2018 Eben Sadie Soldaat Grenache (Swartland)

Ouwingerdreeks (Old Vine Series)
Origin
Piekenierskloof, Swartland, South Africa SOUTH AFRICA
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Grenache/Garnacha
Farming Style
organic
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
ready
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13%
Wine Score
95 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, November 2019
94 points, Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, September 2019

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2018 Eben Sadie Soldaat Grenache (Swartland)

Media Reviews

Neal Martin

The 2018 Soldaat is pure Grenache Noir from Piekenierskloof. It offers earthy red berry fruit on the nose, touches of wild heather and fynbos emerging with time and lending wonderful complexity. The palate is well balanced with a fleshy opening. There are layers of vibrant red cherry and strawberry fruit laced with white pepper and sage toward the persistent finish. Yet there is an approachability to this Soldaat that means it will be difficult to resist in its youth. 95 points

Tim Atkin MW

Soldaat is a high-altitude Piekenierskloof Grenache from a vineyard on sandstone and decomposed granite at 780 metres. Concrete fermented with 85% whole bunches, this is fresh, earthy and herbal, with delicate tannins, stony intensity and floral, delicate red cherry and redcurrant fruit. 94 points