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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Beyerskloof Diesel 2022 stands out for its prestige: crafted in Stellenbosch, this Pinotage regularly impresses expert judges and wine competitions with its structured palate and 21 months of oak ageing. Widely recognized for quality and character, it’s a distinguished choice for collectors. Experience excellence—order now!
Grape Varieties:
100% Pinotage
Winemaking Method and Maturation:
The optimum ripeness for picking was at 25.8°B. Once destemmed berries went through a sorting system to minimise greenness. Fermentation took place in open casks, with punch downs every 2 hours for 5 days. Grapes were pressed before fermentation finished, and malolactic fermentation took place in a stainless steel tank. The wine went into new French oak barrels for 21 months, after which only the best barrels were selected for this wine.
Wine Tasting Notes:
The Beyerskloof Diesel 2022 is a deep, opaque ruby in colour.
On the nose, expect bold, complex aromas of blackberry compote, ripe black plum, and dark chocolate, layered with charred oak, espresso, and a smoky, meaty undertone—hinting at its robust structure.
On the palate, it’s dry and full-bodied, with high, velvety tannins and medium (+) acidity that balance its dense core of blackcurrant, blueberry, and licorice. The oak is pronounced but well-integrated, adding vanilla, toasted cedar, and a touch of clove spice, while a savory, almost gamey note (reminiscent of Pinotage’s character) lingers beneath.
The finish is long and warming, with lingering dark fruit, mocha, and a peppery lift.
Vintage Notes:
We had ideal winter conditions that supplemented water reserves and contributed to even growth, which provided an excellent foundation for the 2022 crop. Following a cool run-up to the season, sudden heat peaks in December and January resulted in sunburn damage on certain vineyard blocks. At the same time, we experienced unexpected rainfall, which led to high disease pressure that caused challenges in minimising the effects of powdery and downy mildew. As temperatures remained moderate throughout the rest of the season, the grapes took their time to reach optimum ripeness, and the start of harvest was delayed by 10-14 days.
The 2022 crop was larger than 2021 due to ideal winter conditions. Judging by the quality of the 2022 vintage wines currently in the cellar, we anticipate another classic Stellenbosch vintage.
Aging Potential:
The wine will age superbly for 10 years or longer.
Food and Wine Pairing Suggestions:
It will pair well with spicy Indian curries or any red meat on the braai (BBQ).
| Alcohol | 15% |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar | 2.66g/L |
| Acidity | 5.63 |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Producer | Beyeskloof |
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The History of South African Wines
Of course, this is meant to be a "all you must know" summary about the history of South African wines, because as you can imagine, history is never so simple. But if you're new and just looking for a snapshot of the highlights, then here's it;
1655: THE FIRST VINE PLANTINGS
South Africa has been making wines for a long time - The Longest time, in fact, in modern history and when compared to all the "New World" wine countries. The first record of wine production in South Africa was in 1655 during the time when the East India company set up a colonial base in South Africa. Then, Jan van Riebeeck, the first Commander of the Cape colony, brought along a vine with him and made a vineyard with that planting.
1695: THE FIRST WINES
4 years after planting the first vines, the farmers harvested the grapes and made wine. However, the Dutch didn't know much about wines nor of wine making, and the local farmers weren't particularly skilled at farming the grapes, nor making the wines, so the quality of the wines then weren't impressive. This all changed when the French Huguenots, Protestants fleeing religious prosecution in Franch fled to South Africa and brought along their wine culture and knowledge. In the year 1679, Van Riebeeck was succeeded by Simon van der Stel, who was not only enthusiastic but very knowledgeable about viticulture and winemaking.
STELLENBOSCH TODAY
Van der Stel was so successful with his vineyard and as the first Governor of the Cape that his wines became world famous and the cape, as well as it's surrounding mountains were named after him. That's how we have Stellenbosch today, a region that remains well known for its wines, and the Simonberg mountains that form part of the incredible fauna and flora of South Africa today.
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