Critics Ratings

‘Show-stopping, wild-fermented flagship. 2015 from Overberg vines shows purity, vibrant fruit flavours and concentrated richness. 30% new oak gives structure that will last. Class act. 30% whole bunches, as Peter Max.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*

'Subtle, scented and showing the fresh acidity that’s a feature of many Pinot Noirs from the Ridge, this appealing cuvée is fermented with 40% stems. There’s a hint of reduction on the nose, but it adds to the complexity of the raspberry and red cherry flavours.’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 94/100

‘The 2015 Cuvee Cinema Pinot Noir was demonstrating just a touch of reduction, so do not be afraid to introduce this to your favorite carafe. The palate is medium-boiled with sappy red and blue fruit, supple tannins, lovely swagger and style here with a long and sumptuous finish. I adore the manner in which this just shook off its bashful nature and blossomed in the glass, to the point where it might well be the best release from Crystallum this vintage. Go seek, go buy, go drink.’ - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 94/100 (Apr 2017)

‘From a Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge vineyard. 30% whole-bunch fermentation, matured for 11 months in 228- and 500-litre French oak barrels, 35% new. A complex nose showing red and black fruit, musk, roses, spice and attractive oak. Great fruit concentration balanced by tangy acidity – possesses real depth and might even be described as hearty. The most convincing SA Pinot yet?’ - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 94/100

Provenance

Private Client