Sadie Family Palladius 2023

A complex 14-varietal blend that captures the full breadth of the Swartland and Eben Sadies vision of capturing the regions diverse terroir. One of South Africa\’s most prestigious and sought-after white wines, this is a masterclass in blending from Eben Sadie.

Grape Varietals & Region:A blend of 14 varietals from 17 sites across Swartland, South Africa. It ranges from old-vine Chenin Blanc (the backbone) to Mediterranean staples like Marsanne and Verdelho coming from 14 sites in Paardeberg, 1 site in Piketberg & 2 sites in St Helena Bay.

The fruit is planted mainly on decomposed granite, table mountain sandstone fromations & chalk soils

Taste Profile:A wine of serious texture and layers. You get an initial honeyed richness and creamy weight, but it is cut through with notes of lemon curd, pear and wild thyme. The finish is distinctly salty and structured, likely thanks to that new coastal fruit. It is fresh and focused, but still has that power to age for a decade

Winemaking Process: The winemaking is patient – the fruit goes into clay amphorae and concrete eggs for 12 months before spending a solid 12 months ageing in large wooden foudres.