The Sadie Family 2024 Swartland Die Distriksreeks Treinspoor delivers compact, crunchy tannins and dark, firm fruit within a structured, age-worthy frame. The wine highlights Tinta Barroca’s historic Swartland roots, showing both power and precision without heaviness. Sourced from vines planted in 1974 on alluvial soils with sandstone, granite and quartz components near Malmesbury, Treinspoor continues to champion this once-overlooked Portuguese variety in the Cape. Monica Larner, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2024 Treinspoor is pure Tinta Barocca that Sadie said he loves the most, though he had to drop a lot of fruit in this vintage due to the dryness, around 35%. This blooms on the nose with sensual red berry fruit, rooibos, Earl Grey and light minerally scents, beautifully defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy opening, impressive density and weight, very pure and perhaps the most sensual of Sadie's OVS this vintage. Just a light tang of cracked black pepper on the finish. Excellent. Neal Martin, Vinous

Region: Swartland, South Africa

Grape Varietal: 100% Tinta Barocca

Critic Rating: Robert Parker Wine Advocate 95 Points, Vinous 94 Points

Suggested Drink Window: 2026 - 2040