2012 Vintage theme
Online-Only Auction, 7 - 14 March 2022
2012 Vintage theme
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About this Item
Richard Kershaw was a successful chef in the UK before working as a cellar-hand in California, Chile, France, Germany and Hungary. He relocated to South Africa in 1999 and is currently one of only ten Masters of Wine who actively produce their own wine. Focusing on cool climate, site-specific, clonally-selected wines, Richard hit the ground running in Elgin valley, immediately gaining a reputation as one of South Africa’s finest Chardonnay producers and most knowledgeable winemakers.
Critics Ratings
‘Refined understatement in stellar 2012, reflecting minimal but careful crafting (of Dijon clones CY95, CY96 and CY76), allowing fine acidity, minerality and judicious oak (40% new) to perfectly frame and support citrus and white peach fruit. Precise and classy. Delicious now and for many years.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2014, 5*
‘English Master of Wine, Richard Kershaw, has produced one of South Africa’s best Chardonnays at only his second attempt, harnessing Dijon clones to make a refined, deftly oaked pear, citrus and orange peel-like white. This is a brilliant wine that wouldn’t look out of place in a line-up of Puligny Premiers Crus.’ - Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2014, 95/100
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