Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 16 - 23 November 2020

Wine

Sold for

ZAR 9 967
Lot 39
  • Cordoba; Crescendo; 2000; 4 (1 x 4); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 967

About this Item

Crescendo, 2000
4 (1 x 4) 750ml

Cordoba is situated high up on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, and while it’s now under highly anticipated revival, the last vintage produced to date was 2004. After the maiden 1995 vintage acquired 5 stars in the 1999 edition of Platter’s, the wine (along with their maker, Chris Keet) was propelled to cult-like status, amplified further by their small production.

Critics Ratings

‘Never obvious or showy, few Cape wines demand patience like this classically-orientated example does; few likely to better reward many yrs of it. Always based on Cabernet Franc, matured in 100% new French oak, but blend varies. 2000 has 32% Merlot, it is still tight & firm, with overt, complex delights lingering. Cherry violets, minerality already showing, though cedary notes of wood still prominent.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide, 4.5* (2004)

Provenance

Private Client

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