Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 27 August - 7 September 2020

Wine

Sold for

ZAR 4 104
Lot 565
  • Opstal; The Barber Semillon; 2015; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml
  • Opstal; The Barber Semillon; 2015; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml
  • Opstal; The Barber Semillon; 2015; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml
  • Opstal; The Barber Semillon; 2015; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml
  • Opstal; The Barber Semillon; 2015; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml
  • Opstal; The Barber Semillon; 2015; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 600 - 4 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 4 104

About this Item

The Barber Semillon, 2015
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Opstal Estate is a 7th generation family owned farm, located in the picturesque Slanghoek Valley, between the beautiful Badsberg and Drakensteyn mountains. The wines crafted by the passionate and skilful current custodian Attie Louw at his family's property have been instrumental in increased interest in the Breedekloof as the new frontier for old vine Chenin Blanc in the Cape.

Winemakers personal tasting note:

'The Barber Semillon 2015 was the best vintage thus far of this wine of ours. Subtle lime, apricot and beeswax opens up after a few seconds of life, 5 years on from making this wine. It definitely has the legs to hold up well for another 5 years I would say and makes for interesting food pairing possibilities especially.' - Attie Louw

The story behind The Barber

Attie Louw grew up on a sheep farm in the Karoo, just outside Brandvlei. In the early 1940’s he had to join the armed forces during the second World War, aged 19. When he returned he established himself in Worcester and opened up a barber shop where he worked for 7 years as a barber. He then married Ansie, who inherited Opstal from her father, Carl Everson. Attie then went on to become a very successful farmer and winemaker under the guidance of his father-in-law Carl Everson. Today we are very grateful for the work and effort he put into our family farm and that he in fact lay down his clipper and scissors to work with grapes and make wine.

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