Uber Value Guide Revisited: highly rated wines still under R100pb
THE 2018 Uber Value SA Wine Guide was published in December. Four months later, after the annual general price hikes in March and April 2019, many of the wines that received very good reviews – gold medal or better, 90 points or higher – from one or more of the top panels in 2018 were still selling at below the uber value ceiling of R100 a bottle.
The updated prices given below are in South African rand (R) per standard bottle size (750ml), unless stated otherwise, and are inclusive of VAT – cellar-door prices as supplied by the producers, or approximate retail prices in South Africa if the producers are closed to the public. Just click on the links to jump to the uber value white wines, bubblies, pinks, reds and sweet wines. Alternatively, click on the variety names or wine types to see all top-rated vintages at all price levels over the past two years.
TOP SA WHITES UNDER R100
TOP SA BUBBLIES < R100 PB
TOP SA PINKS UNDER R100
TOP SA REDS UNDER R100
TOP SA SWEETS UNDER R100
Top SA White Wines Under R100
CHARDONNAY
Badsberg Chardonnay Sur Lie 2017
R90 at Breedekloof Cellar
Platinum Medal at Michelangelo Awards, 90/100 in Winemag Report
Bergsig Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016
R94 at Breedekloof Cellar
90/100 in Winemag Report
Compagniesdrift Unwooded Chardonnay 2017
R72 at Stellenbosch Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Danie de Wet Chardonnay Sur Lie 2018
R82 at De Wetshof Cellar, Robertson
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
De Wet Cellar Chardonnay 2017
R60 at Worcester Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2018
R99 at Robertson Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Douglas Green Chardonnay 2017
R59 approximate retail price
Gold Medal at Chardonnay du Monde
Durbanville Hills Chardonnay 2017
R70 at Durbanville Cellar
90/100 in Winemag Report
Langverwacht Chardonnay 2017
R44 at Bonnievale Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Nuy Mastery Chardonnay 2016
R95 at Worcester Cellar
Top 100 at National Wine Challenge
CHENIN BLANC
Alvi’s Drift ADS Chenin Blanc 2018
R57 at Worcester Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Ashton Winery Chenin Blanc 2018
R50 at Ashton Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc 2017
R98 at Simonsberg-Paarl Cellar
Listed in Sommeliers Selection
Boland Cellar Reserve No. 1 Chenin Blanc Sur Lie 2017
R94 at Paarl Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Darling Cellars Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2018
R47 at Darling Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Douglas Green Chenin Blanc 2018
R59 Approximate Retail
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Grande Provence Chenin Blanc 2017
R90 at Franschhoek Cellar
Gold Medal at Trophy Wine Show, Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Groot Phesantekraal Chenin Blanc 2018
R60 at Durbanville Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Gustus Chenin Blanc 2018
R82 at Darling Cellars
Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Langverwacht Chenin Blanc 2018
R40 at Bonnievale Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Leopard’s Leap Chenin Blanc 2018
R55 at Franschhoek Cellar
Trophy at Michelangelo Awards
Leopard’s Leap Culinaria Chenin Blanc 2016
R99 at Franschhoek Cellar
Winner at Top 10 Chenin Blanc Challenge
Marras Swartland Los Tros Chenin Blanc 2017
R65 at Swartland Cellar
Gold Medal at Trophy Wine Show
Merwida Chenin Blanc 2018
R58 at Rawsonville Cellar, Breedekloof
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Mulderbosch Steen op Hout Chenin Blanc 2017
R80 at Polkadraai Hills Cellar, Stellenbosch
Winner at Top 10 Chenin Blanc Challenge
Niel Joubert Chenin Blanc 2017
R45 at Simonsberg-Paarl Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Ormonde Chip off the Old Block Chenin Blanc 2017
R95 at Darling Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Roodezandt Chenin Blanc 2018
R51 at Robertson Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Seven Oaks Chenin Blanc 2018
R45 at Breedekloof Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards, Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Stellenrust Chenin Blanc 2017
