Crystallum Wines, Newton Johnson Vineyards and Storm Wines
Live Virtual Auction, 3 April 2022
Session 1
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About this Item
Scenes from a movie based on the life of Napoleon were shot on the Cinéma site the year before vineyards were introduced, which gave this wine its name. This Cuvée is a selection of barrels made from said single vineyard, a premium site in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge that was meticulously designed to produce the highest quality Pinot Noir with the planting of high density vines using disease-free Dijon clones.
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'Depending on personal preference of course, perhaps the sweet spot for drinking Crystallum Pinot is around 5 years, while it boasts all the vibrancy and generous fruit freshness, integrated the oak and having developed just a hint of earthy complexity and soft tannins. This is super young, but very delicious now. A personal favourite. ' - Higgo Jacobs (Feb 2022)
Tension and vibrancy clues to cool elevated Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge source. 2017 has mouthwatering fruit purity and depth, silky texture complemented by secure structure, auguring well for long ageing. 50% whole bunches (40% in 2016 (4.5 stars, 93 pts)) & 30% new oak augment superb quality.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 5* (95/100)
'Made with fruit from a remarkable, high-density vineyard on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, this is a supremely elegant, nuanced expression of Pinot Noir, with pot pourri and rose petal scents, some pepper spice from 50% stems and a focused, refreshing finish. Brilliant winemaking. 2019-25.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 95/100
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