Crystallum Wines, Newton Johnson Vineyards and Storm Wines
Live Virtual Auction, 3 April 2022
Session 1
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About this Item
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
‘Very first release from the property to get the name out and generate a little cash flow to start the Burgundian focused offering that we now know. Lime zest, sweet bell peppers, asparagus and baked granny smith apple. The palate is impressively vibrant, still showing passion fruit and elderflower with the citrus and apple flavours. ‘ - Higgo Jacobs (Feb 2022)
'Interesting thatch and khaki bush prelude to fresh, forthcoming green/tropical fruit; 2007 well weighted and full, partly due to 7 months lees-ageing; lingering passionfruit aftertaste.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2009, 4*
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