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.
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Reyneke was one of only 5 Stellenbosch properties to get First Growth status in Tim Atkin's 2017 SA Report. The farm dates back to 1863 when it was then named 'Uitzicht', meaning 'view'. It is located overlooking Stellenbosch and False Bay with north, south and east facing slopes. Reyneke was one of the early adopters of certified organic and biodynamic farming and follows sustainable practices in everything they do. 'Their wines demonstrate the care they take, not infallible wines, rather honest and personality-driven wines that are distinctive, as much cerebral as sensory experiences,' says Neal Martin.
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Critics Ratings
'Biodynamic. Destemmed and foot-crushed. Some stems added back to the ferment. Deep, savoury-dominant nose with black pepper, dried herbs and fresh earth notes. Firm, chalky tannins, with fresh blue and black fruit on the palate. Schisty, mineral finish. Fine and energetic, but tight.' - Tim Jackson MW, Jancis JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Dec 2019)
'If you can't afford the Reyneke Reserve Red, this costs around a third of the price and is another stonking Syrah. With some whole bunch fermentation adding some white pepper and clove notes, this is savoury and very aromatic, with red fruit sweetness and understated oak. 2020-25' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 93/100
'Youthful & bright 2017 has a tightly coiled structure & lovely white pepper impression. Like previous, part wholebunch, foot trodden. Tannins still resolutely firm, embracing a core of dark fruit that will enchant with proper ageing.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2020, 4.5* (92/100)
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