Eben Sadie is considered one of the great visionaries of the new generation of South African winemakers. Renowned wine critic Neal Martin recently called Sadie “an outspoken, itinerant, terroir-obsessed winemaker who was instrumental in putting Swartland on the map.” It produces, quite possibly, the best wines in South Africa. He is also one of the country's most striking and charismatic personalities.
The Palladius cuvée is the result of a meticulous blend of 11 grape varieties , including Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Marsanne, Roussanne, Sémillon Gris, Sémillon Blanc and palomino. Carefully cultivated while respecting organic and sustainable agricultural practices, these varieties flourish in soils rich in granite, sandstone and gravel. The harvest, carried out by hand, precedes delicate pressing and vinification marked by spontaneous fermentation using native yeasts which takes place in amphorae and concrete eggs . The wine is aged for 2 years on fine lees in old French oak barrels, contributing to its complex and nuanced profile. When tasting, this wine is distinguished by an exceptional aromatic richness, with notes of citrus , lemongrass , quince , William pear , cooked apple , yellow peach , white flowers , honey , toasted almonds . and flint . On the palate, it is lively and perfectly balanced, displaying remarkable structure and concentration. The finish is long and appetizing.