Another exciting maiden vintage, The Sadie Family 2024 Swartland Die Distriksreeks Twiswind is broad yet tightly wound, offering stone fruit richness balanced by beaming acidity and fine white-wine tannin grip. This complex field blend—with Vermentino, Picpoul, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Cinsault Blanc, Palomino, Chenin Blanc, Grillo, Assyrtiko, Verdelho, Clairette Blanche and Semillon—creates both weight and tension in equal measure. Grown on a wind-exposed 1.14-hectare Swartland site, the vineyard’s constant airflow naturally limits vigor and preserves freshness. Monica Larner, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2024 Twiswind is the second debut OVS, a 12-vintage field blend including Cinsault, Palomino, Grillo, Assyrtiko, Clairette, Sémillon and others. The name means "…to argue with the wind," which explains the terroir! It is cohesive and focused, with lemon verbena and vervain tea that unfold in the glass. The palate is very well balanced, with a fine bead of acidity, lightly spiced with touches of ginger and orange rind towards the persistent, bone-dry finish. A very promising debut. Neal Martin, Vinous

Region: Swartland, South Africa

Grape Varietal: Vermentino, Picpoul, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Cinsault Blanc, Palomino, Chenin Blanc, Grillo, Assyrtiko, Verdelho, Clairette Blanche, Semillon

Critic Rating: Robert Parker Wine Advocate 95 Points, Vinous 93 Points

Suggested Drink Window: 2026 - 2040