Sadie Family Swartland Treinspoor 2023

The 2023 Treinspoor is an extraordinary showcase of Tinta Barocca, crafted by Eben Sadie, one of South Africa’s most revered winemakers. Produced in tiny quantities from a single 1974-planted vineyard near Malmesbury, this is a wine of exceptional quality and rarity.

The old bush vines, rooted in decomposed granite and sandstone, thrive under Sadie’s meticulous care. Their naturally low yields and the vineyard’s unique soils result in fruit of remarkable intensity and character. Fermentation is conducted in concrete with 50% whole bunches, followed by 11 months of ageing in large oak casks. This thoughtful approach preserves the purity of the fruit while enhancing the wine’s structure and complexity.

Treinspoor delivers layers of dark berry fruit, exotic spices, and floral aromatics, balanced by vibrant acidity and firm, chalky tannins. Often compared to the finesse of Nebbiolo and the savoury depth of Northern Rhône Syrah, it’s a wine of incredible precision and depth, with a long, age-worthy finish.

Highly sought after and produced in extremely limited numbers, Treinspoor is a must-have for collectors and a testament to the heights of South African winemaking.