Peter Veldsman & Dirkie Christowitz Private Collection
Live Virtual Auction, 15 May 2022
Session 1
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About this Item
Situated in the Klein Karoo in the town of Calitzdorp, De Krans is perched along the upper reaches of the picturesque Gamka River Valley. Chris Nel built the cellar in 1964 and his sons, brothers Boets and Stroebel Nel, have taken over and still specialise in top-class fortified dessert wines, created using classic port varieties that are ‘declared’ only in outstanding vintages.
This lot consists of the following wines:
De Krans Vintage Reserve Port 1994 (1 x 750ml)
De Krans Vintage Reserve Port 1995 (2 x 750ml)
De Krans Vintage Reserve Port 1997 (1 x 750ml)
De Krans Cape Vintage Port 2000 (1 x 750ml)
Critics Ratings
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve Port 1994
‘Stylish, improving with each vintage, in drier, “new Cape” style. To date all Tinta Barocca. (Touriga Naçional, Roriz and Souzão into production in 1997). ‘94 almost opaque plummy purple, still immature but rich, sweet prune aroma, concentrated palate, intense fruity flavours. Very dry for the Cape at 85g/l sugar.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 1997, Very Good Cape Wine
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve Port 1995
‘Established in the top handful of fine Cape ports, made only from best vintages. ‘95 still 100% Tinta Barocca from 20-year-old vines, dense plum and purple rim; wafts of spicy chocolate, fennel, warm stewed fruits. 19% alcohol already integrated with firm tannins, making for drinkability, with promise of best to come.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 1998, Superior Cape Wine
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve Port 1997
‘Flagship of this range, and since inaugural 1990, among the Cape’s standard bearers. ‘Declared’ only in outstanding vintages. Portugal’s the model here, though fine tuning, Calitzdorp terroir leaves own fingerprints in minerally taut coffee/prune/nut array. 1997 featuring silky but powerful fruit, exceptional harmony and grip. Still a juvenile, potential for decade or more.’ - Platters’ SA Wine Guide 2001, 5*
De Krans Cape Vintage Port 2000
‘One of SA’s soundest vintage ports, made every year. Latest 2000 shows ripe plum, Christmas cake, signature Calitzdorp dust. Delicious, drinkable early - an art the Nels have mastered. Tinta Barocca and Roriz, Touriga Naçional (60/10/30).’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2003, 4*
Provenance
Private Client
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