Timed Online Auction, 27 June - 15 July 2024

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Hints of purple flower, cocoa powder and licorice add depth to the black cherry and berry core. The medium-weight palate is lush and fruity, with fine yet structured tannins that provide a crushed-satin texture. The nuanced finish offers delicate suggestions of black tea and bittersweet chocolate.' - Lauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast, 90/100 (Jul 2014)

'Is there a better value Cabernet Sauvignon than this in the southern hemisphere? It's certainly a contender for the top spot at under £20 in the UK. Judiciously oaked and refreshing, this has polished tannins, notes of mint, green tea and sweet spices and very pure, almost transparent, cassis-scented Cabernet fruit, with a long, lingering finish. Drink: 2013-20' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2013, 95/100

'One of SA's most celebrated examples, 2009 will no doubt blossom in years to come but currently serious oaking (23 months French, 50% new) makes it inscrutable, less approachable than 2008 (4.5 stars). Medium to full bodied, essentially savoury & classically styled.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide, 4* (2013)

'Good full ruby-red. Sexy aromas of black raspberry, bitter cherry, coffee and game are lifted by a floral topnote. Broad, silky and quite dry, with bright acidity enlivening the flavors of dark fruits, leather and game. Finishes with a fine dusting of tannins and excellent length. This has plenty of development ahead of it. A superb wine from a terrific vintage.' - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com, 91+/100 (May 2013)