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.
ZAR 1 400
About this Item
In John Platter's 1986 South African Wine Guide, it was noted that this 'beautiful, traditional estate in Ida's Valley' - under its 'studious, soft-spoken cellarmaster, Etienne le Riche' - was now supplementing its well-known red with excellent whites - and also a 'Port' which was introduced in the following edition of the guide.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'84 from souzão (80%) and cabernet 20%. Very rich, "thick", big, good acid and broad flavours. Has structure to age beautifully.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 1987, 3.5*