Crystallum - Bona Fide - Pinot Noir 2022
Crystallum Wines is located in Walker Bay , South Africa . This is a small, artisanal, limited production winery established in 2007 by brothers Andrew and Peter-Allan Finlayson . They come from a family of pioneer winegrowers in the production of Pinot Noir in the ward of Hemel-en-Aarde , notably with the creation of Bouchard Finlayson. Crystallum's first vintage in 2007 was made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc, but the following year Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were added to the wine portfolio. Crystallum now focuses on Burgundian varieties . Crystallum produces around 700 cases per year; approximately 60% red wine and 40% white.
Bona Fide 2022 is the Latin term for "In Good Trust" which refers to the relationship between the Finlayson brothers and the owners of the vineyards, the Lötter family, which dates back 30 years. Fermentation is carried out in whole bunches (50%) and whole berries (50%). Maceration lasts 5 weeks then the wine is aged for 11 months in French oak barrels , 20% of which are new.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir