The 2023 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction

Live Virtual Auction, 6 - 7 October 2023

Cape Winemakers Guild Saturday, 7 October

Sold for

ZAR 16 100
Lot 326
  • Paul Clüver Wines; The Wagon Trail Chardonnay; 2022; 12 (2 x 6); 750ml
  • Paul Clüver Wines; The Wagon Trail Chardonnay; 2022; 12 (2 x 6); 750ml
  • Paul Clüver Wines; The Wagon Trail Chardonnay; 2022; 12 (2 x 6); 750ml
  • Paul Clüver Wines; The Wagon Trail Chardonnay; 2022; 12 (2 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 9 000 - 13 000
VAT is charged on both hammer & premium for daggered lots
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 16 100

About this Item

2022 The Wagon Trail Chardonnay
12 (2 x 6) 750ml

“When I look at blending, when I look at tasting wines, I look at balance first. When you have got a wine that is balanced, it is going to be a complete wine.” - Andries Burger

100% Chardonnay

• Planted in 1987, this is the oldest Chardonnay vineyard in Elgin, as well as one of the oldest vineyards in Elgin.
• It is the first vineyard from Elgin to be included in the Old Vine Project.
• This wine is a beautiful expression of cool climate Chardonnay.
• The growing conditions after ample winter rainfall were very good, with cool night temperatures and moderate days. Ripening was very even, with crisp acidity, freshness and concentration.
• Minimal interference was applied in the winemaking and no settling agents or yeast were added.

Tasting Notes: This wine is a reflection of this unique site, with purity, poise, minerality and citrus floral notes. The palate is bursting with tangerine, hints of subtle oak, crisp acidity and great complexity.

Ready to drink now and until 2033.

Bottle Size: 750 ml
Case Size: 6 x 750 ml
Total Cases Produced: 73
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 50

Alc: 12.66 vol%
RS: 2.0 g/l
TA: 7.2 g/l
pH: 3.10

Notes

Friday, 06 October Session
Lot 85: 12 bottles
Lot 86: 12 bottles
Lot 87: 12 bottles
Lot 88: 24 bottles

Saturday, 07 October Session
Lot 325: 12 bottles
Lot 326: 12 bottles
Lot 327: 24 bottles
Lot 328: 24 bottles
Lot 329: 24 bottles
Lot 330: 36 bottles
Lot 331: 36 bottles
Lot 332: 36 bottles
Lot 333: 36 bottles

Provenance

Wine of Origin: Elgin
Winemaker: Andries Burger

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