The 2024 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction
Live Virtual Auction, 4 - 5 October 2024
Session 1 | Friday, 04 October from 13:30 - 19:30
About this Item
“I think a sense of place is very important when it comes to winemaking. I think we have gone past being a regional-based or estate-based industry. It’s really drilled down into single vineyards and then channelling them through into the cellar.” - JD Pretorius
100% Chardonnay
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Winemaker: JD Pretorius
This Chardonnay is crafted from grapes sourced from two distinct Stellenbosch vineyards, one nestled on the foothills of the Simonsberg and the other located on the Helderberg. The grapes undergo meticulous handpicking and whole bunch pressing, with settling in the tank overnight. Aging takes place in French oak barrels, with 33% new, 50% second fill, and 17% third fill 228-litre barrels utilized. The wine matures for a duration of 11 months in barrel, allowing for the development of its unique character and complexity.
Tasting Notes: Classically styled and inspired Chardonnay, oatmeal and mineral nose, supported by notes of by apple and citrus. The palate is light and refined, with a mineral core and lush citrus fruit.
Ready for drinking now until 2029.
Bottle Size: 750ml
Case Size: 6 x 750ml
Total Cases Produced: 65
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 42
Alc: 12.29 vol%
RS: 1.9 g/l
TA: 6.0 g/l
pH: 3.38
This wine is packed in a wooden box.
Notes
Friday, 04 October Session
Lot 92: 12 bottles
Lot 93: 12 bottles
Lot 94: 12 bottles
Lot 95: 24 bottles
Lot 96: 24 bottles
Lot 97: 36 bottles
Saturday, 05 October Session
Lot 363: 12 bottles
Lot 364: 12 bottles
Lot 365: 24 bottles
Lot 366: 24 bottles
Lot 367: 24 bottles
Lot 368: 36 bottles
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