R63 at Helderberg Cellar, Stellenbosch
Gold Medal at Decanter World Wine Awards
COLOMBAR
Orange River Cellars Colombard 2018
R40 at Upington Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Rooiberg Colombar 2018
R45 at Robertson Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
GEWÜRZTRAMINER
Neethlingshof Gewürztraminer 2018
R85 at Stellenbosch Cellar
National Certificate at SA Terroir Wine Awards
PINOT GRIS
Usana Pinot Gris 2016
R98 at Stellenbosch Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards, 90/100 in Winemag Report
RIESLING
Nederburg Winemasters Riesling 2017
R75 at Paarl Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Vrede en Lust Early Mist Riesling 2017
R89 at Simonsberg-Paarl Cellar
National Certificate at SA Terroir Wine Awards, listed in Sommelier Selection
ROUSSANNE
Org de Rac Organic Roussanne 2017
R67 at Piketberg Cellar
90/100 in Winemag Report
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Allée Bleue Sauvignon Blanc 2017
R95 at Franschhoek Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Bellingham Homestead Sauvignon Blanc 2018
R90 at Franschhoek Cellar
Winner at Sauvignon Blanc Top 10
Doring Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (Fryer’s Cove)
R95 at Doringbaai Cellar
Winner at Sauvignon Blanc Top 10, Listed in Sommeliers Selection
First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (Strandveld)
R80 at Elim Cellar
Platinum Medal at Decanter World Wine Awards
Glen Carlou Sauvignon Blanc 2018
R90 at Simonsberg-Paarl Cellar
Listed in Sommelier Selection
Laborie Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (KWV)
R57 at Paarl Cellar
Listed in Sommelier Selection
Orange River Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2018
R46 at Uppington Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Rousseau Grace Sauvignon Blanc 2018
R95 from Constantia Producer
90/100 in Winemag Report
Rustenberg Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2018
R85 at Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Cellar
Winner at Sauvignon Blanc Top 10
Talent & Terroir Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (Boland)
R67 at Paarl Cellar
Gold Medal at Mondial du Sauvignon
Vrede en Lust Anni Sauvignon Blanc 2017
R89 at Simonsberg-Paarl Cellar
Top 100 at National Wine Challenge
Windfall Sauvignon Blanc 2018
R80 at Robertson Cellar
Listed in Sommelier Selection
Windmeul Sauvignon Blanc 2018
R52 at Paarl Cellar
Finalist in Sauvignon Blanc Top 10
WHITE BLENDS
Bon Courage Colombard Chardonnay 2018
R58 at Robertson Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Manalot Flower Pot 2017
R90 from Stellenbosch Producer
91/100 in Winemag Report
One Formation Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Grenache Blanc 2017
R69 at Boland Cellar, Paarl
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Roodeberg White 2017 (KWV)
R65 at Paarl Cellar
Gold Medal at Mondial
Villiera Jasmine 2018
R61 at Cellar in Koelenhof, Stellenbosch
Listed in Sommelier Selection
Waverley Hills Organic Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018
R85 at Tulbagh Cellar
90/100 in Winemag Report
Top SA Sparkling Wines Under R100
CARBONATED
Pomula Moscato Spumante NV
R50 at Imbuko Cellar in Wellington
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
PERLÉ
Badsberg Perlé Moscato 2018
R48b at Rawsonville Cellar, Breedekloof
Gold Medal at Muskadel SA Awards
De Wet Cellar Petilent Fronté NV
R45 at Worcester Cellar
Trophy at Michelangelo Awards
Top SA Pinks Under R100
ROSÉ
Allée Bleue Starlette Shiraz Rosé 2018
R70 at Franschhoek Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Asara Vineyard Collection Pinotage Rosé 2018
R95 at cellar in Stellenbosch
Top 3 in Pinotage Rosé Competition
Backsberg Pinotage Rosé 2018
R56 at cellar in Simonsberg-Paarl
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
Brampton Rosé 2018
R75 at studio in Stellenbosch
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
De Grendel Rosé 2018
R75 at cellar in Panorama, Durbanville Wine Route
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
De Krans Pinotage Rosé 2018
R58 at cellar in Calitzdorp
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
