Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 22 - 29 March 2021
Wine: Cape Heritage
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About this Item
Wedged between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains, situated on the beautiful Mont Fleur farm, is the boutique De Trafford winery. The Trafford family purchased the land in 1976 and a small vineyard was in place by 1983.
Launched as early as 1995, at a time when high-end barrel fermented Chenin Blanc was almost unheard of, the Chenin is (like all the wines from this boutique property) hand picked and pressed in the famous basket press, fermented with natural yeasts, and bottled unfiltered.
The label depicts a painting by Rita Trafford entitled "The Patterns of Ravens in my Sleep"
Critics Ratings
'Made with purchased grapes from Firgrove and the neighbouring Keermont farm, this has been a De Trafford staple since 1996. It’s all about texture and layers of flavour rather than primary fruit. Leesy, honeyed and savoury, it has flavours of beeswax and fennel and zesty acidity. Drink: 2017-21' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 94/100
'Pine & straw aromas on 2015; poised, creamy, with zesty acidity lifting ripe quince, pear & fig. Judicious support by small portion new French oak.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2017, 4* (95/100)
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