Burgundy and Champagne

Timed Online Auction, 28 August - 9 September 2024

Additional Finds
About the Session

Additional finds, featuring wines from a Private Seller. The selection is an eclectic offering from California. Highlights include Opus One, Harlan Estate, Ridge Monte Bello and Pride Mountain Vineyards. We have curated a few mixed Chardonnay parcels from Steele Wines offering further variety and very good value.


Sold for

ZAR 493
Lot 195
  • Seavey Vineyard; Merlot; 1997; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 500 - 700
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 493
Delivery
Delivery within South Africa included
Shipping

About this Item

1997 Merlot
1 (1 x 1) 750ml

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Rich and full-bodied, with ripe and chunky earthy currant and berry, finishing with firm tannins and a cedary oak edge. Drink now through 2005.' - James Laube, Wine Spectator (Jun 2000)

'There are 300 cases of the 1997 Merlot, an intense, full-bodied, gorgeously pure, 100% Merlot that saw 40% new French oak. It reveals the tell-tale espresso bean, chocolatey, sweet, jammy berry fruit, an unctuous, thick texture, full body, and excellent purity and length. It is a gorgeous Merlot to drink now and over the next 12-15 years' - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Jan 2000)

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