Diemersfontein Rosé 2018
R75 at cellar in Wellington
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
Foothills Dry Rosé 2017 (Klein Welmoed)
R95 at Stellenbosch Cellar
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
Landskroon Blanc de Noir Pinotage Rosé 2018
R54 at cellar in Paarl
Top 3 in Pinotage Rosé Competition
Lomond Merlot Rosé 2018
R90 at cellar in Gansbaai, Cape Agulhas
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2018
R80 at cellar in Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
Opstal Syrah Viognier Blush 2018
R70 at cellar in Slanghoek Valley, Breedekloof
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
Protea Rosé 2017 (Anthonij Rupert)
R60 at cellar in Franschhoek
Listed in Sommeliers Selection
Quando Mourvèdre Rosé 2018
R65 at cellar in Bonnievale
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
Riebeek Cellars Pinotage Rosé 2018
R57 at cellar in Riebeek Kasteel
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
Rooiberg Pinotage Rosé 2018
R45 at cellar in Robertson
Top 3 in Pinotage Rosé Competition
Tread Lightly Rosé 2018 (Backsberg)
R58 (1 litre) at cellar in Simonsberg-Paarl
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
Vondeling Rosé 2018
R63 at cellar in Voor Paardeberg, Paarl
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
Zevenwacht 7even Rosé 2018
R65 at cellar in Kuils River
Double Gold at Rosé Rocks
Top SA Reds Under R100
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
R65 Approximate Retail
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
PINOTAGE
Aan de Doorns Pinotage 2016
R50 at Worcester Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Arabella Pinotage 2017
R55 at Ashton Cellar
Best Value Trophy at Trophy Wine Show
Botha Pinotage 2016
R52 at Breedekloof Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Diemersdal Pinotage 2016
R95 at Durbanville Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Slowine Pinotage 2016
R80 at Villiersdorp Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Stellenbosch Hills Bushvine Pinotage 2016
R85 at Stellenbosch Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Swartland Winery Winemaker’s Collection Pinotage 2017
R60 at Malmesbury Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Van Loveren African Java Pinotage 2017
R61 at Robertson Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Wildekrans Pinotage 2016
R99 at Bot River Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards, Top 100 at National Wine Challenge
SANGIOVESE
Koelenbosch Sangiovese 2015 (Koelenhof)
R77 at Koelenhof Cellar, Stellenbosch
90/100 in Winemag Report
SHIRAZ
Aan de Doorns Shiraz 2016
R50 at Worcester Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Alvi’s Drift ADS Shiraz 2016
R63 at Worcester Cellar
Top 12 at Shiraz SA Challenge
Arra Shiraz 2015
R88 at Paarl Cellar
Listed in Sommeliers Selection
Diemersdal Shiraz 2016
R95 at Durbanville Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
First Sighting Shiraz 2016
R90 at Strandveld Cellar, Elim
Platinum Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Hartenberg Doorkeeper Shiraz 2016
R95 at Bottelary Cellar, Stellenbosch
Listed in Sommeliers Selection
RED BLENDS
Allée Bleue Starlette Rouge Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2017
R70 at Franschhoek Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Alto Rouge 2016
R95 at Helderberg Cellar, Stellenbosch
Gold Medal at Cab Franc Challenge
Anura Pinotage Syrah 2017
R85 at Simonsber-Paarl Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Arra Cape Blend 2012
R88 at Paarl Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Asara Meg 2015
R85 at Stellenbosch Cellar
Outstanding Gold Medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Asara Vineyard Collection Cape Fusion 2015
R95 at Stellenbosch Cellar
Top 100 at National Wine Challenge
Bellingham Pinopasso 2016
R49 at Franschhoek Cellar
Listed in Sommelier Selection
Boschendal Lanoy 2016
R90 at Franschhoek Cellar
Gold Medal at Mondial
Cape West Cabernet Sauvignon Pinotage 2017
R75 at Namaqua Cellar outside Vredendal
Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
D’Aria Music Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2017
