Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verlho, Roussanne, Sémillon Gris en Palomino. Voor de tweede keer krijgt Palladius geen eik te zien: het élevage gebeurde opnieuw voor de helft in amfoor en de andere helft in eivormige cementcuve. Prachtig gedetailleerde complexiteit wacht zijn tijd af!
Eben Sadie
This is the first vintage we released from the newly built Palladius fermentation cellar and is only made up from the components in the clay amphorae and the six concrete eggs. The major goal is to try and get the maximum volume of compact fruit and texture together with the best potential volume of acidity and freshness. Compared to many white wines, the Palladius is more phenolic and textured and best enjoyed with food. From the outset the 2015 just beamed complexity and the wine travels from very mineral and salty aromas to more of your bigger peach skin stone fruit aromas and finally tapers off into a cordial lime and quince edge. The fruit never shows any real aspects of full ripeness even though the grapes were picked at full ripeness. The ageing just preserves more of the fresher aspects and the wine finishes razor sharp on the palate. Age this wine, please. We know it is a white, but age it!
IN DE PERS
96/100 Tim Atkin – South Africa Special Report 2017
Made with no fewer than 11 grape varieties (you name it, it’s in there), this is the richest and densest of the Sadie whites. It’s still a baby right now, showing lovely stone fruit flavours of apricot and peach, understated oak, some pastry sweetness and a tangy, spicy finish. 2018-24.
James Pietersen (Juli 2017)
The 2015 Palladius is the second vintage that is completely unwooded with half raised in Amphorae and the other half in cement tanks, it is a very complex wine with loads of detail lurking waiting to develop over time. A blend of Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Sémillon, Sémillon Gris, Viognier, Clairette Blanche, Roussane, Verdelho, Colombard and Palomino! From the shining 2015 vintage, this wine begs to be to aged and is possibly the most complex and cerebral Palladius yet. Extremely complex with a combination of blossom, lime, fynbos, peaches and sea breeze that push and pull at each other. Only time will resolve these layers and what a discovery awaits!
***** Platter’s Wine Guide 2018
Chenin with upwards of 8 other varieties fermented in concrete 'eggs' & clay amphora on lees, year older foudre. While 15 mimics 14's effortless richness & seamless generosity, its most attractive features are its elemental core, steely minerality. Like sibling, in larger bottle formats too.
Christina Rasmussen (Juli 2018)
The first wine that came from the new Palladius cellar. Sadie is happy with this, whereas he says the 2016 is electric. This is an overview of the Swartland, what the area can do for white wine. It is deeply comfortable in itself as wine, with passionfruit pith, lime pith, rock salt and a broad-shouldered salinity and that smoky note of dusty soil. Sadie Family WinesWinery of the Year - Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2015 SadieThe Swartland Independent Producers veranderen Zuid Afrika als wijnland. Hun pionier is één van de beste wijnmakers ter wereld (en een ervaren surfer) genaamd Eben Sadie. Hij wordt vereerd als National Treasure en gamechanger. Hij ontgint wonderlijke terroirs, herstelt verwaarloosde bushvines en leidt de avant-garde in doordachte wijnbouw en vinificatie. Zijn Columella en Palladius zijn de eerste Afrikaanse Grands Vins. Daarnaast biedt zijn iconische “Ouwingerdreeks” kleine loten eigenzinnige bewaarwijnen uit specifieke climats. Appreciëer deze boeiende en betekenisvolle wijnen zolang de voorraad strekt.
2017 Winemakers' Winemaker Award, Institute of Masters of Wine
Jane Masters MW, chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine - Eben’s determined search to produce outstanding wines has put Swartland and South Africa on the map. I am delighted that the Master of Wine Winemakers have rewarded his dedication and talent – it’s truly well deserved. | 
