The Wines of Loire
Timed Online Auction, 1 - 8 May 2023
Session 1
About the SessionThe Loire Valley is a large region that follows the longest river of France. The Loire is an exceptional place to find lean, racy, white wines, including those of Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadet. Red varieties include Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Cot (Malbec), which produces herbaceous, rustic reds.
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Gabriëlskloof was established in 2001 when Bernhard Heyn discovered the Avontuur farm, located on the outskirts of Botrivier. He purchased the land and created Gabriëlskloof as we know it today. On the farm, they are passionate about incorporating environmentally friendly practices, where possible, and Gabriëlskloof is a WWF Conservation Champion farm. Cellar Master, Peter-Allan Finlayson, has been at Gabriëlskloof since 2014 and has reshaped the Gabriëlskloof aesthetic. Their wines aim to reflect the complexity, richness and diversity of Gabriëlskloof's unique terroir.
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‘So good that I had to buy some myself, this is a stunning varietal Cabernet Franc that used to go into Five Arches but was bottled on its own for the first time in 2015. The quintessence of the variety, with heady scents of violet and graphite, leafy, cut grass notes, silky tannins, fine oak and a finish that lingers on the tongue. 2018-25’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2017, 96/100
‘Peter-Allan managed to capture the essence of the grape variety on the nose, quite savory with touches of bacon fat and black pepper. The palate is well balanced with soft tannin, quite tarry in texture with good acidity and a well-balanced, supple finish, Chinese five spice and clove lingering on the aftertaste.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (Apr 2017)
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