Cape Heritage Wines
Online-Only Auction, 22 - 29 August 2022
Cape Heritage Wines
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About this Item
Spioenkop was established in 1998 and is located on a hill in Elgin deemed similar to the one in KwaZulu Natal where the battle of Spioenkop was fought during the Anglo Boer, with the 1900 range named after the year the battle took place. The estate is co-owned by Belgian former Sommelier and ex engineer, Koen Roose, fulfilling the roles of Viticulturist, Winemaker and General Manager. Known to do things differently, Koen is championing unique viticultural practices and varietals in Elgin. Koen traditionally exports most of his wines to his native Belgium. Spioenkop's recent Chenin Blanc’s have been world class.
Critics Ratings
'Johanna Brandt is the outstanding Chenin in the Spioenkop range in 2017, sourced from shale soils and aged in 30% new wood. It’s a richer, bolder style than the Sarah Rall, showing notes of honey, thatch and baking spices, all built around a core of vivid, bracing acidity. 2019-27.' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2017, 95/100
'Of the pair of estate chenins, this off shale. 2017 offers generous fruit aromas with floral & citric notes; broader than Sarah (11 months on lees in older barrels), but with penetrating ‘mineral’ acidity, intense & focused flavours, firm & effectively dry finish.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*, 94/100
Provenance
Private Client
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