{"product_id":"eben-sadie-treinspoor-2023","title":"Eben Sadie Treinspoor 2023","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"114\"\u003e Eben Sadie Treinspoor 2023\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinta Barroca\u003cbr data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"494\"\u003e Eben Sadie is known as one of South Africa’s absolute cult winemakers, and with \u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eTreinspoor 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e he once again demonstrates his unique talent for uniting terroir, tradition and innovation. The name \u003cem data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eTreinspoor\u003c\/em\u003e means “railway track” and refers to the old vineyards that lie along a railway line in the Swartland region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e Flavor profile\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eTreinspoor is created from the Portuguese grape variety \u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eTinta Barroca\u003c\/strong\u003e , which thrives excellently in the dry, warm climate. The wine has a deep ruby ​​red color. On the nose you are met by intense notes of dark cherries, plums, violets and a touch of dried herbs. The taste is concentrated, but at the same time refined and fresh with silky tannins, nice acidity and a mineral nerve, which provides great balance. The aftertaste is long, complex and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e Food recommendations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e This wine is perfect with grilled lamb, beef, spicy Mediterranean dishes or mature firm cheeses. It can be enjoyed young for its juicy fruit, but also has the potential to develop nicely in the cellar over the next 8–12 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e The manufacturer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eEben Sadie and his \u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eSadie Family Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e are considered frontrunners for quality wine in the Swartland. The focus is on old vines, low harvest yields and natural winemaking, resulting in wines with great authenticity and a clear anchoring in the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eReviews and points\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"desktop:pr-5 mobile:pr-0 pt-0 desktop:pb-0 mobile:pb-5 desktop:col-start-5 desktop:col-end-13 report-detail-container relative\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"line-clamp-5\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e95 points - James Suckling, October 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"line-clamp-5\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"Intense violet and dried-flower aromas here, combining with blue and black plum fruit, tea leaves, bark and nutmeg. It's medium-bodied, very fresh and alive, with tight and firm yet almost indiscernible tannins that spread across the palate. Well-framed. Tinta barroca from old bush vines planted in Malmesbury in the Swartland, half destemmed and half whole-cluster fermented. Try from 2026.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"line-clamp-5\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e95 points - Vinous, August 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"line-clamp-5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2023 Treinspoor is pure Tinta Barocca planted on sandstone and granite\/quartz. Dark berry fruit and hints of Earl Gray unfold on the nose that's maybe just a bit Nebbiolo-like in style and very expressive. Brisk and bright, the palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins. It's a little Barolo-like towards the grippy finish, leaving veins of blue fruit on the aftertaste. Outstanding and characterful.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWritten about previous years:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Stately and refined on the nose, the 2022 Old Vine Series Treinspoor expresses dark red fruit with ripe black cherry and spiced plum essences. Medium-bodied and with 13% alcohol, the palate displays elegance and finesse, offering a balanced frame of fine-grained tannins with seductive mineral tension. For those who have never tried this bottling, many elements will be familiar and pleasurable, offering fantastic action with layers of complexity before ending with a long lingering finish that shines with bold tannins. 7,500 bottles were produced from 50% whole-cluster grapes.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eben Sadie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52315691614554,"sku":"MS-4396-EBE-EBEN S","price":75.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/5435\/0170\/files\/Treinspoor-2023.jpg?v=1759310458","url":"https:\/\/dh-wines.com\/products\/eben-sadie-treinspoor-2023","provider":"DH Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}