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Pofadder Swartland Cinsault

9.2108 ratings
9.251 pro ratings
Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Cinsault
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9.2

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)

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)

Apr 9th, 2021
Sondra Bernstein

Owner of the girl & the fig, the fig cafe & winebar, Author of Plats du Jours, the girl & the fig's Journey through the Seasons in Wine Country and the girl & the fig Cookbook

9.1

Flavor clarity
Cinsault; magical terroir
Expressive nature
#rhonehaiku

Flavor clarity
Cinsault; magical terroir
Expressive nature
#rhonehaiku

Apr 27th, 2018
Lee Pitofsky

Tart cherries, wild strawberries and black pepper

Tart cherries, wild strawberries and black pepper

Oct 8th, 2017
Scott Reiner

Swillerific. Lovely gluggable juice. Easy. Just too expensive.

Swillerific. Lovely gluggable juice. Easy. Just too expensive.

Jun 21st, 2017
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.9

Super juicy and enjoyable. While it lacks mid palate depth and sincerity, it still wins you over with its great fruit presence and complete purity. Naked fruit expression and just wonderful to drink.

Super juicy and enjoyable. While it lacks mid palate depth and sincerity, it still wins you over with its great fruit presence and complete purity. Naked fruit expression and just wonderful to drink.

Mar 26th, 2017
Scott Reiner

Well balanced and totally solid. 13% and that's perfect. Easy drinking.

Well balanced and totally solid. 13% and that's perfect. Easy drinking.

Feb 4th, 2017
Max Reichwage

Ripe cherries and heavy whole cluster, really nice, glug glug

Ripe cherries and heavy whole cluster, really nice, glug glug

Dec 28th, 2015
Kat Thomas

Sommelier Rose.Rabbit.Lie

9.3

Can't describe yet...let me finish the bottle first! (Teehee)

Can't describe yet...let me finish the bottle first! (Teehee)

Oct 1st, 2015
Mark Bosko

Director of Sales, Alexana Estate Vineyard and Winery

9.3

Love the smokey redux tart cherry on the nose. Fresh and bright on the palate. Delicious.

Love the smokey redux tart cherry on the nose. Fresh and bright on the palate. Delicious.

Sep 15th, 2015
Nile Zacherle

Owner/Winemaker Zacherle Wines; Winemaker/Vineyardist David Arthur Vineyards, Montagna Napa Valley; Brewmaster Mad Fritz Brewing Co.

8.8

Nice Chenin Blanc, subtle oak tones and moderate richness.

Nice Chenin Blanc, subtle oak tones and moderate richness.

Feb 5th, 2015