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Eben Sadie Columella 2018

3000 ml Syrah, Mourvèdre Swartland, South Africa 2018

Eben Sadie Columella 2018 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah, Mourvèdre (South Africa, South Africa), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, beef stew, venison, barbecue.

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Hedonism Wines
Out of stock
£939.00
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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
4 / 5
firm
Syrah + Mourvèdre prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Syrah + Mourvèdre prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Syrah + Mourvèdre prior
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
Full, structured reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
merchant feed
Origin
South Africa · Swartland · South Africa
inferred
Grapes
Syrah, Mourvèdre
lexicon
ABV
13.5%
Hedonism Wines product page
Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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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
Typical for Syrah · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
full · 4/5
Tannin
lowhigh
firm · 4/5
Acidity
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Eben Sadie Columella 2018 is a red blend primarily composed of Syrah and Mourvèdre from the Swartland region of South Africa. This wine reflects the distinctive terroir of the region, characterised by craggy granite and schist soils that contribute to its distinct structure. The nose reveals dark fruit aromas underpinned by a herbal complexity often attributed to the region`s warm climate. On the palate, it exhibits a full body with layered tannins and a refreshing acidity, suggesting further maturation potential. Eben Sadie, a pioneer in South African winemaking, emphasises minimal intervention, enhancing the wine`s natural expression. This double magnum bottle is best enjoyed after 2026, it can evolve until 2040.

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