Name: Sadie Family - Palladius White Blend
SKU: 3352
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Sadie Family – Palladius White Blend

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South Africa

Western Cape

Wine

White

The Facts

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2023 (6pk/750ml) - 6 009824 920024
2022 (6pk/750ml) - 6 009824 920024
2021 (6pk/750ml) - 6 009824 920024
2021 (1pk/1.5l) - 6 009824 920109
2020 (6pk/750ml) - 6 009824 920024
2020 (1pk/3l) - 6 009824 920031
2019 (6pk/750ml) - 6 009824 920024

Origins South Africa > Western Cape > Western Cape

Appellation Western Cape

Varietal Chenin Blanc

Winemaking The pressing lasts 2 - 3 hours and in that period a margin of settling of the juice takes place in the collecting tank.The turbid juice is then transferred to concrete eggs of 725 litres and 400 – 1200 litre clay amphoras for the next stage of natural fermentation. The fermentation temperatures in the clay amphorae and the concrete eggs are very constant and we only control the ambient temperature at around 18 degrees throughout the season. Each wine basically ferments in its own time – in some cases it may take up to 18 months - and every vineyard is fermented in the same vessel every year.

Aging Clay amphora, concrete eggs and old oak

Alcohol by Volume 13.5%

Annual Production 1250 cases

Markets California, Texas

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The Character

Overall Power and texture

Aromas Stone fruit aromas, lemon blossom, pastry cream filling, saffron and light spice

Mouthfeel Silky, textured and with structure for long cellar aging.

Tasting Notes The 2022 vintage begins with a reserved nature, almost playing hide-and-seek, and opens up only after warming in the glass for a few minutes. It reveals aromas of green apple and citrus flint, followed by stone fruit notes. The wine is balanced on the palate, with firm tannins complemented by lively acidity, and a lingering aftertaste. This vintage is a strong follow-up to the 2021, potentially the most restrained version yet. To fully appreciate its complexity, it is recommended to age this wine for a minimum of 4-6 years.

Selling Point One of the great and ageworthy white wines of the world.

Pairings Grilled white meats and robust fish

Awards

2023 - 87pts James Suckling
2022 - 98pts Wine Advocate
2019 - 95pts Vinous

Sustainability

2022 - Green Practicing, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation
2019 - Green Practicing, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation

The Story

As a compliment to the red blend Columella, Palladius is the signature white blend of the domaine first released in 2002. Inspired by the famous Mediterranean blends of southern France, Palladius strives to be the best portrait of what the Swartland wine region can be. 11 varieties coming from 17 vineyard sources give way to one of South Africa's top white wines and one of the great white wines of the world.

About Sadie Family

Producer Story

Eben Sadie is a visionary force in South African wine, known for elevating the Swartland region through his uncompromising focus on site-specific, old-vine expressions. He’s led a movement away from regional blending toward vineyard-driven authenticity. His Signature Series—Columella and Palladius—are celebrated blends sourced from meticulously farmed, low-intervention sites. These wines should not only be thought of as top South African bottlings, but some of the great wines of the world.

Producer Story

Eben Sadie is a visionary force in South African wine, known for elevating the Swartland region through his uncompromising focus on site-specific, old-vine expressions. He’s led a movement away from regional blending toward vineyard-driven authenticity. His Signature Series—Columella and Palladius—are celebrated blends sourced from meticulously farmed, low-intervention sites. These wines should not only be thought of as top South African bottlings, but some of the great wines of the world.