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
Nestled at the foot of the mountain after which it is named, Saronsberg wine estate is a contemporary addition to the rich heritage of Tulbagh valley. A consistent level of excellence since the outstanding 2004 vintage has annually earned Saronsberg a notable collection of awards and accolades, while the unwavering commitment to producing wines of such quality helped Dewaldt Heyns earn membership of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild in late 2007.
Two parcels of our best two Shiraz vineyards (block 15 and 27) that showed restrained vigour were subjected to 50% green harvesting, picked by hand, berry sorted and fermented in open fermenters. Fermentation was allowed to start naturally followed by inoculation after one third of alcoholic fermentation was completed. Up to five punch downs were done during the peak of fermentation with temperarures kept below 28°C. Twenty two months of aging in new French oak followed prior to bottling.
Auction Year: 2018
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'This is a dense and concentrated wine, with oodles of brambly boysenberry and blackberry that are kissed with hints of cured meat, roast beef and spicy licorice. The medium-plus-weight palate is plush and velvety, with gripping tannins and ample acidity to lift the decadent fruit core. Hints of cocoa nib, roasted coffee and light char unfold on the seductive close. It's tasty now, but should hold well through 2028.' - Lauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast, 92/100 (Sept 2018)
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