FOR AN UPDATE of all the organic wines produced in South Africa that are officially certified as such, click here. Below are those from the Cape that received good to very good reviews from the top panels of experts in 2023.

There are numerous winemakers and viticulturists who adhere to organic or biodynamic methods in the vineyard and cellar but choose not to pay for certification bodies to inspect their premises and provide a stamp of approval. For some it’s to be expected that to make really good wine necessitates a natural approach, whereas others insist on proof of one’s respect for Mother Earth.

TOP ORGANIC WHITES – 2023

Avondale Jonty’s Ducks Pekin White 2020
95/100 in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R383pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Circle of Life White 2022 (Blend)
94/100 at Decanter World Wine Awards (UK)
R160pb ex-Waterkloof, Sir Lowry’s Pass

Circumstance Chenin Blanc 2021
93/100 in Decanter Magazine (UK)
R140pb ex-Waterkloof, Sir Lowry’s Pass

Joostenberg Agteros Chenin Blanc 2021
94/100 in Decanter Wine Magazine (UK)
R205pb ex-cellar, Muldersvlei-Stellenbosch

Org de Rac Die Waghuis White 2021 (Blend)
94/100 in Winemag Report (SA)
R199pb ex-cellar, Piketberg

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

Springfontein Terroir Selection Chenel 2021
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R380pb ex-cellar, Stanford

Waterkloof Sauvignon Blanc 2022
5 Stars in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R300pb ex-cellar, Sir Lowry’s Pass

TOP ORGANIC REDS – 2023

Springfontein Jonathan’s Ridge Single Vineyard Pinotage 2018
Finalist in Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R495pb ex-cellar, Stanford

TOP ORGANIC FORTIFIED – 2023

Upland Cape Tawny 2014 (Port)
96/100 in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R550pb ex-cellar, Wellington