'Eben Sadie calls Palladius a "complex logarithm" and "A wine I am proud of". It's certainly a sophisticated, layered white from various Swartland sites, blending Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Semillon Blanc and Gris, Palomino, Verdelho, Colombard, Clairette Blanche and Viognier. 'It slightly lacks the purity of the single parcel wines, but this is still very impressive, with ageing in concrete and clay amphora, aromas of baking spices, pear, peach and lemon zest and a textured, well-balanced finish. 2025-32' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 95/100 ‘The 2022 starts by almost playing hide-and-seek; the wine is more reserved and held back. And only after warming up and a couple of minutes in the glass does the conversation start. The aromas are that of green apple and citrus flint, and then some of the stone fruit aromas begin to shine through. The wine needs time. The palate is already balanced, and the acidity is met by very firm tannins. The aftertaste is lingering. This bottling is a great vintage to follow the 2021. It is a strong contender for the most restrained version, but we must taste 2021 and 2022 with some age to have a final verdict.’ – Winemaker.
Vintage: 2022
Grape:Chenin Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Colombard, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Palomino, Roussanne, SémillonBlanc, Sémillon Gris, Verdeloh, Viognier
Alc:13.5%
Food Match: Grilled Lobster or Crab Cakes, Seared Scallops, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Turkey or duck in light citrus sauces, Butternut Squash Risotto, Goats chees, Brie or Camembert
Style: Medium bodied, juicy
Awards: 95 Points Tim Atkin MW,
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