About this product
Sadie's flagship red, a Syrah-dominant blend with Mourvèdre from old bush vines across Swartland. Columella is one of the southern hemisphere's great wines: profound, mineral, and long-lived, combining the spice and darkness of Rhône with unmistakably South African character.
Pairing intelligence
complement
Columella's Rhône-inspired depth and spice find a natural partner in North African-spiced lamb; ras el hanout mirrors the wine's complex spice profile while preserved lemon bridges its acidity.
classic
main
complement
The wine's profound mineral depth and dark-fruit concentration demand this level of preparation; truffle deepens the earthy connection while celeriac purée provides textural relief.
classic
main
complement
Ostrich's lean intensity and iron character resonate with Columella's dark fruit and mineral spine; blackberry reduction bridges the wine's fruit while sweet potato softens the tannin.
established
main
complement
Columella's power and complexity can stand up to pungent washed-rind cheese; black walnut's bitterness mirrors the wine's tannin while Époisses' richness softens both.
adventurous
cheese