In 1698 Simon van der Stel granted farmland to free burgher, Hendrik Sneewind. Later, the farm changed hands to Captain Diemer when he married the widow Sneewind, and thus Diemersdal was formally established. An inventory found in an old leather-bound book dating back to 1705 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 practised 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.
Wines from diemersdal wine estate Winery
- Diemersdal Wine Estate Pinotage Bottle
2009 Coastal Region Rated 3/5
- Diemersdal Wine Estate Matys Coastal Red Bottle
2009 Coastal Region Rated 3/5
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| Sunsets and Wines: Sunny winter Saturday So we headed out to Diemersdal and what a good decision it turned out to be. The wind was a bit chilly so although the outside tables looked lovely, and had a great view over the vineyards, we opted to sit inside. ... The white wines - multiple interpretations of Sauvignon Blanc and two Chardonnays - are all excellent, which might make you expect the reds to be less interesting. But no, they're all good too. There's a funky Pinotage, spicy Shiraz and classic Bordeaux ... |
| Chianti v. Kianti | Pendock Uncorked To drink, a bottle of Diemersdal Matys red 2009 (R34 farm price) with a label that looks like Thys Louw coloured in Die Antwoord's Evil Boy video by hand. Or had a few drinks and lessons with Banksy, the last British artist who can paint. ... It obviously was not entered as there was absolutely no comparison between the two wines. Mark Norrish, übertaster from Ultra Liquors who pay for the guide, should consider an imported section next year. ... |
