FROM THE Swartland Winery, outside Malmesbury. Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2017. R90pb ex-cellar. The latest wanna-have on the select list of South African wine stars that have attracted good to rave reviews in 2019 to date and which don’t cost a ‘pretty penny’ – one of only six South African vinos to have earned platinum at the Decanter World Wine Awards in the UK.

But hey, that’s not all! See below for all of the Under-R100 whites and reds that have been rated gold standard or better by one or more of the best panels nationally or internationally. And for the complete list of South African wines that have been highly recommended so far this year and which count as very good value, click here. Details of the ratings here.

TOP WHITES UNDER R100

Bellingham Homestead Chardonnay 2017

First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Strandveld)

Nederburg Winemasters Riesling 2017

Org de Rac Organic Verdelho 2018

Ormonde Chip off the Old Block Chenin Blanc 2017

Swartland Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2017

Usana Pinot Gris 2017

Vrede en Lust White Mischief 2018 (Blend)

TOP REDS UNDER R100

Asara Vineyard Collection Cape Fusion 2015 (Blend)

Boplaas Family Reserve Touriga Naçional 2017

Boschendal Lanoy 2017 (Blend)

Jordan Chameleon Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016

Landskroon Cabernet Franc Merlot 2017

Landskroon Paul Hugo Red 2017 (Blend)

Leopard’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Neethlingshof Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016

Stellenbosch Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2017