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 2 | Saturday, 04 October from 09:00 - 15:00
About this Item
61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc, 18% Petit Verdot
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Frans Smit
A distinctive blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, all planted in 2003 at altitudes between 200 and 240 metres on a north-west facing slope. The Helderberg vineyard, located just 8km from the sea, enjoys ocean views. Select parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon were re-trellised at age 12 to ensure more even ripening.
Tasting Notes: Rich and complex, this wine offers a seamless, velvety texture with layered aromas of red currant and cacao. Its inky density - reflective of a high percentage of Petit Verdot - marks it as a wine destined for greatness.
Ready for drinking now until 2035.
Bottle Size: 750ml
Case Size: 6 x 750ml
Total Cases Produced: 116
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 50
Alc: 14.29 vol%
RS: 2.8 g/l
TA: 5.3 g/l
pH: 3.67
This wine is packed in a wooden box.
Notes
Friday, 03 October Session
Lot 27: 12 bottles
Lot 28: 12 bottles
Lot 29: 12 bottles
Lot 30: 12 bottles
Lot 31: 36 bottles
Lot 32: 36 bottles
Lot 33: 36 bottles
Lot 34: 36 bottles
Saturday, 04 October Session
Lot 319: 12 bottles
Lot 320: 12 bottles
Lot 321: 12 bottles
Lot 322: 36 bottles
Lot 323: 36 bottles