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2013 Sadie Family Palladius

Estate: The Sadie Family

Region: Malmesbury, Swartland, Coastal Region, South Africa



Tasting Note:April 28, 2017

Light pale golden yellow. Beautiful and fresh nose with floral notes, honeysuckle, white and stone fruits. Crisp and refreshing, medium acidity (7/10) and medium bodied. Light acidic fruit on the palate with pears and peach, hay and a touch of beeswax. Long finish. Best when slightly chilled.


Second white wine tasted blind at our quarterly wine club tasting. The white wine options were either Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc, while the red wine options were Spainish Tempranillo or Cabernet Sauvignon. Only 7,000 bottles produced. This bottling is made up of Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne, Semillon Gris, Semillon Blanc and Palomino. Aged for 24 months in a mixture of clay amphoras, concrete eggs and old oak foudres.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2027

Rating:

93 points.

Price Point:

$$$ - Thank you Tom for bringing this wine. Average price in the United States is $90.00.