The 2023 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction
Live Virtual Auction, 6 - 7 October 2023
Cape Winemakers Guild Friday, 6 October
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
About this Item
“All in all, from the owner to the guy that prunes the vineyards, for us, we see it as one complete team effort. Getting a good crop and making a decent wine is probably one of the most satisfying jobs in the world.” - Charles Hopkins
100% Pinot Noir
• The vines are situated on the Witzenberg mountain range at a high altitude of 960m above sea level.
• Grapes are grown on Bokkeveld skalie (shale).
• Continental growing conditions consisting of cool nights and warm days.
• Slow and late ripening during the growing season resulting in concentrated fruit.
• Purity and complexity that is quite unique.
Tasting Notes: This Pinot Noir offers a bouquet of ripe raspberries, initial savoury notes, and an underlying minerality. Fresh cherries are supplemented by gentle oak, ending off with a velvety mouthfeel.
Ready for drinking in 8 years.
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Case Size: 6 x 750 ml
Total Cases Produced: 103
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 50
Alc: 12.81 vol%
RS: 2.4 g/l
TA: 5.9 g/l
pH: 3.44
Notes
Friday, 06 October Session
Lot 25: 12 bottles
Lot 26: 12 bottles
Lot 27: 12 bottles
Lot 28: 24 bottles
Saturday, 07 October Session
Lot 202: 12 bottles
Lot 203: 12 bottles
Lot 204: 24 bottles
Lot 205: 24 bottles
Lot 206: 24 bottles
Lot 207: 36 bottles
Lot 208: 36 bottles
Lot 209: 36 bottles
Lot 210: 36 bottles
Provenance
Wine of Origin: Ceres Plateau
Winemaker: Charles Hopkins