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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6 x 750ml bottles of Dewaldt Heyns Family Wines CWG Shiraz Reserve 2021
The CWG Shiraz Reserve 2021 is a truly special wine, marking the end of an era. Sourced from an ultra-low-yielding dryland vineyard in the Swartland, this vintage is the final harvest from this vineyard, cultivated on deep, red clay-rich soils. Dewaldt Heyns, who has worked with this vineyard for 16 years, approaches this vintage with a deep sense of emotion, as the land, once a wheat field, was repurposed as one again after this final harvest.
Vinified using traditional methods and matured for 20 months in French oak, this wine embodies the culmination of years of dedicated craftsmanship. The result is a wine of remarkable complexity and character. Dark fruit aromas take centre stage, with delicate undertones of red cherry, violet, and a subtle hint of dried herbs. The full-bodied texture is balanced by firm yet approachable tannins, which lead to a long, satisfying finish.
This wine invites you to share in a bittersweet moment of reflection with the Heyns family. It promises to evolve beautifully over the years, rewarding those who are fortunate enough to experience it.