Crystallum Wines, Newton Johnson Vineyards and Storm Wines

Live Virtual Auction, 3 April 2022

Session 1

Sold for

ZAR 7 035
Lot 25
  • Crystallum; Bona Fide Pinot Noir; 2015; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 9 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 035

About this Item

Bona Fide Pinot Noir, 2015
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Based in the Walker Bay region of South Africa, Crystallum is run by brothers Peter-Allan and Andrew Finlayson, 3rd-generation winemakers who focus on Burgundy varieties. Within only a little over 15 years (interestingly the first vintage was a singular Sauvignon in 2007!) this outfit has positioned itself as one of the top proponents of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in South Africa. Awards locally and internationally are in fact unrivalled, and the wines are sold out every year on release.

Bona Fide is the Latin term for "In good trust" which refers appropriately to our relationship with the owners of the vineyards, the Lötter family, which extends back 30 years. It is only through a relationship based on complete trust that the resulting wine will do justice to this special site.

Critics Ratings

‘Combined black and red fruit on the brooding 2015 that is opulent and robust, bringing a welcome savoury complexity to the generous, rich fruit. Lots of concentration on the palate, reigned in by an exotic, dark berry and spice note and firm, edgy tannins. Potential to keep further. ‘ - Higgo Jacobs (Feb 2022)

'Hemel-en-Aarde Valley fruit, 40% whole bunches. 2015 textured and hugely appealing with complex earthy fynbos aromas, vanilla-infused strawberry compote flavours, lingering savoury farewell. 30% new oak.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*

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