The 2023 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction

Live Virtual Auction, 6 - 7 October 2023

Cape Winemakers Guild Saturday, 7 October

Sold for

ZAR 19 000
Lot 185
  • Silverthorn Wines; Big Dog IX Cap Classique; 2018; 24 (4 x 6); 750ml
  • Silverthorn Wines; Big Dog IX Cap Classique; 2018; 24 (4 x 6); 750ml
  • Silverthorn Wines; Big Dog IX Cap Classique; 2018; 24 (4 x 6); 750ml
  • Silverthorn Wines; Big Dog IX Cap Classique; 2018; 24 (4 x 6); 750ml
  • Silverthorn Wines; Big Dog IX Cap Classique; 2018; 24 (4 x 6); 750ml
  • Silverthorn Wines; Big Dog IX Cap Classique; 2018; 24 (4 x 6); 750ml
  • Silverthorn Wines; Big Dog IX Cap Classique; 2018; 24 (4 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 22 000
VAT is charged on both hammer & premium for daggered lots
Selling Price
ZAR 19 000

About this Item

2018 Big Dog IX Cap Classique
24 (4 x 6) 750ml

“We’re inquisitive, we’re daring, we’re experimental, and I think that’s what I like. I like pushing the boundaries; I like bringing art into it as long as the final product is pure and beautiful.” - John Loubser

69% Chardonnay, 31% Pinot Noir

• Made from Chardonnay grown on ancient shale and limestone soils dating back 400 million years. Chardonnay thrives on limestone, ensuring that the wine has amazing minerality and structure.
• This specific Chardonnay vineyard was planted in 1991 making it 32 years old, and resulting in very low yield and intense concentration.
• 69% of the blend is barrel fermented to enhance richness and complexity.
• The wine spent 53 months on the lees accentuating finesse.

Tasting Notes: Big Dog IX is a rich and complex wine, made without compromising finesse and elegance. The nose has enticing roasted almond and marzipan notes from the Chardonnay, and red apple from the Pinot Noir.

For maximum reward and expression, drink from 2026 onwards.

Bottle Size: 750 ml
Case Size: 6 x 750ml
Total Cases Produced: 70
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 42

Alc: 12.0 vol%
RS: 4.1 g/l
TA: 6.4 g/l
pH: 3.2

Notes

Friday, 06 October Session
Lot 13: 12 bottles
Lot 14: 12 bottles
Lot 15: 12 bottles
Lot 16: 24 bottles

Saturday, 07 October Session
Lot 181: 12 bottles
Lot 182: 12 bottles
Lot 183: 24 bottles
Lot 184: 24 bottles
Lot 185: 24 bottles
Lot 186: 24 bottles
Lot 187: 36 bottles
Lot 188: 36 bottles

Provenance

Wine of Origin: Robertson
Winemaker: John Loubser

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