Top Wine Under R200
EVERY South African wine at under R200 a bottle to receive a good review from one or more of the top panels in the past four (4) months, with those that qualified for the 2025 SA Wine Classification on the basis of good track records highlighted in RED. Prices given in South African rand (R) per standard bottle size (750ml), unless stated otherwise, inclusive of VAT – prices as supplied by the producers, or approximate retail prices in South Africa if the producers are closed to the public. For every South African wine to receive a good review in 2025 and 2024, click here.
TOP WINE PANELS
Top Whites Under R200
CHARDONNAY
Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2023
R150pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Christina Chardonnay 2024
R180pb ex-Van Loveren cellar, Robertson
De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay 2024
R190pb ex-cellar, Robertson
Flagstone Two Roads Chardonnay 2022
R155pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand
Hoopenburg Chardonnay 2024
R105pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch
La Motte Reserve Chardonnay 2024
R180pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Seven Sisters Chardonnay 2024
R90pb ex-producer, Stellenbosch
Zandvliet Chardonnay 2024
R160pb ex-Van Loveren, Robertson
Zevenwacht Chardonnay 2024
R180pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch
CHENIN BLANC
Alvi's Drift 221 Chenin Blanc 2024
R120pb ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester
Bellingham Homestead Old Orchards Chenin Blanc 2025
R110pb ex-producer, Franschhoek
Du Toitskloof Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024
R195pb ex-DTK cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Chenin Blanc 2024
R150pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Groot Phesantekraal Chenin Blanc 2025
R110pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
KWV Mentors Chenin Blanc 2023
R179pb ex-cellar, Paarl
La Cave Chenin Blanc 2022
R165pb ex-Wellington Wines, Wellington
McGregor Chenin Blanc 2025
R82pb ex-cellar, McGregor
Perdeberg G.O.A.T. Chenin Blanc 2024
R130pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Pierre DuMont Chenin Blanc 2024
R105pb ex-Du Toitskloof cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof
Post House Stamp of Chenin 2024
R190pb ex-cellar, Heldberberg-Stellenbosch
Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc 2024
R150pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch
Stellenrust Stellenbosch Manor Chenin Blanc 2024
R99pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch
Van Loveren Chenin Blanc No. 5 2025
R80pb ex-cellar, Robertson
Windmeul Chenin Blanc Reserve 2023
R110pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R175pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2025
R145pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024
R150pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Eikendal Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R195pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch
Flagstone Free Run Sauvignon Blanc 2023
R155pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand
Groot Phesantekraal Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R110pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R145pb ex-cellar, Darling
Groote Post Seasalter Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R199pb ex-cellar, Darling
Groote Post Seasalter Sauvignon Blanc 2024
R199pb ex-cellar, Darling
Koueberg Bliksembos Sauvignon Blanc 2023
R130pb ex-cellar, Baardskeerdersbos-Agulhas Triangle
KWV Cathedral Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2023
R109pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Langverwacht Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R68pb ex-cellar, Bonnievale
Maastricht Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R130pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Merwida Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R94pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof
Nitida Wild Child 2024
R190pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Paardenkloof Springtide Sauvignon Blanc 2024
R160pb ex-cellar, Bot River
Rietvallei John B Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R80pb ex-cellar, Robertson
Rietvallei Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R130pb ex-cellar, Robertson
Steenberg Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2023
R166pb ex-cellar, Tokai-Constantia WR
Stellenbosch Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2024
R97pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch
Tierhoek Sauvignon Blanc 2022
R130pb ex-cellar, Piekenierskloof
Tokara Reserve Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 2024
