David White

9.3

Two years since last tried this fabulous wine
Clear ruby colour with floral flowers and violets on nose, Has matured nicely and at 8yrs is drinking beautifully
Great finish and balanced wine — 18 days ago

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

Robbie Ward

10

Cor blimey guvnor. Wild meatiness, heady perfume. Grows and grows. Stunner — 11 years ago

Will Stanley

9.5

My first time trying a wine from the Finlayson brothers of Crystallum, one of the Cape’s pre-eminent producers of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from, principally, the Hemel-en-Arde. The Clay Shales is a world-class Chardonnay from one of the best sites in the region at an altitude of 300m and within sight of the ocean.

March 2025 — 18 days ago

Montgomery Nathaniel

9.2

Easy drinking with scallops. — 8 years ago

Patrick O Driscoll

9.8

A great easy drinking favorite it makes a great tapas with friends. It's never a choice when it's a choice. — 9 years ago

TH

9.2

透明感のある黄金色。ライチの香り。適度な厚みと綺麗な酸、コクのあるグレープフルーツとネクタリンなどの果実味。とてもよいバランス。4,000くらい@十三ワインショップ — 3 years ago

Fredybeans

9.1

Beau jus avec un pinot noir gourmand sans impression de terroir particulier mais très bien fait — 4 years ago

Luke Frost

9.5

A personal favourite. Untouchable. — 9 years ago

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