South African & International Fine Wine
Live Auction, 14 September 2019
Session Two
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
About this Item
Steeped in tradition , Monis has the longest established range of fortified wines in South Africa and enjoys an unsurpassed reputation for quality, to which the string of awards garnered over the years bears witness.
Established in 1906, Monis is the Cape’s oldest fortified brand, a record R68 000 was paid for a single case of 6 x 750 ml bottles of Monis Collectors Port 1948, at the 2011 Nederburg Auction. Only 5,000 bottles were produced and this is another legendary SA wine. Limited Edition No 3940.
Critics Ratings
‘Defined, fresh and detailed, it astounded us with waves of complexity wafting from the glass: candied figs, melon rind, nuts, molasses and a touch of cold coffee. The palate is rich, but not sticky while the finish is deep, spicy and delicious! George Spies was working at Monis in the ‘60s; did he perhaps make this immortal legend too?’ - Roland Peens (3 August 2015)
‘Excellent, old wood-aged Port, vintage-dated 1948, of which three issues have been made. Their labels reproduce rare old South African stamps.’- Dave Hughes, Wine Buyer’s Guide 1993 edition. 4*
Provenance
Private Client
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