Cape Heritage, Sweets, Fortifieds and Spirits

Timed Online Auction, 7 - 14 August 2023

Cape Heritage

Sold for

ZAR 5 863
Lot 13
  • Lanzerac; Cabernet; 1959; 1 (1 x 1); 375ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 863

About this Item

1959 Cabernet
1 (1 x 1) 375ml

With its history dating back to 1692, Lanzerac Wine Estate is one of South Africa’s most famous properties. Their signature ‘ten-pin’ shaped bottle from the 60s and 70s is unique and the wines within have stood the test of time. Lanzerac produced the first commercial Pinotage in the world with the 1959.

This wine has been checked and re-corked by Amorim cork under supervision of auction curator Higgo Jacobs, assuring provenance, quality and long life. Seal code WI-057146 can be traced on Amorim Recorking Directory

Provenance

The Distell Tabernacle - Stellenbosch

Critics Ratings

'An impression of boiled sweets is generally dominated by dank, weedy, evolved notes. The fruit has largely faded while the acidity is quite tart, the finish a little astringent.' - Christian Eedes (Apr 2022)

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