2015 Beeslaar Pinotage

Estate: Beeslaar Wines
Region: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa
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Tasting Note:March 2, 2018

Last of the twelve red wines at our annual DMV South African wine tasting.

Deep purplish ruby red. Took some time to open up on the nose with cocoa, red plums, cassis and dark cherries. Medium tannins (6.5/10) with well integrated acidity. A bit lighter than expected on the body but gained some heftiness and weight with air. Full bodied with dark sweet spices, anise, black raspberries, dark berries, cocoa and blueberries. A touch creamy in the long finish.

Made up of 100% Pinotage from a single vineyard in Stellenbosch. Aged for 20 months in 90% French oak barrels and 10% American oak barrels. Only 21 barrels produced.

Drink Dates:

2018 till 2023.

Rating:

92 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Can be purchased in the USA for $39.99.

Beeslaar Wines, Pinotage, Red Wine, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa, DMV South African TastingGreg Ballington2015, Abrie Beeslaar, Beeslar Wines, Pinotage, Red Wine, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa, DMV South African Tasting, March 2018, 92 Points, $$Comment