Rhône Theme
Timed Online Auction, 2 - 12 February 2024
Rhône | International & South African offering
About the SessionThe first sale of the 2024 Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auction calendar is an exciting Rhône valley and Rhône-style offering and has fast-become one of the most popular at Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auctions.
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The Foundry Wine Collection was established on a shoestring budget in 2001 by Chris Williams and his great friend James Reid. The brand has gained numerous accolades and awards since 2001. The wines are site specific, terroir defined wines, with the aim of producing wines that both Chris and James enjoy drinking.
Introduced in 2014 with a parcel of Stellenbosch Grenache planted in 2007. The wine itself was vinified then aged for six months partly in tank, with the balance in older oak. After blending, the wine spent a further 6 months in concrete before bottling.
Like all other Foundry wines, the wine displays much more restraint and is very much European in style. Early vintages included a little Durif to give a little extra dimension to the wine.
Critics Ratings
‘Sweet and fun and transparent. Clean and lightly and pleasantly medicinal. Dry finish.’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Jan 2015)
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