The Sadie Kokerboom 2024 is a profound and highly anticipated release from South Africa’s Citrusdal Mountains. This vintage showcases a pure and focused expression of old-vine Semillon. The wine is a unique field blend of Semillon Blanc and approximately 20% Semillon Gris. It captures the unique terroir of its decomposed sandstone and high-iron soils. The 2024 vintage saw an earlier, gentler harvest. This approach delivered an elegantly refined and fresher profile compared to some prior years.
Leading international critics have already given impressive scores to the highly sought-after 2024 release. These scores confirm its status as a world-class white wine.
- 96 Points: James Suckling awarded this score. He praised its weight, layering, and waxy yet fresh feel, noting a spicy, long finish.
- 95 Points: This was received from Tim Atkin MW. He highlighted the wine’s restraint, focus, and flavors of clementine, citrus, and a hint of peach.
- 92 Points: Neal Martin noted this score. He described the entry as very spicy, linear, and minimalist for Semillon, with a bright, sapid finish.
The Sadie Kokerboom 2024 delivers a classic waxy and lanolin aroma, now beautifully accented by notes of ginger spice and tropical granadilla. The palate shows remarkable elegance and a powerful, almost timeless texture. Winemakers whole-bunch pressed the grapes. The juice underwent slow, natural fermentation in old foudres. The malolactic conversion often extended into the following spring.
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