Crystallum

Peter Max Western Cape Pinot Noir

9.086 ratings
9.112 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
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

Delicious. #pinotnoir #westerncape #southafrica

Delicious. #pinotnoir #westerncape #southafrica

Feb 19th, 2021
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.8

The nose reveals; slightly funk, candied and a touch vegetal fruits. Dark cherries, strawberries, cherries and blueberries. Vanilla, touch of crushed rocks, dark, rich soils, steeped fruit tea, touch of caramel and bright red & blue florals.

The body is full and clean. Spice. Candied and a touch vegetal fruits. Dark cherries, strawberries, cherries and blueberries. Vanilla, touch of crushed rocks, dark, rich soils, steeped fruit tea, touch of caramel and bright red & blue florals. The acidity is excellent. The finish is elegant, ripe but has a touch of funk in it.

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

The nose reveals; slightly funk, candied and a touch vegetal fruits. Dark cherries, strawberries, cherries and blueberries. Vanilla, touch of crushed rocks, dark, rich soils, steeped fruit tea, touch of caramel and bright red & blue florals.

The body is full and clean. Spice. Candied and a touch vegetal fruits. Dark cherries, strawberries, cherries and blueberries. Vanilla, touch of crushed rocks, dark, rich soils, steeped fruit tea, touch of caramel and bright red & blue florals. The acidity is excellent. The finish is elegant, ripe but has a touch of funk in it.

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

May 16th, 2019
Shun Kikuchi

Fruity. Clear ruby. mid+ Raspberry and strawberry, violet, a touch of blueberry and vanilla. Dry, mid+ acidity, weak astringency but mid bitterness. Possible to age, good new world Pinot.

Fruity. Clear ruby. mid+ Raspberry and strawberry, violet, a touch of blueberry and vanilla. Dry, mid+ acidity, weak astringency but mid bitterness. Possible to age, good new world Pinot.

Jan 8th, 2018
Nicklas Buus Nielsen

Nicklas had this 4 years ago

Nicklas had this 4 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2020
Bernard Chan

Peter Max

Peter Max

Nov 7th, 2016
Tommy Pace

Great fruit, good acid. Vanilla and oak spice. Came across a little disjointed and a little hot. I'd love to see this bottle with some more age, it was all right and wound up in its youth.

Great fruit, good acid. Vanilla and oak spice. Came across a little disjointed and a little hot. I'd love to see this bottle with some more age, it was all right and wound up in its youth.

May 26th, 2016
Rebecca Fletcher

Red fruit, cranberry, earth. M+ acid, spice. Little bitter on front palate.

Red fruit, cranberry, earth. M+ acid, spice. Little bitter on front palate.

Feb 11th, 2016
Shun Kikuchi

Pure, fresh with raspberry perfume, hint of oak.

Pure, fresh with raspberry perfume, hint of oak.

Dec 12th, 2015
Joseph LaPanna

Pale ruby with an opaque rim. Extremely aromatic with ripe cherry and eucalyptus bursting from the glass. Juicy and fresh, racy acidity with fine grained tannins. A deft hand with the oak lets the perfumy spices shine through. Long silky finish with a touch of black tea at the very end.

Pale ruby with an opaque rim. Extremely aromatic with ripe cherry and eucalyptus bursting from the glass. Juicy and fresh, racy acidity with fine grained tannins. A deft hand with the oak lets the perfumy spices shine through. Long silky finish with a touch of black tea at the very end.

Nov 13th, 2014
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.5

One of the best SA Pinot's I've had in a while

One of the best SA Pinot's I've had in a while

Aug 2nd, 2014