Western Cape, South Africa
My first time trying a wine from the Finlayson brothers of Crystallum, one of the Cape’s pre-eminent producers of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from, principally, the Hemel-en-Arde. The Clay Shales is a world-class Chardonnay from one of the best sites in the region at an altitude of 300m and within sight of the ocean.
March 2025
My first time trying a wine from the Finlayson brothers of Crystallum, one of the Cape’s pre-eminent producers of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from, principally, the Hemel-en-Arde. The Clay Shales is a world-class Chardonnay from one of the best sites in the region at an altitude of 300m and within sight of the ocean.
March 2025
Crystallum, a premium brand by the Finlayssons. The clay shales chard from Hemel-en-Aarde is a great example of exactly what we want to see from South Africa. An athletic but well defined Chardonnay with plenty of finesse. Great quality fruit and smart winemaking in terms of oak and MLF is bringing an intense, layered and complex wine. An Intense and fresh palate with a long finish. Did you say Burgundy? If so I am all ears
Crystallum, a premium brand by the Finlayssons. The clay shales chard from Hemel-en-Aarde is a great example of exactly what we want to see from South Africa. An athletic but well defined Chardonnay with plenty of finesse. Great quality fruit and smart winemaking in terms of oak and MLF is bringing an intense, layered and complex wine. An Intense and fresh palate with a long finish. Did you say Burgundy? If so I am all ears
1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2017
My boyfriend decided to opt for this beautiful south African Pinot Noir and I'm glad he did as this was lush. A beautiful pinot enjoyed with cote de boeuf. Yummy. Definitely will try this again
My boyfriend decided to opt for this beautiful south African Pinot Noir and I'm glad he did as this was lush. A beautiful pinot enjoyed with cote de boeuf. Yummy. Definitely will try this again
Apr 10th, 2023
Delicious SA chardonnay. Almost like the baby of a fatty Meursault and a more structured and mineral Burgundy white (Chablis). Oak, flint, juicy apple, lemon and a beautiful, lingering acidity.
Delicious SA chardonnay. Almost like the baby of a fatty Meursault and a more structured and mineral Burgundy white (Chablis). Oak, flint, juicy apple, lemon and a beautiful, lingering acidity.
Jul 25th, 202017/20 (90/100) Аромат напоминает молодое мерсо: яблоки, лимоны, хлебная корочка, тон спичечной головки. Тельное с умеренной кислотностью. Яблоко доминирует во вкусе. Отлично! #capewine2018
17/20 (90/100) Аромат напоминает молодое мерсо: яблоки, лимоны, хлебная корочка, тон спичечной головки. Тельное с умеренной кислотностью. Яблоко доминирует во вкусе. Отлично! #capewine2018
Oct 28th, 2018Jens had this 8 years ago
Jens had this 8 years ago
Jun 17th, 2017
