Somm 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. — 6 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 — 7 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.2

17+/20 (92+/100) Аромат вишни, клубники, яблока, кожи и заметным «дубовым» тоном. Довольно тельное и кислотное. Серьезный пино нуар с потенциалом к выдержке. #capewine2018 — 7 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.3

Surprise surprise surprise. — 7 years ago

Tara Rowland

9.2

Developing nicely since my last go...much more tertiary — 8 years ago

Michael Ochsner

8.9

Really cool and slightly Burgundian in style. Lean with power. Fresh. $19 I — 9 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 — 6 years ago

Jason Keefer

8.9

Dark fruits, smoky, pepper. — 6 years ago

with Jake and Marelina

Stanislav Lobanov

9.0

16.5/20 (90/100) Узнаваемый, свежий совиньон: крыжовник, белая смородина, лимоны. Довольно высокая кислотность, кремовая текстура (есть добавка семильона 8%). Неплохо. #capewine2018 — 7 years ago

Julie Obermeyer

9.0

I love this wine! — 7 years ago

Martijn

9.0

2015 vintage! Peach and acidity well balanced. — 8 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. — 8 years ago

with Ana

Luke Frost

9.5

A personal favourite. Untouchable. — 9 years ago

with Jen

Sarah Worner

9.3

Cannot day enough good things about this well balanced South African Chardonnay. One of my new faves. Definitely some ML and warm fruit which gives it a full soft body but nice balance of acid for a crisp apple finish. — 6 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.2

16.5/20 (91/100) — 6 years ago

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 — 7 years ago

Galen Hasler

9.2

Fun bright PN fruit. Novel. Lively carbonation — 7 years ago

Andreas Seitz

9.3

Pale yellow-green colour, pronounced legs. Oak, yeast, forrest floor, ripe peach and honeydew on the nose. Medium acidity, subtle wood taste with overripe peach and melon. Long lasting aftertaste. — 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. — 8 years ago

Jenn Manes

9.6

VERY GOOD! Sweet, good with white meat — 9 years ago