Sadie Family, Pofadder other_regions_italy I have always had a

I have always had a weakness for Roberto Voerzio's 2000 Barolo Cerequio

While not quite at its usual level this is certainly a fine effort in the context of the vintage

500 bottles were filled in November 2014

the middle weight flavors possess a sleeker and more refined texture that is aided by the abundant dry extract that buffers the firm but not rustic tannins shaping the impressively persistent finish

The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity

Sadie Family, Pofadder other_regions_italy I have always had aThe 2023 Pofadder, 100% Cinsault planted in schist, has a floral bouquet, white flowers, rose petals, bright wild strawberry and cranberry, with a little more mineralit than the Soldaat. The palate is medium bodied with crunchy red fruit. Its perhaps the most tensile of any Pofadder Ive tasted, culminating in a linear finish with life affirming frisson. There is an effortless brilliance about this Pofaddereven better than last year's offering.