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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, itās a distinguished choice for collectors. Experience excellenceāorder now!
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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.
TheĀ Beyerskloof Diesel 2022Ā is aĀ deep, opaque ruby in colour.
On the nose, expect bold, complex aromasĀ ofĀ blackberry compote, ripe black plum, and dark chocolate, layered withĀ charred oak, espresso, and a smoky, meaty undertoneāhinting at its robust structure.
On the palate, itāsĀ dry and full-bodied, withĀ high, velvety tanninsĀ andĀ medium (+) acidityĀ that balance its dense core ofĀ blackcurrant, blueberry, and licorice. The oak is pronounced but well-integrated, addingĀ vanilla, toasted cedar, and a touch of clove spice, while aĀ savory, almost gamey noteĀ (reminiscent of Pinotageās character) lingers beneath.
The finish is long and warming, with lingeringĀ dark fruit, mocha, and a peppery lift.Ā
We had ideal winter conditions that supplementedĀ water reserves and contributed to even growth,Ā which provided an excellent foundation for theĀ 2022 crop. Following a cool run-up to the season,Ā sudden heat peaks in December and JanuaryĀ resulted in sunburn damage on certain vineyardĀ blocks. At the same time, we experiencedĀ unexpected rainfall, which led to high diseaseĀ pressure that caused challenges in minimising the eļ¬ects of powdery and downy mildew. As temperatures remained moderate throughoutĀ the rest of the season, the grapes took theirĀ time to reach optimum ripeness, and theĀ start of harvest was delayed by 10-14 days.
The 2022 crop was larger than 2021 dueĀ to ideal winter conditions. Judging by theĀ quality of the 2022 vintage wines currentlyĀ in the cellar, we anticipate another classicĀ Stellenbosch vintage.
The wine will age superblyĀ for 10 years or longer.
Ā 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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