Crystallum
Mabalel Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir from Hemel En Aarde Valley, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Crystallum
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.
Description
Red plum, cranberry and a flinty, pleasantly reductive note lead a nose that is full of ripe red fruits, the savoury edge of tomato leaf and spice from star anise and nutmeg. The palate is compact, generous and fruit forward, supported by cocoa nibs and a wonderfully sappy tannin structure that elongates the finish.
Food Pairing
This Pinot Noir pairs well with dishes such as roast duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses, complementing its savoury and earthy flavour profile.
