THE FIRST really good review of a South African Rosé in 2026 to date! The producer: Aaldering Vineyards in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch. The wine: Women of the World Pinotage Rosé 2025. The panel-rating: gold medal at the Global Rosé Masters in London. The panel of judges: Jonathan Pedley, Patricia Stefanowicz and Elizabeth Gabay – all Masters of Wine.
And quite a package it is! Big bottle (1.5L magnum), salmon pink, and a collector’s wine, insofar as every vintage bears the image of a different ‘power woman’. According to the producer: strawberry on the nose, and on the palate, sweet red berries balanced by delicate tart cherry and hints of marshmallow.
For every SA Rosé scored 93/100 or higher during the past year and a half, see below:
TOP ROSÉS IN 2025 AND 26 TO DATE
Aaldering Women of the World Pinotage Rosé 2025
Gold Medal at 2026 Global Rosé Masters
R550pb (1.5L) ex-cellar, Devon Valley, Stellenbosch
Beyerskloof Pinotage Rosé 2025
Top 6 in 2025 Pinotage Rosé Competition
R120pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch
Bon Courage Lady of the House Pinotage Rosé 2025
Top 6 in 2025 Pinotage Rosé Competition
R105pb ex-cellar, Robertson
Darling Cellars Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Blanc Grenache 2025
93/100 at 2025 Veritas Awards
R80pb ex-cellar, Darling
De Wet Cellar Vintage Mashup Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2024
Best in Class at 2025 National Wine Challenge
R90pb ex-cellar, Worcester
Eerste Hoop Rosé 2025
Top Rosé in 2025 Shiraz SA Challenge
R140pb ex-cellar, Theewater-Overberg
Groot Phesantekraal Syrah Rosé 2025
R93/100 in 2025 Winemag Report
R120pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Jakkalsvlei Pinotage Rosé 2025
Top 6 in 2025 Pinotage Rosé Competition
R120pb ex-cellar, Hertbertsdale-Klein Karoo
Kaapzicht Pinotage Rosé 2025
Top 6 in 2025 Pinotage Rosé Competition
R120pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch
Lievland Rosé 2024
R93/100 at 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards
R215pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Lievland Rosé 2025
Top 3 Rosés in 2025 Shiraz SA Challenge
R225pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Lynx Blanc de Noir 2024 (Merlot)
Best in Class at 2025 Terroir Wine Awards
R115pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Stories Pinotage Rosé 2025
Top 6 in 2025 Pinotage Rosé Competition
R73pb ex-Pulpit Rock cellar, Riebeek West-Swartland
Van Loveren Daydream Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2025
Double Gold at 2025 Veritas Awards
R81pb ex-cellar, Robertson
Villion Rosa Rabbedoe Rosé 2025
Top 3 Rosés in 2025 Shiraz SA Challenge
R95pb ex-cellar, Bot River
Vinevenom Shining NV
93/100 in 2025 Winemag Report
R200pb ex-cellar, Riebeek West-Swartland
Windmeul Pinotage Rosé 2025
Top 6 in 2025 Pinotage Rosé Competition
R80pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl