Sequillo Cellars

Swartland White Blend

9.06 ratings

8.52 pro ratings

Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Chenin Blanc, Palomino, Sémillon, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Clairette

Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese, Fruit Desserts, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Tomato-Based, White Rice, Pasta, Pungent Cheese, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Salami & Prosciutto, Sweet Potato

Top Notes For

Jennifer Segal

Editor "Reds, Whites & Varsity Blues: 60 Years of Oxford & Cambridge Blind Wine-tasting Competition"

8.0

After tasting his iconic Columella and Palladius wines, among others, on Friday w/ leader of the Swartland Independent (a neighbouring producer actually called him 'baby Jesus';) Eben Sadie himself, we wanted to try - in its 12th and final release - the 2014 vintage (white and red) of his 'Sequillo' series. Latin for an 'arid, dry place of great purity' (apt description of Swartland terroir), the white is a blend of 7 varietals, unfined and unfiltered. Soft rounded aroma, medium acidity - little to no new oak. A very nice white wine, but understandable decision to focus on the best and the new. 14% abv. Recognizable by uniquely designed labels of Jackal Buzzards, we found our bottles at The Wine Kollective in Riebeek Kasteel.

Nov 1st, 2015