South African & International Fine Wine

Live Auction, 14 September 2019

Session Two

Sold for

ZAR 6 828
Lot 280
  • Crystallum; Bona Fide; 2012; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000USD 303 - 404
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 6 828

About this Item

2012 Bona Fide
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Using the Latin phrase for 'in good trust', this wine refers to the relationship between the wine makers and the owners of the vineyards, the Lötter family, and was the first vintage to be released.

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Critics Ratings

'The 2012 Bona Fide Pinot Noir includes 20% whole cluster fruit and sees 30% new oak for 11 months. This has a much more voluptuous bouquet compared to the Cuvee Cinema -11 with plenty of vivacious red currant and raspberry scents. The palate is very well-balanced with fine acidity and lovely rounded, clean pure strawberry fruit that have a slightly creamy texture. What a beautiful, composed, delicious Pinot Noir. Drink now-2018' - Neil Martin, Wine Advocate (October 2013), 93/100

'Some power, plenty of substance - grippy acid, subtle tannin, to ensure good few years development. These Pinots all modestly oaked; this one 30% new barrels.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2014, 4.5*

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