Description
Eben Sadie’s Treinspoor 2024 offers a compelling new perspective on Tinta Barocca, the Portuguese variety long woven into Swartland’s vinous history. Drawn from dry-farmed bush vines planted in 1974 near Malmesbury, it marries concentrated blackberry, plum and cranberry fruit with violet, graphite, liquorice and savoury herbal tones. The palate is powerful yet precise, driven by fresh acidity and compact, crunchy tannins that promise a fascinating evolution. James Suckling rated it 96 points, applauding its spice, purity and structure. Wine Advocate’s 95-point assessment emphasises its age-worthy balance of strength and finesse, while Vinous awarded 94 for its definition, density and sensual character. Give it time in a decanter if opening early; otherwise, cellar until the tannins soften and its aromatic complexity gracefully blossoms. Best from 2027 to 2034 and potentially beyond.
