This was the highest price ever paid
for a wine from the Klein Karoo at the Nederburg Auction and also one of the
highlights at this year's auction, where R4.38 million's choice wines come
under the hammer.
According to Boets Nel, co-owner of
De Krans, this was a wonderful tribute to the quality and especially the
outstanding maturity potential of De Krans ports. This 20-year-old port, which
in 1995 was sold at R35 per bottle, can also be considered an excellent
investment with a growth of 3 334% over the past 18 years! According to Nel,
this port has the potential to mature for at least another 10 to 20 years, because
it still has enough fruit, combined with a solid structure that will ensure
longevity. The De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve Port is always produced in the
drier style with a solid tannin structure to ensure this good aging. This
flagship port wines are released only in the best harvest years and are
prepared in the traditional way of Portuguese grape varieties such as Touriga
Nacional, Tinta Barocca, Tinta Roriz and Souzão.
Throughout the years De Krans has produced premium ports recognised
throughout the world as well as awarded sought after accolades, such as the SA
Champion Port at the 2012 SA Young Wine Show and several five-star ratings in
the esteemed Platter's Wine Guide.
Adding to its list of accolades De
Krans was recently awarded three gold and three silver medals at the 2013
Michelangelo International Wine Awards, which were announced on Friday, 6
September. The three gold medals were for the De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve
Port 2009, The Last Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2010 and Garden Route Shiraz
2011.
For more information contact the farm
on dekrans@mweb.co.za or visit www.dekrans.co.za.