South African & International Fine Wine
Live Auction, 14 September 2019
Session One
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About this Item
Produced from a now-famous, +-85-year-old dryland chenin vineyard on the Skurfberg mountain, this special wine forms part of Sadie's Old Vine Series (Ouwingerdreeks). Only 400 cases were produced and it is one of South Africa's most sought-after whites.
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Tiny yield off 80+ year old Olifants River dryland chenin vines. 2012 is the mineral face of the variety, with subtle grapefruit, peach pip; quieter than 2011. Great purity achieved by minimal handling, natural ferment, bottle-age.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2014, 5*
The 2012 Old Vine Series Skurfberg is a Chenin Blanc from the Olifants River. It offers an understated bouquet that unfolds delicately in the glass, with hints of lemon curd, apricot blossom and lime cordial. The palate is well-balanced and offers more of a textural experience than overt flavors. It has a lovely waxy texture with a touch of lemongrass on the finish leaving the mouth tingling after the wine has departed. Excellent.' - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate 92/100 (2013
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