Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Made with fruit from a remarkable, high-density vineyard on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, this is a supremely elegant, nuanced expression of Pinot Noir, with pot pourri and rose petal scents, some pepper spice from 50% stems and a focused, refreshing finish. Brilliant winemaking. 2019-25.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 95/100

'Depending on personal preference of course, perhaps the sweet spot for drinking Crystallum Pinot is around 5 years, while it boasts all the vibrancy and generous fruit freshness, integrated the oak and having developed just a hint of earthy complexity and soft tannins. This is super young, but very delicious now. A personal favourite.' - Higgo Jacobs (Feb 2022)

'Tension and vibrancy clues to cool elevated Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge source. 2017 has mouthwatering fruit purity and depth, silky texture complemented by secure structure, auguring well for long ageing. 50% whole bunches (40% in 2016 (4.5 stars, 93 pts)) & 30% new oak augment superb quality.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 5* (95/100)

'Generous, perfumed nose with slate and violet plus dense red-cherry fruit and a bit of smoke. Excellent clarity and tension. Super-clean, lengthy and gastronomic.' - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Sep 2018)