Product Overview
Winery's Notes
"Over the past 7 years Palladius has been the wine that grew the most in quality and refinement and much of this has to do with the addition of more vineyards and the improvement of their viticulture. Currently of all our wines, the Palladius, with 17 vineyards, obviously represents the biggest canvas of the Swartland.
In 2023, Palladius displays an incredibly bright colour for a wine from 24 months of ageing. The inclusion of more acidic and lower alcohol-driven varieties has contributed much to the increased freshness of the resulting wine. This vintage displays a lime zesty
and green apple entry of aromatics and a line of salinity that stretches throughout. On the palate, the tannins present themselves incredibly refined and balanced, intertwined with fresh acidity and a long-lasting aftertaste. Potentially, the wine of the vintage!
As always, it is suggested to age this wine for a minimum of 4 - 6 years."
Varietal Composition: Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne, Marsanne, Semillon Gris, Semillon Blanc, Palomino, Colombard, Grillo, Assyrtiko, Grenache Blanc & Verdelho
Appellation: Swartland WO
Fermentation: Clay amphora and concrete
Aging: 12 months in amphora & concrete, followed by an additional 12 months in large old foudre
Winemaker: Eben Sadie
97 Points - Wine Advocate
"The Sadie Family 2023 Swartland Palladius shows remarkable equilibrium, with layered richness held in check by compact structure and quiet, under-the-surface intensity. It represents a blend of Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne, Marsanne, Semillon Gris, Semillon Blanc, Palomino, Colombard, Grillo, Assyrtiko, Grenache Blanc and Verdelho. The addition of limestone-influenced parcels in recent years has tightened the wine’s profile, trimming excess breadth and enhancing linear precision. Drawn from 24 vineyards across Paardeberg, Piketberg and the St. Helena Bay zone and aged in amphora, concrete and old foudre, Palladius stands as Eben Sadie’s flagship white built expressly for long-term aging. His favorite vintages are 1997, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2023 and 2025." -ML, 2/26/26
