the registered single-vineyard chenins, from 1981 bushvines among trellised neighbours, thus ‘Flat Bush’. 2018 vibrates with nervous energy, tightly wound, lean & elegant yet substantial, riveting echoes of flavour. Such focus. Same hands-off winemaking as peers.' - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2020, 5* (96/100)

‘Very powerful nose with the soil speaking more loudly than the fruit. Full of personality. Easy to like! Great texture. Racy and relatively lean. No spare flesh. Quite attention-demanding. Very long. Lots of chew on the end but massive fruit before then. Round and friendly. Saline note on the end too.’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Jul 2019)

‘Plat'bos is the third single vineyard Chenin from the Sadies, added to the range for the first time in 2018. Planted on granite soils in 1981, this is also a component in the regular David & Nadia cuvée. Rich and concentrated, yet balanced by stony intensity, some aniseed spice and mouth-watering acidity and palate length. 2021-28’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 95/100

David & Nadia Skaliekop Chenin Blanc 2018
‘Pale gold in color, the 2018 Skaliekop Chenin Blanc is immediately impressive with aromas of dusty lemon peel, marzipan, dusty citrus blossom and white tea in the glass. Medium-bodied, the wine bursts with energetic acidity and mineral tension, showing amazing complexity and depth, with an electric and broad mouthfeel, a soft, waxy essence and elements of roasted almonds and grilled endive. The wine continues to evolve over the long, winding finish that will continue to bring pleasure to its drinkers for the next 15 years. This is an absolutely stunning bottle from David & Nadia. Bravo!’ – Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate, 93/100 (Feb 2021)

'From shale (’skalie’) site planted 1985; as range siblings, bunch pressing, minimal intervention, older 300L oak. Individual, wild ‘dissident’ profile in steely, mineral 2018, with khaki bush & scrub features. A tense, ferrous character & exquisite saline conclusion, as in 2017.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2020, 5* (95/100)

‘Skaliekop comes from comparatively rare shale soils on the Paardeberg and is more "lateral rather than linear" in structure, according to David Sadie, with considerable texture and breadth. Picked earlier because of its mid-slope position, it has aniseed and beeswax aromas, very little oak and wild herb top notes. 2021-26’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 95/100

‘Broader nose than the Plat’bos. ‘Shale Chenins show a lot of richness', says David. There’s not as much tension as the Plat’bos – almost rich. Long and opulent. A little kick of tannin on the end. Impressive undertow.’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Jul 2019)