Granted in 1698 by Simon van der Stel to Hendrik Sneewind, Diemersdal is one of the oldest Wine Estates in South Africa. The Louw Family is now in the six generation of making fine wines on the Estate.
Situated in the shadows of Dorstberg in the renowned Durbanville wine region, Diemersdal’s steep slopes, deep red clay soil significantly shape the character of wine. From the deep red clays, vines bring forward the fruitiness and the more stony soils produce the mineral chalky flavours. Blending these two together results in the excellent Diemersdal Wines.
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MATYS -
DURBANVILLE
An elegant complexity of
classic fruit of the three cultivars making up
this unique blend.
50% Pinotage, 40% Shiraz and 10% Merlot.
TASTING NOTES: The ruby colour of the Matys catches the first sense of the taster to be followed by the aromas of the black berries, the smokiness of the Shiraz and the richness of the oak. On the palate the fruit is upfront and lingers for a long smooth finish. Drink now with the option to age for a few more years.
Michelangelo Gold
DIEMERSDAL
PRIVATE COLLECTION
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DURBANVILLE
The five cultivars used in the blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Pinotage and Merlot was carefully picked at their peak between March and April. Vinified separately. the resulting wines were aged separately in oak before the final blending.
TASTING NOTES: Deep, dark chocolate and enticing cedar aromas appear first on the nose, followed by notes of blackberry jam and crème de chassis. The firm, well structured palate features robust yet sweet tannins and a broad range of flavours ranging from black cherry and red fruits carried along by the richness of it oak and caramel notes. Long and smooth now, with an intriguing character that will continue to develop for years to come.
Michelangelo Gold, Veritas gold, SAA Prestige Award
DIEMERSDAL
CABERNET SAUVIGNON-
DURBANVILLE
Waiting for the perfect grape ripeness gave very good results; the wines do not show any green characters, and they display intense fruity notes and good concentration.
TASTING NOTES: Beautiful ruby red in colour. On the nose, the first impression is spicy, followed by ripe blackberry aromas and a light touch of mint. The mouth is medium bodied and lively, with good structure and spicy tannins. The oak elements are well integrated with the fruit, creating a rich yet elegant texture. The full fruit characters make this wine enjoyable now, and it should continue to age well for many years.
Veritas Gold
SAA Prestige Award, Premium class
DIEMERSDAL
PINOTAGE
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DURBANVILLE
Picked when the grapes reached optimum ripeness and because of cooler conditions during harvest, the fruit ripened slowly to give us the best to work with in the cellar.
TASTING NOTES: Deep, dark violet colour is the taster’s first indication of the wine’s beautiful fruity character. The aromas offer a complex array of berries, toasted bananas and oak. On the palate the wine is silky with forward tannins. The use of oak supports the fruit and the tannins are firm but subtle. The Pinotage is soft en fruity enough to enjoy now, but has excellent ageing potential.
Veritas Gold
Michelangelo Gold
SAA Prestige award, Premium Class, Wine magazine
4 stars
DIEMERSDAL SAUVIGNON BLANC -DURBANVILLE
The variety benefited from the cool growing conditions, producing wines with good body, bright acidity and beautiful fruit expression.
TASTING NOTES: Our 2005 Sauvignon Blanc displays a greenish colour that is indicative of the protection from oxygen that characterized the winemaking process. The wine has good depth on the nose, with aromas of citrus, green herbal accents and a touch of asparagus. On the palate, excellent natural acidity creates balance, a fine structure and a clean finish.
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