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Strauss & Co's 2022 fine wine auction calendar kicks-off with an exciting Rhône-themed sale. The online auction is currently live and ends on Monday, 21 February at 7 pm. This is an excellent opportunity for Rhône collectors to secure a handful of rare and sought-after bottles. Continue reading to discover a few of the lot highlights.
Don't miss out on the 97-point Cape Point Vineyards Isliedh – an age-worthy 'Cape classic'. From one of Portugal's most famous winemakers, we bring you the Niepoort Vertente 2018. Lastly, after recently tasting Glenelly's Glass Collection Cabernet Franc 2017 and Lukas van Loggerenberg's Break a Leg Chardonnay 2021, we had to share them with you.
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Strauss & Co Rhône-themed auction – online only
Closes: Monday, 21 February 2022 at 7PM
The auction is spearheaded by an extensive list of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and highlights include the 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Collection and 3 bottles of the Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2009. Fine wines from Cornas, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and Château-Grillet represent the Northern Rhône. The South African line-up showcases Rhône-inspired wines from Boekenhoutskloof, De Trafford, Hartenberg, Luddite, Mullineux, Naudé, The Sadie Family and more. Look out for the rare Sequillo Red 2008, a Boschkloof Epilogue Vertical (2012-2017) and Porseleinberg's Syrah 2013.
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Cape Point Vineyards, Isliedh 2020
R 350 per bottle
The iconic Isliedh has raked in eleven 5* ratings since its 2003 debut and is firmly established as one of SA’s best white wines. Platter's Guide calls the new 2020 vintage a 'Cape classic', scoring it a whopping 97 points. Tim Atkin MW finds the Isliedh to be 'consistently among the best Bordeaux blends in the Cape,' scoring the 2020 96 points. This age-worthy wine presents complex aromas of fynbos, white flowers, kelp and stone fruit which lead to a seamless, refined and focused palate.
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Niepoort, Vertente 2018
R 295 per bottle
Revered by wine-lovers around the world, Dirk Niepoort has achieved the ultimate 'sweet spot' for producing thrilling Douro Valley wines. His Niepoort Vertente 2018 is 'always one of the winery's best values,' according to Wine Advocate and is a wine that 'hangs with the big boys' (i.e. on the same level as more prestigious cuvées). It is elegant and refined with crunchy, red fruit, preceding aromas of graphite and dried herbaceous spice. Offering wonderful drinkability, it can still hold for another decade.
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Van Loggerenberg Wines, Break a Leg Chardonnay 2021
R 150 per bottle
Many of you are familiar with Lukas van Loggerenberg's ever-popular Break a Leg Blanc de Noir, but did you know, two new additions joined the label last year – a Chardonnay and Merlot? We're pleased to offer the new 2021 Break a Leg Chardonnay which is more focused and savoury than the previous maiden release. Complementing the freshness of Polkadraai, fruit from Devon Valley offers incredible density. Restrained reduction marries lemon curd, oyster shell minerality and a zesty acidity, making a fine, light-bodied wine. A steal at R150.
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Glenelly, Glass Collection Cabernet Franc 2017
R 200 per bottle
We tasted Glenelly's 2017 Glass Collection Cabernet Franc last week and immediately knew we had to share this elegant wine with you. Oregano, mint and violets on the nose follow onto a palate packed with dark red and black fruit, silky tannins and a long, smooth finish. '[It] wouldn't look out of place in the Loire Valley,' says Tim Atkin MW. From an excellent vintage, this is simply a delicious Cabernet Franc!
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