{"id":30294,"date":"2020-05-11T13:43:35","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T11:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wfi-global-staging.com\/topwineold\/?p=30294"},"modified":"2021-01-25T17:41:56","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T15:41:56","slug":"mackenzie-rubs-shoulders-with-paul-sauer-in-auction-of-top-blends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wfi-global-staging.com\/topwineold\/2020\/05\/mackenzie-rubs-shoulders-with-paul-sauer-in-auction-of-top-blends\/","title":{"rendered":"Mackenzie rubs shoulders with Paul Sauer in auction of top blends"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SHEW! Over R85 000 paid for one of the most expensive wines in the world, a single bottle of the Merlot-driven Petrus, 1989 vintage, and nearly R74K forked out for another top wine from Bordeaux, three bottles of ‘first growth' blend Haut-Brion, also 30 years old. But arguably more impressive at the Strauss & Co \/ Wine Cellar auction conducted online during Sunday 10 May were the prices paid for much younger reds from South African vineyards. In particular: over R35K for a case of five-year-old Paul Sauer from Kanonkop and nearly R32K for six bottles of Mackenzie from Hartenberg (pictured above), also WO Stellenbosch and half the age of the French wines.<\/p>\n

Prior to the auction, these Bordeaux-style red blends from Kanonkop and Hartenberg were estimated to fetch between R10K and R12K a case, a third of what they sold for. Were the organisers surprised? “Our role,” says Wine Cellar director Roland Peens, “is to provide reasonable estimates to the market, but [sommelier] Higgo [Jacobs], the Strauss & Co team and I were blown away by some of the prices. We feel this is a strong step forward in formalising the secondary wine market in South Africa.”<\/p>\n

The ‘Fine Wine Bordeaux-Themed Auction' followed the Rh\u00f4ne-themed sale<\/strong><\/span><\/a> held by Strauss & Co held earlier in the year. “We accepted pre-bids and were able to reach deep into the market,” reported Peens. “Not only did thousands of viewers watch the auction live, but there was an incredible 533 registered bidders! The fine wine list finally matched the depth of competitive bidding which resulted in some amazing prices.<\/p>\n

“While there were registrations from over 20 countries, 90% of the bids were made by South African individuals. Unfortunately no more detail can be provided,” said Peens. Total sales fetched R2.1m. “I am sure the Petrus 1989 is the most expensive wine ever auctioned in South Africa, even though it\u2019s a fair international market price,” he commented. And “this was our first ever white-glove sale, where all 115 lots were sold.”<\/p>\n

Perhaps not surprising that the 2015 Kanonkop Paul Sauer attracted the bids it did. There's been a lot of hype around the wine, some rave reviews of this vintage by critics locally and internationally. The brand is famous<\/strong><\/span><\/a>! However, Hartenberg is more renowned for Shiraz. “The world's best Shiraz,” as they say. “The Mackenzie with its backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon, is our flagship red blend. The Mackenzie recognizes the current family in a 400 year lineage of owners. This wine represents a single vineyard block where Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes grow side by side…” That's it. Although those in the know also regard it as one of South Africa's finest \u2013 one of the Top 20 in the SA Red Blend Classification<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

For the auction highlights in terms of the South African wines on offer, see below \u2013 listed in descending order according to the price fetched per bottle (750ml unless stated otherwise). For the full results and more about the auction, click here<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2015<\/strong>
\nR35 241 for 6 bottles: R5873pb<\/p>\n

Hartenberg Mackenzie 2005<\/strong>
\nR31 830 for 6 bottles: R5305pb<\/p>\n

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Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 1982<\/strong>
\nR19 907 for 1x3L bottle: R4977pb<\/p>\n

Uitkyk Carlonet 1982<\/strong>
\nR19 907 for 1x3L bottle: R4977pb<\/p>\n

Keet First Verse 2011<\/strong>
\nR28 420 for 6 bottles: R4737pb<\/p>\n

Meerlust Rubicon 2001<\/strong>
\nR17 567 for 1x3L bottle: R4391pb<\/p>\n

Lanzerac Cabernet 1961<\/strong>
\nR12 881 for 6x375ml bottles: R4294pb<\/p>\n

Lanzerac Cabernet 1963<\/strong>
\nR12 881 for 6x375ml bottles: R4294pb<\/p>\n

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Vilafont\u00e9 Series C 2009<\/strong>
\nR23 873 for 6 bottles: R3979pb<\/p>\n

