The red wine Columella, vintage 2008 from the winery The Sadie Family has been rated in 2020 by Peter Moser with 97 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Syrah, Mourvèdre from the region Swartland in South Africa.
Deep ruby garnet with purple reflections and a watery rim. Delicately leafy dark berry fruit and some blueberries on the nose, with mineral hints of slate and tobacco nuances - it needs plenty of air. Juicy, with elegant supporting tannins and finesse-rich acidity on the palate. It's somewhat reminiscent of Blaufränkisch in aroma and flavour, with a dark minerality on the finish and fine nougat accents.
More about the tastingStrong ruby, purple reflections, delicate watery rim. Delicately leafy dark berry fruit, some blueberry, fine blackberry notes, mineral, a hint of slate, tobacco nuances, needs plenty of air. Juicy, elegant, supporting tannins, somewhat reminiscent of Blaufränkisch in aroma and flavour, dark minerality on the finish, fine nougat, still seems somewhat closed, becomes finer and finer in the glass, finesse-rich acid structure, will require some patience, perhaps ten to fifteen years until it has reached its zenith. (age/drink +30).
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