Grown in the schist-rich soils of Anjou
tingly finish that makes you feel fancy even if you're in slippers
and this single-vineyard Pinot from the Santa Cruz Mountains is a standout
grown on clay and limestone and bottled with zero dosage
Sadie Family Wines, Columella, 2023 Win Back Winter 2020 Grown in the schist-rich soilsColumella is Sadies flagship red, a Syrah based blend with Mourvdre, Grenache, Cinsaut, Carignan, Tinta Barocca, and Pinotage. Sourced from top Swartland vineyards, it ferments in concrete, then ages a year in French oak and another in foudre on lees. Its bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2023 is compact and structured, with firm tannins and floral, red fruit aromatics. Its built for aging and reflects the depth and precision of the vintage.