The 2023 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction
Live Virtual Auction, 6 - 7 October 2023
Cape Winemakers Guild Friday, 6 October
About this Item
“The balance of the vineyard is probably the most important thing…if the soil is fantastic, the plant will be great.” - Frans Smit
43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Cabernet Franc, 19% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot
• This is a single terroir wine.
• All four varietals are from one property.
• Previous vintages of this wine were made up only of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. However, with this vintage, we added Petit Verdot.
• Following three consecutive dry years, 2019 was the first vintage that received normal rainfall.
Tasting Notes: Dark berry and cedar oak scents, with a great breath of rich, ripe flavours. Expressive but fine tannins that will become silkier over time. This wine has supreme balance with great ageing potential.
Drink now or in the next 10 to 12 years.
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Case Size: 6 x 750 ml
Total Cases Produced: 66
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 50
Alc: 14.06 vol%
RS: 2.2 g/l
TA: 5.5 g/l
pH: 3.60
Notes
Friday, 06 October Session
Lot 61: 12 bottles
Lot 62: 12 bottles
Lot 63: 12 bottles
Lot 64: 24 bottles
Saturday, 07 October Session
Lot 273: 12 bottles
Lot 274: 12 bottles
Lot 275: 24 bottles
Lot 276: 24 bottles
Lot 277: 24 bottles
Lot 278: 36 bottles
Lot 279: 36 bottles
Lot 280: 36 bottles
Lot 281: 36 bottles
Provenance
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Frans K Smit
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