R54 at Durbanville Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Landskroon Paul Hugo Red 2016
R52 at Paarl Cellar
Gold Medal at Cab Franc Challenge
One Formation Pinotage Shiraz Grenache 2016 (Boland)
R94 at Paarl Cellar
90/100 in Winemag Report
Villiera Down to Earth Touriga Naçional Shiraz 2016
R61 at Koelenhof Cellar, Stellenbosch
90/100 in Winemag Report
Zonnebloem Shiraz Mourvèdre Viognier 2016
R95 at Distell Cellar, Stellenbosch
Gold Medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Top SA Sweet Wines Under R100
MUSCADEL / JEREPIGO
Badsberg Red Jerepigo 2016
R70 at Rawsonville Cellar, Breedekloof
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Badsberg Red Muscadel 2017
R66 at Rawsonville Cellar, Breedekloof
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Badsberg Red Muscadel 2018
R66 at Rawsonville Cellar, Breedekloof
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Bon Courage Red Muscadel 2017
R92 at Robertson Cellar
Gold Medal at Muskadel SA Awards
Bon Courage White Muscadel 2017
R92 at Robertson Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards, Gold Medal at Muskadel SA Awards
Calitzdorp Cellar Golden Jerepigo NV
R65 at Calitzdorp Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Calitzdorp Cellar White Muscadel 2017
R70 at Calitzdorp Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Du Toitskloof Red Muscadel 2015
R60 (500ml) at Breedekloof Cellar
Gold Medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition, Gold Medal at Muskadel SA Awards, Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Landzicht White Muscadel 2016
R59 at Douglas & Jacobsdal Cellars
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards, Trophy at Trophy Wine Show
Merwida White Muscadel 2017
R60 at Rawsonville Cellar, Breedekloof
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Merwida White Muscadel 2018
R60 at Rawsonville Cellar, Breedekloof
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Montagu Winery Red Muscadel 2017
R68 at Montagu Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards, Gold Medal at Muskadel SA Awards
MWS Red Muscadel NV
R68 at Montagu Cellar
Gold Medal at Muskadel SA Awards
Nuy Red Muscadel 2015
R62 at Worcester Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Orange River Cellars Red Muscadel 2017
R62 at Upington Cellar
Top 10 Gold Medal at Muscats du Monde, 91/100 on Winemag
Orange River Cellars White Muscadel 2017
R62 at Upington Cellar
90/00 on Winemag, DG Medallist at Ultra Value Wine Challenge
Rooiberg Red Muscadel 2016
R65 at Robertson Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards, 91/100 on Winemag
Slanghoek Hanepoot Jerepigo 2017
R60 pb at Slanghoek Cellar, Breedekloof
Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Van Loveren Red Muscadel 2017
R69 at Robertson Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Villiersdorp Treintjiewyn Hanepoot Jerepigo NV
R55 at Viliersdorp Cellar
Platinum Medal at Michelangelo Awards
NATURAL SWEET
Slanghoek Crême de Chenin Natural Sweet 2016
R60 (500ml) at Breedekloof Cellar
Listed in Sommelier Selection
NOBLE LATE HARVEST
Slanghoek Noble Late Harvest 2016
R85 (375ml) at Breedekloof Cellar
Listed in Sommelier Selection
PORT STYLE
Aan de Doorns Cape Ruby 2017
R49 at Worcester Cellar
Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Calitzdorp Cellar Cape Ruby NV
R65 at Calitzdorp Cellar
Among Top 10 in Cape Port Challenge
Calitzdorp Cellar Cape Vintage 2016
R90 at Calitzdorp Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Calitzdorp Cellar Cape Vintage Reserve 2016
R95 at Calitzdorp Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Du Toitskloof Cape Ruby 2013
R75 at Rawsonville Cellar, Breedekloof
Platinum Medal at Michelangelo Awards
KWV Cape Tawny NV
R95 at Paarl Cellar
Platinum Medal at Michelangelo Awards, Listed in Sommeliers Selection, Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Landzicht Cape Ruby 2015
R60 at Douglas & Jacobsdal Cellars
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Namaqua Cape Vintage 2017
R48 at Vredendal Cellar
Among Top 10 in Cape Port Challenge
SHERRY STYLE
KWV Cape Full Cream NV
R83 at Paarl Cellar
Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
