Beyerskloof Kriekbult Pinotage 2023 is the estate’s first site-specific Pinotage, paying tribute to the historic Kriekbult farm in Stellenbosch. The wine is crafted from 28-year-old bush vines, whose age and low yields deliver remarkable depth and concentration while capturing the distinctive character of mature Pinotage vineyards.
The 2023 vintage opens with generous aromas of blackberry, cassis, and dark plum, supported by subtle oak spice from careful barrel maturation. On the palate, the wine is rich and well-structured with a vibrant core of dark fruit, balanced tannins, and impressive purity. Layers of ripe berry fruit carry through to a long, juicy finish.
This expressive Pinotage pairs beautifully with bold, savory dishes such as honey-glazed pork ribs, braised meats, or a hearty meat-lover’s pizza. With its structure and fruit intensity, the wine will continue to evolve gracefully for 10 years or more in the cellar.
The 2023 vintage opens with generous aromas of blackberry, cassis, and dark plum, supported by subtle oak spice from careful barrel maturation. On the palate, the wine is rich and well-structured with a vibrant core of dark fruit, balanced tannins, and impressive purity. Layers of ripe berry fruit carry through to a long, juicy finish.
This expressive Pinotage pairs beautifully with bold, savory dishes such as honey-glazed pork ribs, braised meats, or a hearty meat-lover’s pizza. With its structure and fruit intensity, the wine will continue to evolve gracefully for 10 years or more in the cellar.
4 days in open fermenters with the cap punched through by hand every two hours. Fermentation temperature was between 25 – 28°C. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matured in 30% new and 70% second fill barrels for 18 months.
We had a dry winter and spring with relatively normal cold units. Budding of the vineyards started slightly earlier than normal due to a warm start to spring, with ideal growth conditions up until the last month of the
year. In December, we had much-needed rain, which helped with vineyards’ water reserves before harvest. The bad news was that, in December and early January, there was high disease pressure in the vineyards. The harvest started 7 days earlier than 2022 at the Beyerskloof cellar, with Pinotage and Pinot Noir being the first grapes picked. February flew by with everything ripening at the same time, and by the end of the month, all the Pinotage was in the cellar.
The end of February and March brought a lot of rain, and it made it very difficult to decide when the optimum time to harvest our Merlot and Cab’s was. In the end, we had to make hard calls during the end of the harvest, but we are pleased with the quality of the late cultivars. This was by far the wettest and toughest harvest of my career in terms of picking the grapes at optimum ripeness. Even though it was one of the most challenging vintages, we still had an above-average yield and great wines in the cellar!
Winemakers: Travis Langley and Anri Truter
We had a dry winter and spring with relatively normal cold units. Budding of the vineyards started slightly earlier than normal due to a warm start to spring, with ideal growth conditions up until the last month of the
year. In December, we had much-needed rain, which helped with vineyards’ water reserves before harvest. The bad news was that, in December and early January, there was high disease pressure in the vineyards. The harvest started 7 days earlier than 2022 at the Beyerskloof cellar, with Pinotage and Pinot Noir being the first grapes picked. February flew by with everything ripening at the same time, and by the end of the month, all the Pinotage was in the cellar.
The end of February and March brought a lot of rain, and it made it very difficult to decide when the optimum time to harvest our Merlot and Cab’s was. In the end, we had to make hard calls during the end of the harvest, but we are pleased with the quality of the late cultivars. This was by far the wettest and toughest harvest of my career in terms of picking the grapes at optimum ripeness. Even though it was one of the most challenging vintages, we still had an above-average yield and great wines in the cellar!
Winemakers: Travis Langley and Anri Truter
Synonymous with South Africa’s signature grape, Pinotage, Beyerskloof is a name woven into the country’s winemaking story. Founded by Pinotage pioneer Beyers Truter, the estate produces expressive, fruit-driven wines that reflect both innovation and heritage.
Expect notes of ripe plum, dark cherry, and gentle spice, balanced by silky texture and approachable charm. From classic Pinotage to refined red blends, every bottle delivers the warmth and generosity of Stellenbosch. Explore Beyerskloof and discover why this iconic producer remains a cornerstone of South African wine excellence.
Expect notes of ripe plum, dark cherry, and gentle spice, balanced by silky texture and approachable charm. From classic Pinotage to refined red blends, every bottle delivers the warmth and generosity of Stellenbosch. Explore Beyerskloof and discover why this iconic producer remains a cornerstone of South African wine excellence.
