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Kent found a remote, rugged, and windswept 173-acre wine farm atop the Porseleinberg mountain and purchased the property in 2009. Recognizing the enormous potential of the area, and after replanting the vineyards, he decided to create a premium Swartland Syrah from the choice fruit. Under winemaker and viticulturist Callie Louw’s careful eye only the most premium Syrah from the organically farmed vineyard is used in Porseleinberg’s single iconic wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarc Kent, who also owns Boekenhousklof, and Callie Louw have been working to make the best Syrah from South Africa for many years. Bearded, baseball cap-wearing renegade Callie Louw, described by South African wine writer Neil Pendock as, “the Che Guevara of the Swartland”, is causing a stir in the region with his elegant Syrah from boutique winery Porseleinberg; the Swartland project of established Franschhoek estate Boekenhoutskloof. 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Sourced from dry-farmed bush vines rooted in Swartland’s decomposed granite soils, the fruit is hand-harvested and handled with restraint to allow purity and site expression to shine. Fermentation is spontaneous with native yeasts, followed by maturation in neutral oak to preserve clarity and tension. The wine shows restrained aromatics—white orchard fruit, crushed herbs, and a touch of salinity—with a palate that balances precision with texture. It’s a wine that evolves in the glass, best enjoyed with seafood risottos, grilled quail, or aged goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1147\" class=\"\"\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1768\" class=\"\"\u003eMomento Wines is the personal project of winemaker Marelise Niemann, who is known for her intuitive, terroir-driven approach and dedication to lesser-known varietals. 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Hand-harvested and sorted, the grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with partial whole-bunch inclusion to enhance aromatic lift and structural finesse. The wine is matured in old oak barrels to preserve purity of fruit and minerality. On the nose, expect a mélange of red currant, cranberry, and subtle earthy spice. The palate is energetic and linear, revealing Pinot Noir-like elegance over Pinotage’s usual power, with precise acidity and a dusting of tannin. A compelling pairing with grilled lamb, North African spices, or even a mushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1909\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDavid \u0026amp; Nadia are among the leading lights of the new wave in South African winemaking, known for their site-expressive, restrained, and cerebral wines. Based in the Swartland, they focus on sustainability through organic viticulture and minimal intervention in the cellar. Their philosophy centers around expressing the Swartland’s diverse soils and old vines with clarity and honesty. 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The 2019 vintage was dry and moderate, yielding small, concentrated berries with great natural acidity. Fermentation took place with wild yeasts and 100% whole bunches to enhance structure and aromatic lift, followed by aging in old French oak to preserve fruit purity and texture.\u003cbr data-end=\"984\" data-start=\"981\"\u003eOn the nose, the wine is floral and herbal—think lavender, thyme, and hibiscus—layered with redcurrant and subtle spice. The palate is lithe and energetic, showing a fine chalky tannin line and a savory, almost saline edge that keeps things refreshingly dry and precise. A versatile food wine, it pairs beautifully with grilled quail, roast vegetables, North African-spiced lamb, or even a simple tomato salad with herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1438\" data-start=\"1414\"\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2249\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003eMomento Wines is the solo project of Marelise Niemann, one of the leading voices in South Africa’s minimal-intervention wine scene. After working at Beaumont Family Wines, Marelise founded Momento in 2011 to explore the potential of Mediterranean varieties in the Cape’s ancient soils. Her winemaking is intuitive, deeply site-sensitive, and defined by transparency: native fermentations, no additives, and minimal oak use allow the vineyard to take center stage. Grenache, in particular, is central to her vision—valued for its elegance, clarity, and adaptability in dry-farmed sites like Swartland. Momento’s wines are celebrated for their grace, balance, and purity, and this 2019 Grenache is a benchmark example of why she’s considered one of the country’s most thoughtful and skilled natural winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51907072295201,"sku":"210000020605","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/BHSTOCKWINEPHOTO-donotedit_21_6b37aeb9-19b6-4893-9606-e89e5df3a4bf.png?v=1760642615"},{"product_id":"2022-sadie-family-columella-red-swartland-south-africa","title":"2022 Sadie Family \"Columella\" Red, Swartland, South