Cape Heritage, Sweets & Fortifieds
Timed Online Auction, 5 - 17 June 2025
Fortifieds
About the SessionIt's rare to witness a collection of vintage ports like what's on offer in the 2025 Strauss winter catalogue. With the cold evenings approaching, these complex beauties are the perfect companions to open before dinner to warm the atmosphere.
About this Item
The 1961 vintage, another exceptional year, also produced a highly sought after port bottles in a characteristic black ship's decanter which reminds one of the port bottles used by the Portuguese early in the 18th century. The port's tawny colour, nutty taste and raisin bouquet ensured that it received a Superior award. After two years maturation in 500 litre French oak barrels, the port was transferred to large wooden vats for further maturation. Bottling was postponed until justified by a special event, such as Paarl's tercentenary in 1987. The port was then carefully decanted from the vats to separate it from the natural sediment that collected over the years. Fewer than 8000 bottles were available.
The Monis Collectors Port - Artillery Cannons edition from 1961 is a special and unique release, celebrated for its historical significance and collectible value, reflecting both the historical importance and the winemaking expertise of Monis.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'Blend of Tinta Barocca, Souzão, Cinsaut and Cabernet, has charm, elegant nuttiness' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 1992, 4*
'Label features a Long Tom - which killed its designer on its first outing. This blend of Tinta Barocca, Cabernet Sauvignon, Souzão and Cinsaut is no such disaster: rich, nutty, gently elegant.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 1991, 4*