Tempus is a white produced by Sadie Family Wines in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa. Made from Chenin Blanc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Swartland
Region: Swartland
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, high acidity, dry
A tiny annual one-off release that Eben Sadie makes for the merchant Great Domaines; this Chenin Blanc expression is an old-vine Swartland white in the Sadie mould, taut and mineral with orchard fruit, citrus and a waxy texture.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Swartland, South Africa
Swartland — a warm, dry-farmed region north of Cape Town in South Africa's Western Cape, and one of the country's most exciting sources of characterful wine.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a versatile white grape from France's Loire Valley, capable of everything from bone-dry to lusciously sweet and sparkling, all underpinned by vibrant acidity.
More wines
From Sadie Family Wines
- Palladius — Sadie Family Wines, Swartland
- Pofadder — Sadie Family Wines, Swartland
- Skurfberg — Sadie Family Wines, Citrusdal
- Treinspoor — Sadie Family Wines, Swartland
More white wines from Swartland
- Aristargos — David & Nadia, Swartland
- Chenin Blanc — David & Nadia, Swartland
- Chenin Blanc — Wolf & Woman Wines, W.O. Swartland
- Kalmoesfontein White Blend — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tempus from?
Tempus is produced by Sadie Family Wines in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa.
What grapes are in Tempus?
Tempus is made from Chenin Blanc.