Critics Ratings

‘Cool, elegant and understated 2015, delicate floral perfume, whisper of dark chocolate and smoke with light peppery finish. Very feminine expression from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Overberg and Elandskloof, 10% new oak.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*

'Mid crimson. Lots of interest and drive on the nose . Very satisfying and complete. Succulent. Great balance. Dry finish. Open but not facile. Long, firm finish.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Sep 2016)

‘Peter Max is a blend of grapes from four areas - the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, the Ridge, Overberg and Elandskloof - and tends to be the lightest and first released of Peter-Allan Finlayson’s Pinots. Elegant, floral and delicate, it has some clove spice from 30% whole bunches, subtle oak and a core of raspberry fruit.’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 92/100

'A delightfully accessible Pinot from four vineyard sites in the Western Cape. A slightly farmyardy, game and redcurrant nose leads into a palate of bright red cherry fruit with a pithy grapefruit and orange acidity. There is some oak creaminess on the finish.' - James Button, Decanter.com, 91/100 (Sep 2016)

'The 2015 Peter Max Pinot Noir comes from the four different vineyards with which Peter-Allan Finlayson works. It has a brisk cranberry and wild strawberry bouquet, attractive granitic aromas emerging with time, later a touch of curry leaf. The palate is medium-bodied with fine delineation, a tensile Pinot Noir with a vibrant spicy finish that feels long and precise. Like other Crystallum 2015s, this needs a year in bottle to show its real personality.' - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Apr 2017)

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client