Sadie Family Citrusdal Mountain Kokerboom 2024
This is one of the most distinct wines in the District Series, offering a rare look at South Africaās viticultural history. Named after the striking Kokerboom (aloe) plants that surround the vines, this vineyard sits high up in the Citrusdal Mountain district on arid sandstone soils. Planted back in the 1930s, it is one of the few remaining sites where you find pristine old-vine Semillon that has never seen a drop of herbicide or artificial fertiliser.
It is actually a field blend of Semillon Blanc and the pink-skinned Semillon Gris, which makes up about 30% of the mix. Eben co-ferments them in large old oak, allowing the varieties to integrate from day one. For the 2024 release, he picked a little earlier to capture the fresher side of the site.
The 2024 is powerful but focused. You get that signature waxy texture and notes of beeswax and chamomile, but it is lifted by ripe lime, nectarine and a spicy kick of ginger. There is no green herbaceousness here - just ripe fruit supported by a stony, mineral backbone. It is a deeply textural wine that feels almost timeless.
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This is one of the most distinct wines in the District Series, offering a rare look at South Africaās viticultural history. Named after the striking Kokerboom (aloe) plants that surround the vines, this vineyard sits high up in the Citrusdal Mountain district on arid sandstone soils. Planted back in the 1930s, it is one of the few remaining sites where you find pristine old-vine Semillon that has never seen a drop of herbicide or artificial fertiliser.
It is actually a field blend of Semillon Blanc and the pink-skinned Semillon Gris, which makes up about 30% of the mix. Eben co-ferments them in large old oak, allowing the varieties to integrate from day one. For the 2024 release, he picked a little earlier to capture the fresher side of the site.
The 2024 is powerful but focused. You get that signature waxy texture and notes of beeswax and chamomile, but it is lifted by ripe lime, nectarine and a spicy kick of ginger. There is no green herbaceousness here - just ripe fruit supported by a stony, mineral backbone. It is a deeply textural wine that feels almost timeless.
