Cape Heritage and The Loire
Timed Online Auction, 1 - 12 August 2024
Cape Heritage - Red Wines
About the SessionThe Cape Heritage Red Wine Session features 25 lots from The Tabernacle – the famous underground cellar in Stellenbosch that houses some of South Africa’s most spectacular vinous historical treasures. All the lots from The Tabernacle have been recorked; each bottle was opened for inspection, under the protection of an argon gas blanket, and Strauss & Co fine wine specialist Higgo Jacobs along with Amorim tasted and assessed each wine. The wines were topped up with wine from the same vintage, recorked and resealed, all under the supervision of a technical team from Amorim Corks.
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Founded in 1988 by the charismatic and universally admired Beyers Truter, known as the father of Pinotage for his abiding championing of the proudly South African grape, and chief winemaker at Kanonkop Estate from 1981 to 2003. Beyers is a member of the Cape Winemakers Guild, has been nominated for the IWC Wine Personality of the Year, and won the Robert Mondavi award for World Winemaker of the year in 1991. He has also won South African Wine Producer of the Year 2003, IWSC.
Named after Beyers' trusty canine companion, Diesel proudly features on the elegant label that is now well established as one of the top modern expressions of the variety, confirmed by multiple accolades and awards.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'Only 30 top barrels (100% French, 100% new) selected for this kingpin pinotage, memorialising founder Beyers Truter’s beloved canine companion. 2015 is big (15% alcohol) yet fresh & refined, its rich black fruit complemented by liquorice & vanilla spice. Still an infant, needs time.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2018, 4.5*, 94/100
'Oak ageing really gives a lot of modern, plush, spicy influence. Some violet aromas as well. Clearly very high quality in a modern, self-confident style, showing the clarity of black fruit that Pinotage can have.' - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Sep 2018)
'The 2015 Diesel Pinotage was matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 18 months. The bright, vivacious bouquet features blackberry, wild strawberry and a touch of cedar, and seems to handle the new oak with ease. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and well-judged acidity. It just doesn’t quite build into something that’s going to make a big impression, opting to remain conservative with a slightly predictable though undeniably enjoyable finish. This is a fine Pinotage, although perhaps not my pick of recent vintages.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 91/100 (Aug 2018)
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