HOW ABOUT THAT! Two of South Africa’s top-scoring wines in the 2021 Prescient Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report come from cellars in Stellenbosch Kloof, the third from a winery a bit further west of the town centre, where Stellenbosch meets Kuils River. 96 points for DeMorgenzon Maestro Red 2017: “Extraordinary. Profound.” 95 points for Overgaauw Tria Corda 2017 and Zevenwacht Z Reserve 2015: “Outstanding.”

Of the Top 10 in Winemag’s report, DeMorgenzon and Warwick have the best track records. Interesting to see wines from Breedekloof and Wellington in the mix, with tasting notes that most wine lovers can comprehend – very little of the off-putting puffery that Wine Wizard Michael Fridjhon and top sommelier Tinashe Nyamudoka had been questioning on the web just prior to the report going live.

In total, there were 64 wines assessed. The panel of judges: Winemag editor Christian Eedes (chair), merchant James Pietersen (Wine Cellar) and wine writer Malu Lambert. For the full report, click here.

PANEL’S FAVOURITES

Constantia Glen Three 2017
R280pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Constantia Glen Three 2018
R280pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Delheim Grand Reserve 2017
R420pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

DeMorgenzon Maestro Red 2017
R230pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Dornier Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2017
R160pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen Valley, Stellenbosch

Jason’s Hill Izak Reserve 2016
R200pb ex-cellar, Slanghoek, Breedekloof

Napier Red Medallion 2015
R260pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Overgaauw Tria Corda 2017
R490pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Warwick Trilogy 2018
R550pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Zevenwacht Z Reserve 2015
R290pb ex-cellar, Kuils River