Beeslaar TAJ Pinotage 2020
The grapes for the TAJ are sourced from the largest Pinotage vineyard in the world, located in South Africa's Swartland, and is made up of 20-year-old, unirrigated bush vines planted in decomposed shale soils. Made by world-renowned Pinotage winemaker Abrie Beeslaar, the inaugural 2020 vintage of TAJ gushes with ripe red berry aromas, with pronounced raspberry, cherry, and cranberry compote notes with cedary char, a hint of Pinotage's distinctive burnt rubber character, and a dusting of black liquorice. The palate highlights nicely integrated tannins with moderate acidity, giving good structure accented by a supple mouthfeel through a lengthy finish. Tasted January 2023.
Process: Unknown — except Beeslaar wines are typically matured for 17 months in French oak, 50% new.
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Style: Still Wine
Producer: Beeslaar
Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape, Swartland
Classification: N/A
Vintage: 2020
Colour: Red
Primary Grape: Pinotage
Secondary Grape: N/A
Organic: N/A
Biodynamic: N/A
Sustainable: N/A
Vegan: N/A
Regeneratively Farmed: N/A
