The impressive collection offers depth across many categories and styles, all meticulously collected and stored, allowing buyers a look into unique and interesting wines seldom listed on local platforms, along with big names from established regions and producers.
Strauss & Co is proud to unlock their first offering from a remarkable private cellar of a respected collector in their July timed online wine auction.
On a local front, the highlights are spearheaded by all the modern era 100 Pointers, with Sadie Family Columella & Skurfberg, Porseleinberg, Kanonkop Paul Sauer, Boschkloof Epilogue and Mullineux Olerasay all part of the catalogue.
Early vintages of David & Nadia and Kaapzicht 1947 and the full range from the coveted Alheit Family Vineyards highlight a mouthwatering selection of top Cape Chenin blancs.
Top vintages from Stellenbosch are also represented by Cabernet and Bordeaux reds from leading producers such as Kanonkop, Meerlust, Mvemve Raats, Le Riche and Thelema. For those preferring the best of Cape Syrahs, deep verticals of Boschkloof Epilogue, Porseleinberg and Sadie Family Columella crown a wide offering of this exciting category.
The international list is diverse and will suit all palates with iconic reds and more niche wines. The Bordeaux list is full of classics, such as Calon-Segur, Canon and Lynch Bages, while Rhône-lovers will delight in the hallowed names of Alain Graillot, Clape and Clos de Papes. A stellar line-up of Italian names include the fine Tuscans of Salvioni, Ill Poggione and Tignanello. Rioja is well represented with various vintages of Lopez de Heredia, Muga, Macan and La Rioja Alta.
Please note that they have six sessions in this auction:
Session 1: South Africa – Whites
Session 2: South Africa – Reds
Session 3: Rhône
Session 4: Beaujolais, Loire and others
Session 5: Bordeaux
Session 6: Italy, Spain, Portugal
The 240-lot auction is open for bidding and will close at one-minute intervals from 6pm on Monday, 15 July 2024.
Storage tips and tricks
To ensure that you get the maximum enjoyment out of your purchase, it is important that optimum cellaring conditions are continued, especially for possible resale. Please contact WineCellar.co.za if you would like to consider professional cellaring. Otherwise, here are a few important pointers on how to store your wines correctly until you decide to open it:
- Temperature – a constant 12˚C–16˚C.
- Darkness – Light prematurely ages wine.
- Store your wine on its side – This position keeps the liquid in touch with the cork.
- Quiet – Free of vibration and other movement which will disturb the sediment.
- Humidity – Approximately 70% prevents the cork from shrinking.
