Diemersdal |
Diemersdal Wines are the perfect expression of the distinct Durbanville terroir; the sum of the complex interaction between topography, soil content and climate. |
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 | SAUVIGNON BLANC * | 2023 | 9.35 |
| This vibrant, classically styled Sauvignon Blanc presents a brilliant lemon-lime colour. The nose is complex with and array of tropical fruit, ripe figs and gooseberries. These crisp flavours repeat in the mouth, along with a mineral character followed by a long fruity finish. The distinctive aromas support a wonderfully balanced palate, presenting purity of ripe fruit, coupled with a lingering harmonious finish. |
| Platter: 86 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC RESERVE * | 2020 | 13.90 |
| From the estates highest site, unoaked & unfiltered. Complex, harmonious with slatey character leavened by creamy texture. Has appealing aniseed, lime and wet stone flavours with some stone fruit undertones. |
| Platter: 93, Tim Atkin: 91 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC RESERVE | 2022 | 14.45 |
| Unoaked and unfiltered from the Estate's highest site, capturing the essence of Durbanville grapes. Complex, poised, the slate character balanced by creaminess from time on lees. |
| Concours Mondial du Sauvignon: Gold, Prescient: 94, Platter: 94, Tim Atkin: 91 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC WINTER FERMENT * | 2022 | 16.75 |
| A new world style of Sauvignon Blanc. The wine has intense aromas of gooseberries, tropical fruit and sweet-grapefruit with a core of minerality. The excellent natural acidity creates balance to the concentrated, rich mouth-filling texture. After harvest, the juice for this wine was frozen at -20 degrees celsius and kept in this state for five months. It was then thawed and fermented in the heart of the Cape winter, producing a uniquely tropical style of Sauvignon blanc totally unique for South Africa. |
| Platter: 93 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC WILD HORSESHOE * | 2018 | 26.70 |
| Skin fermented for four days and matured in older wood. Richly textured palate with grapefruit pith, quince & honey-nut biscuits, long lemon, curd finish. |
| Platter: 93, Tim Atkin: 93 |
 | SAUVIGNON ROSE | 2019 | 7.75 |
| Delicate, fruity and lively, with distinctive Sauvignon Blanc aromas of passion fruit and lime, alongside hints of the cherry and strawberry flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon. A balanced palate with crisp acidity and fruity undertones. |
| Platter: 84 |
 | CABERNET SAUVIGNON THE JOURNAL | 2019 | 37.65 |
| After 22 months of aging, a barrel selection of Cabernet Sauvignon was made by the 6th generation winemaker. Typical blackberries, cedar and cigar box flavours with hints of spiciness. Blackcurrant follows through onto the palate with firm ripe tannins and a delicate finish. 22 months oak maturation in 100% first fill 225L French oak barrels. |
| Veritas: Gold, Decanter: 95, Platter: 94, Old Mutual: 91, Tim Atkin: 91 |
| PINOTAGE THE JOURNAL * | 2019 | 37.65 |
| The whole berry fermentation resulted in intense and bold red berry flavours. Great complexity with savoury and spice notes as well as soft and velvety tannins. 22 months oak fermentation in new 225l oak barrels. |
| ABSA: Top 10, Platter: 95, Tim Atkin: 93, Decanter: 91, Old Mutual: 89 |
| PRIVATE COLLECTION * | 2018 | 16.40 |
| This 5-way Bordeaux blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and
Malbec) will develop nicely and improve over many years.
It is focused & concentrated, well structured with fine tannins & an underpin
of 40% new oak.
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| Platter: 93, Tim Atkin: 92, Old Mutual: 91 |
| PRIVATE COLLECTION * | 2020 | 17.65 |
| Concentrated yet focused and refined, invariably shows deep & persistent flavour, along with fine tannins and a solid platform of oak due to 22 months oak maturation in 40% new 225L French oak barrels.
Blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc. |
| Concours Mondial Bruxelles: Gold, Platter: 93, Tim Atkin: 92, Veritas: SO |
| PRIVATE COLLECTION (Magnum 1,5l) * | 2020 | 35.30 |
| Concentrated yet focused and refined, invariably shows deep & persistent flavour, along with fine tannins and a solid platform of oak due to 22 months oak maturation in 40% new 225L French oak barrels.
Blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc. |
| Concours Mondial Bruxelles: Gold, Platter: 93, Tim Atkin: 92, Veritas: SO |