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Beyerskloof Faith Cape Blend 2022

Name: Beyerskloof Faith Cape Blend 2022 | Simon Wine Emporium
Brand: Beyerskloof Wines
SKU: BEY_007
Price: 1100.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

R1100,00

Upfront dark fruit/cassis compliments the spicy cedar oak aromas from the oak.

A Cape blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot which is a testament to the faith Beyers Truter has in Pinotage and the abundant blessings of nature melded in this ultimate expression of South Africa’s heritage grape sired in Stellenbosch soils. A big structured, well-rounded, and elegantly balanced Cape blend. This wine will age well for 10-15 years.

Intense dark fruit and cassis upon entry with delicate spice and cedar aromas from the new oak. A big structured Cape blend with excellent complexity but still great balance. Hints of dark chocolate add to a long smooth finish. Pairs well with matured sirloin, beef bourguignon, and Oxtail. Optimum drinking time will be 5-8 years after the vintage, but the wine should age well for 10-15 years.

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Specifications

SKU: BEY_007 Alcohol Volume: 15% Sugar: 3.9g/l/

Winery: Beyerskloof WinesType of wine: Cape BlendCultivar: Other Red WinesCategory: Bottelary Hills

In the cellar

Grapes were picked at optimum ripeness. Made in open fermenters, on the skins for 5-8 days at an average temp. of 26°C. Punching of the cap was done every 2 hours to extract good colour and flavours from the grapes. Aer malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine aged in 100% new French oak for 21 months. The Faith blend is a barrel selection of the best wines from the 2022 vintage in the Beyerskloof cellar.

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 wines that are currently in the cellar, we anticipate another classic Stellenbosch vintage.