Lobenberg: Das Beste vom Kap vereint in einer Cuvée. Volle 10 Rebsorten, die auch an der Rhone Verwendung finden, fließen in die Erzeugung des Palladius mit ein. Alle Trauben stammen aus den alten Parzellen von Eben Sadie - die besten Eigenschaften jeder Rebsorte werden deutlich. Die Charakteristik reicht von tropischen Früchten, gelber Birne, Grapefruit und Wiesenkräutern bishin zur mineralischen Untermalung. Steinmehl. Hermitage Blanc! Die kraftvollen Aromen sind genau so vielschichtig wie in der Nase: reife Orangen, gelbe Apfelfrucht. Wunderbare Säure und ein Finale wie ein Feuerwerk: Bunt, abwechslungsreich, bleibt lange am Gaumen und im Gedächtnis. Toller Stoff! 97-98/100
96 /100
International Wine Report über:
Palladius
-- International Wine Report: -- IWR: The 2015 Palladius is a world-class wine from one of South Africa's most talented and exciting winemakers Eban Sadie. This ia an exotic and harmonious blend of Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne, Marsanne, Semillon Gris, Semillon Blanc, Palomino and Colombard, was sourced from both granite and sandstone soils. The grapes are pressed in a traditional basket press and the juice runs off directly to clay amphoras, concrete eggs & old oak foudres prior to natural fermentation for up to 20 months followed by two years aging. Each varietal adds its own distinct characteristics to this complex blend as it is an extremely aromatic wine with nuances of orchard fruits, poached pear, tangerine peel, honeysuckle, jasmine, crushed stones, Meyer lemon and flinty minerality all taking shape. It is equally as complex on the palate, as it showcases a beautiful texture along with remarkable overall depth, concentration and balance leading up to the long, percise and mouthwatering finish. This is a seamless wine which is already absolutely brilliant today and clearly has a bright future ahead. One of the most compelling and simply intriguing whites I have tasted in a while. Just a fascinating wine from Eban Sadie, who has assembled a total masterpiece. 96/100
Wine Spectator über:
Palladius
-- Wine Spectator: Opulent, lush and creamy in feel, this lets lemon curd, glazed peach and creamed pear and yellow apple flavors drape over the palate, while light verbena, shortbread and honeysuckle notes give this lift and energy for balance. 94/100
