2024 Sadie Family Swartland Rotsbank

Rare and the best of Chenin!  From South Africa
2024 Sadie Family Swartland Rotsbank...$109.99
This steely, mineral chenin is somewhat restrained, showing aromas of lemon rind, crushed rocks, thyme and pears, but it’s compact, full of tension and concentrated on the palate, with a medium to full body and racy acidity. I love the sharpness and minerality. This will age. The third edition of this wine. Chenin blanc from a historic vineyard with rocky soils. Try after 2026.
Rated 98/100 James Suckling
Rated 98/100 Tim Atkins

“While Chenin hasn’t quite made it fully mainstream yet, at least in the United States, it has officially been adopted by the cool kids club of wine geeks …” — Wine Enthusiast