Cape winelands’ Hall of Fame 2021 – virtually every vintage applauded
OF THE THOUSANDS of wines produced in South Africa, 725 qualified for inclusion in the 2021 SA Wine Classification on the basis of good reviews from the top panels over the past 10 years. The Classification showcases the Top 10 and Top 20 in each category as well as the Top 100 wines overall, with the standouts among these top-rated beauties including those that have received very good reviews – better than standard gold, 95 points or more – for at least eight vintages within a 10-year span. Admission to the 2021 Hall of Fame is an accolade bestowed on 24 cellars for 29 wines:
WHITE WINES
Jordan Barrel Fermented
R210pb for 2019 ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof
Paul Cluver Estate
R285pb for 2018 ex-cellar, Elgin
Rustenberg Five Soldiers
R410pb for 2018 ex-cellar, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
Beaumont Hope Marguerite
R350pb for 2019 ex-cellar, Bot River
DeMorgenzon Reserve
R430pb for 2019 ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof
Spier 21 Gables
R230pb for 2019 ex-cellar, Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch
Stellenrust Barrel Fermented
R225pb for 2019 ex-cellar, Helderberg, Stellenbosch
Cape Point Isliedh
R350pb for 2019 ex-cellar, Noordhoek
Tokara Director’s Reserve
R280pb for 2017 ex-cellar, Helshoogte, Stellenbosch
RED WINES
Cederberg Five Generations
R550pb for 2017 ex-cellar, Cederberg
Nederburg Two Centuries
R495pb for 2017 ex-cellar, Paarl
Newton Johnson Family Vineyards
R435pb for 2019 ex-cellar, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde
Beyerskloof Diesel
R850pb for 2018 ex-cellar, Stellenbosch
Diemersdal Reserve
R165pb for 2019 ex-cellar, Durbanville
Rijk’s Reserve
R490pb for 2015 ex-cellar, Tulbagh
Wildekrans Barrel Select Reserve
R400pb for 2017 ex-cellar, Bot River
Windmeul Reserve
R180pb for 2017 ex-cellar, Paarl
Cederberg
R240pb for 2017 ex-cellar, Cederberg
Saronsberg
R260pb for 2018 ex-cellar, Tulbagh
Kanonkop Paul Sauer
R700pb for 2017 ex-cellar, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
Mentors Orchestra (KWV)
R260pb for 2018 ex-cellar, Paarl
Saronsberg Full Circle
R500pb for 2018 ex-cellar, Tulbagh
Spier Creative Block 3
R179pb for 2017 ex-cellar, Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch
SWEET WINES
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Natural Sweet
R1150pb for 2016 ex-cellar, Constantia
Mullineux Straw Wine
R490pb (375ml) for 2018 ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Nederburg Edelkeur Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest
Auction Wine, Paarl Cellar
Nederburg Winemasters Noble Late Harvest
R130pb (375ml) for 2018 ex-cellar, Paarl
Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve
R295pb for 2018 ex-cellar, Calitzdorp
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve
R325pb for 2018 ex-cellar, Calitzdorp
