Sadie Family
Palladius 2011
Cape Heritage
About the SessionA selection of South Africa’s finest wines, inspired by our rich wine heritage and the unique character of the Cape Winelands. Chenin Blanc is celebrated for its remarkable versatility, producing an exceptional range of wine styles, particularly in South Africa, home to the oldest Chenin Blanc vines in the world. These historic vineyards continue to produce wines of great diversity, elegance, and ageing potential. The Pinotage selection showcases leading producers, all of whom have become consistent flag bearers for this proudly South African variety.
About this Item
The 2011 vintage was an early and formative chapter in the Palladius story, a wine still establishing itself as the definitive expression of Swartland white wine ambition, produced from nine component varieties, unfined, unfiltered and aged for twenty four months on the lees before release. Platter's South African Wine Guide awarded the 2011 Palladius 5 stars, Wine Spectator awarded 93 points and Jancis Robinson MW scored it 17/20.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'Unfined and unfiltered, 24 months on lees, half in older barrels. Chenin Blanc-led 9-part blend, mainly Rhône whites, 2011 is complex. A symphony of notes, major and minor, ending satisfyingly long. Take your time, it's worth it.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2014, 5*
'Engaging, with green plum and green almond notes up front,quickly followed by enticing pear, meringue and makrut lime flavors. Picks up a light toasty shortbread accent through the finish, giving this a flattering edge. Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Sémillon and Palomino.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Jun 2014)
'Pale gold. Blend of 10(!) different grape varieties! Sweet start and then some Chenin tension. Lots of youthful fruit to get your teeth into here even though the wine is four years old. Some reductive smokiness. Good and racy. Very complex and lifted blend of flowers and herbs - very quintessential Cape. Super-tangy with some bitterness. Probably not yet at its peak.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Sept 2015
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