Description
Beyerskloof Chenin Blanc–Pinotage 2025, often referred to as “White Pinotage,” highlights the remarkable versatility of South Africa’s signature grape. By blending Pinotage with Chenin Blanc, Beyerskloof creates a bright, refreshing white wine with a distinctive personality and easygoing charm.
The 2025 vintage opens with lively aromas of citrus, tropical fruit, and delicate red berry notes. On the palate, the wine is crisp and refreshing, showing vibrant acidity, clean fruit expression, and a balanced, dry finish that lingers with subtle fruit and freshness.
To achieve its pale, blush-tinted color and aromatic lift, the Pinotage grapes are harvested early and immediately separated from the skins after crushing. The juice ferments slowly at cool temperatures before being blended with structured Chenin Blanc from Villiersdorp, adding depth and balance.
A perfect warm-weather wine, it pairs beautifully with seafood, light summer dishes, fresh salads, or simply enjoyed chilled on its own.
The 2025 vintage opens with lively aromas of citrus, tropical fruit, and delicate red berry notes. On the palate, the wine is crisp and refreshing, showing vibrant acidity, clean fruit expression, and a balanced, dry finish that lingers with subtle fruit and freshness.
To achieve its pale, blush-tinted color and aromatic lift, the Pinotage grapes are harvested early and immediately separated from the skins after crushing. The juice ferments slowly at cool temperatures before being blended with structured Chenin Blanc from Villiersdorp, adding depth and balance.
A perfect warm-weather wine, it pairs beautifully with seafood, light summer dishes, fresh salads, or simply enjoyed chilled on its own.
In the cellar
The Pinotage grapes were picked at an early stage to ensure an abundance of sweet red berry aromas. After crushing the grapes, the juice was immediately drained and separated from the skins to give the wine its distinct color. The juice fermented for 20 days at 11° C. After fermentation, a fuller-bodied and more structured Chenin Blanc was sourced from Villiersdorp region and blended with the Pinotage.
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
About the Winery
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.
