Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2021 Glendalough Crystallum Mabalel Pinot Noir 2023

Crystallum Mabalel Pinot Noir 2023 is a vintage that belies its high-altitude vineyard site in its bold fruit expressions

Palate: Smooth and elegant with notes of orchard fruit

honey and brown sugar

matured in small batches then carefully finished in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso-seasoned casks before being bottled in 2020

Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2021 Glendalough Crystallum Mabalel Pinot Noir 2023DESCRIPTION A blend of 41% Sangiovese, 26% Nebbiolo, 14% Shiraz, 11% Pinot Noir, 5% Barbera, and 3% Mourvdre, sourced from the cool climate Hemel en Aarde Valley, where the dry, temperate 2021 season delivered phenolic ripeness ahead of sugar accumulation. The Sangiovese vineyards underwent early bunch thinning to achieve even ripeness, with all components vinified individually to preserve their structure and purity before the final assemblage. The