Sadie Family - Swartland Palladius 2023
97/100
James Suckling
95/100
Vinous
"Made from a blend of 14 grape varieties from 17 vineyards in the Swartland region: a treasure in very limited supply!"
"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. Drink now or cellar. (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Light yellow with golden highlights, bright disc
Nose
Shy at first, then after aeration: irresistible scents of green apple, citrus, fresh ginger, stone fruit, complexified by subtle mineral nuances.
Mouth
Fresh and salty attack, beautifully balanced with harmonious acidity, aromas consistent with the nose, long and elegant finish, ending on a mineral note.
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2050
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a scallop salad, grilled cod, sheep's cheese...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About wine:
For the first time, Palladius includes 20% fruit from the limestone soils of the west coast, which Sadie says makes the wine lighter and more mineral. "That was what was missing," he noted. This blend now includes 14 grape varieties. The 2023 offers aromas of pressed yellow flowers and light hints of walnut and hazelnut in the background. The palate is well-balanced, with a slightly honeyed texture on the attack. Wonderful depth, lively, a little more acidic than the 22, with a long, fairly salty finish. If you can, let it age for three or four years in the bottle. 2028-2050
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100
About 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 wonderful freshness brought by mineral notes and very subtle herbaceous nuances. Long, salty, and structured. A blend of 14 grape varieties. Drink now or cellar.
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