Timed Online Auction, 4 - 11 September 2023

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'Yields were tiny here in 2018, with only 880 bottles produced from this two-hectare site. Planted in 1960 on what is a high-altitude site for Paarl, it's a taut, laser-like Chenin Blanc with incredible focus and precision, oatmeal and citrus fruit, a hint of oak and a saline finish.2020-28' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 95/100

'Drought meant tiny volumes of 2018 Paarl chenin, but subtle, unshowy complexity as in 2017 (4.5 stars, 94 pts). Interplay of intense fruit & stony savour with firm acidic structure. Even in youth (& it will gain with time in bottle), a marvellous fantailing finish with apricot & almond notes.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2020, 5* (95/100)

'Chalky and lightly spiced aroma then the fruit bursts in your mouth. Creamy ripe citrus, ripe apple, almost pineapple but not that exotic, and super-fresh. Chalky finish and impressive length.' - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Sep 2019)