Sadie Family, Palladius Swartland Vintage:2017 although Cabernet Sauvignon struggled to

although Cabernet Sauvignon struggled to achieve full ripeness

it’s expressive and nicely complex and this depth continues onto the punchy and tangy middle weight flavors that possess good persistence and finishing pop

This is quite ripe

full-bodied palate is jam-packed with decadent black and blue fruit preserves layers

You either like the 100% whole-bunch style

Sadie Family, Palladius Swartland Vintage:2017 although Cabernet Sauvignon struggled toThis inspired wine is the product of 10 different varieties grown on three main soil types in the Paardeberg, granite, gravel & sandstone. The grapes are pressed and run off into clay amphorae & concrete eggs, where they are vinified and then aged for 12 months. The wine then spends another 12 months in old oak foudres. It creates a savoury, pithy, waxy and saline blend, with vibrant acidity and great balance. There's some textural grip to the green