SOUTH AFRICA’S Chenin Blanc is such a strong category and getting stronger, pulling ahead of France, with over 40 wines receiving particularly good reviews from the top panels internationally during 2023 to date. Delights from Paarl, Wellington and the Breedekloof, Stellenbosch and the Swartland, Durbanville, Bot River and Franschhoek. One of the country’s ‘signature’ varieties, and highlighted in red are those that qualify for the SA Wine Classification showcasing good track records over the past 10 years.

 

Beaumont Chenin Blanc 2022
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R150pb ex-cellar, Bot River

Beaumont Hope Marguerite 2021
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R425pb ex-cellar, Bot River

Bellingham Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc Limited Release 2022
95 points at Decanter Awards (UK)
R215pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Bosman Optenhorst Chenin Blanc 2013
97 points at Trophy Wine Show (SA)
R415pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Bruce Jack Boer Maak ‘n Plan Chenin Blanc 2020, 2022
2020 scored 95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
2022 Awarded gold medal at Global Wine Masters (UK)
R270pb ex-cellar, Napier

Carinus Polkadraai Heuvels Chenin Blanc 2020
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R335pb ex-producer, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Chamonix Old Vine Steen 2021
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R440pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

DaschBosch Mossiesdrift Steen 2022
Double gold medal at Veritas Awards (SA)
Gold medal at Mundus Vini (DE)
R220pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville

David & Nadia Plat’bos Chenin Blanc 2021
97 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R680pb ex-cellar, Paardeberg-Malmesbury

David & Nadia Rondevlei Chenin Blanc 2021
97 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R385pb ex-cellar, Paardeberg-Malmesbury

Doolhof Riversteen Chenin Blanc 2018
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R999pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Chenin Blanc 2022
Gold medal at Global Masters (UK)
One of Top 10 in Chenin Blanc Challenge (SA)
R135pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Endura Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2021
Gold medal at Global Masters (UK)
R250 from Perdeberg cellar, Paarl

Hogan Chenin Blanc 2021
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R330pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Joostenberg Myburgh Bros Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R130pb ex-cellar, Muldersvlei-Stellenbosch

Keermont Riverside Chenin Blanc 2019
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R440pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen Valley, Stellenbosch

Ken Forrester FMC 2021
96 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R645pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Chenin Blanc 2022
Gold medal at Global Masters (UK)
95 points in Winemag Report (SA)
Gold Medal at Mundus Vini (DE)
R270pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Project Z Chenin Blanc 2021
Gold medal at Global Masters (UK)
R460pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc 2022
Gold medal at Global Masters (UK)
R148pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

MAN Free-run Steen Chenin Blanc 2022
97 points at Trophy Wine Show (SA)
R90pb from Lievland cellar, Simonsig-Stellenbosch

Meinert 6Chen 2018
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R270pb ex-cellar in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch

Mentors Chenin Blanc 2021
95 points at Decanter Awards (UK)
One of Top 10 in Chenin Blanc Challenge (SA)
Gold medal at Mundus Vini (DE)
R169pb from KWV cellar, Paarl

Mhudi Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2021
Master Award at Global Masters (UK)
R239pb ex-producer, Stellenbosch

Miles Mossop Chapter Three Chenin Blanc 2021
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R195pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Mulderbosch Steen op Hout Chenin Blanc 2022
Platinum award at TEXSOM Awards (USA)
R110pb ex-cellar in Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch

Nederburg Heritage Heroes Anchorman Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021
Master Award at Global Masters (UK)
R190pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Perdeberg Dry Land Old Vine Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2022
95 points at International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK)
Gold medal at Global Masters (UK)
Double Gold medal at Veritas Awards (SA)
R160pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Quest Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2022
95 points at Decanter Awards (UK)
95 points at International Wine Challenge (UK)
R190pb from DTK cellar, Rawsonville

Raats Family Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R395pb ex-producer, Stellenbosch

Rall Ava Chenin Blanc 2021
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R495pb ex-producer, Malmesbury

Roodekrantz Die Kliphuis Chenin Blanc 2021
96 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R370pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Roodekrantz Donkerman Chenin Blanc 2021
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R370pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Slanghoek Legends Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2019
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R196pb ex-cellar, Breedekloof

Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2021
Gold medal at Global Masters (UK)
Double Gold medal at Veritas Awards (SA)
Gold medal at Mundus Vini (DE)
R290pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Spier Good Natured Organic Chenin Blanc 2022
Gold medal at Global Masters (UK)
R109pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc 2022
Gold medal at Global Masters (UK)
Double Gold medal at Veritas Awards (SA)
R135pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Stark-Condé Monk Stone Chenin Blanc 2021
96 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R350pb ex-cellar, Jonkershoek-Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch ‘1679’ Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2022
95 points at International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK)
R230pb from Koelenhof Winery, Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo Chenin Blanc 2021
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge (SA)
R175pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Stellenrust Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2022
Master Award at Global Masters (UK)
R250pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Survivor Chenin Blanc Reserve 2020
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R330pb from Overhex cellar, Worcester

Thorne & Daughter Cats Cradle Chenin Blanc 2021
95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R350pb ex-producer, Bot River

Warwick Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021
Gold medal at Global Masters (UK)
R450pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Zevenwacht Z Chenin Blanc 2021, 2022
2021 scored 95 points in Decanter Magazine (UK)
2022 judged Best in Class and scored 97 points at Trophy Wine Show (SA)
R270pb ex-cellar, Kuils River

 

Also most highly rated in 2023:

• Top Cabernet Sauvignon SA
• Top Chardonnay SA
• Top Pinotage
• Top Sauvignon Blanc SA
• Top Shiraz/Syrah SA

• Top Red Blends SA
• Top White Blends SA

• Top Cap Classique Sparkling