Cape Heritage, Sweets, Fortifieds and Spirits
Timed Online Auction, 7 - 14 August 2023
Cape Heritage
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About this Item
Nederburg is considered by many to be South Africa’s most decorated name in wine and their achievements and accolades can match up to any other estate in the nation. Established in 1791 by Philippus Wolvaart and his wife, Margaretha, they laid the foundations for future success on a farm situated between the Berg and Palmiet rivers. Amongst their many accolades, highlights include Platter’s guide awarding them winery of the year in 2011 and 2017 and placing 36th in the ‘most admired wine brand in the world’ by the esteemed Drinks International in 2017.
This wine has been checked and re-corked by Amorim cork under supervision of auction curator Higgo Jacobs, assuring provenance, quality and long life. Seal code SX-267658 can be traced on Amorim Recorking Directory
In the 1970s regulations for South African wine were lax, and many wines that were labelled as Cabernet Sauvignon also included a generous, sometimes even dominant proportion of Cinsault. The variety Cinsault was widely planted and high-yielding, helping estates to stretch their so-called Cabernets. However, winemaker Brözel often insisted that this wine was indeed 100% Cabernet. It was fermented to full dryness.
Critics Ratings
'This wine has been hailed as one of the finest Cabernet Sauvignons produced in the latter part of the 20th century. It was only sold at the Nederburg Auction over a period of 25 years, and the first batch was first sold when it was 8 years old in 1982. The wine was a bit cloudy on the colour, but it did not affect the nose or palate. The nose had good Cabernet Sauvignon characteristics, and has evolved into rich Christmas cake fruit and spice, slight nuttiness and a great balance between the fruit and tannins. The elegant tannin structure adds a great dimension to the wine that is in perfect harmony. This bolder Cabernet Sauvignon from the fuller 1974 vintage ends rich and creamy on the palate and just lingers on.' - Bennie Howard CWM (Mar 2023)
'Many wines from this era and vintage show a slightly Porty character… This 1974, however, is utterly composed, fresh and deeply complex. The nose reminded me of an aged Hermitage… So elegant and pure, with red berries, a hint of toast, nuts and exotic spice. The palate was astonishingly refined, deep and elegant.’ - Roland Peens (2015)
‘Maroon, with great depth, only now bricking at the edge. Almost Porty in its ripeness and texture, yet surprisingly elegant on the finish.'- Michael Fridjhon (2014)
Provenance
The Distell Tabernacle - Stellenbosch
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