Beyerskloof Diesel Pinotage 2022

R1200,00

Pleasant plum and blackberry aromas upfront with lovely cedar oak in the background. Beyerskloof Diesel Pinotage is a tribute to Beyers Truter’s beloved Great Dane, Diesel, who features on the label. This remarkable Pinotage is a local hero drawing inspiration from their close relationship. Being lithe and supple with authentic varietal expression, depth of flavours, and intensity of fruit. Faithful to its origins, guided by the hand of the winemaker.

A big structured wine with intense dark fruit flavours. A wine that has great depth and balance with a lasting finish. It will pair well with matured Rib eye on the bone, lamb shank, and spicy Indian curries. The wine will age superbly for 10 years or longer.

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Specifications

SKU: Alcohol Volume: 15% Sugar: 2.66g/l

Winery

Beyerskloof Wines

Type of wine

Red Wine

Cultivar

Pinotage

Food Pairing

In the cellar

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.

In the vineyard

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.