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Eben Sadie Columella 2016
HED50914
75 cl
13.5%
£165.00
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Since the early 2000s, Eben Sadie has produced cutting-edge and characterful wines that have revolutionised the South African landscape and inspired a whole generation of winemakers. His wines are highly sought after, produced in very limited quantities due to Sadie’s meticulous practices, the wines quickly became a must-have for drinkers and collectors alike.
2016 Columella is Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut & Tinta Barocca.
This 2021 vintage of Columella is a blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault and Tinta Barroca. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation in large concrete tanks and is aged in oak barrels (5% new) for 12 months. A deep rich wine, black cherry compote balanced by a mineral graphite backbone, black olive subtle spice and soft round tannins to finish.
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The 2016 Columella was matured for 12 months in 10% new oak and then 12 months in old foudres. There is something warm and comforting about the nose: blueberry, crushed violet, a touch of burning embers, almost a damp clay scent. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin, the Syrah not as pronounced as previous vintages (a policy pursued by Eben as he increased Grenache), and delivering gentle grip toward the slightly peppered finish and long, black-pepper-tinged aftertaste. Very impressive. Neal Martin1st August 2018
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