Online-Only Auction, 25 May - 1 June 2020

Notes

Due to time constraints set upon us with the COVID-19 Lockdown no original bottle shots were taken.

Provenance

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Critics Ratings

'Carl van der Merwe calls this a "once every five years wine". They hadn't made a final decision on the name when I tasted it, so I hope it will be bottled as a stand-alone wine, because it's remarkable, especially given that it comes from a young vineyard. Super complex, refined Chenin with a combination of focus and depth. Drink: 2015-22.' - Tim Atkin, SA Wine Report 2015, 94/100

'The 2013 The Divas Chenin Blanc is a single bottling from old vines planted in 1972 that proprietor Wendy Appelbaum describes as her "old girls," hence the name. It has a lovely nose with pure tropical tones that are beautifully controlled - pineapple, guava and brioche that is wonderfully defined. The palate is crisp and taut with a very fine line of acidity, linear and supremely well focused; the 30% new oak is neatly interwoven. It's irresistible now, although it will certainly repay cellaring. This is an excellent addition to the DeMorgenzon range.' - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (November 2015), 92/100