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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Better known for his role as the Cellar Master for the last 23 years at Kanonkop, Abrie Beeslaar started his own label in 2011 and his Beeslaar Pinotage has consistentlt be recognised as one of the top 10 best Pinotages in South Africa.
A must-have at the dinner table!
Grape Varieties:
100% Pinotage
Vintage Conditions:
During the winter that preceded the harvest in 2022, there was an above- average amount of precipitation, and there were sufficient cold units to induce even budding. The heavy rainfall prompted the development of weeds, pests, and illnesses; nonetheless, these challenges were conquered by careful management of the vineyard.
Vinification:
Handpicked grapes were destemmed, sorted, and fermented in open top concrete fermenters at 28C. The skins were punched down by hand, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 3 days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation took place for 20 months in 225L French oak barrels (50% new and 50% 2nd fill).
Tasting notes:
Vibrant crimson-red hue, with aromatic hints of cranberry, raspberry, crème de cassis, and macerated cherries, complemented by subtle undertones of oak spice, tobacco leaf, and Fynbos shrub. The palate is opulent, decadent, with a framework of succulent plum and black cherry flavours enhanced by French oak, fragrant spices, and a rustic herbal hint. The wine presents a variety of flavours, including rich chocolate, wild berries, and exotic spices, all complemented by a subtle and harmonious oak influence that lingers on the finish. A wine that possesses the ability to age, exhibits complexity, and exudes elegance.
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar | 3.2g/L |
| Acidity | 5.8g/L |
| Ph Level | 3.74 |
| Region | Stellenbosch Single Vineyard |
| Producer | Beeslaar |
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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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