Sadie Family Swartland Pofadder 2024 strathbogie-ranges even though it’s not fortified

even though it’s not fortified and is lower in alcohol (making it far more drinkable)

finesse and expression of these wines is unique

carmel and butter scotch

persistent and stimulating

with aromas of stone fruits such as apricot and peach and a hint of citrus fruits

Sadie Family Swartland Pofadder 2024 strathbogie-ranges even though it’s not fortifiedNamed after the venomous Puff Adder snakea somber tribute to a vineyard worker lost in the 1940sthis wine is pure Cinsault from the Kasteelberg Mountain. Sourced from a single parcel planted in 1973 on slate and decomposed shale soils, it is a variety that Eben Sadie treats with immense respect. Often called the "Pinot Noir of the Swartland," Cinsault has seen a massive revival in recent years, and Pofadder is right at the front of the pack. It is