South African & International Fine Wine

Live Auction, 14 September 2019

Session One

Sold for

ZAR 10 242
Lot 163
  • Kanonkop; Paul Sauer; 1990; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 10 242

About this Item

Paul Sauer, 1990
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Often described as the South African equivalent of a Grand Cru or First Growth, Kanonkop Estate is situated on the Simonsberg mountain slopes on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. Owned by the fourth generation Krige family, Abri Beeslaar is their long-term winemaker who has won International Winemaker of the year an incredible 3 times.

This internationally acclaimed, long-ageing Bordeaux blend was named after former owner, Paul Sauer, and was first made in 1981. Produced by wine-making legend Beyers Truter, the 1990 has aged with incredible grace.

Critics Ratings

‘Deep, multi-layered complexity, consistent with style of this estate flagship Bordeaux-style. intense spiciness, sweet oak/mulberry fruit framed by solid 13% alc.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 1994, 4*

Provenance

Private Client

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