The 2024 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction
Live Virtual Auction, 4 - 5 October 2024
Session 2 | Saturday, 05 October from 10:00 - 17:00
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
About this Item
“The berry of the vine is unique. This product develops a life of its own, a second life after grapes, and it has this amazing history; it goes back to biblical times. It’s one of the ancient liquids along with olive oil and honey.” - Carl Schultz
100% Merlot
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Carl Schultz
This Merlot stands as South Africa's most scarce and expensive. It marks the second and only 100% terracotta clay amphora-aged red wine to feature on any CWG Auction, following the precedent set by the 2020 vintage. The wine spent 18 months maturing in a hand-made, 400-litre imported Italian clay amphora, imparting unique character and depth. Selected from Hartenberg’s very best site for the varietal, each bottle embodies the essence of excellence and distinction.
Tasting Notes: Vibrant black fruits entice the senses followed by subtle savoury undertones. With remarkable consistency, the weighty palate confirms the dense fruits while dry tannins and acidity add vitality.
Ready for drinking 4 to 20 years from vintage date.
Bottle Size: 750ml
Case Size: 6 x 750ml
Total Cases Produced: 82
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 50
Alc: 14.0 vol%
RS: 1.7 g/l
TA: 5.8 g/l
pH: 3.50
This wine is packed in a wooden box.
Notes
Friday, 04 October Session
Lot 238: 12 bottles
Lot 239: 12 bottles
Lot 240: 12 bottles
Lot 241: 24 bottles
Lot 242: 36 bottles
Lot 243: 48 bottles
Saturday, 05 October Session
Lot 530: 12 bottles
Lot 531: 12 bottles
Lot 532: 24 bottles
Lot 533: 24 bottles
Lot 534: 36 bottles
Lot 535: 48 bottles
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