Peter-Allan Finlayson sets the pace when it comes to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Cape. The 2023 Agnes and Peter Max are multi-vineyard blends and great examples of the winemaking talent at Crystallum. Their philosophy is to create ‘a blend that is more than the sum of its parts’.
Crystallum: Agnes and Peter Max are back!
Crystallum
Agnes and Peter Max are back!
The latest release from Crystallum has just hit our cellars! The Agnes and Peter Max are bestsellers every year, and the 2023s are stellar iterations.
The Agnes Chardonnay 2023 is superb. Slow to unfurl, it offers attractive, toasty reduction to start and perfectly judged oaking. The wine is medium-to-full bodied with vibrant spice, poised yellow fruit, and plenty of tension to boot. It’s a brilliant everyday Chardonnay at R315 but has a track record that shows it will go the distance.
A perennial Wine Cellar favourite for its purity and complexity, the 2023 Peter Max Pinot is a charming rendition. Notes of potpourri, cardamon, burnt orange and crushed strawberry are laced with cool red fruits and a bitter bite on the finish. We suggest you secure enough to drink now and keep a few bottles for the ultimate reward in 3-5 years.
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