In 2011, Abrie launched his own brand, Beeslaar Wines, fulfilling a dream to craft unique Pinotage from a specific vineyard parcel in the Simonsberg. He stepped down from his full-time role at Kanonkop in late 2024 to fully dedicate himself to his brand. 

Handpicked grapes were destemmed, sorted, and fermented in open top concrete fermenters at 28 C. The skins were punched down by hand, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 3 days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation took place for 20 months in 225L French oak barrels (50% new and 50% 2nd fill).

Tasting Notes: The wine showcases a vivid ruby-red colour and a captivating bouquet of red currants, ripe  raspberry, black cherry compote, and cranberries, interwoven with delicate notes of cedarwood, dried herbs and spice. The palate is lavish and indulgent, featuring layers of juicy dark plum and red cherry fruit, underscored by delicate French oak, aromatic spices, and an earthy, herbal nuance. Additional notes of velvety cocoa, forest berries, and exotic spice emerge, seamlessly integrated with a refined oak character.
This wine is both elegant and intricate, with great length on the finish and the structure and depth to develop beautifully over time

Abrie Beeslaar, one of the undisputed masters of Pinotage, has been making this wine under his own name from the same shake-based site since 2012. Aged in 50% new wood, it's a graceful expression of the variety, all focus, freshness and youthful vigour, with notes of ginger, orange peel, cranberry and wild strawberry and creamy tannins. 2027-35. Tim Atkin 95

Matured for 20 months A compelling and complex nose of red and black berries, floral perfume, dried herbs, liquorice, vanilla and oak spice. The palate is full but equally shows excellent composure – pure fruit, bright acidity and firm but fine tannins. Structured and detailed, this is a very strong vintage of this wine. Alc: 14.5%. CE’s rating: 96/100.

ANALYSIS: ALC 14.50% | TA 5.7g/l | pH 3.64  | RS 3.1g/l