Beeslaar - Pinotage 2019 (750ml)

 

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Producer	Beeslaar
Country	South Africa
Region	Costal Region
Subregion	Stellenbosch
Varietal	Pinotage
Vintage	2019
Sku	210000000512
Size	750ml

Beeslaar Pinotage 2019 

Abrie Beeslaar, previously the winemaker at esteemed Stellenbosch property Kanonkop, now has his own label named Beeslaar. Abrie explains the Beeslaar property as being "about two kilometres from Kanonkop in the direction of Bottelary Road." Beeslaar wines are matured for 17 months in French oak, 50% new. Jamie Goode explained the Beeslaar Pinotage as being "one of the most profound interpretations of the often tricky Pinotage grape that you can imagine. It’s the Grand Cru Burgundy of Pinotages: structured, fresh, complex, ageworthy and elegant, despite its obvious concentration.

Winemaker Notes:Concentrated aromas of black cherries, Christmas cake, wild strawberries, plums and cinnamon spice. The nose has that typical Beeslaar perfumed character, with an underlying earthy tone. Beautifully poised and elegant, with fine tannins to support the broad, plush fruit spectrum. The palate is mouth-filling and effortlessly balanced, with lingering savory notes on the finish.

Fynbos, rooibos tea and a touch of tobacco lead the bouquet of this earthy red. Blackberry sauce, plum and boysenberry follow suit to provide a fruity core and carry through to the medium-plus palate alongside bold, gripping tannins and a firm structure. Ample acidity helps to keep the balance in check, and while this is currently intense, it is so in balance, with all elements working together to form a cohesive whole. This will mature well, so enjoy now (with a good decant)

This shows plenty of smoky aromas with hints of tar, spice and plums that follow through to a medium to full body with slightly chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Very typical. Very drinkable. Drink now.

A balanced, medium-bodied red, with dark berry and cherry fruit that's ripe, juicy and enriched by hints of mocha, dried fig, melted licorice and loamy earth. Supple tannins and a touch of orange peel acidity keep this focused and harmonious. Drink now.