Mabalel Pinot Noir

This Pinot Noir pairs well with dishes such as roast duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses, complementing its savory and earthy flavor profile.​

The Mabalel vineyard is situated on the 'Kaaimansgat' farm, meaning 'Crocodile's lair,' at an elevation of 700 meters. Surrounded by dramatic mountains that are often snow-capped in winter, this high-altitude site benefits from a cool climate, contributing to the wine's freshness and complexity.

The wine matured for 11 months in oak barrels, with 20% being new oak. ​

In the 2022 vintage, all fruit was destemmed and fermented using only native yeasts. The wine was aged for 11 months in barrels, with 20% being new oak, allowing for subtle oak integration while preserving the wine's purity and expression of terroir.

Crystallum is a family-run and privately-owned winery based in the Walker Bay region of South Africa. Brothers Andrew and Peter-Allan are the third generation of Finlayson winemakers and sons of the man who pioneered Pinot Noir winemaking in the Hemel-en-Aarde region. Andrew is an architect by training and Peter-Allan a student of philosophy and economics but it didn’t take long for the lure of wine to take effect with Andrew drawn to the vineyards and Peter-Allan to the cellar. The company was founded in 2007 when it produced just over four thousand bottles of Sauvignon Blanc. The following vintage saw the introduction of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and Crystallum now produces these Burgundian varieties exclusively making up its collection with multi-vineyard blends and single-vineyard wines.