The Sadie Family, Palladius, Swartland
The Sadie Family · Coastal Region › Swartland › South Africa
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93
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15
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Taster #4983
· Mar 11, 2024
94/100
Drank in London A wonderful expression of Chenin. What can I say but get some.
2007 vintage
Taster #4303
· Feb 17, 2019
92/100
Medium yellow. Last of my stash of these. Pretty much as per prior notes but this was fading. Note to self Palladius can make 10 years in good storage but not much longer...solid 92 though.
2007 vintage
Taster #9730
· Feb 24, 2018
92/100
Bloody good.
2007 vintage
Taster #5820
· Dec 16, 2017
I wasn't sure if this was slightly oxidized upon opening. Some savory butterscotch notes and slightly golden color. Was a bit heavy and hot the first day, sort of like a clumsy viognier. Kept it in the refrigerator and on day three, it was a different wine. Still a touch of viscous butterscotch, but loads of minerals and floral and citrus notes. Enjoyable and surprisingly a crowd pleaser with a few casual wine drinking friends.
2007 vintage
Taster #8771
· Dec 4, 2017
Opened 2 One badly oxidized, the other perfect. Same case, etc.
2007 vintage
Taster #8771
· Dec 4, 2017
96/100
One bottle badly oxidized, this one consistent with previous great bottles. When on, this is peerless.
2007 vintage
Taster #8771
· May 10, 2017
95/100
A great bottle; I think at this point close to half are oxidized but this was a nice light straw color (tell tale sign that it's a good one)- this wine has a lot going on. Lime and apricot, honeysuckle, and a little butterscotch; mouthwatering acidity and salty minerality- this is full bodied with excellent viscosity too- a unique wine- not sure what to compare it too... with fried chicken (perfect pairing), corn on the cob, and Asian influenced bok …
2007 vintage
Taster #8771
· Aug 21, 2016
97/100
Aging gracefully and in this case glacially... Consistent withe previous great bottles... Mouthwatering acidity, dense mid palate, gooseberries, melon and citrus notes, ultra long finish... Outstanding.
2007 vintage
Taster #8771
· Apr 13, 2016
96/100
One of the best bottles- see good note. A complete wine; fruit, gooseberries, melon, stone fruit, minerality (limestone/sea shells), viscosity, excellent acidity and a finish that lasts a minute... When this is on it's exquisite. Well stored it'll get better for 5-7 years...
2007 vintage
Taster #8771
· Jan 19, 2016
95/100
Back to back awesome bottles... Fabulous mouthwatering, persistent citrus acidity, honeysuckle, stone fruit, acacia flowers, deep mid palate- this kind of tastes like an extraordinary white hermitage but better...
2007 vintage
Taster #8771
· Aug 17, 2015
90/100
this particular bottle headed down the slope toward oxidation - darker yellow good fruit and acidity but taking on some nutty sherried notes that are the tell tale signs. At or near the tipping point but still very drinkable with fried chicken, mash, and cole slaw- perfect pairing for this wine...
2007 vintage
Taster #8771
· May 7, 2015
96/100
Better than previous bottle only because the crisp acidity lacking in the previous bottle is so apparent in this one- wow... Otherwise, the last note works here as well... With the ultra long mouthwatering finish....honey suckle, acacia, lime, grapefruit, stone fruit and a certain minerality- full bodied, unctuous texture, long finish- Blend of Chenin Blanc (it's South African after all), Viognier, Marsanne, Roussane and some grapes I've never heard of- not sure of percentage). Still young and aging very nicely. …
2007 vintage
Taster #8771
· Oct 3, 2014
93/100
Not sure what grape varieties were in the mix here but when opened the wine was a nice mix of honey suckle, acacia, lime, stone fruit and a certain minerality- full bodied, unctuous texture, long finish- lacking a bit in the acidity department, the wine came together as it opened up in the glass and lost its refrigerator chill. Blend of Chenin Blanc (it's South African after all), Viognier, Marsanne, Roussane and some grapes I've never heard of- not sure …
2007 vintage
Taster #9730
· Apr 20, 2014
91/100
- Yellow color and aromas of melon and peach. It's balanced and has flavours of diacetyl (butter) and honey with a medium body. Flabby texture with a long finish.
2007 vintage
Taster #0616
· Dec 26, 2013
Bright golden yellow, nose of orange blossom and melon silky texture with nice acidity. Quite lovely.
2007 vintage
Taster #9712
· Dec 21, 2012
90/100
Golden yellow. Musky lanolin aromas draped over honey kissed melon fruit flavors. There is just a hint of an oxidative note on the finish that will encourage me to drink my remaining bottle sooner rather than later. A unique wine that would be interesting to put as a ringer in a blind tasting.
2007 vintage
Taster #6431
· Apr 24, 2012
88/100
Хорошее вино. Очень хороший цвет. Свежее, богатое. Но нет изюминки. Лично для меня не дотягивает до отличного вина
2007 vintage
Taster #3247
· Dec 1, 2008
Baum's South African tasting (Avenue Grille, Denver) : A rich blend of Chenin, Grenache Blanc, Viognier and Chardonnay, this wine has a light gold colour and a nose of orange rind, peach, citrus and grapefruit. Medium bodied, there is considerable complexity here, and this IS very young... but at the same time, the Sequillo, for about half the price is the better value here. Approx $65, 14.5% abv. This should drink well for a decade.
2007 vintage
Taster #4213
· Oct 16, 2008
92/100
Caroline Wine Shop - White Blends (Carolines Wine Shop) : (Tasted Blind) Light lemon straw colour. A combination of floral and volatile aromas that intermingle with noted wood, acetone, smoke and classic ammoniac flavours of wood-aged white wine. A musky intensity peeks out (Muscat?) alongside white peach and tropical elements of pineapple, all suggesting a versatile blend. It has a soft yet lifted entry on the palate with lots of complexity, rich texture and some phenolic grip - apple flavours …
2007 vintage