Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve 2022

The Reserve range, and in particular, this Pinotage, typifies the quality of the Pinotage grape and our winemaking ability. This premium range wine is representative of the region through its main focus of having more concentrated flavours and a smooth character.

Characteristics Lovely black fruit flavours upon entry with delicate cedar oak aromas from Barrel maturation. A wine with excellent balance, a lovely core, and a long juicy aftertaste. This wine will pair well with Cape Malay curries, Duck breast, and dark chocolate soufflé.  Ready to enjoy upon release and will develop well for up to 10 years.

Wine making 4-5 days in open fermenters with the cap punched through by hand every two hours. The fermentation temperature was between 25-28°C.  After malolactic fermentation, the wine matured in 100% second-/third fill barrels for 14 months.

Food pairing This wine will pair well with Cape Malay curries, Duck breast, and dark chocolate soufflé.  

Aromas Upfront black fruit with hints of oak in the background.

Alcohol 14.5%

Colour Dark red