Strauss & Co’s March Timed Online Wine auction, which kicks off on 1 March 2024, revolves around the theme of the 2014 Vintage, focusing on the ageing potential of modern-era South African wines. Ultimately, the essence of great wine lies in its ability to evolve into a more pleasurable and intriguing drink over time. The question on everyone’s lips is: How well do contemporary South African wines fare as they mature?
Winemag.co.za publishes its highly awaited 10-Year-Old Wine Report annually. It is a comprehensive analysis of how modern-era wines develop with age. The judging panel, led by Christian Eades (Editor of Winemag.co.za) and James Pietersen of Wine Cellar, Cape Town scrutinised 82 wines in this year’s tasting, a decade post-vintage. Vinpro has noted that the 2014 Vintage presented challenges due to excessive and ill-timed rainfall, posing difficulties for producers.
“The 2014s recently tasted for the latest Winemag.co.za 10year review, proves unequivocally that our finest wines mature beautifully. I was particularly impressed with the top-rated Bordeaux Red blends. The Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon Whites are simply stunning, with years of evolution still ahead,” says James Pietersen, CEO of Wine Cellar.
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Strauss & Co’s auction highlights include seven of the top ten WineMag-rated wines, all assessed on Tuesday, 20 February 2024. These include:
- Tokara Director’s Reserve White 2014: 95/100
- Delaire Graff White Reserve 2014: 95/100
- Delaire Graff Merlot 2014: 93/100
- Ernie Els Signature 2014: 93/100
- Keet First Verse 2014: 93/100
- The Drift Moveable Feast 2014: 93/100
- Boplaas Heritage Collection Muscadel 2014: 94/100
The auction features a diverse array of South African wines. Expect to see names like Alheit Vineyards, Boekenhoutskloof, Boschkloof, Eisen & Viljoen, Kanonkop, Meerlust, Reyneke, Sadie, Savage and others. Additionally, it offers an assortment of international producers, showcasing rare finds suitable for various budgets. There are offerings from Armand Rousseau, Denis Durantou, Bollinger, Tokaji, Terre Nere, Thierry Germain and others.
The March Timed Online Auction offers the perfect platform for wine enthusiasts to engage in the bidding process and for novice wine investors to start playing the field. Bidding opens on Friday, 1 March 2024 and closes on Monday, 11 March 2024, at one-minute intervals starting from 18:00.
Don’t miss this chance to acquire some of the finest wines from the 2014 Vintage. Register now and place your bids at www.straussart.co.za.
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