Wine Composition
41% Pinotage, 23% Merlot, 21% CabSauv, 6% Shiraz, 5% Cinsaut, 4% Pinot noir
Winemakers Comments
An abundance of black fruit upon entry leads to a big, juicy middle with soft, well-rounded tannins. A classic Cape Blend with great balance and a pleasant finish. Serve with Matured steaks, game dishes, or oxtail.
Awards
John Platter | 4 stars (2018)
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
14.28%
RS
3.2 g/l
TA
6.09 g/l
pH
3.56
Winemaking
6-7 days on the skins at 26°C in open fermenters. Punch downs were done every 2 hours during fermentation. After malolactic fermentation the wine aged in 5% new and 95% second/third and fourth fill French oak barrels for 12-14 months.
Winemaker
Name - Travis Langley & Anri Truter
Winery
The Beyerskloof winery, the quintessential king of Pinotage and a charming family-run farm lies in the Cape Winelands of South Africa, overlooking Stellenbosch's grand Simonsberg mountain and producing fine and exceptional wines.