In 1698 Simon van der Stel granted
farmland to free burgher, Hendrik Sneewind. Later, the farm changed hands to
Captain Diemer when hemarried the widow Sneewind, and thus Diemersdal was
formally established. An inventory found in an old leather-bound book dating
back to 1702 lists 45 wine barrels, a wine press and glass bottles, indicating
that wine has been made on the Estate for over three centuries. Six generations
of Louws have practiced their art with skill and passion at Diemersdal since
the Estate passed into their hands in 1885. More than 12 decades later,
Diemersdal is a well-known landmark in the lush Durbanville Valley, one of the
Cape’s oldest wine regions.
Situated on the cool slopes of the Dorstberg, with Table
Mountain as backdrop, Diemersdal provides the perfect setting for the
production of unique, soulful wines.The farm covers 340 hectares of land,
with 180 of those under vines. The rest consists of grazing land, as well as a
sizeable area of Renosterveld, one of the most threatened vegetation types in
the world and an asset we work hard to conserve.The homestead itself is well
preserved and the palm trees planted decades ago by Grandfather Matthys Louw
have grown as tall as the whitewashed gables, whispering tales of a bygone era.
Diemersdal Matys Cab/Merlot Blend
Matys (means Matthew) named after 5 generations of the winemakers called Matys.
On the nose the wine shows aromas of red ripe
berries with hints of dark chocolate and lavender. The wine is lively on the
palate, medium-bodied and finishing with subtle spicy undertones and soft
tannins.
The wine is an ideal partner to gatherings with
friends and family. The wine pairs well with grilled meats, hearty stews, pasta
dishes and dishes that show a spicy edge.
Enjoy now or over the next 2 - 3
years
UPC #: 6004342000401
Awards & Ratings:
* Rating 89 Points
Diemersdal Malbec
On the nose the wine shows complex notes of
mulberry, licorice and tobacco. On the palate the wine shows ripe fruit with a
distinct tannic core. The finish is sustained.
The wine will pair well with a
juicy steak, grilled meats, pasta dishes and hearty stews.
The wine will age out
to ten years.
UPC #: 6004342000036
Awards & Ratings:
Rating: 89 Points
Diemersdal Pinotage Reserve
On the nose the wine shows classic ripe blackberry
and plum aromas with subtle hints of mocha and rose petal in the background. On
the palate the wine is full-bodied with the complex aromatic notes replicated
with a distinct sweet tannic core. The finish is long.
The wine will pair well with game meats, grilled
meats, rich stews and rich pasta dishes.
The wine will age for ten years or more.
UPC #: 6004342001071
Awards & Ratings:
* Consistent
ABSA Top Ten representative
* Rating 93 Points
Diemersdal Private Collection
This wine is made from the 5 Bordeaux varietals.
Complex notes of blackberry, cherry, cassis, fresh
mown grass, baking spices, vanilla and earth show on the nose. On the palate
the wine is full-bodied with the complex aromatic characteristics replicated.
The wine shows its’ richness on the mid-palate and finishes with a distinct
sweet tannic core.
The wine will pair well with steak, rich meat dishes
and rich pasta dishes.
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