South African and International Art, including a selection of works from prominent estates, Books, Jewellery, Oriental Works of Art and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 18 - 25 November 2019
Wine
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About this Item
Based in the Walker Bay region of South Africa, Crystallum is run by brothers Peter-Allan and Andrew Finlayson, 3rd-generation winemakers who focus on Burgundy varieties. Within only a little over 15 years (interestingly the first vintage was a singular Sauvignon in 2007!) this outfit has positioned itself as one of the top proponents of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in South Africa. Awards locally and internationally are in fact unrivalled, and the wines are sold out every year on release.
The Cuvée Cinéma is produced entirely from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge and is the most refined and desired of the three Crystallum single vineyard Pinot Noirs. It was named after a film based on the life of Napoleon that was shot on the site a year prior to the vineyards being planted. The 2010 vintage was only the 3rd release.
Critics Ratings
“2010’s Plush strawberry & cherry fruit carries generous oaking (65% new) with ease. Massively perfumed & textured, refined despite being a big wine; Pinot delicacy perfectly captured; no jagged edges, seamlessly managed.” - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2012, 4.5*
Provenance
Private Client - Wine Cellar
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