Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Strawberry

Notes of: Tobacco

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Vanilla

Crystallum

Crystallum Cuvée Cinéma Pinot Noir

South Africa, Walker Bay

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.1

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Crystallum Cuvée Cinéma Pinot Noir is a premium red wine produced by Crystallum, a family-owned winery located in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley of South Africa. The wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the estate's vineyards, which benefit from the area's unique terroir, characterized by shale soils and a cool maritime climate. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including aging in French oak barrels, which adds complexity and depth to the wine. The resulting wine is elegant and refined, with notes of red fruit, spice, and a hint of earthiness, making it an ideal choice for pairing with roasted meats, poultry, and aged cheeses.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Crystallum Cuvée Cinéma Pinot Noir is a delightfully juicy and vibrant wine.On the nose, it has a bouquet of ripe red fruits, violets and spice, while the palate offers a silky mouthfeel and intense layers of dark cherry, raspberry, and rose petal aromas. The finish is long and complex, with hints of cocoa and leather. On the whole, it is a vibrant, elegant and well-balanced wine, with a perfect balance of fruit, acidity, and tannins. Enjoy it now or cellared for up to five years.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Crystallum

Region: Walker Bay

Walker Bay is a wine region located in the Western Cape of South Africa. It is situated in the coastal area of the Overberg district, between the towns of Hermanus and Stanford. The region is known for its cool climate and unique terroir, which produces some of the country's most acclaimed wines. Walker Bay has a long and rich history of winemaking, dating back to the early 1800s. The first vineyards were planted by French Huguenots, who settled in the area and began producing wines from the local grapes. In the late 19th century, the region was further developed by the Dutch settlers, who brought with them their own winemaking techniques and traditions. Today, Walker Bay is one of South Africa's most important wine regions, with over 200 wineries and vineyards. The region is renowned for its cool climate and unique terroir, which produces some of the country's most acclaimed Burgundian-styled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

0 Review