Crystallum
Bona Fide Pinot Noir
Western Cape, South Africa
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.
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
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, 202118.5/20 (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, 2018Pretti impressive. A surprised. Has the notes of cold weather.
Pretti impressive. A surprised. Has the notes of cold weather.
Apr 20th, 2016
