Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 22 - 29 March 2021

Wine: Cape Heritage

Sold for

ZAR 4 456
Lot 514
  • AA Badenhorst; Dassiekop Steen; 2015; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 500 - 5 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 4 456

About this Item

Dassiekop Steen, 2015
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Considered among the new age icons responsible for the Swartland’s success, and a driving force behind the Swartland Revolution, Adi Badenhorst was one of the first to really believe in the area and purchased Kalmoesfontein back in 2008 with his cousin Hein. Winemaking runs in the family with Adi following in his grandfather’s footsteps, general manager of Groot Constantia, and having been involved in winemaking from the young age of 13 with impressive addresses like Rustenberg and Chateau Angelus among his resumé. Adi Badenhorst focuses on old bush vines planted in the 50’s and 60’s.

Critics Ratings

'This is a first release for this Chenin, sourced from what Adi Badenhorst calls “the best vineyard on the Paardeberg” for the variety. Saline, granitic and very complex, it’s a taut, mineral expression of the grape with stone fruit and pear skin flavours, understated oak and a very long finish. Drink: 2016-23.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 95/100

'As fine a wine as you could ever wish to taste, 2015 chenin eases onto the palate with poise & grace, balancing lovely fresh acidity with perfume, blossom & gently spiced apple & pear. Layers of tropical fruit follow on, leading to a seriously long finish. Only old/large oak.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2018, 5* (97/100)

'The 2015 Dassiekop Granietsteen Chenin Blanc has a seductive praline and yellow fruit-scented bouquet, subtle nectarine and peach skin notes developing in the glass. The palate is fresh and vibrant with an energetic opening, a crisp line of acidity, notes of yellow plum and orange pith towards the waxy-textured finish that has superb tension.' - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 92/100 (Apr 2017)

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

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