Beyerskloof Synergy Cape Blend 2024
R170,00
As part of the Reserve range, the Beyerskloof Synergy Cape Blend represents not only the Synergy between Beyerskloof’s most popular red grape varieties but also combines the classic European with the New World wine styles. This Cape Blend shows the best characteristics of Pinotage and how they can be complemented by an array of varietals.
Generous amounts of red fruit and plum. A well-balanced wine with a juicy middle, so well-rounded tannins, and a sweet fruit finish.
Abundance of red fruit and cherry aromas combines well with hints of sweet oak.
Dark red colour.
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In the cellar
Grapes were handpicked from vines in the Bottelary area. Fermentation took place in open fermenters for 4–6 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine went to French oak barrels for 12 months.
In the vineyard
We had an excellent winter with the ideal conditions for the vines during their rest period. Budding started end of August with a lot of rain, which created high disease pressure. In October, we had strong winds that continued until mid-January. The wind had a positive effect on the disease pressure but had a negative effect on flowering, and in the end our yield. Harvest started 7 days earlier at the end of January, due to a few heat waves in January. Weather conditions were great during harvest, and we finished early, on 13 March. Quality of the grapes looked excellent even though we are down 20% on our long-term average production. In general, I am very happy with the vintage, although I would have loved a little bit more grapes.
Ageing
12 months
Cultivar
35% Pinotage, 33% Merlot, 4% Pinot Noir, 7% Shiraz, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cinsaut
Food Pairing
This wine will go well with Oxtail, boerewors, and Lasagna.
