2013 Palladius
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Tasting notes
The 2013 Palladius comes in at 13.7% alcohol, one of the lowest for this label. It has a refined bouquet of dried honey, fern, smoked walnut and damp earth all very well defined. The palate is very well balanced with wonderful poise, a strong marine influence with a dash of white pepper and nutmeg towards the long and sustained finish. Another superb Palladius.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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Honeyed, creamy nose that gives the impression of satin-smooth texture somehow. A totally flattering and intriguing wine that is clean as a whistle and would stand up to any fine white wine. (JR)
About the producer
Since he started making wine under his own name in 2000, Eben Sadie became a cult name in South Africa. The Swartland producer is best known for his flagship Columella and Palladius, but he also makes a range of whites and reds under the Old Vine Series, which became the District Series in 2025.
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Chenin Blanc/Steen, Garnacha Blanca/Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Semillon, Palomino, Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Verdelho/Gouveio/Verdello, Colombard
White
Dry