Rhône Theme

Timed Online Auction, 13 - 20 February 2023

Rhône Theme
About the Session

The first sale of the 2023 Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auction calendar is an exciting Rhône valley and Rhône-style offering.


Sold for

ZAR 7 035
Lot 55
  • Saronsberg; Full Circle; 2016; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 800 - 4 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 035

About this Item

2016 Full Circle
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Nestled at the foot of the mountain after which it is named, Saronsberg wine estate is a contemporary addition to the rich heritage of Tulbagh valley. A consistent level of excellence since the outstanding 2004 vintage has annually earned Saronsberg a notable collection of awards and accolades, while the unwavering commitment to producing wines of such quality helped Dewaldt Heyns earn membership of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild in late 2007.

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Depth, complexity and power combine in sensational 2016; Shiraz with Grenache, Mourvèdre and 1% Viognier - the last evident in peachy perfume and lingering finish. As 2015 (4.5 stars, 93 pts), weighty but still agile, commanding but balanced, muscular but not chunky, the all-new oak unobtrusive.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 5* (95 pts)

'Now on allocation because of its impressive success, both with critics and in the market place, this brilliant blend of Shiraz with Grenache, Mourvèdre and Viognier is ripe, intense and powerful, with sandalwood, blackberry and apricot skin notes, fine tannins, balancing acidity and considerable palate length. 2020-28.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 95/100

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