Description
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.
The grapes for the Beeslaar Pinotage is sourced from a 2.5 ha vineyard, situated on a south-eastern slope at about 200m above sea level, and is in close proximity to the Simonsberg mountain north of Stellenbosch. The area gets around 650mm of rain a year mainly through the winter. One of the key quality factors is the south-easterly wind that blow through most of the summer, that does not only cool down the vineyards, but also limits the growth of the bushvine plants.
The predominantly shale soils found in this vineyard imparts a unique earthy character to the wine, while the old bush vines always result in a smaller bunch and berry size, producing a wine of immense colour and flavour concentration.
