Strauss & co - 10 - 11 May 2020, Cape Town

18 Delaire Graff Estate 9 and 10 Delaire Graff Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2011 (6 bottle lot) Only 400 cases produced, the Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is now firmly established as one of the best from South Africa. ‘There was no Cabernet Reserve in 2010 so it’s good to see this superb wine back in the portfolio in 2011. Sourced from a single block, it’s a benchmark Stellenbosch Cab, with dark, brooding plum and blackcurrant, polished tannins and effortless concentration. Drink: 2016- 25’ Tim Atkin, SA Report 2014, 94/100 R10 000 - 12 000 Nestled between majestic mountains on the Helshoogte pass, Delaire was established by John and Erica Platter in the early 1980s and is now one of the jewels in the Cape Winelands. Current owner, luxury brand mogul, Laurence Graff, has transformed the ‘vineyards in the clouds’ into a Cape art, hospitality and wine destination bar none. Under the auspice of winemaker Morne Vrey, Delaire Graff has amassed a host of awards and is listed as a ‘First Growth’ producer by Tim Atkin MW. 89 Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2011 (12 bottle lot) Delaire Graff Estate is nestled upon the slopes of the Botmaskop peak, which served in the past as a crucial lookout point for ships entering Table Bay harbour. Since the very first vintage in 1998, the Botmaskop has won numerous awards locally and internationally. ‘Made from the five Bordeaux varieties (with Cabernet Sauvignon in the driving seat) and a splash of Shiraz, this is a typically intense, focused red showing flavours of mint, dried herbs, cassis, plum and chocolate and serious, age-worthy tannins. Intriguing. Drink: 2015-22’ – Tim Atkin, SA Report 2014, 92/100 ‘Concentrated dark fruit aromas on ‘11 still a little demure, yet intense & harmonious, with finely etched vinosity. Will benefit from time in bottle.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2014, 5 stars R7 500 - 9 500