Rhône Theme
Timed Online Auction, 13 - 20 February 2023
Rhône Theme
About the SessionThe first sale of the 2023 Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auction calendar is an exciting Rhône valley and Rhône-style offering.
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About this Item
Reyneke is one of 5 Stellenbosch properties to get First Growth status in Tim Atkin's 2017 SA Report. Reyneke farm began in 1863 when it was then named 'Uitzicht', meaning 'view'. It is located overlooking Stellenbosch and False Bay with north, south and east facing slopes. Reyneke is certified organic and biodynamic and follows sustainable practices in everything they do. 'Their wines demonstrate the care they take, not infallible wines, rather honest and personality-driven wines that are distinctive, as much cerebral as sensory experiences,' says Neal Martin.
Critics Ratings
'Biodynamic. Destemmed and foot-crushed. Some stems added back to the ferment. Deep, savoury-dominant nose with black pepper, dried herbs and fresh earth notes. Firm, chalky tannins, with fresh blue and black fruit on the palate. Schisty, mineral finish. Fine and energetic, but tight.' - Tim Jackson MW, Jancis JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Dec 2019)
'If you can't afford the Reyneke Reserve Red, this costs around a third of the price and is another stonking Syrah. With some whole bunch fermentation adding some white pepper and clove notes, this is savoury and very aromatic, with red fruit sweetness and understated oak. 2020-25' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 93/100
'Youthful & bright 2017 has a tightly coiled structure & lovely white pepper impression. Like previous, part wholebunch, foot trodden. Tannins still resolutely firm, embracing a core of dark fruit that will enchant with proper ageing.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2020, 4.5* (92/100)
Provenance
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