Red2020
Columella
The Sadie Family Wines · Swartland, South Africa
90
Aggregate Score
Based on 3 critic scores, normalized and weighted by source credibility.
Awards & Recognition
🏅Parker 95+🏅Tim Atkin 95+
Critic Scores
Wine Enthusiast (2020)88
Decanter (2020)91
James Suckling (2020)91
Tasting Notes
Profound aromatics of black olive, garrigue, pepper, and dark fruit. Medium-to-full body with extraordinary mineral complexity and elegant structure.
Our Review
Eben Sadie's Columella has put South Africa's Swartland on the world wine map. The 2020 is a wine of remarkable originality — Mediterranean in spirit, African in soul.
Food Pairings
Braai meatsBobotieLamb curryAged Gouda
Serving Temperature
16-18°C
Aging Potential
8-20 years
Pros
- +Excellent quality for the category
- +Well-balanced and complex
- +Strong critical acclaim
- +Aging potential
Cons
- -Premium pricing
- -Limited availability in some markets
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- The Sadie Family Wines
- Region
- Swartland
- Sub-Region
- Swartland
- Country
- South Africa
- Grape
- Syrah, Mourvèdre
- Appellation
- Swartland WO
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price
- $90
- Price Range
- Premium
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