OUR STORY

Within a mere 30 years – one generation – Beyerskloof has become synonymous with South Africa’s heritage varietal, Pinotage.

It all started with a vineyard, planted at a small home farm off the Koelenhof road in Stellenbosch, bought in 1988. It was at this historic moment, when Beyers Truter dug his hands into the soil to plant the first vines, that an iconic story was set in motion.

A few years later in 1995, the first Beyerskloof Pinotage was produced and bottled, and one year later, it went on to win the first of many Absa Top 10 Pinotage awards.

From here, Beyerskloof continued to grow, and in 1997, another 100 hectares were bought in the Bottelary Winelands of Stellenbosch.

The landholding increased once again in 2018 with the purchase of another 50 hectares of vineyards known as Kriekbult. These vineyards can be viewed from the deck of the Red Leaf Bistro at Beyerskloof, stretching between the winery and the majestic Simonsberg Mountain.

Today, Winemaker Anri Truter continues to build on the legacy of his father, Beyers, while driving new horizons. With his passion for innovation in the vineyards and cellar, the future of Beyerskloof and Pinotage holds exciting promise.

2023

1988

The expansion of the Beyerskloof cellar.

1989

1995

1996

1997

2001

2003

2005

2011

2012

2018

2021

Beyerskloof is established and Beyers Truter plants the first vineyards of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

The maiden vintage of Beyerskloof is produced and known as Beyerskloof 1989.

The first vintage of arguably South Africa’s favorite Pinotage is produced and bottled.

Beyerskloof Pinotage wins its first of many Absa Top 10 awards.

A warehouse and residence is built for the first time on the Beyerskloof Farm, followed by the acquisition of a 100 ha farm in the Bottelary region of Stellenbosch known as Beyerskloof vineyards.

Beyerskloof expands its portfolio of wine by introducing 3 new wines with a specific focus on quality hand-pressed Pinotage and Cape Blends in oak.

Beyerskloof wins the SA Producer of the year at the International Wine & Spirits Competition in the United Kingdom.

Beyerskloof produces its first vintage of Pinotage Dry Rosé.

Portfolio of wine is extended to include our first white wine, Chenin Blanc/Pinotage.

Anri Truter wins the Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year with Diesel Pinotage.

Acquisition of an additional 50 ha of Stellenbosch Vineyards known as Kriekbult and Beyerskloof wins the Trophy for the best Pinotage at the International Wine & Spirits Competition.

Release of new branding focused on the brand identity of Father & Son.

2015

Restaurant and hospitality areas are upgraded and re-launched.