The 2025 Cape Winemakers Guild Auction
Live Virtual Auction, 3 - 4 October 2025
The 2025 Cape Winemakers Guild Auction is a Live (in-person) and Online Auction held on Friday, 3 October from 12:30 - 20:00 and Saturday, 4 October from 09:00 - 15:00 at the Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West.
Session 1 | Friday, 03 October from 12:30 - 19:30
About this Item
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Christo le Riche
Selected from our two premier vineyards for the 2022 vintage, this blend draws linearity and finesse from Simonsberg fruit, while the Firgrove vineyard contributes power and depth. Notably, Stellenbosch soils are youngest on the mountain slopes and oldest in the foothills - a reflection of the region’s geological history, with the mountains a relatively recent feature. Cooling oceanic breezes moderate the terroir, creating ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tasting Notes: Aromatic with cherry, fresh plum, blackberry, and violet, the palate offers vibrant red and black fruit pastilles accented by hints of spearmint. These flavours unfold seamlessly alongside balanced acidity, polished fine-grained tannins, and a subtle underlying weight.
Ready for drinking from 2030 to 2035 and beyond.
Bottle Size: 750ml
Case Size: 6 x 750ml
Total Cases Produced: 100
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 54
Alc: 14.69 vol%
RS: 1.5 g/l
TA: 5.3 g/l
pH: 3.72
This wine is packed in a wooden box.
Notes
Friday, 03 October Session
Lot 13: 12 bottles
Lot 14: 12 bottles
Lot 15: 12 bottles
Lot 16: 12 bottles
Lot 17: 36 bottles
Lot 18: 36 bottles
Lot 19: 36 bottles
Lot 20: 36 bottles
Saturday, 04 October Session
Lot 311: 12 bottles
Lot 312: 12 bottles
Lot 313: 36 bottles
Lot 314: 36 bottles
Lot 315: 36 bottles