Delaire Graff Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2011<\/strong>
\nR23 420 for 6 bottles: R3903pb<\/p>\n

Meerlust Rubicon 1995<\/strong>
\nR45 472 for 12 bottles: R3789pb<\/p>\n

Hartenberg Mackenzie 2009-2011<\/strong>
\nR11 125 for 3 bottles: R3708pb<\/p>\n

MR de Compostella 2004-2009<\/strong>
\nR22 249 for 6 bottles: R3708pb<\/p>\n

De Trafford Cabernet Sauvignon 2006<\/strong>
\nR21 078 for 6 bottles: R3513pb<\/p>\n

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 1998<\/strong>
\nR21 078 for 6 bottles: R3513pb<\/p>\n

Rustenberg Peter Barlow 1998<\/strong>
\nR21 078 for 6 bottles: R3513<\/p>\n

Vergelegen V 2005<\/strong>
\nR21 078 for 6 bottles: R3513pb<\/p>\n

Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2009<\/strong>
\nR19 907 for 6 bottles: R3318pb<\/p>\n

Meerlust Rubicon 1992<\/strong>
\nR19 907 for 6 bottles: R3318pb<\/p>\n

Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2003<\/strong>
\nR18 736 for 6 bottles: R3123pb<\/p>\n

Meerlust Rubicon 1994<\/strong>
\nR18 736 for 6 bottles: R3123pb<\/p>\n

Vilafont\u00e9 Series M 2007<\/strong>
\n<\/b>R18 736 for 6 bottles: R3123pb<\/p>\n

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De Toren Fusion V 2002<\/strong>
\nR17 565 for 6 bottles: R2927<\/p>\n

Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2002<\/strong>
\nR17 565 for 6 bottles: R2927pb<\/p>\n

Meerlust Merlot 1994<\/strong>
\nR17 565 for 6 bottles: R2927pb<\/p>\n

Rustenberg Peter Barlow 2009<\/strong>
\nR17 565 for 6 bottles: R2927pb<\/p>\n

Vilafont\u00e9 Series M 2005<\/strong>
\nR17 565 for 6 bottles: R2927pb<\/p>\n

Uiterwyk Cabernet Sauvignon 1974<\/strong>
\nR8783 for 3 bottles: R2928pb<\/p>\n

Kanonkop Paul Sauer 1991<\/strong>
\nR34 104 for 12 bottles: R2842pb<\/p>\n

Kanonkop Paul Sauer 1999<\/strong>
\nR34 104 for 12 bottles: R2842pb<\/p>\n

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2012<\/strong>
\nR16 394 for 6 bottles: R2732pb<\/p>\n

Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2012<\/strong>
\nR16 394 for 3×1.5L bottles: R2732pb<\/p>\n

Kanonkop Paul Sauer 1998<\/strong>
\nR31 830 for 12 bottles: R2652pb<\/p>\n

Meerlust Rubicon 1992<\/strong>
\nR31 830 for 12 bottles: R2652pb<\/p>\n

De Toren Fusion V 2010<\/strong>
\nR10 539 for 1x3L bottle: R2635pb<\/p>\n

Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2010<\/strong>
\nR5270 for 1×1.5L bottle: R2635pb<\/p>\n

Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective 2015<\/strong>
\nR30 694 for 12 bottles: R2558pb<\/p>\n

Hartenberg Mackenzie 2007-2009<\/strong>
\nR7612 for 3 bottles: R2537pb<\/p>\n

Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007<\/strong>
\nR15 223 for 6 bottles: R2537pb<\/p>\n

Jordan Cobbler's Hill 2001<\/strong>
\nR14 052 for 6 bottles: R2342pb<\/p>\n

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 1995<\/strong>
\nR14 052 for 6 bottles: R2342pb<\/p>\n

