97 points Tim Atkin More north than Magnetic North," says Eben Saide, teasing his friend ChrisAlheit, whose equally famous wine comes from an adjacent parcel on similarly red, mineral-rich sandstone soils. Rich, dense, layered and complex, it's a Chenin Blanc with mouth-watering acidity, flavours of lemon zest and green apple and wafts of wildflowers and ocean breezes. (2025)

96 pts Wine Advocate: "The Sadie Family 2024 Citrusdal Mountain Die Distriksreeks Skurfberg is a beautifully linear Chenin Blanc marked by crystalline salinity, mineral precision and high-elevation freshness. Notes of citrus peel and wet stone ride a focused, tightly wound palate that emphasizes purity. "We don't want to add things to our wines, but we don't want to subtract either," says proprietor Eben Sadie. Drawn from 65-year-old vines on iron and quartz-rich sandstone soils high on the Skurfberg plateau, this wine captures the tension and altitude-driven clarity that define the site. This is one of the most intriguing wines in this excellent portfolio. Drink 2026-2040. (02/26/26)."

TK Notes: Hailing from the dry, sandy sandstone slopes of the Citrusdal Mountain, the 2024 Skurfberg is made from Chenin Blanc sourced from old bush vines. Whole-bunch pressed and fermented in foudre, the wine matures on the lees for 12 months. This vintage displays ripe tropical fruit alongside classic Granny Smith apple, all balanced by a long, bright line of acidity. Slightly more open in texture than previous years, it remains precise and linear, with excellent aging potential.

Producer Notes: This 2024 Skurfberg vintage displays some riper tropical fruit alongside the usual Granny Smith apple fresh greener flavours. This vintage however, has some viscosity to it, balanced by a very bright and long acidity finish. This is a more linear version of the vineyard expression, and the wine should fill out with time in the bottle.