South African & International Fine Wine

Live Auction, 14 September 2019

Session One

Sold for

ZAR 5 690
Lot 176
  • Zonnebloem; Cabernet Sauvignon; 1983; 1 (1 x 1); 5000ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 690

About this Item

Cabernet Sauvignon, 1983
1 (1 x 1) 5000ml

A staple of the SA wine scene, Zonnebloem was first established in 1692 in Simondium near Paarl before Distell took over in 1963. Zonnebloem, meaning sunflower, uitilise benchmark varietal features, sensible use of wood where relevant resulting in wines that are often unflashy yet simply spectacular.

1983 is slightly softer than more famous 1982, bit in large-format offers wonderful freshness and drinkability.

Provenance

Private Client

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