Characteristics:
Deep red color. Complex wine, aromas of blackberries and lively sweet cedar oak.  Well integrated oak, excellent balance and a long juicy aftertaste. Pinotage grapes growing on bush vines, which were 20 years of age at harvest. 18 months on 80% new, 20% second fill barrels. Will develop well for up to 10 years.

Food pairing:
Baked or grilled red meat or wild game, with spicy sauces. Spicy Asian style dishes, especially when served young. Vegetarian aficionados can serve it with grilled aubergines or portobello mushrooms. Winemaker Anri Truter advises spicy curries or lamb on the braai!

About the winery:
Beyerskloof is situated in Koelenhof, a beautiful sub region of Stellenbosch. Owner Beyers Truter has earned the title of 'King of Pinotage' specialising in this typical South African grape. His son Anri has clearly inherited his talent: with Diesel Pinotage, he obtained the title of 'Best Young Winemaker of the Year'. Passion and quality, and Pinotage in different styles and price ranges.

Beyerskloof is located in the heart of Stellenbosch, where the world's most renowned South African wines come from. In Koelenhof, Beyers Truter was crowned 'King of Pinotage'. His wines received the highest international awards. His son, Anri, successfully followed into the footsteps of his father. He has been elected "Best Young Winemaker of 2012 'in South Africa with ... a Pinotage. He is meticulous from vineyard to bottle. Only the best grapes and the best barrels are used and he is surrounded by a loyal and passionate Pinotage team. Beyerskloof wines successfully connect old and new world style.