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Description
Named after the venomous Puff Adder snake—a somber tribute to a vineyard worker lost in the 1940s—this wine is pure Cinsault from the Kasteelberg Mountain. Sourced from a single parcel planted in 1973 on slate and decomposed shale soils, it is a variety that Eben Sadie treats with immense respect. Often called the "Pinot Noir of the Swartland," Cinsault has seen a massive revival in recent years, and Pofadder is right at the front of the pack.
It is notoriously tricky to farm, requiring rigorous sorting and careful handling to prevent oxidation, but when executed this well, it is revelatory. The winemaking is gentle—involving about 30% whole bunches, foot-stomping in open fermenters, and aging in old wooden casks. Eben notes that the tannins in the 2024 vintage are softer than usual, gifting us an exceptionally well-balanced and approachable young wine.
In the glass, it is all about elegance and perfume. You get those haunting, schist-derived aromas that draw you in - think wild strawberry, rosehip, Turkish Delight, and a touch of rosemary and peppercorn. It is supremely fresh and silky, with a medium body and a racy, mineral-etched core. It captures that specific tension between fruit weight and mineral cut perfectly.
96 points
"Always approachable young, it's exceptionally so in 2024, with haunting schist derived aromas... flavours of rosehip, wild strawberry and Turkish Delight and a racy, mineral-etched core."
Tim Atkin MW (South Africa Special Report 2025)
95 points
"This pulls you in with aromas of peppercorns, citrus rind, rosemary, red cherries and red currants. It’s supremely fresh and silky... Elegant, but with tension and texture."
James Suckling
| Price Bracket | $101 and Above |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Cinsault |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Swartland |
| Feature |
High Score Iconic Cult |
| Reviewed By |
Tim Atkin MW James Suckling |
| Critic Score |
96 95 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Closure | Cork |
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