Kurt Schuster

9.1

Well, color me surprised. I’ve been to South Africa twice mainly in the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek areas but I’ve never had a Pinot noir from there. This was a revelation. I have to admit we were first eating it with an Indian style sausage and beet curry so it initially did not go well at all. After drinking it apart from the food, it was delicate and lovely. Definitely a nose of earthy forest floor and herbaceous drinking to very light, almost strawberry flavor to it. Well, balanced sweetness without being cloying and juicy enough to go well with what our dessert cheese course was.  — a year ago

with Denise

Jason Keefer

8.9

Dark fruits, smoky, pepper. — 5 years ago

with Jake and Marelina

Stanislav Lobanov

9.2

17+/20 (92+/100) Аромат чернослива, черешни, шоколада и легкой нотой кожи. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и молодыми, но не грубыми танинами. Отлично! #capewine2018 — 6 years ago

Julie Obermeyer

9.0

I love this wine! — 6 years ago

Ryan E

9.0

Not a white drinker but this one was excellent. We cooked risotto with it and then drank it with dinner... crisp but not overpowering. — 7 years ago

with Ana

Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.1

One of the handful of Viognier wines that I didn't push away after the first sip. Very strong floral and peachy-mango notes, but way more acid than I expected. Seriously. I won't call it typical because it's not often you see Viognier handled like this. — 8 years ago

Patrick O Driscoll

9.0

I just had too………..
A Full body, bursting with energy, has panache and sophistication, plenty of patter and a good nose what more could you want or you expect, that’s our Mr P. 😂🤣😝 — 3 years ago

Rebecca Cai

8.9

Found this wine at tasting in Boston urban grape shop. Great minerality, lemon and citrus but also slightly buttery as well — 5 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.2

16.5/20 (91/100) — 5 years ago

Galen Hasler

9.2

Fun bright PN fruit. Novel. Lively carbonation — 6 years ago

Martijn

9.0

2015 vintage! Peach and acidity well balanced. — 7 years ago

Eri

9.1

One of the top Japanese sommeliers recommended me to bring to this home party with my best friends. BIO!! Goes well with either red or white meat. — 7 years ago

Luke Frost

9.5

A personal favourite. Untouchable. — 8 years ago

with Jen

Roberta Hatchett

9.0

Lighter end of the Chardonnay’s — 4 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I did not get to write notes on the last three wines, just scores. We had to get to Russell Hamilton.

However, I wish I had been able to write them as these were the wines I was looking forward to spending some time on.

Peter & Andrew Allan of Crystallum are the third generation of winemakers and sons of the man who pioneered Pinot Noir winemaking in the Hemel-en-Aarde which; is what drew me to the region that is about another hour plus SE of Stellenbosch and a very good area to produce Pinot Noir.

Photos of; Gabrielskloof Cellar Door entrance, Estate vine, tasting lounge and their courtyard. — 5 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.1

16.5/20 Аромат малины, вишни, хлебной корочки и легким оттенком кофе. Легкое тело, высокая кислотность довольно интенсивные, но гладкие по текстуре танины. Ягодно-кофейное во вкусе. Приятное и легкое, но не легкомысленное вино. #capewine2018 — 6 years ago

Joseph Poduslo

9.8

A perfect Pinot Noir South African experience! — 6 years ago

Tara Rowland

9.2

Developing nicely since my last go...much more tertiary — 7 years ago

Michael Ochsner

8.9

Really cool and slightly Burgundian in style. Lean with power. Fresh. $19 I — 8 years ago

Mark N Ricca Jr

9.3

When this wine is on, it's really on. — 8 years ago