Crystallum

Pinot Noir, 'Mabalel'

Pinot Noir, 'Mabalel'

Pinot Noir Mabalel Crystallum
  • 100% Pinot Noir, sourced from a single vineyard, ‘Kaaimansgat’ farm – meaning Crocodile’s lair
  • The site is 700m high and surrounded by dramatic mountains, with peaks that are are often snow-capped in winter
  • Fermented using only native yeasts and this year with all fruit destemmed
  • The total time in tank was 29 days with a 14 day post-fermentation maceration
  • The wine was then transferred to barrel (20% new) where it remained for 11 months before bottling

Info

Producer:
Crystallum
Vintage:
2021
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Walker Bay
Appellation:
Elandskloof
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ZA-CRY-13-21 6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Vinous
Score
91
Date
2022-09-29
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2023-06-02
"A juicy red, with heavy baked raspberry and crushed cherry fruit flavors, plus notes of fig cake, sweet smoke and woodsy spices. Features creamy tannins that form a supple frame for the expressive profile, with hints of grilled herbs, ash and spices playing on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 325 cases made, 15 cases imported."