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 | 2018 Palladius - Sadie Family Wines | € 90,83 (€ 109,90) |
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De laatste jaren “verfijnde” Palladius zich. Elf cépages (Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne, Sémillon Gris, Sémillon Blanc, Colombard en Palomino) afkomstig van 17 verschillende percelen vormen het lappendeken achter Palladius. Zonnige cépages (Viognier en Marsanne) worden ingetoomd door de meer etherische varianten (Palomino en Clairette). Het resultaat: breedte, finesse en complexiteit. Palladius krijgt geen eik meer te zien, met een élevage in amfoor én eivormige cementcuve. Ook in 2018 blijft het alcoholgehalte beheerst: 13,5%vol. We ontwaren elk jaar opnieuw meer fraîcheur en gelaagde complexiteit. Alle puzzelstukjes vallen zo op magistrale wijze in elkaar. Voorlopig blijf je er beter af: Palladius werkt ondertussen aan gedetailleerde complexiteit! VOLGENS EBEN SADIE Over the past 5 years Palladius has been the wine that gained most in quality and refinement and much of this has to do with the addition of more vineyards and the improvement of their viticulture. There is always room for improvement but currently of all our wines the Palladius, with 17 vineyards, obviously represents the biggest canvas of the Swartland. The 2018 wine is a seamless entity with a slightly higher acidity than in 2017 and 2016, but much more layered and the overall polarity in the wine has increased. Tasting this for the annual review and for our records, we were reminded that a great white wine surpasses all “classifications” of wine. This one is seriously packed and dense at 13.5% alcohol with an acidity that beams at you. Hands off for a while! IN DE PERS 94 Neal Martin - vinous.com (April 2021) The 2018 Palladius is a blend of 12 grape varieties, whole-cluster-pressed and matured in clay and concrete amphorae. Only Eben Sadie can take a gallimaufry of grape varieties and create a wine of this caliber. It has a clean, pure bouquet of wax resin, pine needles, greengage plum and light chamomile scents that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is bright and vivacious on the entry and displays a wonderful waxy texture; peach skin, hazelnut and saline notes appear toward the finish. It's all about the umami. Drink 2023-2040. 95 Christian Eedes - winemag.co.za A combination of 11 different white wine varieties from 17 different vineyards, this wine by Sadie Family Wines should be seen as an interpretation of the Swartland as a district in its entirety rather than trying to capture a site as transparently as possible as might be the case with a single-vineyard wine. The 2018 is forceful without being over-worked in any way. The nose shows citrus, apple, peach, dried herbs, some earthiness and a touch of yeasty complexity. The palate is textured – grippy rather than greasy – and comes across as rich but not listless, the finish notably savoury. It’s as intricate and multi-dimensional as all those component parts would lead you to expect. 94 Anthony Mueller - robertparker.com (Februari 2021) The 2018 Palladius is pale gold in color with an impressive meniscus that clings to the glass. The nose is youthful with a significant underlying mineral essence beneath aromas of waxy citrus blossom, Meyer lemon pith, raw honeycomb, wax melon and yellow apple skin. Medium-bodied, the 13.5% alcohol wine is majestic on the palate, displaying a tightly wound mineral tension, a waxy and textural mouthfeel and a kiss of phenolic bitterness to make this absolutely food-friendly and age-worthy. The wine continues to unfold and evolve on the palate, offering complex terroir expressions. Concluding with a long, drawn-out and persistent finish, flavors of dusty citrus linger for more than a minute. There’s no wonder why these wines are so highly allocated and sought after. I just had a daydream about how tertiary and nutty this bottle will be in 15 years. Simply stunning! Wow. Drink 2022-2040. Tim James - winemag.co.za (Augustus 2020) This multi-varietal wine, which regards the whole Swartland as the source for a kind of field blend, makes the biggest immediate impact of all the whites – perhaps of all the wines, in fact. Although the alcohol is just 13.5%, it seems to offer remarkable power and generosity (without coming at all close to being excessive). No overt fruitiness, though the flavours are dense and complex, with an earthy, stony brightness and succulent dryness that maturation in concrete and clay accentuates, as it disciplines the fruit. Brilliant acidity, gentle phenolic bite; all the components come together in this truly fine wine. 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||