Bordeaux Theme

Live Virtual Auction, 17 September 2023

Bordeaux

Sold for

ZAR 3 518
Lot 17
  • Ernie Els Wines; Proprietor's Cabernet Sauvignon; 2011; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 500 - 4 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 3 518

About this Item

2011 Proprietor's Cabernet Sauvignon
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Established In 1999 as a joint venture partnership between world famous golfer, Ernie Els, and Jean Engelbrecht of Rust & Vrede. Els naturally chose Stellenbosch, South Africa's most storied wine region, to produce his wines and they brought on the award-winning Louis Strydom to oversee winemaking.

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘Though not exactly slight, 2011 impresses with its poise. A blend of 55% cab, the rest shiraz & 3 Bordeaux reds, it shows red & black berries, attractive crushed herbs. Pure fruited & fresh, with fine tannins.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2014, 4.5*

‘This opens with rich, roasty aromas of blackberry, plum and cassis, with hints of black tea and Violet mints. The medium-weight palate is balanced yet solidly structured, with ample tannins and a cherry skin, pepper and black-tea astringency that lingers on the finish. Drink now–2018.’ – Lauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast, 91/100 (Mar 2015)

‘A solid, winey Cabernet, with pleasantly layered anise, currant, blackberry paste and sweet tobacco leaf notes. An echo of apple wood holds the finish. Drink now through 2015.’ – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 90/100 (May 2014)

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