Top Wine Under R200
EVERY South African wine at under R200 a bottle to receive a very good review (93+) from one or more of the top panels in the past six months, with those that qualified for the 2026 SA Wine Classification on the basis of good track records over the past 10 years 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 during the past year, click here.
TOP WINE PANELS
Top Whites Under R200
CHARDONNAY
Asara Vineyard Collection Chardonnay Unwooded 2025
R135pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch
Bruce Jack Reserve Chardonnay 2025
R160pb ex-producer, Rawsonville-Breedekloof
De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2025
R130pb ex-cellar, Robertson
Douglas Green Chardonnay 2025
R85pb approx retail, Wellington cellar
Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2025
R195pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl
Kruger Family Reserve Chardonnay 2025
R185pb ex-Stellenview cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch
La Motte Reserve Chardonnay 2024
R190pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
CHENIN BLANC
Bellingham Homestead Old Orchards 2025
R110pb ex-producer, Franschhoek
Blaauwklippen Chenin Blanc 2025
R179pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch
Circumstance Chenin Blanc 2025
R150pb ex-Waterkloof cellar, Sir Lowry's Pass-Somerset West
Ernst Gouws & Co Chenin Blanc 2026
R120pb ex-producer, Stellenbosch
Flagstone Tributary Chenin Blanc 2025
R163pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand
KWV Mentors Chenin Blanc 2024
R149pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Le Sueur Chenin Blanc 2025
R150pb ex-cellar, Herbertsdale-Klein Karoo
Morgenhof Chenin Blanc 2025
R150pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Perdeberg G.O.A.T Chenin Blanc 2025
R133pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Stellenbosch Reserve Hangbrug Chenin Blanc 2025
R175pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch
Welbedacht Skoolblok Steen 2025
R160pb ex-cellar, Wellington
Zevenwacht Chenin Blanc 2025
R184pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch
Zevenwacht Chenin Blanc 2024
R184pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch
GRENACHE BLANC
KWV Mentors Grenache Blanc 2024
R149pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Perdeberg Vineyard Collection Grenache Blanc 2025
R123pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Alvi's Drift Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R165pb ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester
Benguela Cove Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R195pb ex-cellar, Hermanus
Cape of Good Hope Altima Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R175pb ex-Anthonij Rupert cellar, Franschhoek
Cilmor Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2021
R135pb ex-cellar, Worcester
Du Toitskloof Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2024
R195pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof
Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R195pb ex-Le Grand cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch
Hazendal Bottelary Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R139pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch
KWV Cathedral Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2024
R109pb ex-cellar, Paarl
La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2019
R190pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Land's End Cape Agulhas 2023
R120pb ex-Du Toitskloof cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof
Misty Mountains AnaMae 2023
R195pb ex-cellar, Stanford
Paul Clüver Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R125pb ex-cellar, Elgin
Rustenberg Stellenbosch 2025
R125pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R170pb ex-cellar, Tokai-Constantia Wine Route
NICHE WHITE VARIETIES
Alvi's Drift Reserve Viognier 2025
R165pb ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester
Diemersdal Grüner Veltliner 2024
R120pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Nitida Semillon 2025
R150pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
WHITE BLENDS
Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksrivier Caroline 2023
R195pb ex-Anthonij Rupert cellar, Franschhoek
JAN Chenin Blanc Chardonnay Viognier Roussanne 2025
R199pb ex-Zevenwacht cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch
Top Reds Under R200
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Darling Cellars Sir Charles Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
R196pb ex-cellar, Darling
Durbanville Hills Collector's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
R180pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
La Motte Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
R190pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Rickety Bridge Foundation Stone Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
R180pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
GRENACHE NOIR
Flagstone Bugler's Call Grenache Noir 2024
R175pb ex-cellar, Somereset West – Strand
Perdeberg Vineyard Collection Grenache Noir 2024
R131pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl
MERLOT
