Blackish purple

sour red cherry

while the full-bodied palate is velvety while remaining fresh and lively

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

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

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