Bordeaux Themed
Timed Online Auction, 2 - 14 July 2025
Bordeaux | South Africa
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About this Item
Flagship wine, a selection of the best barrels from their home vineyard at 393m above sea level. Instead of a plan of the winery on the label, there is an elevation drawing of the family home in the middle of the vineyard. The aim of the Elevation is to express this remarkable site to the full and accentuate the character of each vintage, rather than a more homogeneous style.
Usually the core of the blend is Cabernet Sauvignon which is in the middle of the vineyard. Followed by Merlot, from the richer clay soil at the bottom of the vineyard and Syrah, at the highest and steepest section. Usually, but not always, they add a little Cabernet Franc which adds a little spice and fine herbaceous character.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz. Lovely ripe nose is quite intense but elegant at the same time. The dense ripe palate has a minerally quality backing up the sweet ripe fruits. Velvety tannins. Big but balanced. Very good/excellent.' - Jamie Goode, Wineanorak.com, 92/100
'Mature, with fine-grained tannins giving way to sweet plum, currant and fig flavors. Vanilla and toast notes on the finish. Nicely done. At its peak. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc. Drink now. 185 cases made, 35 cases imported.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 90/100