Bein
Bein
Swiss couple Luca and Ingrid Bein emigrated to South Africa in 1999 and have been living the dream of owning their own winery in Stellenbosch ever since. Stellenbosch is the most important wine-growing region in South Africa. Originally both had their own practice as veterinarians in Switzerland – during a second degree in viticulture and oenology in Stellenbosch, they learned viticulture and bought a small plot of vines in Stellenbosch.
Only Merlot is planted on 2.2 hectares. Petrus Place is ideal for Merlot. The vineyard is situated on a cool southern slope of the Stellenbosch Polkadraai Hills, 190 meters above sea level and offers a beautiful, sweeping view of False Bay. It is situated on deep, well-drained and highly weathered granite soil. The climate is ideal for the wines, as it is Mediterranean, sunny and relatively dry in summer, but with sufficient rainfall in winter. But the ocean within sight also provides refreshing breezes and sufficient humidity – especially in midsummer. These are decisive factors for slow and harmonious fruit development.
The wine matures for around 12 months in new French oak barrels. The Bein couple produce a typical Pomerol style. Depending on the vintage, it is blended with a few percent Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc.
The fact that the Bein winery is on the right track is also shown by John Platter’s ratings, which point steeply upwards towards 5-star wines. The Merlot was also highly rated in Vinum and Weinwisser in Switzerland.
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