South African & International Fine Wine

Live Auction, 14 September 2019

Session One

Sold for

ZAR 3 414
Lot 127
  • Bredells; Cape Vintage Reserve Limited Release; 1997; 3 (1 x 3); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 3 414

About this Item

1997 Cape Vintage Reserve Limited Release
3 (1 x 3) 750ml

In the 1990’s Bredell’s was the private biggest port producer in South Africa, and one of those responsible for the new wave Portuguese style ports. Grown on the slopes of the Heldeberg in Stellenbosch, these award winning wines were in a constant rivalry with Calitzdorp for the honours of best Port producer in SA. Based exclusively on Port varieties, including Souzao, the last commercial release was made from the 2007 vintage, the vineyards now sadly grubbed up.

These wines are hen’s teeth collectors’ delights, all drinking beautifully now.

Provenance

Wine Cellar

Critics Ratings

'Flows across the palate as if in slow motion.” Our taster waxing lyrical about opulent finesse of upcoming ’97, but used the same words to describe the sensational ’95.’ – Platter's SA Wine Guide 1999, 5*

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