Winery Details
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Diemersfontein Wine
- Jan van Riebeck Drive (R301), Wellington, South Africa
- tastingroom@diemersfontein.co.za
- +27 864 5050
About the Winery
Diemersfontein has belonged to the Sonnenberg family for 3 generations, dating back to the early 1940s. David’s grandfather, Max, bought the 183-hectare farm, which lies in the shadow of the majestic Hawekwa Mountains and boasts a panoramic view of both Du Toit’s Kloof and Bains’ Kloof mountain ranges.
Diemersfontein Shiraz 2018
About the wine
A fusion of sour cherries, vanilla, spice and violets entice the senses. These intense flavours follow through to the palate, resulting in a full-bodied and lingering finish.
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Red Grapes | Shiraz/Syrah |
| Tasting Notes | Earthy, Herbal & Vegetal, Mineral, Spicy |
| Food Pairing | Cured Meat, Hard Cheese, Red Meat, Roasted Vegetables, Starches, Vegetables |
| Region | Wellington, Western Cape |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Segment best suited for | Off premise, On premise, Retail |
Winemaking process
Grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and vinified separately. Fermentation happened in tanks over 4-6 days, pressed put back into the tank to finish malolactic fermentation. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was racked into 2nd and 3rd fill barrels for 12 months until they were blended, stabilized and bottled.
Cellaring
Drink now, or within ten years of production.