Sadie Family Swartland Kokerboom Semillon 2024Citrusdal Mountain. Following the Citrusdal Valley north towards Clanwilliam, we come to Sadies highest vineyard, Kokerboom. Named for the striking aloe plants that grow near the vines, Kokerboom was planted on Table Mountain sandstone in the 1930s and is now home to one of Swartlands few remaining plantings of old vine Semillon. This variety once made up 80% of South Africas plantings. The site was owned and managed by Henk Laing until his recent

black olive and sandalwood lead into an impressively concentrated palate of blackberry

lightly seasoned pork

the 2024 Spinifex Riesling is a must-try

and black liquorice

citrusy flavours

revealing complexity and harmony

candied red fruits and orchard notes of nectarine mingle with bright

grapefruit

candied ginger

” says Eben

game or slow-cooked dishes

Pairs effortlessly with roast lamb and stews