Rhône theme
Timed Online Auction, 30 January - 10 February 2025
Rhône - South Africa
About the SessionOver the past decade South African Rhône-style offerings have witnessed an explosion in popularity, led by the Swartland in the 2010s and subsequently spreading across the Cape.
ZAR 4 800
About this Item
Richard Kershaw was a successful chef in the UK before working as a cellar-hand in California, Chile, France, Germany and Hungary. He relocated to South Africa in 1999 and is currently one of only ten Masters of Wine who actively produce their own wine. Focusing on cool climate, site-specific, clonally-selected wines, Richard hit the ground running in Elgin valley, immediately gaining a reputation as one of South Africa’s finest Chardonnay producers and most knowledgeable winemakers.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'Arguably this makes Kershaw’s Chardonnay chez Naked look like a steal. Beautifully judged, vibrant cool-climate Syrah – a fascinating comparison with that from the other MW, Sam Harrop, in the warmer climate of Waiheke, NZ. I love this! Ripe but not fat. Very clean finish. So appetising and truly varietal. Geographical too, doubtless. Long.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17//20 (Oct 2018)
'Allspice & white pepper nuances to focused, iodine-tinged dark berry fruit of seamless 2014, the epitome of balance & refinement. Exhilarating 2013 was quieter in youth than 2012 (4.5 stars, 92 pts) debut, but savoury/umami notes & tempered tannins are consistent hallmarks.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 5*
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