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

21 Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons was established in 1997 under the leadership of Dr Anton Rupert and Baron Edmond de Rothschild. The men later handed over the reins to their sons Anthonij Rupert and Baron Benjamin de Rothschild. Few South African wine brands have been able to penetrate the premium global market quite like Rupert & Rothschild with their distinctive Bordeaux-style blends from the Cape. 74 Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2008 (6 bottle lot) Named after the late Baron Edmond de Rothschild, this is the flagship red from the property. A blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot and holds a 13.5% Alcohol. The elegant and long-ageing style was refined by two-decade long ex-winemaker, Schalk-Willem Joubert. 2008 is a mature, juicy vintage with creamy notes balanced by a fine acidity, red fruit and a textured finish. R5 500 - 6 500 107 Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective 2015 Vintage Collector’s Case (12 bottle lot) ‘A collective of Stellenbosch producers to whom quality is paramount. Producers through whom the legacy of our ancestors lives on. We are the story tellers, the curators of Earth’s expression. We are the custodians of the oldest soils known to man. Aiming to shatter perceptions and daring to be bold. We are innovative craftsmen, artists of oenology and masters of agronomy. We are Stellenbosch Cabernet.’ The Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective presents a 12-bottle lot comprising a unique selection (chosen by the Strauss fine wine curators) of Cabernet Sauvignons from Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective member wineries from the revered and sold out 2015 vintage. This vintage has been hailed as one of the best modern vintages for Cabernet Sauvignon in Stellenbosch. Among the fine producers included in the collection are Kanonkop, Le Riche, Neil Ellis, Rust & Vrede, Stark Conde, Thelema and Waterford. R7 500 - 9 500