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Online-Only Auction, 6 - 14 April 2020

Wine

Sold for

ZAR 18 760
Lot 659
  • Porseleinberg; Syrah; 2011; 12 (1 x 12); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 12 000 - 14 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 18 760

About this Item

2011 Syrah
12 (1 x 12) 750ml

Under Marc Kent’s guidance, Boekenhoutskloof purchased a small piece of land just past Riebeek-Kasteel in the Swartland back in 2009 and placed winemaker Callie Louw in charge. This Swartland site is fast gaining recognition as one of those special places to farm and produce Syrah. Showing complete dedication, Callie Louw and the Boekenhoutskloof team produce one wine from this address. The vineyards, located on extremely dry and schistous mountains, have been in Callie’s care since the get-go and he only produces a single-vineyard Cape Syrah under the Porseleinberg name.

Unreleased due to the extremely low yields. This is a true collectors vintage!

Often compared to ethereal Cornas or Hermitage, the 2011 following the debut 2010, was never released commercially due to extremely low yields, making this a rare collector's item.

Notes

Due to time constraints set upon us with the COVID-19 Lockdown no original bottle shots were taken.

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Critics Ratings

'Wow. This delivers a riveting display of singed anise, black tea, mulled blood orange and incense aromas, backed by a racy-edged core of dark cherry, raspberry and blackberry purée notes. Then everything pulls together on the graphite-edged finish and just smolders there for a while. On point right now, but no rush. Syrah.' - Wine Spectator 94/100

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