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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Straddled between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains, with less than 30 hectares of scattered high-altitude vineyards, Keermont was started by the Wraith family in 2003 and was formed by combining 2 adjacent farms. Relaxed yet quality-focused Alex Starey has been in charge of the wines since redevelopment and planting in 2005, producing the maiden 2007.
Pondokrug – a ridge (rug) deriving its name from a shepherds hut (Pondok).
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'One of the younger wines in the Keermont portfolio - it was first made as recently as 2014 - this is at the firmer end of the Cabernet Franc spectrum, which is why Alex Starey says it needs "a week in a decanter to open up properly". Floral, dense and focused, it has stylish oak, layers of cut grass and damson fruit and a fresh finish. 2022-28' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 94/100
'The 2016 Cabernet Franc Single Vineyards Series Pondokrug has a fragrant bouquet of pressed iris petals, brown spices and just a touch of shoe polish. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. This is quite a rich Cabernet Franc, and I would like to see more varietal character toward the finish. But it should age nicely in bottle. - Neal Martin, Vinous, 91/100 (Apr 2021)
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