Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from South Africa, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Italy, Spain and more….
Timed Online Auction, 27 June - 15 July 2024
South Africa - Reds
About this Item
Often described as the South African equivalent of a Grand Cru or First Growth, Kanonkop Estate is situated on the Simonsberg mountain slopes on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. Owned by the fourth generation Krige family, Abri Beeslaar is their long-term winemaker who has won International Winemaker of the year an incredible 3 times.
This internationally acclaimed, long-ageing Bordeaux blend was named after former owner, Paul Sauer, and was first made in 1981. Kanonkop also became the first winery in the world to win best blended red wine for the fourth time at the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2013 with this 2009 vintage.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
‘Features a core of dark plum, cassis and blackberry fruit offset by a floral anise notes. Delivers ample grip, but remains sleek and fine-grained, with a flicker of apple wood filling out the finish. Shows latent depth and should cellar nicely. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Best from 2014 through 2020.’ - Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Oct 2013)
‘The 2009 Paul Sauer is still very primal on the nose and there remains some oak to be integrated. The palate is smooth and harmonious with fine tannins and there is much more purity than previous vintages. It is lithe and feminine with a sweet, pretty finish. This is a lovely, sensual Pinotage. Drink 2015-2025.’ - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 92/100 (Oct 2013)
'Bright red-ruby. Enticing aromas of cassis, black cherry, licorice and wild herbs. Dense, layered and deep; at once ripe and dry, with rich, brooding flavors of cassis and cedary spices. This very concentrated, very tightly wound young wine boasts compelling inner-palate energy and finishes with terrific length. Sappy, structured and built to age.’ - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com, 92+/100 (Sep 2012)
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