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

Patric Maloney

9.1

Nicely balanced Russian River — 7 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

James Ellis

9.0

Sessionable IPA. — 8 years ago

Kim Stanbro

9.7

Yeah, that's right. I killed her. The whole bottle. And I'd do it again. (Over several days, but yeah) — 8 years ago

with Dave

Christina Marie

9.2

All sorts of love in this bottle. Delicious flavor and supple tannins. — 8 years ago

with Denyelle

Hannah Fyson

9.0

Lots of lime flavour, nice polish river style. — 5 years ago

Joseph Poduslo

9.8

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

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color of dark amber. Nice nose of green apple, spice, mint, ripe banana, and aldehyde. Taste of condensed brown sugar, toffee, a bit spice, a bit minty, and very smooth. Nice green apple and black tea aftertaste on the tongue. A good bottle with decent mix of sweetness and spice. A bit lack in complexity but overall very enjoyable and easy to drink. — 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

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

Angie Cockrum

9.0

Nice and Jam — 8 years ago

Nathan J. Martin

9.4

Sight: slight head. Dissipates quickly. Dark rose amber color. Smell: chocolate. Black cherry. Slight wood. Taste: smooth. Back pallet dark chocolate. Front Pallet extremely bright cherry. Not very bitter. Over all. Very very good. Aged 4 years in room temp. climate. — 8 years ago

Jason Keefer

8.9

Dark fruits, smoky, pepper. — 5 years ago

with Jake and Marelina

Dario Scimeca

9.5

Love the smell of whiskey in the morning - happy birthday Dad — 6 years ago

with Heather

Rick Ewing

9.7

Aged 3 years at 47 degrees, dark malt, chocolate, vanilla, spice, cherry and alcoholic. Beautiful, rich beer! — 7 years ago

Brian W. Anderson

9.0

Smooth and round. . . still spicy through the middle and back. — 8 years ago

with Joy

Mitchell Mulder

10

Firestone Walker, Sticky Monkey, Quad, Sweet rich, coconut, bourbon, Outstanding!!! Drinking at the new Venice brewery — 8 years ago

Mark N Ricca Jr

9.3

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

Dave Wismer

9.1

2009 Vintage - Strong Howell Mountain Cab. Flavorful...long finish....30 minute decant and it was good to go. — 8 years ago

with Amy and Kim