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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