The Winery Beyerskloof of Stellenbosch of Western Cape

Winery Beyerskloof
The winery offers 26 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 5 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape
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The Winery Beyerskloof is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 26 wines for sale in of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Beyerskloof Estate is a renowned vineyard located in Stellenbosch, one of the oldest and most prestigious wine-growing regions in South Africa. Founded in 1988 by Beyers Truter, the vineyard has since gained an international reputation for the quality of its wines, particularly its specialty, Pinotage. Beyerskloof is nestled in the heart of the stunning Cape mountains, providing it with an ideal topography and climate for grape cultivation. The estate spans 250 hectares, with granitic soils that produce rich and intense wines. The property is also surrounded by abundant wildlife and splendid flora, giving it a natural beauty and serenity. The vineyard was designed and built with a passion for viniculture. The estate has adopted sustainable viticulture techniques to protect the integrity of their vines and their environment, producing wines that truly reflect their terroir. Respect for the traditional wine process is evident in every bottle produced at Beyerskloof. One of the main assets of Beyerskloof is undoubtedly their Pinotage. Beyers Truter is often called "The King of Pinotage" for his dedicated efforts in promoting this unique grape variety in South Africa. Their wines are recognized for their velvety texture, rich taste in red fruits and balanced finish. Beyond viticulture, the estate offers a range of activities for visitors. The on-site restaurant serves delicious local cuisine, complemented by their award-winning wines. Their tasting cellar offers visitors the opportunity to taste a variety of vintages, while the wine shop allows the purchase of bottles to take home.

Top Winery Beyerskloof wines

Looking for the best Winery Beyerskloof wines in Stellenbosch among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Beyerskloof wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Beyerskloof wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Beyerskloof

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Beyerskloof

How Winery Beyerskloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, rabbit with cream sauce anne's way or chicken in red wine.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Beyerskloof

On the nose the red wine of Winery Beyerskloof. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Beyerskloof. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Beyerskloof

  • 2002With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Beyerskloof.

  • Pinotage
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cinsaut

Discovering the wine region of Stellenbosch

Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.

Western Cape district (1679), Mediterranean climate tempered by False Bay, granitic soils.

The top white wines of Winery Beyerskloof

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Beyerskloof

How Winery Beyerskloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of three ways to prepare chinese noodles, chicken tikka massala or fish with spices and orange juice.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Beyerskloof

On the nose the white wine of Winery Beyerskloof. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Beyerskloof. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Beyerskloof

  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.49/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Beyerskloof.

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Pinotage
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional

Deep, concentrated reds with a near-black robe, firm but polished tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, bergamot, liquorice, black pepper and characteristic floral notes. Pillar of great vintage Ports (Quinta do Noval, Taylor's) and signature of modern dry Douro DOC and Dão DOC. Also exported to Australia and California. Portugal's most noble variety.

The top natural sweet wines of Winery Beyerskloof

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Winery Beyerskloof

How Winery Beyerskloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of fillet of beef in a foie gras and truffle crust, duck breast with honey or endive salad of the gourmands.

Organoleptic analysis of natural sweet wines of Winery Beyerskloof

On the nose the natural sweet wine of Winery Beyerskloof. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

The best vintages in the natural sweet wines of Winery Beyerskloof

  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the natural sweet wines of Winery Beyerskloof.

  • Pinotage
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Tinta Barroca

The word of the wine: Assembly

Blending of several wines to obtain a single batch. Using wines of the same origin, blending is very different from coupage - a mixture of wines from different origins - which has a pejorative connotation.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Beyerskloof

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Beyerskloof

How Winery Beyerskloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue or chicken pie.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Beyerskloof

  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Beyerskloof.

  • Pinotage

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Elegant reds, light in colour with silky tannins, showing strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas, evolving to forest floor, mushroom and spice with age. Fresh acidity, delicate finish. Star of the Côte d'Or (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Volnay), pillar of Champagne (Blanc de Noirs) and signature of Oregon, Central Otago and Sonoma Coast. An early-ripening Burgundian variety, one of the world's greatest.

The top pink wines of Winery Beyerskloof

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Beyerskloof

How Winery Beyerskloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of autumn duck aiguillette or pierogi ruskie (with cheese).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Beyerskloof

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Beyerskloof. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Beyerskloof

  • 2019With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Beyerskloof.

  • Pinotage

The word of the wine: Budding

Phase of the vegetative cycle of the vine corresponding to the bursting of the buds and the appearance of the first leaves.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Beyerskloof

Planning a wine route in the of Stellenbosch? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Beyerskloof.

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.