They were looking for something that represents the essence of Malbec

While perfectly OK

the 2008 is more mineral

Lovely juice with excellent potential

Sadie Family, Palladius Swartland other_regions They were looking for somethingThis 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