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Palladius

Swartland Red Blend

The Sadie Family Palladius is a captivating red blend from the Swartland region that showcases a harmonious blend of varietals. This wine presents a full-bodied experience, marked by its robust character and complexity. The acidity is vibrant and lively, providing a refreshing backbone that balances the wine's richness. You will delight in the prominent fruit intensity, with notes of ripe dark berries layered with hints of spice and earthiness. The tannins are notably firm, adding structure and longevity to the wine, while the overall profile remains beautifully dry, allowing for a clean and sophisticated finish. Enjoy this exceptional wine alongside hearty dishes or simply savor it on its own.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

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