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Merlot 2024
R180pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Glenelley Glass Collection Merlot 2022
R185pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch
L'Avenir Provenance Merlot 2024
R140pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Somerbosch Merlot 2024
R135pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch
PINOTAGE
Bellevue Pinotage 2023
R125pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch
Cape Discovery Pinotage 2024
R90pb ex-Stellenview cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch
Diemersdal Pinotage 2025
R140pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Du Toitskloof Granite Pinotage 2024
R155pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Pinotage 2024
R180pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Groot Phesantekraal Pinotage 2024
R189pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Maastricht Pinotage 2024
R194pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Perdeberg Vineyard Collection Pinotage 2024
R133pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl
Spier Seaward Pinotage 2023
R160pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch
Zonnebloem Pinotage 2024
R149pb ex-Heineken cellar, Stellenbosch
SHIRAZ / SYRAH
Brookdale Mason Road Syrah 2025
R165pb ex-cellar, Klein Drakenstein-Paarl
De Meye Syrah 2024
R170pb ex-cellar, Muldersvlei-Stellenbosch
Fat Bastard Shiraz 2024
R159pb ex-Robertson Winery
Groot Phesantekraal Syrah 2024
R195pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Hartenberg Doorkeeper Shiraz 2024
R145pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch
Hazendal Bottelary Hills Syrah 2025
R139pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch
Nederburg Winemasters Shiraz 2024
R135pb ex-cellar, Paarl
RAAR Shiraz Carbonic Maceration 2025
R197pb ex-Riebeek Valley Wine Co, Riebeek-Kasteel-Swartland
Rhebokskloof Shiraz 2022
R180pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Rooiberg Reserve Shiraz 2023
R175pb ex-cellar, Robertson
Saronsberg Provenance Shiraz 2024
R155pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh
Spier Seaward Shiraz 2024
R160pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Hills Shiraz 2024
R125pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch
Windmeul Shiraz 2023
R90pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl
Zandvliet Shiraz 2024
R160pb ex-cellar, Ashton
RED BLENDS
Aaldering Florence Winemakers Selection Cape Blend 2024
R179pb ex-cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch
Agronomist Juakali 2022
R165pb ex-producer, Stellenbosch
Alto Rouge 2024
R140pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch
Bellevue Atticus Cape Blend 2025
R170pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch
Boland Cellar Reserve Red 2024
R175pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Boplaas Family Reserve Ring of Rocks 2022
R170pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo
Brookdale Mason Road GSM 2024
R165pb ex-cellar, Klein Drakenstein-Paarl
Chateau Libertas 2025
R89pb ex-Heineken cellar, Stellenbosch
De Wet Cellar Vintage MashUp Shiraz Pinotage Durif 2023
R90pb ex-cellar, Worcester
Donkiesbaai Suiderkruis 2024
R165pb ex-Guardian Peak cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch
Du Toitskloof Dimension 2024
R155pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof
Fairview Caldera 2023
R195pb ex-cellar, Agter-Paarl
Intellego Kedungu 2022
R190pb ex-cellar, Paardeberg-Swartland
Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2023
R160pb ex-Mullineux cellar, Riebeek Kasteel
Koelenbosch Nineteenfortyone 2023
R125pb ex-Koelenhof cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch
Leeuwenkuil Reserve Red 2023
R169pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl
Leopard's Leap Culinaria Grand Vin 2021
R175pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Nederburg Baronne 2024
R105pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Raka Quinary 2022
R190pb ex-cellar, Klein River-Stanford Wine Route
Ridgeback Journey 2021
R198pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Stellenzicht Thunderstone Red 2024
R180pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo SMV 2024
R185pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch
Stony Brook Camissa 2022
R140pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Swerwer Red Blend 2022
R195pb ex-cellar, Malmesbury-Swartland
Zevenwacht Tin Min Syrah Mourvèdre Grenache 2023
R190pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch
Other Top SA Wine < R200
CAP CLASSIQUE
Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2020
R189pb ex-KWV cellar, Paarl
ROSÉ
Benguela Cove Lighthouse Rosé 2026
R135pb ex-cellar, Hermanus
Holden Manz Rothko Rosé 2025
R170pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
RED MUSCADEL
De Wet Cellar White Muscadel 2021
R73pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Worcester
Du Toitskloof Red Muscadel 2021
R116pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof
South African Wine Classification 2026
South Africa’s most highly rated wines over the past 10 years –
the best track records from 2016 to 2025 (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.