2012 Vintage theme

Online-Only Auction, 7 - 14 March 2022

2012 Vintage theme
  • Constantia Glen; TWO; 2012; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 500 - 4 500

About this Item

2012 TWO
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

The Constantia valley is known for producing world class Bordeaux-styled white blends, combining Sauvignon Blanc with Semillon, as this Two is a shining example of.

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Due to time constraints, we were unable to take a photo of the lot. This bottle shot is a generic image.

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Critics Ratings

'71% Sauvignon Blanc, 29% Semillon. Matured for six months in 600-litre barrels, 29% new. Subtle aromatics of lime, white peach, fynbos and white pepper while the palate is light and fresh with a pithy finish. Elegant and understated.' - WineMag.co.za 2012 Vintage report (March 2022), 93/100

'12 (4.5*) from 71% Sauvignon Blanc, 29% Semillon has good palate weight, coated acidity. Lots going on including notes of peach & tangerine, hint of spice. Better balanced & hence that much more convincing than 11.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2014, 4.5*

'The 2012 Two is a blend of 71% Sauvignon Blanc and 29% Semillon that is fermented in barrel. It has a vivacious, almost shimmering bouquet with fresh lime, white peach and minerals. Just give it 30 minutes aeration and it attains an almost crystalline delineation. The palate is supremely well-balanced with the two varieties working in harmony - the Sauvignon lending the malic bite while the Semillon lends fatness and resinous tones toward the focused finish that will leave you wanting another sip. This is just a top-class Sauvignon blend. Bravo. Drink now-2017.' - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (October 2013), 90/100

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