Johan Reyneke’s Cornerstone blend is a match for many a decent Bordeaux, and in the 2018 vintage is particularly good. Replete with classical aromas of cassis, pencil shavings and cedar, the palate follows with great elegance, structure and a chalky, long finish. If anything, I’d prefer a little more savoury character as this tends towards sweetness (but not over-extraction), but it’s young right now! It’s extraordinary how inexpensive this wine is - it would knock the socks of some Bordeaux Crus Classés in a blind tasting. — a year ago
The 2019 Pofadder contains 80% whole-cluster Cinsault matured in used foudre. It has an extremely well-defined bouquet of pine cones and mint-infused red fruit. The palate is well balanced with good grip on the entry, a mixture of raspberry and wild strawberry fruit leading to an herbal finish that just needs a little more grip and density. Still, this is an excellent OVS from Sadie, though I would not put it at the top of the pile this year. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)
— 4 years ago
Very good expression with the entertaining of lychee and other bright floral perfumes. Lacks the tension between freshness and botrytis of the best vintages — 5 months ago
Very good, no hg. Rich soft, lots of currant taste.
Birthday gift from Scott. — 3 years ago
Pale lemon color with stone and citrus fruits, clean with notes of spice. On the palate flavors of peach, pear and citrus lime flavors, lively acidity and light oak. The medium finish is creamy with a nutty character. good mouthfeel ending with mineral tang. — 4 years ago
Sa chenin.
Feels a bit of a product.
Some tropics, 🍑, 🍏 grapefruit and some vanilla.
Full body.
Medium + acidity.
Long 🎯 with a backbone of bitterness
Really Improved pasta with NYT 'all purpose green sauce' and gauda with truffles cheese grated on top.
All in all nice in the evening.
Not so good the next day. — a year ago
Light and refreshing. A bit of red juicy berry but good on the stomach. Would drink again! — 2 years ago
Great wine with a zesty fruity sparkling finish it won’t disappoint however must be chilled to appreciate and enjoy. — 3 years ago
Samuel Tyndall
Don’t get the hype. Good wine. Very California, but nothing out of the ordinary. Not worth $80, worth $40 — 15 days ago