As I have
mentioned on Twitter, the quality levels of this year’s CWG wines is
exceptionally very high, in fact the finest line up I could ever recall since
tasting CWG wines back in 2004!
To select
wines for buying out of this line up is simply just not an easy task with such
an overwhelming selections and really great winemakers behind each and every
drop’s, so I see this line up in 3 categories:
1 – Where the
majority falls in, out of the 58 wines, I have single out 36 great wines, based
on floor experience, they are wines to impress and great for high powered
business lunch and dinner.
I refer to
them as big “ego” wines for executives, ordered and serve after the conclusion
of great business deals, with the signatures on the dotted lines!
Price is and
never will be an issue, these are statements wines, I shall reveal the lists
after the auctions! They usually works very well in a steakhouse / Italian / Sushi theme environment,
which is the best restaurants concepts if one aims to sell lots of wines on a
daily basis!
2 – Second
tier are wines prime for their delicacy and usually are very high sellers on
wine lists, either because the grapes / varietal have powerful brand status
already or they are from winery that work a lot on their brand and engaged a
lot with On Trade decision makers, the wines are characterized by their laser
like freshness and moderate alcohol.
I shall reveal after the auctions the
lists of the 5 wines that makes the cut, their versatility to be served with a
broad variety of food, make them exceptionally great wine lists candidates,
where cuisine is based on seasonality, these wines are great drinking now, yet
they also have, like the majority of the wines on auction, great stamina for
long term evolutions.
3 – Last
but not least is the third category, a category I get inundated daily by our loyal
customers, irrespective of the restaurants I am visiting that day or hosting a
tasting across the country, is what wine to buy for home consumption, but
destined for very special occasions / celebrations.
I have
single out 17 very Special wines to seek out tomorrow at the CWG Auction they
are destined to add sparkle to one private cellar at home and to be shared with
great food and loyal friends, most for cellaring now, if you have the right
facilities, a few however are drinking well, especially the MCC’s, they will be
the highlights and will create exceptional sipping experience,and they are:
Villiera
CWG Meteor Cap Classique 2008 91 Points
Now until 2019+ | 40 cases on offer | Catalogue Page
47
Graham
Beck Wines CWG Non Plus Ultra Cap Classique 2008 92+ Points
Now until
2019+ | 40 cases on offer | Catalogue Page 24
Nitida CWG
Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Twenty Eight 2013 92+ Points
Now until
2018+ | 40 cases on offer | Catalogue Page 37
Simonsig
“The Russety One” Roussanne 2012 93+ Points
Now until
2022+ | 32 cases on offer | Catalogue Page 34
Rijk’s CWG
Chenin Blanc 2012 93+ Points
Now until
2026+ | 44 cases on offer | Catalogue Page 26
Saronsberg
CWG Viognier 2011 94+ Points
Now until
2021+ | 26 cases on offer | Catalogue Page 32
Jordan
Chardonnay Auction Reserve 2012 92+ Points
Now until
2023 | 80 cases on offer |Catalogue Page 45
Teddy Hall
Maria van Swaanswijk Chardonnay Auction Reserve 2012 92 Points
Now until
2022+ | 60 cases on offer | Catalogue Page 63
Vriesenhof
Pinot Noir Bin 115 2008 91 Points
Now until
2024+ | 74 cases on offer | Catalogue Page 31
De Grendel
Op Die Berg Pinot Noir 2011 92 Points
From 2017
until 2025+ | 44 cases on offer |Catalogue Page 20
Kanonkop
CWG Paul Sauer 2010 95 Points
Best from
2016+ until 2030+ | 60 cases on offer | Catalogue Page 14
Graham
Beck Wines The Catalyst 2010 93 Points
Now until
2023+ | 50 cases available | Catalogue Page 58
Miles
Mossop Wines Maximilian 2011 95 Points
From 2016
until 2027+ | 60 cases on offer | Catalogue Page 38
Groot
Constantia Auction Reserve Shiraz 2010 93 Points
Now until
2025+ | 40 cases on offer | Catalogue Page 36
Saronsberg
Die Erf Shiraz 2011 94 Points
Best from
2016 until 2023+ | 42 cases on offer | Catalogue Page 60
Boplaas
CWG Cape Vintage Auction Reserve 2009 94+ Points
From 2025
until 2040+ | 30 cases on offer | Catalogue Page 43
Boplaas Ox
Wagon 1880 Auction Reserve Potstill Brandy 96 Points
100% Calitzdorp
Colombar | 24 cases on offer | Catalogue Page 54
