Crystallum
Mabalel Overberg Pinot Noir
Overberg, Cape South Coast, 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.
Such a beautiful expression of Pinot from this acclaimed area
Perfumed violets on the nose mixture of nuanced floral flavours on palate with lingering aftertaste
Such a beautiful expression of Pinot from this acclaimed area
Perfumed violets on the nose mixture of nuanced floral flavours on palate with lingering aftertaste
We always love drinking Crystallum. It's one of our new favourite wine houses. Beyond beautiful pinot noir and from South Africa. Beautiful. Get your hands on it.
We always love drinking Crystallum. It's one of our new favourite wine houses. Beyond beautiful pinot noir and from South Africa. Beautiful. Get your hands on it.
Jul 5th, 2023
Bramble nose, mineral and new world pinot spiceyness on the palatte. Moderate length with a touch too much alcohol at the end. Not bad
Bramble nose, mineral and new world pinot spiceyness on the palatte. Moderate length with a touch too much alcohol at the end. Not bad
Nov 25th, 2020
2019 för första årgång på flera som inte präglades av torka. Härlig doft. Pigg och förförisk. Mogna bör, kaffe, lakrits, örter, söta kryddor. Bra koncentration, fräschör och längd. God nu.
2019 för första årgång på flera som inte präglades av torka. Härlig doft. Pigg och förförisk. Mogna bör, kaffe, lakrits, örter, söta kryddor. Bra koncentration, fräschör och längd. God nu.
Nov 1st, 2020
Excellent. See previous detailed note from reviewer below me.
Excellent. See previous detailed note from reviewer below me.
Mar 18th, 2019
These guys have been producing some great wines from 🇿🇦 so I was quite keen to pop their top cuvee of a batch of 3,578 bottles @ £36 & for the money it’s fab value 👍
📍 Crystallum Single Vineyard Mabalel 2017
🏵 93 points
🍇 Pinot Noir
🍷 Clear vibrant ruby
👃 Earthy blackberry & dark cherry jam w/ a spicy smokey backbone & purple violet flower potpourri, red berry & herby loam tone
👄 Med+ body of rich ripe earthy dark/red cherry & jammy creamy smooth blackberry w/ a subtle red liquorice tone
🎯 Long slight sweet & peppery rich blackberry creamy linger
These guys have been producing some great wines from 🇿🇦 so I was quite keen to pop their top cuvee of a batch of 3,578 bottles @ £36 & for the money it’s fab value 👍
📍 Crystallum Single Vineyard Mabalel 2017
🏵 93 points
🍇 Pinot Noir
🍷 Clear vibrant ruby
👃 Earthy blackberry & dark cherry jam w/ a spicy smokey backbone & purple violet flower potpourri, red berry & herby loam tone
👄 Med+ body of rich ripe earthy dark/red cherry & jammy creamy smooth blackberry w/ a subtle red liquorice tone
🎯 Long slight sweet & peppery rich blackberry creamy linger
16.5/20 (91/100) Мощный вариант пино нуара из линейки Crysrallum, 10% вина из купажа проходила ферментацию с гребнями. Аромат черешни, фиников, инжира и хлебной корочки. Довольно тельное с высокой кислотностью. Очень хорошо! #capewine2018
16.5/20 (91/100) Мощный вариант пино нуара из линейки Crysrallum, 10% вина из купажа проходила ферментацию с гребнями. Аромат черешни, фиников, инжира и хлебной корочки. Довольно тельное с высокой кислотностью. Очень хорошо! #capewine2018
Oct 28th, 2018Sjukt aromatisk. Sötfruktig, bär, sötlakrits, blyerts. Lite för mkt varm Pinot för min smak.
Sjukt aromatisk. Sötfruktig, bär, sötlakrits, blyerts. Lite för mkt varm Pinot för min smak.
Sep 28th, 2018Another great 🇿🇦 wine from Crystallum @ £33
🍇 100% Pinot Noir
🍷 Deep cherry red w/ purple edge
👃 Strawberry, raspberry, red roses & violets through punchy dark cherry cola w/ soggy earth, vanilla, smoke & hints of blackberry
👄 Med+ creamy smooth silky body of earthy slight syrup cherry w/ red fruit undertones all well balanced in low+ acidity
🎯 Med+ earthy cherry, red fruit & slight blackberry finish
Another great 🇿🇦 wine from Crystallum @ £33
🍇 100% Pinot Noir
🍷 Deep cherry red w/ purple edge
👃 Strawberry, raspberry, red roses & violets through punchy dark cherry cola w/ soggy earth, vanilla, smoke & hints of blackberry
👄 Med+ creamy smooth silky body of earthy slight syrup cherry w/ red fruit undertones all well balanced in low+ acidity
🎯 Med+ earthy cherry, red fruit & slight blackberry finish