Characteristics:
Intense dark red colour, complex and solid texture with black and red fruit. Well integrated oak, great depth and balance with a lasting finish. Pinotage grapes sourced from top regions. Maturation potential of 10 years and more. Top!

Rated 92/100 by Decanter.

Food pairing:
Red meat or spicy Asian style dishes especially when served young. Excellent with lamb when matured. Vegetarian aficionados can serve it with grilled aubergines or portobello mushrooms.

About the winery:
Beyerskloof is situated in Koelenhof, a beautiful sub region of Stellenbosch. Owner Beyers Truter has earned the title of 'King of Pinotage' specialising in this typical South African grape. His son Anri has clearly inherited his talent: with Diesel Pinotage, he obtained the title of 'Best Young Winemaker of the Year'. Passion and quality, and Pinotage in different styles and price ranges.

John Platters SA Wine Guide 2022 Diesel 2019 - 5 stars

Always-impressive barrel selection, 25 casks out of 300, made to age decade-plus. Invariably shows rich, spicy dark fruit & hearty weight. 2019 pure & harmonious, structured by 18 months in new small-oak. Immortalises co-founder & cellarmaster Beyers Truter’s beloved dog.

Beyerskloof is located in the heart of Stellenbosch, where the world's most renowned South African wines come from. In Koelenhof, Beyers Truter was crowned 'King of Pinotage'. His wines received the highest international awards. His son, Anri, successfully followed into the footsteps of his father. He has been elected "Best Young Winemaker of 2012 'in South Africa with ... a Pinotage. He is meticulous from vineyard to bottle. Only the best grapes and the best barrels are used and he is surrounded by a loyal and passionate Pinotage team. Beyerskloof wines successfully connect old and new world style.