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Beeslaar Pinotage 2023
R722.00
Crafted from a challenging harvest, with warm, dry conditions during June and July, resulting in uneven development early in the growing season. 100mm of rain in December brought vigour to the vines, and despite the warm weather in January and February, optimal ripeness was achieved.
Fermentation took place in open-top concrete vessels, with manual punch downs of the skins performed every 2 hours. Aged for 19 months in French oak (50% new). Aromas of raspberry, crème de cassis and cherries are enhanced by undernotes of oak spice and tobacco leaf. The palate is opulent, featuring plum, black cherry and rich chocolate flavours.
ANALYSIS: ALC 14.5% |
3 in stock
Description
Abrie Beeslaar is undeniably one of the great winemakers in the Cape’s modern history. Having received the International Wine and Spirit Competition’s award for International Winemaker of the Year an astounding three times.
Fate would have it that this Wellington local would forge a lifelong friendship and shared passion with the “King of Pinotage” Beyers Truter. Something red wine lovers, especially those who appreciate South Africa’s national grape Pinotage, should be grateful for.
Abrie’s career progressed positively. Well, that’s a slight understatement, as he was offered the task of winemaker at Kanonkop Estate before the age of 30 – a monumental opportunity.
In 2011, his dream of making a truly unique Pinotage from a site-specific vineyard, was realised when he was offered the opportunity to work with grapes from a unique parcel of land in the Simonsberg region outside Stellenbosch. Beeslaar Wines was born.
Additional Information
| Producer | Abrie Beeslaar |
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