THE SADIE FAMILY PALLADIUS 2014
GRAPES COME FROM A VINEYARD ON GRANITE AND GRAVELY SOILS LOCATED ON THE PAARDEBERG MOUNTAIN. THE BLEND CONSISTS OF CHENIN BLANC, CLAIRETTE, VERDELHO, SEMILLON. PALOMINO, MARSANNE, ROUSSANE AND VIOGNIER. GRAPES ARE SORTED ONE BY ONE TO ELIMINATE DAMAGED BERRIES OR THOSE THAT ARE UNDER OR OVER-MATURED. WHOLE BUNCH PRESSING IN BASKET PRESS IS CARRIED OUT AND THE JUICE IS TRANSFERRED BY GRAVITY TO BARRELS BEFORE SETTLING. SOME OF THE CHENINS AND VIOGNIERS ARE FERMENTED FOR UP TO FOUR DAYS ON SKIN BEFORE PRESSING. THE WINE IS MATURED IN OLD DEMI-MUITS (600 LITRES) AND IN CONCRETE EGG-SHAPED TANKS. THE WINE STAYS ON THE LEES FOR 24 MONTHS.
The 2014 Palladius, which was matured in 30% foudres that have been eschewed for subsequent vintages, has a refined bouquet with light petrol-like scents infusing the stone fruit aromas (peach skin and nectarine). The palate is medium-bodied with a slight viscous entry, the acidity very well pitched with a generous, caressing, lightly honeyed finish. Enjoy this over the next 4-5 years. Robert Parker. The Wine Advocate. 92/100.
The 2014 Palladius, which was matured in 30% foudres that have been eschewed for subsequent vintages, has a refined bouquet with light petrol-like scents infusing the stone fruit aromas (peach skin and nectarine). The palate is medium-bodied with a slight viscous entry, the acidity very well pitched with a generous, caressing, lightly honeyed finish. Enjoy this over the next 4-5 years. Robert Parker. The Wine Advocate. 92/100.
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57.00
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