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
“The balance of the vineyard is probably the most important thing…if the soil is fantastic, the plant will be great.” - Frans Smit
58% Sauvignon Blanc, 42% Sémillon
Wine of Origin: Cape Town
Winemaker: Frans K Smit
This Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from dry land vineyards in Durbanville, situated on southwest-facing slopes. The Sémillon component comes from Durbanville as well, but from vines facing east. Each varietal is fermented separately in barrel. The majority of the wine undergoes fermentation and maturation in 320-litre Port-style barrels. After blending in June 2023, the wine matures until March 2024, spending a total of 12 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes: A Sauvignon Blanc-led white blend, with gooseberry and black currant nose, hints of fig leaf, followed by spice from barrel ageing with hints of lemon from the Sémillon and a creamy, long finish.
Ready for drinking now until 2034.
Bottle Size: 750ml
Case Size: 6 x 750ml
Total Cases Produced: 75
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 30
Alc: 13.15 vol%
RS: 1.9 g/l
TA: 6.3 g/l
pH: 3.29
This wine is packed in a wooden box.
Notes
Friday, 04 October Session
Lot 244: 12 bottles
Lot 245: 12 bottles
Lot 246: 12 bottles
Lot 247: 24 bottles
Lot 248: 36 bottles
Saturday, 05 October Session
Lot 536: 12 bottles
Lot 537: 12 bottles
Lot 538: 24 bottles
Lot 539: 36 bottles