2014 Grangehurst Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Blend

Estate: Grangehurst Winery

Region: Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
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Tasting Note:September 28, 2018

Dark ruby red in appearance. A touch of greenery on the nose, almost bell pepper with some chalkiness, dark berries and spices. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Good amount of structure on the palate with spiced berries, earth, spices and minerality. Long finish.

Eighteenth wine at the Friday Auction Tasting for the Cape Winemakers Guild and the seventh red wine. This is made up of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Petit Verdot and 9% Merlot by Jeremy Walker from the Stellenbosch region. Aged for a total of 28 months in both French (80%) and American (20%) oak prior to bottling. Only 141 cases produced with 36 being auctioned in 2018 and 54 auctioned in 2017.

Drink Dates:

2018 till 2028.

Rating:

90 Points.

Price Point:

$$ - Tasted at the Cape Winemakers Auction. Average bid at auction was R3,122.00 ($36.72 a bottle) a case. Highest bid was R4,600.00 ($54.11 a bottle) and lowest bid was R2,400.00 ($28.23 a bottle).

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