R180pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch
Tokara Sauvignon Blanc 2024
R125pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch
Van Loveren Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R81pb ex-cellar, Robertson
Vergelegen Wild Winds Sauvignon Blanc 2024
R160pb ex-cellar, Somerset West
Villiersdorp Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2024
R100pb ex-cellar, Villiersdorp
NICHE WHITES
Alvi's Drift Reserve Viognier 2023
R165pb ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester
Arbeidsgenot Grenache Blanc 2024
R190pb ex-cellar, Riebeek Kasteel-Swartland
Arbeidsgenot Roussanne 2024
R190pb ex-cellar, Riebeek Kasteel-Swartland
Arbeidsgenot Verdelho 2024
R190pb ex-cellar, Riebeek Kasteel-Swartland
Bon Courage André's Fame Colombard 2025
R85pb ex-cellar, Robertson
Bruce Jack Reserve Viognier 2023
R160pb ex-cellar, Napier
KWV Mentors Grenache Blanc 2022
R179pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Merwida Papenkuils Waterblommetjie Pinot Grigio 2025
R84pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof
Nitida Semillon 2024
R145pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Vrede en Lust Early Mist Riesling 2024
R140pb ex-cellar, Simondium-Paarl
WHITE BLENDS
Alvi's Drift Reserve CVC 2023
R165pb ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester
Blake's Tourmaline 2024
R178pb ex-cellar, Yzerfontein-Swartland
D'Aria Summer Anthem 2024
R99pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Flagstone Treaty Tree Classique 2023
R155pb ex-cellar, Somerset West /Strand
Lomond SSV 2024
R130pb ex-cellar, Gansbaai-Agulhas Triangle
Stettyn Stone White 2025
R75pb ex-cellar, Villiersdorp
The Earth Beneath Our Feet Field Blend 2023
R195pb ex-producer, Franschhoek
Tulbagh Winery CCM 2022
R120pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh
Zevenwacht Tin Mine Cape White Blend 2024
R180pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch
Top Reds Under R200
CABERNET FRANC
Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Franc 2021
R175pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
R170pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Groot Phesantekraal Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
R179pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
KWV Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
R159pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Le Bonheur Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
R140pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
R155pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch
Zevenwacht Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
R190pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch
MERLOT
Africa Five Merlot 2023
R79pb ex-Stellenview cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch
Anura Merlot 2021
R125pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl
Bosman Generation 8 Merlot 2024
R105pb ex-cellar, Wellington
De Grendel Merlot 2022
R195pb ex-cellar, Panorama-Durbanville
Le Bonheur Merlot 2021
R125pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Somerbosch Merlot 2022
R120pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch
Vredenheim Merlot 2023
R120pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch
PINOT NOIR
Lothian Horny Owl Pinot Noir 2024
R195pb ex-cellar, Elgin
PINOTAGE
Charles Lang & Sons Pinotage 2023
R65pb approx retail, Cape Town brand owner
Flagstone Truth Tree Pinotage 2022
R170pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand
Flagstone Truth Tree Pinotage 2021
R170pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand
Groot Phesantekraal Pinotage 2023
R179pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
KWV Cathedral Cellar Pinotage 2022
R159pb ex-cellar, Paarl
La Cave Pinotage 2023
R195pb ex-Wellington Wines, Wellington
Leopard's Leap Special Edition Pinotage 2023
R135pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Stellenbosch Hills Bushvine Pinotage 2022
R124pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch
Villa Esposto Pinotage 2023
R154pb ex-Klawer cellar, Klawer
Wellington Wines Duke Pinotage 2024
R80pb ex-cellar, Wellington
Windmeul Pinotage Reserve 2022
R150pb ex-cellar, Paarl
SHIRAZ / SYRAH
Diemersdal Shiraz 2023
R130pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Shiraz 2023
R165pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Groot Phesantekraal Syrah 2023
R179pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Guardian Peak Shiraz 2023
R120pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch
Les Coteaux Shiraz 2023
R158pb ex-Mont du Toit cellar, Wellington
MAN Skaapveld Shiraz 2024
R99pb ex-Lievland cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
