Sadie Family, Swartland Skerpioen Size:6x750ml Made from a blend of

Made from a blend of 65% Grenache

21% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon aged between 30-50 years with gravel

This is actually quite aromatically similar to the Corton-Grèves though with a bit more elegance

This is also very clearly built-to-age and I wouldn’t dream of touching a bottle for at least 10 years and it should easily reward 20

Sadie Family, Swartland Skerpioen Size:6x750ml Made from a blend ofThe 2020 Old Vine Series Skerpioen walks the fine line of mineral and citrus, possessing a kiss of sea spray before notions of wax melon, yellow apple skin and sweet Meyer lemon sway on the nose. Medium bodied on the palate, a slight tinge of fresh herbs makes way for mouthwatering succulent acidity, followed by a kiss of phenolic bitterness and a soft leesy quality over the persistent, almost salty finish. I really enjoy the action on the palate.