There is noticeable volatile acidity to the overtly spicy mélange of red berries and subtly exotic nuances

Here too there is a lovely sense of energy and punch to the muscular but not really rustic broad-shouldered flavors that also possess very good if not sensational mid-palate concentration before culminating in a balanced and palate coating finish

the palate has a rock-solid foundation of firm

Its not much fun to drink today and needs another 2-3 years of bottle age to hopefully open up

Reminiscent of Chablis

The Sadie Family, Rotsbank other_regions_italy There is noticeable volatile acidityThe 2022 Rotsbank is pure Chenin Blanc from Swartland that Sadie told me he had waited 14 years to make. The 39 year old vines grow on a shallow blue granite shelf. It is whole bunch pressed and aged in old foudres. It has a penetrating granitic nose, a touch of Crustacea, and is very well defined with a hint of green olive. The palate is supremely well balanced, taut and vibrant, with real depth and a tingle of white pepper on the finish. This is a