Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art and South African Fine Wine
Live Virtual Auction, 26 - 28 July 2020
Wine
Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 12 898
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About this Item
2005 The Journeyman
3 (1 x 3) 750ml
This was the debut release of this Bordeaux blend and it is still full of elegance and poise after nearly 15 years.
- Arguably one of SA's rarest wines, The Journeyman is the pinnacle of Marc Kent's winemaking vision and one of SA's true cult wines. Made only in exceptional vintages, the 2005 was the maiden commercial release and sold out in a flash.
- Usually Cabernet Franc led, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It was named after Marc Kent's cockney grandfather, who was described as 'The Journeyman' on his father's birth certificate, this wine is a personal expression that celebrates the unique and the individual.
- 'Over time, Boekenhoutskloof has established that Cabernet Franc is the cultivar best suited to the terroir of our property in the furthest corner of the beautiful Franschhoek valley, with three top-performing blocks having been planted in 1994 and 1995. The remainder of the grapes comes from a 23-year old Merlot block, also on Boekenhoutskloof'. - Winemaker
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Critics Ratings
'Gorgeous aromas of freshly brewed Kenya AA coffee, cedar and warm, shaved vanilla lead to a supple, focused beam of red currant, plum sauce, mineral and sanguine notes. Long and very fine-grained, with a lingering hint of mesquite that stretches out the alluring finish. 120 cases made.' - Wine Spectator, 94/100
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