Sadie Family Old Vine Skerpioen

Sadie Family O V Skerpioen Planted half a mile from the sea and 60 meters above sea level, the 2014 Old Vine Series Skerpioen is a Chenin Blanc and Palomino blend that was showing a reduced nose that slightly rubs out the delineation. There's something quite feral about the bouquet: wet wool, a bit of sea-spray and damp earth. The palate is well balanced with a keen line of acidity (there is 6.8 grams per liter of acidity), touches of smoke walnut and lanolin coming through with a nicely poised, lemon rind and nutmeg finish with a saline aftertaste. I would give this a good shake before pouring to get rid of any possible reduction and then enjoy this wonderful wine.