Africa","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eColumella is the flagship red of Sadie Family Wines, named after the ancient Roman agricultural writer Lucius Junius Moderatus Columella—a nod to viticultural tradition and soil-focused philosophy. First released in 2000, it represents Eben Sadie’s ongoing pursuit of balance, purity, and regional expression through a thoughtful, evolving blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre, supported by Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, and Tinta Barocca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage was shaped by a relatively mild growing season in the Swartland, marked by moderate temperatures and steady ripening. This allowed for superb phenolic development, precise acidity, and detailed aromatics. Grapes were sourced from dry-farmed, bush-vine parcels planted on granite, schist, quartz, and iron-rich soils across the Paardeberg, Kasteelberg, and Malmesbury zones. All vineyards are farmed sustainably, without irrigation or chemical inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eAfter hand-harvesting, whole clusters were fermented with indigenous yeasts in open concrete fermenters with gentle foot-treading. 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His influence has been profound—elevating the region from relative obscurity to international acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003eThe estate produces two principal wines: Columella (red) and Palladius (white), alongside the Old Vine Series (Ouwingerdreeks), which showcases single-vineyard heritage parcels. All farming is done without irrigation, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers, relying on biodiversity and natural balance to sustain the vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003eIn the cellar, everything is guided by observation and patience—spontaneous fermentations, gentle extractions, no new oak, and long aging before bottling without fining or filtration. 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Sourced from South Africa’s oldest known Chenin Blanc vineyard, planted in the late 1880s in Stellenbosch’s foothills, this dry-farmed bush-vine parcel yields minute quantities of fruit each year, offering a singular expression of site, vine age, and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eThe vineyard is ungrafted, organically farmed, and rooted in decomposed granite soils. Its name pays tribute to Maria Kirsten, the former owner and guardian of the land. The 2022 vintage benefited from moderate growing conditions and a cool, extended harvest, allowing the old vines to ripen slowly and evenly, preserving acidity and phenolic nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eGrapes are hand-harvested and pressed whole-bunch, then fermented spontaneously in old wooden casks using only indigenous yeasts. 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Eben’s work has been foundational in shifting South African wine toward low-intervention, terroir-driven production rooted in heritage, sustainability, and old-vine preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003eThe Old Vine Series (Ouwingerdreeks) is a collection of single-vineyard wines made from historically significant parcels, many planted between the 1920s and 1960s. Mev. Kirsten stands alone as the oldest of them all—a viticultural relic and a living testament to the resilience and beauty of old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003eEben farms with a holistic, regenerative approach and uses no synthetic inputs. In the cellar, everything is handled with restraint and gravity—fermentations are wild, extractions are gentle, and oak is always neutral. 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Based in the Swartland, Sadie has championed the rediscovery of old, dry-farmed vineyards and a low-intervention, terroir-focused philosophy that has reshaped the narrative of Cape wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003eAll vineyards are farmed without irrigation, herbicides, or synthetic inputs, with deep respect for biodiversity and soil vitality. In the cellar, Eben uses only indigenous yeasts, minimal sulfur, and neutral aging vessels to preserve the integrity of site and vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"3053\"\u003eWhile the Old Vine Series highlights individual historic vineyards, Palladius is a broader statement—a reflection of Swartland’s potential to produce world-class white wines that defy varietal simplicity. 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The wine rests on lees for 11 months before bottling with minimal sulfur and no filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage was marked by a moderate growing season and cool harvest window, resulting in wines of exceptional balance, purity, and phenolic precision. \u003cem data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eRotsbank\u003c\/em\u003e expresses a focused core of citrus and stone fruit, layered with flinty reduction, green almond, and a savory, salty finish. 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