Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 25 May - 1 June 2020
Wine
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About this Item
Wedged between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains, situated on the beautiful Mont Fleur farm, is the boutique De Trafford winery. The Trafford family purchased the land in 1976 and a small vineyard was in place by 1983.
Launched as early as 1995, at a time when high-end barrel fermented Chenin Blanc was almost unheard of, the Chenin is (like all the wines from this boutique property) hand picked and pressed in the famous basket press, fermented with natural yeasts, and bottled unfiltered.
This unique 3 litre bottle from the producer's cellar is one of very few released. The label depicts a painting by Rita Trafford entitled "Let go of the Map".
Notes
Due to time constraints set upon us with the COVID-19 Lockdown no original bottle shots were taken.
Critics Ratings
'When David Trafford of Stellenbosch cellar De Trafford gets it right, he really gets it right as is the case with his Chenin Blanc 2014. The nose shows yellow peach, apricot and even pineapple plus ginger, spice and a little leesy complexity. The palate is rich and full (despite official protestations to the contrary) with concentrated fruit, coated acidity and an intensely savoury finish. The wine has an essential, unadulterated feel about it and basically completely rocks.' - Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za 2016, 94 Points
'Wild yeast fermented in 15% new oak. Ripe melon, yellow stonefruit & honey notes lifted by vibrant acidity, which also provides clean length and structure.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2016, 4.5*
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