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+27 21 864 5050 PO BOX 41, Wellington, 7654
Wellington,
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www.diemersfontein.co.za

Central to the working wine estate, is the third-generation family manor house, known as the 'Groot Huis', overlooking magnificent gardens, which are reminiscent of an era when gracious living and tranquility were the order of the day. Designed by Cecilia Sonnenberg, the gardens offer an abundance of roses and azaleas, a secluded swimming pool and is a much sought after venue for weddings, important celebrations and a peaceful getaway destination for conferences. Max Sonnenberg, with his son Richard (Dick), was the co-founder of Woolworths South Africa and a Member of Parliament in the Jan Smuts Government. He and his family used Diemersfontein as a country retreat, and during the war years, Italian prisoners of war were housed in the farm cottages. Richard took over the farm in the 1950s and became more involved in the farming operations. His wife Cecilia, a well known Cape Town actress and producer, was the co-founder of Maynardville Open Air Theatre, famous for its Shakespearian productions. The farm's association with the arts started with the strains of opera singing drifting up from the cottages housing the Italian prisoners. The family tradition of being patrons and contributors to the arts has been followed by the present owners, David and Sue Sonnenberg and Sue, an artist and chorister, is involved with encouraging and sponsoring local artists, providing them with materials and a place to work. The first vineyards were planted by David's father in the 1970s, and in 2000 David built his own cellar and started producing award-winning estate wines. Vineyard plantings include Shiraz, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and also the "lesser known" varietals Viognier, Barbera, Roobernet and Mouvedre. Diemersfontein's maiden vintage (2001) won the Paul Sauer Trophy for a wooded Pinotage at the SA Young Wine Show and from that first vintage, awards have continued to be received by the Estate for many of their wines. Some sections of the Estate are now offered for country living for those who favour a wine farm lifestyle, with all the advantages and none of the responsibilities. All the smallholdings, courtyard and fynbos mountain view sites are positioned in and around the vineyards to offer owners panoramic views, a secure environment and sophisticated infrastructure, while losing nothing of the tradition and authenticity that is Diemersfontein Wine and Country Estate. – Description from dvoristanac (hide)

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Mourvèdre

History of the grape: Monastrell is a native of Spain, first grown in Murviedro near Valencia, and was eventually bro...
Pinotage

History of the grape: In 1925, Stellenbosch University Chief Horticulture Professor Abraham Izak Perold created the P...
Chenin Blanc

History of the grape: Modern day French oenologist Pierre Galet states Chenin Blanc has been in France at least since...
Merlot

The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
Cabernet Sauvignon

“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
Syrah

The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

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November 2012

Diemersfontein Pinotage Wellington 2009

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Diemersfontein Pinotage Wellington 2009

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January 2012

Diemersfontein Pinotage Wellington 2009

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June 2011

Diemersfontein Pinotage Duty Paid 2010

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Diemersfontein Pinotage Wellington 2009

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March 2011

Diemersfontein Shiraz Blend Wellington Thokozani Shiraz Mourvedre 2006

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February 2011

Diemersfontein Pinotage Wellington 2008

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April 2010

Diemersfontein Pinotage Wellington 2008

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Wine review by dombac
April 2010

Diemersfontein Shiraz Blend Wellington Thokozani Shiraz Mourvedre 2006

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Wine review by dombac
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April 2009

Diemersfontein Pinotage Wellington 2008

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Clean, deep ruby colour, tears. Coffee, chocolate, vanilla, mint, candy and toffee on the nose. Med. body, med. acidity, med.+ alcohol, black fruits, prunes, coffee, black pepper, cinnamon, clove on the palate. Med+ finish. Acceptable\good quality. A nice wine with a lovely 'chocolate twist', not bad example of expressing pinotage varietal chara... Read More

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