The Cape Winemakers Guild Online Protégé Auction
Timed Online Auction, 21 August - 6 October 2025
The Cape Winemakers Guild Online Protégé Auction
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About this Item
The 2015 De Trafford Vintage Collection (6 x 750ml Bottles) and Exclusive Vintage Tasting for Four
This exceptional lot offers six 750ml bottles from the 2015 vintage—one bottle each of the following De Trafford wines:
- Blueprint Syrah
- Syrah 393
- Merlot
- CWG Perspective
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Elevation 393
The 2015 vintage was a standout year for red wines in Stellenbosch, known for its intense, rich fruit and exceptional structure. These wines are just beginning to unfurl after a period of quiet maturation, offering a window into their future potential. They are expected to evolve beautifully over the next five years, with the Cabernet Sauvignon perhaps offering even more over the coming decade.
These wines, crafted from De Trafford’s small, high-altitude cellar on the slopes of the Helderberg mountain, are among the best the estate has ever produced. They reflect the unique terroir of the area, marked by red berry fruit, herbal complexity, and fynbos nuances.
To complement the collection, the lot includes an exclusive vintage tasting experience for four people at the De Trafford winery. This bespoke tasting features a selection of six wines ranging from 10 to 20 years old, along with the current vintage wines, providing a rare opportunity to explore the depth and evolution of De Trafford's wines in the company of the winemaker.
Presented in a wooden box, this collection offers both immediate enjoyment and a long-term investment in one of South Africa's finest wine estates.