Grapes for the Beeslaar Pinotage 2022 were hand-picked, destemmed, sorted, and fermented in open top concrete fermenters at 28°C. The skins were punched-down by hand, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 3 days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation took place for 20 months in 225-litre French oak barrels (50% new and 50% 2nd-fill). Residual sugar: 3.2g/l. Bottled at 14.5%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Aromatic hints of cranberry, raspberry, crème de cassis, and macerated cherries, complemented by subtle undertones of oak spice, tobacco leaf, and Fynbos shrub.

Palate: 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.

Finish: A subtle and harmonious oak influence that lingers on the finish.

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