Crystallum

Bona Fide Pinot Noir

9.210 ratings
9.53 pro ratings
Western Cape, South Africa
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
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.

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.

May 16th, 2019
Mike Ratcliffe

Peter-ALLEN rocks this wine. Impressive to say the least - going to go and buy some more.

Peter-ALLEN rocks this wine. Impressive to say the least - going to go and buy some more.

Feb 20th, 2015
Fredybeans

Beau jus avec un pinot noir gourmand sans impression de terroir particulier mais très bien fait

Beau jus avec un pinot noir gourmand sans impression de terroir particulier mais très bien fait

Oct 17th, 2021
Stanislav Lobanov

18.5/20 (96/100) Сложный и насыщенный аромат с нотами вишни, малины, белого перца и поджаренного хлеба, намеком на розмарин и восточные специи. Довольно тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, но приятными по текстуре танинами. Отличная концентрация во вкусе. Великолепно! Можно было бы легко перепутать с grand cru Бургундии, если бы не слишком светлая окраска. #capewine2018

18.5/20 (96/100) Сложный и насыщенный аромат с нотами вишни, малины, белого перца и поджаренного хлеба, намеком на розмарин и восточные специи. Довольно тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, но приятными по текстуре танинами. Отличная концентрация во вкусе. Великолепно! Можно было бы легко перепутать с grand cru Бургундии, если бы не слишком светлая окраска. #capewine2018

Oct 28th, 2018
Alexander Niehenke

Pretti impressive. A surprised. Has the notes of cold weather.

Pretti impressive. A surprised. Has the notes of cold weather.

Apr 20th, 2016
Hai Tran

Hai had this 10 years ago

Hai had this 10 years ago

Sep 11th, 2014
Dennis Brambeck

Dennis had this 7 years ago

Dennis had this 7 years ago

Aug 6th, 2017
Kenji Harashima

Kenji had this 9 years ago

Kenji had this 9 years ago

Feb 13th, 2016
Suzie Chung

Suzie had this 9 years ago

Suzie had this 9 years ago

Oct 17th, 2015
Julie Campeau

Julie had this 10 years ago

Julie had this 10 years ago

Jun 28th, 2014