Diemersdal Wine Farm
History of Diemersdal
As with many farmers of the Cape, Simon van de Stel, the then government of The Cape, granted farmland to Hendrik Sneewind in 1698.The farm then fell into the hands of Captain Diemer who married the Sneewind widow, hence the farm being named Diemersdal.
The farm was passed onto the Louw family in 1885, and has been in the family ever since. Making wine runs in the family, with six generations of winemakers producing fine wines.
According to history, it is believed that for over three centuries wine has been made on this stupendous estate.
Diemersdal is and has been famous for its stunning wines for 12 decades and still ranks as one of the finest in the flourishing Durbanville Valley.
Much of the farm consists of the threatened Renosterveld; which the owners of Diemersdal are committed to conserving. The farmstead has also been restored to its former glory, making the farm of Diemersdal the pride and joy of the Durbanville Valley.
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The vineyards are perfectly positioned on the southern and the northern slopes of the Dorstberg, where they revel in the cool mists from the Atlantic Ocean. Of particular interest is that the grapes are grown under dry land circumstances, with no irrigation, which allows them to consistently ripen and develop intense flavours. All these factors combined make this an excellent vineyard, resulting in admirable grapes.
Some stupendous wines offered at Diemersdal:
- Diemersdal MM Louw Estate Red 2009.
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Diemersdal MM Louw Sauvignon Blanc 2009.
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Diemersdal 8 Rows Sauvignon Blanc 2011.
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Diemersdal Chardonnay Reserve 2010.
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Diemersdal Chardonnay Unwooded 2011.
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Diemersdal Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2010.
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Diemersdal Pinotage 2010.
Once you have had the pleasure of tasting some of the exquisite wines from
Diemersdal, the chances are you will be bewitched till the end of time; their enchanting ruby reds and cheerful whites will have you begging for an encore over and over again.
