The 2024 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction
Live Virtual Auction, 4 - 5 October 2024
Session 2 | Saturday, 05 October from 10:00 - 17:00
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About this Item
“My winemaking philosophy is quite simple. It’s input is equal to output. I feel very strong about terroir. One should spend more time in the vineyard than in the cellar because that is where the great wines are made.” - Bartho Eksteen
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Wine of Origin: Cape South Coast
Winemaker: Bartho Eksteen
Top wine judges and writers have provided outstanding feedback on this wine. Jancis Robinson MW praised it as fresher than Pessac-Léognan and awarded it her highest score for a white wine from Hemel-en-Aarde. Tim Atkin MW recognized Bartho Eksteen as one of the world's best Sauvignon Blanc winemakers. Dr. Winifred Bowman CWM noted that while it nods towards Pessac-Léognan, it possesses a unique Cape character, calling it a true winner. This wine holds the distinction of being the highest-priced and most acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc in CWG Auction history and regularly earns 5-star ratings from Platter's and 95+ scores from Tim Atkin MW.
Tasting Notes: A symphony of soft oak and exceptional Sauvignon flavours, focussed with superb intensity. Really excellent wine with great agreeability. Fresher than Pessac-Léognan, promising years of drinking pleasure.
If you can put away some bottles for a couple of years, you can delay the pleasure and have it back with interest for anything up to 10 years after harvest.
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Case Size: 6 x 750ml
Total Cases Produced: 51
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 40
Alc: 13.33 vol%
RS: 3.1 g/l
TA: 5.8 g/l
pH: 3.22
This wine is packed in a wooden box.
Notes
Friday, 04 October Session
Lot 134: 12 bottles
Lot 135: 12 bottles
Lot 136: 12 bottles
Lot 137: 24 bottles
Lot 138: 36 bottles
Saturday, 05 October Session
Lot 411: 12 bottles
Lot 412: 12 bottles
Lot 413: 24 bottles
Lot 414: 24 bottles
Lot 415: 36 bottles
Lot 416: 36 bottles
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