Blackish purple

Here too there is a lovely sense of energy and punch to the muscular but not really rustic broad-shouldered flavors that also possess very good if not sensational mid-palate concentration before culminating in a balanced and palate coating finish

There is noticeable volatile acidity to the overtly spicy mélange of red berries and subtly exotic nuances

the palate has a rock-solid foundation of firm

This is drinking about as well as it's going to get

The Sadie Family, Rotsbank other_regions_italy Blackish purpleThe 2022 Rotsbank is pure Chenin Blanc from Swartland that Sadie told me he had waited 14 years to make. The 39 year old vines grow on a shallow blue granite shelf. It is whole bunch pressed and aged in old foudres. It has a penetrating granitic nose, a touch of Crustacea, and is very well defined with a hint of green olive. The palate is supremely well balanced, taut and vibrant, with real depth and a tingle of white pepper on the finish. This is a