Country

South Africa

Region

Swartland

Grape Varietals

Chenin Blanc Blend

The Sadie Family, Palladius, 2008, Swartland

AED 278

Tasting note :

“Palladius was the Roman author who continued Columella’s work, so a fitting name for the white wine that Sadie said he would never make. The grapes come from five vineyards in the Paardeberg mountains, all on sloping sites, 70% bush vines, all unirrigated. A blend of Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier and Chardonnay. 22 barrels made, unfiltered, unfined. Intense, perfumed with peaches and pear, and then a wonderfully creamy white-almond nuttiness. So very creamy, yet with a lemon tang and soft wild sage to lift and sharpen. Luscious, tactile and tense. Long and pure.” Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com

Jancis Robinson: 17.5 Points

This goes tremendously well with rich chicken and turkey dishes

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