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Sadie Family - Swartland Palladius 2023
Sadie Family - Swartland Palladius 2023

Sadie Family - Swartland Palladius 2023

Swartland|White wine|Organic

98/100

Robert Parker

97/100

James Suckling

95/100

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“Made from 14 grape varieties sourced from 17 vineyards in the Swartland: a treasure with very limited stock and one of Eben Sadie’s favorite vintages.”

“Very fresh and exciting, it reveals aromas of lemon cream, wild thyme, white pepper, sliced apple, pear, clove, and crushed stone. It is layered and creamy, complex, with a full body and wonderful freshness brought by mineral notes and very subtle herbaceous nuances. Long, salty, and structured. A blend of 14 grape varieties. Ready to drink or for aging.” (James Suckling 2025)

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Estate

Sadie Family

Vintage

Palladius

Vintage

2023

Designation

Swartland

Region

South Africa

Grape Varieties

Chenin Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Colombard, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Palomino, Roussanne, Sémillon Blanc, Sémillon Gris, Verdelho, Viognier

Regions

Soils composed of weathered granite, sand, and sandstone; vines planted between 1900 and 2000, sourced from 17 vineyards around Paardeberg, Piketberg, and Santa Helena Bay, at elevations ranging from 200 to 1,000 meters, with a warm Mediterranean climate

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Whole-cluster pressing for 2 to 3 hours, followed by fermentation in amphorae and oval concrete tanks

Livestock Farming

Aged on lees for 12 months (in the same containers used for fermentation), followed by 12 months in large oak casks; unfined and unfiltered

Alcohol content

13,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Light yellow with golden highlights; bright center

Nose

Subtle at first, then after aeration: irresistible aromas of green apple, citrus, fresh ginger, and stone fruits, enhanced by subtle mineral notes

Palate

A crisp, briny attack, beautifully balanced on a harmonious acidic backbone; aromas that mirror the nose; a long, elegant finish that ends on a mineral note

Serve

At 12-14°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2050

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a scallop salad, grilled cod, or sheep's milk cheese...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2026 guide) 98/100 (Exceptional)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The Sadie Family 2023 Swartland Palladius displays remarkable balance, with complex richness held in check by a compact structure and a subtle, underlying intensity. It is a blend of Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne, Marsanne, Sémillon Gris, Sémillon Blanc, Palomino, Colombard, Grillo, Assyrtiko, Grenache Blanc, and Verdelho. The addition in recent years of plots influenced by limestone has firmed up the wine’s profile, reducing excessive fullness and enhancing its linear precision. Sourced from 24 vineyards spread across Paardeberg, Piketberg, and the St. Helena Bay area, and aged in amphorae, concrete tanks, and old casks, Palladius is Eben Sadie’s flagship white wine, specially crafted for long-term aging. His favorite vintages are 1997, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2023, and 2025. 2027–2045
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100

About the wine:

For the first time, the Palladius includes 20% fruit from the limestone soils of the west coast, which, according to Sadie, makes the wine lighter and more mineral-driven. “That was what was missing,” he remarked. This blend now includes 14 grape varieties. The 2023 vintage offers aromas of pressed yellow flowers with subtle hints of walnut and hazelnut in the background. The palate is well-balanced, with a slightly honeyed texture on the attack. It has wonderful, lively depth, a bit more acidity than the ’22, with a long, somewhat briny finish. If you can, let it age three or four years in the bottle. 2028–2050
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100

About the wine:

Very fresh and exciting, it reveals aromas of lemon cream, wild thyme, white pepper, sliced apple, pear, clove, and crushed stone. It is layered and creamy, complex, with a full body and a wonderful freshness brought by mineral notes and very subtle herbaceous nuances. Long, salty, and well-structured. A blend of 14 grape varieties. Ready to drink or suitable for aging.

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