but firm tannins are still fully in command of the palate

the palate has a solid backbone of grainy tannins and bold freshness supporting the impressive black fruit and savory layers

It's a wine for fans of the style and needs several years in bottle to balance its tannins

I am totally fine with this style

The drinking window may be conservative—closure and winemaking could put this at 40 years with ease

Sadie Family, Skurfberg Vintage:2024 but firm tannins are stillWrapped up with notions of lemon pith and a fine dusty minerality, the 2020 Old Vine Series Skurfberg offers intoxicating aromas of citrus blossom, white peach, pineapple and lime candy, followed by a breathtaking expression of yuzu and wax melon that sway with precision and finesse. Medium bodied, the wine unpacks across the mid palate, offering mind boggling, bright acidity that will remain food friendly for more than two decades. The wine comes to