Jelle Lars Heijmans

9.7

@delactable Newton Johnson — 3 months ago

Living Jazz Archive

9.7

From NYE in Cape Town going in 2020. Truly fantastic Chenin Blanc — 5 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I did not get to write notes on the last three wines, just scores. We had to get to Russell Hamilton.

However, I wish I had been able to write them as these were the wines I was looking forward to spending some time on.

Peter & Andrew Allan of Crystallum are the third generation of winemakers and sons of the man who pioneered Pinot Noir winemaking in the Hemel-en-Aarde which; is what drew me to the region that is about another hour plus SE of Stellenbosch and a very good area to produce Pinot Noir.

Photos of; Gabrielskloof Cellar Door entrance, Estate vine, tasting lounge and their courtyard. — 6 years ago

Antonis Zet.

9.0

89/100pts, 4⭐. 2014 blend of 50% CS, 40% Shiraz, 10% Malbec in 12 month oaking. Cape vineyards, South Africa.

Dark purplish.
Arresting espresso aromas in cinnamon cloud.
Lively acidity tingling an all exciting palate of ham & sour forest berries notes, with fresh spicy tannins integated in med+ body.
Playful bitter liquorice flavor on long finish.

💬Fascinating red blend ticking all good New World boxes. 2014 drinks till 2025 nicely."Escapades" is a joint venture of 3 Greek winemakers in the Western Cape. — 6 years ago

David Shaw

8.9

80/10/10 SGM blend, Columbia Valley. Inky purple red, high pigment extraction. Plum and cherry aromas, more cherry and raspberry flavor. Medium body, medium seed tannins on finish. Great value but domestic vin de table at heart, which fully met my expectations. Tasty enough, citizens! Plum flavor and moderate skin astringency emerge after 45 minutes. Still on the tart side after two hours; match with food. — 4 months ago

Paula Strebig

9.0

Deep red current color, medium body, dry wine. Faint strawberries & red fruit on the nose. Strawberry spritzer w/ a hint on acid on the fore palate, long velvety, smooth mouth drying finish with cherry jam. No Smokiness in this bottle. (Meditrina Cafe, Valparaiso IN. Falafel appetizer, Beef shawarma- Tim & Paprika Chicken in tomato cream sauce- Paula.) wonderful meal. — 5 years ago

Yury Glazkov

9.2

Striking fresh ripe black currant at the start, with dryer tobacco notes from the glass, cranberry from the close up and an amazing evolution — 6 years ago

Taavi Davies

9.0

Lovely blackcurrant nose, lots of dark fruit on the palate, fine tannins — 2 years ago

Daniel Tredoux

9.0

Good choice — 5 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

I did not get to write notes on the last three wines, just scores. We had to get to Russell Hamilton.

However, I wish I had been able to write them as these were the wines I was looking forward to spending some time on.

Peter & Andrew Allan of Crystallum are the third generation of winemakers and sons of the man who pioneered Pinot Noir winemaking in the Hemel-en-Aarde which; is what drew me to the region that is about another hour plus SE of Stellenbosch and a very good area to produce Pinot Noir.

Photos of; Gabrielskloof Cellar Door entrance, Estate vine, tasting lounge and their courtyard. — 6 years ago