De Grendel Wines

Rietfontein Syrah 2023

Session 2 | Saturday, 03 October from 10:00 - 17:00
About the Session

The 2026 Cape Winemakers Guild Auction is a Live (in-person) and Online Auction held on Friday, 2 October from 12:30 - 19:00 and Saturday, 03 October from 10:00 - 17:00 at Strauss & Co. Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town.


Current Bid

Lot 377
  • De Grendel Wines; Rietfontein Syrah; 2023; 36 (6 x 6); 750ml
  • De Grendel Wines; Rietfontein Syrah; 2023; 36 (6 x 6); 750ml
  • De Grendel Wines; Rietfontein Syrah; 2023; 36 (6 x 6); 750ml
  • De Grendel Wines; Rietfontein Syrah; 2023; 36 (6 x 6); 750ml
  • De Grendel Wines; Rietfontein Syrah; 2023; 36 (6 x 6); 750ml
  • De Grendel Wines; Rietfontein Syrah; 2023; 36 (6 x 6); 750ml

LOT 377

De Grendel Wines

Rietfontein Syrah 2023
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 22 000 - 38 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 19 000
Location
Wine Storage
Delivery
Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

Rietfontein Syrah 2023
36 (6 x 6) 750ml
100% Syrah

Wine of Origin: Ceres Plateau
Winemaker: Charles Hopkins

This wine, grown on the high-altitude Ceres Plateau, shows layers of blackberry, violet and cracked pepper with subtle herbal notes. The palate is focused and refined, with vibrant acidity, mineral tension and finely grained tannins. This limited Guild release balances power and precision, capturing the distinctive character of its rugged terroir and offering excellent ageing potential.

Tasting Notes: The nose is expressive with blackberry, violet and cracked pepper aromas. The palate is focused, with mineral tension, vibrant acidity and fine tannins, finishing long and refined.

Ready for drinking in 2027.

Bottle Size: 750ml
Case Size: 6 x 750ml
Total Cases Produced: 58
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 40

Alc: 13.74 vol%
RS: 2.2 g/l
TA: 6.0 g/l
pH: 3.40

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Notes

Friday, 02 October Session
Lot 82: 12 bottles
Lot 83: 12 bottles
Lot 84: 12 bottles
Lot 85: 36 bottles
Lot 86: 36 bottles

Saturday, 03 October Session
Lot 374: 12 bottles
Lot 375: 12 bottles
Lot 376: 36 bottles
Lot 377: 36 bottles
Lot 378: 36 bottles

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