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Manage Subscriptions2010 Sadie Family Columella
Shiraz Blend
- South Africa
- Coastal Region
- Swartland
Community Tasting Notes 22
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NoTrollingerPlease Does not like this wine: 90 points
March 14, 2024 - Best bottle (Belsers Restaurant, NĂ¼rtingen): Glass: Sophienwald Bordeaux
Clear, deep garnet color. Very advanced nose with some lovage, warm cooked fruit and spices. On the palate fine tannin, rum pot, stewed fruit, lacks acidity and tension. Well made, but no origin or terroir. Drink now. 90-91 -
lozatron Likes this wine:
March 1, 2024 - Syrah - N Rhone vs SA with the N London Crew; 2/29/2024-3/1/2024 (La Cabotte): Oh Columella. This was a little bit disjointed - someone mentioned an almost whisky characteristic on the nose and while I didn't quite get that, I could see the point. There was a kind of drying, powdery finish - not a bad wine by any means but given what this producer can deliver on a good day (and the current purchase price of this wine) hard not to be disappointed.
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oenanthe Likes this wine: 89 points
February 29, 2024 - Syrah at Cabotte with the TWS North London Group (Cabotte, London): Quite dark. Nose far less giving than the Colombier, but is initially right there on the palate - a bit racier, a bit fresher, with good fruit that has a nice element of sweetness, but at the same time there is a lack of harmony and vibrancy that I can't explain and I much preferred the Hermitage. Maybe a slightly tired bottle here? High hopes for this following a sensational 2007 but ultimately this fell some way short of those heights.
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frenchiecagowine wrote: 88 points
February 5, 2022 - Deep ruby color, with light rim discoloration. The nose is subdued with subtle floral aromas and white pepper that becomes more present with air. It also smells like raspberries and fresh red fruits. On the palate it feels somewhat mute as well, with almost a minty note on the back end. The mouthfeel is disappointing as well, starting well then getting thinner half way through, towards a short, slightly hot finish.
Though it feels technically well made and it's a good wine, it lacks of something in almost every aspect, as if "elegance" was the only goal of this wine, at the expense of everything you'd expect from a Syrah-dominated wine. At that price, I'd get a French Rhone that'd deliver so much more. -
David Meddings wrote: 88 points
November 10, 2020 - Decanted 2 hours. Notes from 3rd day. Dark garnet. Subdued nose. First day this was tough, unyielding. 3rd day it had opened up a bit and shows high toned cherry with some alcohol perceptible on the medium final. Medium bodied, fine tannins.
On balance I'm not particularly impressed, particularly given the reviews of others. I find this a bit monolithic and tough going at the moment. Hoping the remainder of my stash will open up a bit.
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By Michael Godel
1/3/2023 (link)(The Sadie Family Die Ouwingerdreeks Columella Liberatus In Castro Bonae Spei Vindemia, Wo red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Matt Walls
The Sadie Family: Columella and Palladius verticals, 5/19/2022 (link)(The Sadie Family, Columella, Syrah / Shiraz, Swartland, South Africa, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
5/19/2022 (link)(Sadie Family, Columella Swartland Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
Vertical Tasting of Sadie Family Wines Columella (Jan 2015), 1/1/2015 (link)(Sadie Family Wines Columella) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
6/5/2014 (link)(Sadie Family, Columella Swartland Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
4/29/2014 (link)(Sadie Family, Columella Swartland Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/29/2013 (link)(Sadie Family, Columella Swartland Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2013, IWC Issue #168 (link)(Sadie Family Wines Columella Red Wine Swartland) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Sadie Family
- Varietal Shiraz Blend
- Designation Columella
- Vineyard n/a
- Country South Africa
- Region Coastal Region
- SubRegion Swartland
- Appellation n/a
- UPC Code 6009824920017
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 321 (75%)
- Consumed 107 (25%)
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- SubRegionSwartland
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