{"product_id":"smagekasse-med-6-flasker-crystallum-vine","title":"Tasting box with 6 bottles of Crystallum wines.","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the best of Crystallum with this exclusive tasting box containing three of the winery's most famous wines. You get a total of 6 bottles, with 2 bottles of each wine, all radiating quality and tradition from one of South Africa's most respected producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 2 x Crystallum Chardonnay, The Agnes 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 2 x Crystallum Pinot Noir, Peter Max 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 2 x Crystallum Cuvée Cinema Pinot Noir 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Crystallum is a leading producer of premium wines from Hemel-en-Aarde, a cool wine region in South Africa. Founded by brothers Peter-Allan and Andrew Finlayson, Crystallum is known for their excellent Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines that focus on terroir, finesse and craftsmanship. Here is a description of the three wines from the 2023 vintage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCrystallum Chardonnay, The Agnes 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Agnes\u003c\/strong\u003e is Crystallum's signature Chardonnay, named after the brothers' great-grandmother. This wine is a blend of grapes from several vineyards in cool climates, giving it complexity and depth. The 2023 vintage offers an elegant and fresh style with distinct minerality and a fine balance between fruit and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The aromas offer ripe stone fruits such as peach and apricot, citrus notes such as lemon and grapefruit, and subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak from the barrel aging. In the mouth, the wine is rich and textured with a nice balance between the lively acidity and the creamy, buttery elements that are characteristic of a well-made Chardonnay. The finish is long and mineral, with a clean and elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Agnes 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile wine that goes well with seafood, grilled fish, creamy pasta dishes and cheeses with a bit of maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCrystallum Pinot Noir, Peter Max 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Max\u003c\/strong\u003e is Crystallum's flagship Pinot Noir, named after winemaker Peter-Allan and his father Max. This wine is made from grapes from several different vineyards, giving a complex and nuanced expression of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 2023 vintage offers aromas of fresh red berries such as cherries and raspberries, along with floral notes of rose petals and a touch of herbs. There is also a slightly spicy undertone and a fine minerality, which gives the wine depth and structure. On the palate, \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Max 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is elegant and silky, with soft tannins and a fresh acidity that balances the fruit and provides a nice harmony. The finish is long and full of red fruits and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This wine is an excellent companion to dishes with duck, pork, grilled salmon or lightly spiced dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCrystallum Cuvée Cinema Pinot Noir 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée Cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-vineyard wine that comes from a specific vineyard in Hemel-en-Aarde. This Pinot Noir represents Crystallum's focus on terroir and is a wine of great depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In the 2023 vintage, \u003cstrong\u003eCuvée Cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e shows a deeper and more concentrated style compared to \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Max\u003c\/strong\u003e , with intense aromas of ripe black cherries, blackberries and a subtle spicy character from the barrel aging. There are also notes of forest floor, mushrooms and a fine smoky tone, which give the wine an earthy depth. The palate is full and complex with firm tannins that support the wine's layers of dark fruits, spices and a light mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCuvée Cinema 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but also has the potential to develop further with several years of aging. It is ideal with dishes of game, lamb, grilled beef and rich sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAll three wines from Crystallum 2023 represent top quality and a modern approach to winemaking in South Africa, focusing on elegance, balance and expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DH Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49451924193626,"sku":"MS-3279-SMA-DH W","price":191.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/5435\/0170\/files\/smagekasse-med-6-flasker-crystallum-vine-200959.jpg?v=1779433151","url":"https:\/\/dh-wines.com\/products\/smagekasse-med-6-flasker-crystallum-vine","provider":"DH Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}