Crystallum Mabalel Pinot Noir 2024

Peter-Allan Finlayson avoids using any whole clusters on Mabalel, as the Elandskloof stems tend to be greener and less lignified. Very much a cool climate style, it has impressive poise, focus and elegance, sappy redcurrant and wild strawberry fruit, perfumed 20% new wood, appealing zip and minerality and the structure to evolve gracefully in bottle. 96 Points – Tim Atkin MW

Grapes from Elandskloof. 100% destemmed. The nose is overt with notes of red and black berries, orange and musk. The palate is plush and open – smooth textured, the finish gently savoury. Alc: 13.5%.. 93 Points – Christian Eedes, winemag.co.za