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Winemaker/artist/businessman Manfred Krankl and his wife Elaine have created the ultimate collectible for lovers of great (and that almost always means rare) California Syrah: a double-magnum six-pack of the heralded 1997 "Impostor McCoy" Syrah. The six-pack is presented in a mahogany box created by the acclaimed artist Nelsen Valentine, inlaid with Manfred's original print (Number 1 of 6) of the woodcut for the label art. Only two such six-packs were produced. A single signed double-magnum of the same wine provides a potential consolation prize to underbidders.
Sine Qua Non Impostor McCoy Syrah--Vintage 1997
Santa Barbara County
Lot 563 in six-magnum hand-made original mahogany case, by artist Nelson Valentine; case with inlaid original print of label woodcut by Manfred Krankl; the print numbered 1 of 6 such prints made. Lot 564 in original wooden case.
All magnums numbered and signed by Manfred and Elaine Krankl.
Issue 127, 2/28/2000.
6 double-magnums per lot.
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