Crystallum Wines, Newton Johnson Vineyards and Storm Wines
Live Virtual Auction, 3 April 2022
Session 1
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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.
Critics Ratings
‘Like a big, classy Gigondas, this has dark fruit, spice, savoury meaty, smoky layers and that elusive lavender and salted liquorice. Full bodied, broody, complex and warming Rhone blend with class and longevity. ‘ - Higgo Jacobs (Feb 2022)
'Lovely texture and frankness. Great expression and relaxed fruit to the fore. No obvious oak. So neat and spreads so elegantly over the palate.’ - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Sept 2014)
‘Gently perfumed, complex aromas on the 2011 from Shiraz, 20% Mourvèdre; palate a touch less charming - rather elegant, yes, with fresh acidity, subtle oak and restrained, firm grip, but less generosity.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2014, 4*
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