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Critics Ratings

''Lots of vibrancy to the 2016, showing mint and pepper along with juicy strawberry and cherry fruit. Linear and steely on the palate, picking up slightly unripe strawberries and slight stalky spice. Savoury tail. Not the best of the range, but a welcome and interesting variation. ' - Higgo Jacobs (Feb 2022)

Voluptuous 2016 thrilling juxtaposition fruit-sweet richness and vibrant acidity; the long savoury, fynbos finish the final note to holistic, harmonious glassful. Early ripening Hemel-en-Aarde Valley vineyard, 50% whole bunch, but 10% less new oak (20%) than 2015.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2018, 4.5* (93/100)

'Bona Fide comes from the Vrede vineyard, where Hannes Storm also buys Pinot Noir fruit, and is the most structured of the Crystallum Pinots, despite the young age of the vines, seeing 50% whole bunches and 20% new oak. Rich, textured and spicy with real va-va-voom. 2018-26.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2017, 96/100