Meerlust Rubicon 1993<\/strong>
\nR14 052 for 6 bottles: R2342pb<\/p>\n

Morgenster Estate 2000<\/strong>
\nR14 052 for 6 bottles: R2342pb<\/p>\n

Stellenryk Cabernet Sauvignon 1980<\/strong>
\nR14 052 for 6 bottles: R2342pb<\/p>\n

Hartenberg Mackenzie 2003<\/strong>
\nR8783 for 4 bottles: R2196pb<\/p>\n

De Toren Fusion V 2004<\/strong>
\nR12 881 for 6 bottles: R2147pb<\/p>\n

Raats Cabernet Franc 2013<\/strong>
\nR12 881 for 6 bottles: R2147<\/p>\n

Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 1993<\/strong>
\nR12 881 for 6 bottles: R2147pb<\/p>\n

Veenwouden Classic 2001<\/strong>
\nR8197 for 4 bottles: R2049pb<\/p>\n

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Ernie Els Signature 2000<\/strong>
\nR11 710 for 6 bottles: R1952pb<\/p>\n

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 1997<\/strong>
\nR23 420 for 12 bottles: R1952pb<\/p>\n

Morgenster Estate 2004<\/strong>
\nR23 420 for 6×1.5L bottles: R1952pb<\/p>\n

Raats Cabernet Franc 2005<\/strong>
\nR11 710 for 6 bottles: R1952pb<\/p>\n

Vergelegen Estate 1998<\/strong>
\nR11 710 for 6 bottles: R1952pb<\/p>\n

Nederburg Paarl Cabernet Sauvignon 1980<\/strong>
\nR11 125 for 6 bottles: R1854pb<\/p>\n

Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2008<\/strong>
\nR11 125 for 6 bottles: R1854pb<\/p>\n

Warwick Cabernet Franc 1999<\/strong>
\nR11 125 for 6 bottles: R1854pb<\/p>\n

Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 1997<\/strong>
\nR10 539 for 3×1.5L bottles: R1756pb<\/p>\n

Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2000<\/strong>
\nR14 052 for 4×1.5L bottles: R1756pb<\/p>\n

Glenelly Lady May 2008-2013<\/strong>
\nR10 539 for 6 bottles: R1756pb<\/p>\n

Ernie Els Signature 2000<\/strong>
\nR19 907 for 12 bottles: R1659pb<\/p>\n

Neil Ellis CIWG Auction Reserve 1992<\/strong>
\nR9954 for 6 bottles: R1659pb<\/p>\n

Thelema Merlot 2001<\/strong>
\nR9954 for 6 bottles: R1659pb<\/p>\n

Veenwouden Merlot 1999<\/strong>
\nR9954 for 6 bottles: R1659pb<\/p>\n

Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Sauvignon 1999<\/strong>
\nR18 736 for 12 bottles: R1561pb<\/p>\n

Warwick Trilogy 2005<\/strong>
\nR9368 for 6 bottles: R1561pb<\/p>\n

Constantia Glen Five 2008<\/strong>
\nR8783 for 6 bottles: R1464pb<\/p>\n

Diemersdal Estate Red 1985<\/strong>
\nR8783 for 6 bottes: R1464pb<\/p>\n

Tokara Director's Reserve White 2011<\/strong>
\nR8783 for 6 bottles: R1464pb<\/p>\n

Warwick Trilogy 2011<\/strong>
\nR17 565 for 12 bottles: R1464pb<\/p>\n

Buitenverwachting Christine 2001<\/strong>
\nR8197 for 6 bottles: R1366pb<\/p>\n

Meerlust Rubicon 2007<\/strong>
\nR16 394 for 12 bottles: R1366pb<\/p>\n

Tokara Director's Reserve Red 2012<\/strong>
\nR8197 for 6 bottles: R1366pb<\/p>\n

Warwick Blue Lady Cabernet Sauvignon 2014<\/strong>
\nR8197 for 6 bottles: R1366pb<\/p>\n

Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2011<\/strong>
\nR15 223 for 12 bottles: R1269pb<\/p>\n

Morgenster Estate 2001<\/strong>
\nR7612 for 6 bottles: R1269pb<\/p>\n

Tokara Director's Reserve White 2014<\/strong>
\nR7612 for 6 bottles: R1269pb<\/p>\n

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