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Beeslaar Taj Pinotage 2020

Tasting Notes

Abrie Beeslaar’s first offering of this wine is going to make a lot of friends, in particular those who have an affinity for a well made Pinotage. Abrie is regarded as the ‘God Father’ of Pinotage in his native South Africa and his 2020 TAJ Pinotage is a beauty. Vibrant dark plum fruit jumps out of the glass and leads into a medium fuller palate that has beautiful darker red fruit to core and nicely integrated tannins that give good supporting structure. With some aeration this gains flesh and mid palate suppleness allowing the wine to take on a silky textural mouth feel. Juicy with vibrant fruit, there’s a savory note on the backend adding some extra nuance to the whole. Just now stating to open up this should drink impressively over the next 2-3 years.

Winery: Beeslaar
Varietal: Pinotage
SKU: BEETAJPIN2020 Categories: ,
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Beeslaar Taj Pinotage 2020

$19.99

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Winemaker Notes

TAJ Pinotage is a new project from Abrie Beeslaar – the world renowned winemaker of Kanonkop and the owner/winemaker of the premier Beeslaar Pinotage. The grapes for the TAJ are sourced from the largest Pinotage vineyard in the world, which is located in the Swartland of South Africa, and is made up of 20-year-old, unirrigated bushvines, planted in soils of decomposed shale. These bushvines are able to weather the harsh conditions of the Swartland, and create smaller, more concentrated berries.

 

The 2020 vintage is deep ruby red in color, with pronounced plum and dark chocolate aromas. The richness of the fruit flavors is balanced by a silky, dry finish.

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1 review for Beeslaar Taj Pinotage 2020

  1. Kodie

    This isn’t your typical pinotage with the heavy barnyard presence, but it is very smooth and flavored with red fruits. It’s very drinkable and velvety. Definitely an odd one but quite enjoyable. I’ll definitely buy it again

    • Libby G

      Libby G

      Glad you enjoyed it Kodie!

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