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Eben Sadie Columella 2016

750 ml Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Tinta Barroca Stellenbosch, South Africa 2016

Eben Sadie Columella 2016 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache (South Africa, South Africa), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with barbecue, lamb, beef stew, venison. Cheapest offer £165.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£165.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Syrah + Mourvèdre prior
body
4 / 5
full
Syrah + Mourvèdre prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah + Mourvèdre prior · merchant: soft tannin
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah + Mourvèdre prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Syrah + Mourvèdre prior · merchant: oak aged
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from South Africa
Origin
South Africa · Stellenbosch · South Africa
inferred from South Africa
Grapes
Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Tinta Barroca
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Syrah
Typical aromas: black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, violet, smoked meat. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
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Merchant's description

Since the early 2000s, Eben Sadie has produced cutting-edge and characterful wines that have revolutionised the South African landscape and inspired a whole generation of winemakers. His wines are highly sought after, produced in very limited quantities due to Sadie’s meticulous practices, the wines quickly became a must-have for drinkers and collectors alike. 2016 Columella is Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut & Tinta Barocca. This 2021 vintage of Columella is a blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault and Tinta Barroca. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation in large concrete tanks and is aged in oak barrels (5% new) for 12 months. A deep rich wine, black cherry compote balanced by a mineral graphite backbone, black olive subtle spice and soft round tannins to finish.

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