RAAR Shiraz Carbonic Maceration 2024
R188pb ex-Riebeek Valley Wine Co, Riebeek Kasteel-Swartland
Saronsberg Provenance Shiraz 2023
R145pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh
Saxenburg Diamond Hill Shiraz 2022
R154pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch
Spier Seaward Shiraz 2023
R150pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Gold Shiraz 2023
R80pb ex-Koelenhof Winery, Stellenbosch
Tokara Shiraz 2022
R155pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch
Zandvliet Shiraz 2023
R160pb ex-cellar, Robertson
NICHE REDS
Piekenierskloof Cinsault 2023
R180pb ex-cellar, Citrusdal
Piekenierskloof Grenache 2023
R180pb ex-cellar, Citrusdal
RED BLENDS
Bellevue Atticus Cape Blend 2024
R160pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch
Boplaas Family Reserve Ring of Rocks 2022
R170pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo
Daschbosch Gift 2022
R140pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof
Flagstone Treaty Tree Classique 2022
R170pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand
JAN Syrah Grenache Mourvèdre 2023
R195pb ex-Zevenwacht cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch
Koelenbosch Nineteenfortyone 2023
R125pb ex-Koelenhof cellar, Koelenhof
Koelenbosch Nineteenfortyone 2022
R125pb ex-Koelenhof cellar, Koelenhof
KWV Roodeberg Reserve 2022
R159pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Lynx SMG 2020
R170pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Lynx Tinto 2021
R129pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Raka Quinary 2021
R190pb ex-cellar, Stanford
The Earth Beneath Our Feet Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022
R195pb ex-producer, Franschhoek
Vriesenhof Jan Boland Coetzee 2023
R175pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch
Zandvliet Pocket Power 2023
R140pb ex-Van Loveren, Robertson
Zorgvliet Silver Myn Argentum 2023
R125pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch
Other Top SA Wine < R200
CAP CLASSIQUE
Darling Cellars Blanc de Blanc Brut 2023
R175pb ex-cellar, Darling
Kleine Zalze Brut Rosé NV
R180pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch
Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2019
R179pb ex-KWV cellar, Paarl
Perdeberg Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc Cap Classique 2021
R180pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2021
R195pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch
ROSÉ
Beyerskloof Pinotage Rosé 2025
R110pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch
Bon Courage Lady of the House Pinotage Rosé 2025
R100pb ex-cellar, Robertson
Darling Cellars Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Blanc Grenache 2025
R80pb ex-cellar, Darling
Eerste Hoop Rosé 2025
R140pb ex-cellar, Overberg-Theewater
Jakkalsvlei Pinotage Rosé 2025
R110pb ex-cellar, Herbertsdale-Klein Karoo
Kaapzicht Pinotage Rosé 2025
R120pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch
Lynx Blanc de Noir 2024
R115pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Stories Pinotage Rosé 2025
R73pb ex-Pulpit Rock cellar, Riebeek Wes-Swartland
Van Loveren Daydream Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2025
R80pb ex-cellar, Robertson
Villion Rosa Rabbedoe Rosé 2025
R85pb ex-producer, Bot River
Windmeul Pinotage Rosé 2025
R80pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl
NOBLE LATE HARVEST
Bon Courage Noble Late Harvest 2023
R178pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Robertson
Nederburg Winemasters Noble Late Harvest 2024 (Muscat & Chenin)
R156pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Paarl
CHENIN
Perdeberg Dry Land Fortified Chenin Blanc 2023
R170pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Paarl
MUSCAT
Aan de Doorns Red Muscadel 2022
R82pb ex-cellar, Worcester
Botha Sjanter Hanepoot 2024
R95pb ex-cellar, Worcester
Nuy Inspiration White Muscadel 2023
R95pb ex-cellar, Nuy Valley-Worcester
PORT STYLE
De Krans Cape Vintage 2021
R140pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo
KWV Cape Tawny NV
R109pb ex-cellar, Paarl
TTT Cape Vintage Reserve 2022
R190pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo
South African Wine Classification 2025
South Africa’s most highly rated wines over the past 10 years –
the best track records from 2015 to 2024 (inclusive)
The SA Wine & Cellar Classifications, updated annually since 2004, are based on the top ratings by the most respected panels locally and internationally when it comes to assessing wine quality and interest value in a ‘blind tasting’ environment – the identities of the wines and their producers withheld so as to avoid positive or negative bias in terms of brand status, the origin of the grapes and the location of the cellars.
