The 2024 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction
Live Virtual Auction, 4 - 5 October 2024
Session 2 | Saturday, 05 October from 10:00 - 17:00
About this Item
“My philosophy is not so much a rubric. It’s more that I try to make wines that reflect the sense of place, making them in a way that is non-interventionist; it’s to try and reflect those qualities in the glass.” - Richard Kershaw
100% Pinot Noir
Wine of Origin: Elgin
Winemaker: Richard Kershaw MW
The Vertiginous Pinot Noir, made from the rare Clone 52, originates from the steep, dryland slopes of central Elgin. Clone 52 is known for producing wines with a balanced profile of lightness, delicate floral notes and a distinctive tannic structure. The delestage process used for extraction enriches its depth and colour, while natural malolactic fermentation in Burgundy barrels provides a creamy, balanced finish, enhancing the age-ability of this wine.
Tasting Notes: This wine has a mid-ruby, vibrant colour and attractive fragrant cherry blossom, wild strawberries, and a hint of violets, interwoven with subtle notes of camphor, pine forest and spice. A penetrating entry, the palate reveals red cherry and baking spices that unfurl in the mouth. A seamless blend of bright acidity and fine-grained tannin builds structure, culminating in a chalk-edged length. With focus and precision, this delicate wine drives a long, mineral finish.
Ready for drinking from 2025 to 2031
Bottle Size: 750ml
Case Size: 6 x 750ml
Total Cases Produced: 78
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 58
Alc: 13.4 vol%
RS: 1.4 g/l
TA: 6.1 g/l
pH: 3.34
This wine is packed in a wooden box.
Notes
Friday, 04 October Session
Lot 197: 12 bottles
Lot 198: 12 bottles
Lot 199: 12 bottles
Lot 200: 24 bottles
Lot 201: 36 bottles
Lot 202: 48 bottles
Saturday, 05 October Session
Lot 481: 12 bottles
Lot 482: 12 bottles
Lot 483: 24 bottles
Lot 484: 36 bottles
Lot 485: 36 bottles
Lot 486: 36 bottles
Lot 487: 48 bottles