The 2023 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction
Live Virtual Auction, 6 - 7 October 2023
Cape Winemakers Guild Saturday, 7 October
About this Item
“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
- 2018
- Big Dog IX
- Cap Classique
- Cape Winemakers Guild
- Champagne
- Chardonnay
- CWG
- John Loubser
- Pinot Noir
- Robertson
- Silverthorn
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