GENERALLY SPEAKING, these are not wines submitted for reviewing by any of the top panels locally or internationally – although occasionally there are some wonderful exceptions to the rule. In most cases they’re presented as the very best that can be produced in these cellars, finish and klaar, i.e. according to the producers. In some cases, it’s more about status, prestige, pizzazz.

See below for an update of the latest vintages on the market with the prices they’re being offered at – the most expensive bottles from the Cape winelands. For a directory of these ‘luxury’ brands together with links to the producers’ websites, click here.

GM & Ahrens Cuvée Agrandi Cap Classique (Sparkling)
R7475 pb for 2012 vintage at retail, Franschhoek cellar

G (Red Blend)
R7100 pb for 2016 vintage from 4G Wines, Somerset West cellar

Mullineux Olerasay NV (Straw Wine)
R2950 pb (375ml) at retail, Riebeek-Kasteel cellar, Swartland

Delaire Graff Laurence Graff Reserve (Cabernet)
R5500 pb for 2018 vintage ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Tokara Telos (Red Blend)
R4880 pb for 2017 vintage ex-cellar, Helshoogte, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Black Lion (Shiraz)
R3995 pb for 2022 vintage from De Toren cellar, Polkadraai Hils, Stellenbosch

Book XVII (Red Blend)
R3666 pb for 2021 vintage from De Toren cellar, Polkadraai Hils, Stellenbosch

Patronus (Malbec)
R3666 pb for 2021 vintage from De Toren cellar, Polkadraai Hils, Stellenbosch

Boekenhoutskloof Journeyman (Red Blend)
R3000 pb for 2020 vintage at retail, Franschhoek cellar

Eden High Density Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc
R2750 pb for 2021 vintage from Raats, Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch

Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage
R2350 pb for 2021 vintage ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Echo of G (Red Blend)
R2300 pb for 2014 vintage from 4G Wines, Somerset West cellar

Thelema Gargantua Muscadel NV
R1500 pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Helshoogte, Stellenbosch

Longridge Misterie (Merlot)
R2130 pb for 2019 vintage ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Elysium (Red Blend)
R2100 pb for 2020 vintage from Holden Manz, Franschhoek

Vin de Constance (Natural Sweet)
R1400 pb (500ml) for 2020 vintage from Klein Constantia

Avondale Navitas (Red Blend)
R2095 pb for 2009 vintage ex-cellar, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl

Waterford Jem (Red Blend)
R2075 pb for 2016 vintage ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen, Stellenbosch

Mvemve Raats de Compostella (Red Blend)
R2050 pb for 2021 vintage from Raats, Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch

Rust en Vrede 1694 Classification (Red Blend)
R2000 pb for 2018 vintage ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Vilafonté Series C (Red Blend)
R1990 pb for 2021 vintage ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Asara Avalon (Red Blend)
R1950 pb for 2013 vintage ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon
R1950 pb for 2021 vintage ex-cellar, Bot River

Groot Constantia Grand Constance (Natural Sweet)
R960 pb (375ml) for 2019 vintage ex-cellar

Leeu Passant (Red Blend)
R1820 pb for 2019 vintage at retail, Franschhoek cellar

Rijk’s 888 Pinotage Gold
R1800 pb for 2015 vintage ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Rust en Vrede Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
R1800 pb for 2018 vintage ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Rust en Vrede Single Vineyard Syrah
R1800 pb for 2018 vintage ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Vergelegen V (Red Blend)
R1800 pb for 2018 vintage ex-cellar, Somerset West

Bouchard Finlayson Tête de Cuvée Pinot Noir
R1760 pb for 2021 vintage ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Jordan Sophia (Red Blend)
R1750 pb for 2017 vintage ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Delaire Graff The Banghoek (Red Blend)
R1729 pb for 2018 vintage at retail, Stellenbosch cellar

Simonsig Garland (Cabernet)
R1700 pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch

Sir David Graaf (Red Blend)
R1700 pb for 2015 vintage from De Grendel, Panorama-Durbanville

Uva Mira O.T.V. (Red Blend)
R1700 pb ex-cellar, Helderberg, Stellenbosch

Dirty Little Secret (Chenin)
R1660 pb for 2016 vintage from Ken Forrester cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Mullineux Schist Syrah – Roundstone
R1649 pb for 2021 vintage at retail, Riebeek-Kasteel, Swartland

Le Lude Agrafé Cap Classique (Sparkling)
R1600 pb for 2013 vintage ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Saronsberg Sekelmaan Shiraz
R1550 pb for 2016 vintage ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Capensis Fijnbosch (Chardonnay)
R1500 pb for 2019 vintage ex-producer, Stellenbosch

Shannon Black (Merlot)
R1500 pb for 1018 vintage ex-cellar, Elgin

 

• Bottles all standard size (750ml) unless stated otherwise

 

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