Provenance

Producer

Critics Ratings

2013
'Fashionable red grape, here sourced from 3 Swartland blocks (2 organic), 40% bunch pressed. Classy 2013 understated, delicate even, ultra-fine grape tannins cradle lovely limpid fruit. Sadly only 225 cases.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide, 4.5*

'Strawberry fruit flavours dominate. Quite sweet and medicinal initially and then very racy and complex on the palate with a hint of something a little bit gamey. Finishes bone dry. I'd love to see this next to a Châteauneuf. Drink 2016-2023.' - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Aug 2018)

'The 2013 Grenache comes from granite soils in Paardeberg that are organically farmed. It spent at least one month on the skins and is aged for 11 to 12 months. It has a very perfumed, floral bouquet with scents of redcurrant jus, rose petals, wild heather and burdock. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity: finely tuned, tart red fruit that belie that structure toward the precise finish. Another supremely well-crafted, understated Swartland Grenache courtesy of David Sadie that is a testament to the heights that this variety can achieve in this country.' - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 93/100 (Oct 2014)

2014
'Evocative 2012 from Perdeberg vines eloquently speaks of the magic of old vines. Nothing out of place, just pure silky red fruit and super-fine tannins. Vast improvement on funky 2011 (2.5 stars). Tiny two-barrel production, like Chenin.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2014, 4.5*

'David and Nadia Sadie (unrelated to Eben but 'focused on organic vines, native yeasts, older French oak, no enzymes, no acidification, unfined and unfiltered) made just two barrels of this mould-breaking, refreshing Grenache. It is already enjoyable and lifted. Mineral somehow and beautifully balanced, even delicate. Not too sweet. Very appetising. My sole criticism is that it did not develop much in the glass but that is a small one for such a lovingly made wine. A triumph!' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Mar 2014)