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Top SA Wine Ratings

Every South African wine judged very good to world-class by the top tasting panels on the planet in 2025, 2026. Scored 93+, gold and platinum medallists, trophy laureates, and 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. Just click on the name of the variety or type of wine to see all of the top-rated vintages in each category.

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Prices are given in South African rand (R) per standard bottle size (750ml), unless stated otherwise, and are inclusive of VAT – prices as supplied by the producers, or approximate retail prices in South Africa if the producers are closed to the public – top wines may well be ‘sold out’ or increase in price after a stellar rating.

Note: AW = Auction Wine, EXP = Export Only, MC = Museum Class (typically ‘sold out’ at the winery, assessed to gauge development or longevity), OL = Own Label (exclusive to particular retailer(s), not available from producer).

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TOP SA WHITE WINE RATINGS

Top SA Chardonnay Ratings – 2025/26

Aaldering Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R235pb ex-cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Almenkerk Chardonnay 2024
Wine of the Year, National Wine Challenge
R360pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Almenkerk Chardonnay 2023
96/100, Platter's Guide
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R360pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Alvi's Drift Albertus Viljoen Chardonnay 2023
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R330pb ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester

Art of Creation Chardonnay 2024
94/100, Winemag Report
R1010pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aade Ridge

Ataraxia Chardonnay 2023
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R450pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

Atlas Swift Robertson Chardonnay 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R450pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Babylonstoren Chardonnay 2024
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
93/100, Winemag Report
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
93/100, Decanter Awards
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
94/100, International Wine Challenge
R425pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Backsberg Smuggled Vines Chardonnay 2024
95/100, Decanter Awards
R190pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Backsberg Smuggled Vines Chardonnay 2023
94/100, International Wine Challenge
R180pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Baleia Limitados Chardonnay 2022
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R338pb ex-cellar, Riversdale

Benguela Cove Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R320pb ex-cellar, Hermanus

Benguela Cove Vinography Chardonnay 2025
94/100, Trophy Wine Show
R600pb ex-cellar, Hermanus

Blaauwklippen Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
94/100, Winemag Report
R250pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2023
94/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R150pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Boschendal Elgin Chardonnay 2024
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R575pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Boschendal Elgin Chardonnay 2023
95/100, Winemag
R550pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Boschendal Elgin Chardonnay 2018
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
Museum Class, cellar in Franschhoek

Boschendal Elgin Chardonnay 2016
94/100, Trophy Wine Show
Museum Class, cellar in Franschhoek

Bosman Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Chardonnay 2025
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R270pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Brave Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R395pb ex-Redamancy cellar, Stellenbosch

Brave Chardonnay 2023
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R495pb ex-Redamancy cellar, Stellenbosch

Bruce Jack Hard Day Chardonnay 2022
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R270pb ex-cellar, Napier

Bruce Jack Reserve Chardonnay 2025
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R160pb ex-producer, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Cap Maritime Chardonnay 2023
94/100, Decanter Magazine
R530pb ex-Boekenhoutskloof cellar, Franschhoek

Capensis Silene Chardonnay 2023
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
94/100, Decanter Awards
R395pb ex-producer, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Cavalli Chardonnay 2025
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R285pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Cavalli Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R285pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Christina Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R180pb ex-Van Loveren cellar, Robertson

Clüver Prieur Colline du Matin 2024
Wine of the Year, National Wine Challenge
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R1250pb ex-Paul Clüver cellar, Elgin

Clüver Prieur Colline du Matin 2019
98/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R1200pb ex-Paul Clüver cellar, Elgin

Creation Glenn's Chardonnay 2024
94/100, Winemag Report
R990pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

Creation Glenn's Chardonnay 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R1010pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

Creation Ridge Chardonnay 2024
94/100, Winemag Report
R420pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

Crystallum Clay Shales Chardonnay 2024
97/100, Platter's Guide
R825pb ex-producer, Bot River

David Finlayson Chardonnay 2023
93/100, Decanter Awards
R175pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

De Grendel Op die Berg Chardonnay 2024
96/100, Decanter Awards
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R350pb ex-cellar, Panorama-Durbanville Wine Route

De Wetshof Bateleur Chardonnay 2024
94/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R890pb ex-cellar, Robertson

De Wetshof Bateleur Chardonnay 2023
Gold Medal, TEXSOM Awards
R825pb ex-cellar, Robertson

De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay 2024
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
93/100, Decanter Awards
R190pb ex-cellar, Robertson

De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2025
Gold, Chardonnay du Monde
R130pb ex-cellar, Robertson

De Wetshof The Site Chardonnay 2023
93/100, Decanter Awards
R410pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Chardonnay 2024
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
Master Award, Global Wine Masters
95/100, Winemag
R465pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Chardonnay 2023
97/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
94/100, Decanter Awards
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
Platinum Medal, TEXSOM Awards
R465pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff Estate Terraced Block Chardonnay 2024
94/100, Winemag Report
R1450pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

DeMorgenzon Reserve Chardonnay 2022
96/100, Platter's Guide
R500pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Diemersdal Chardonnay Reserve 2024
94/100, Winemag
R200pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Douglas Green Chardonnay 2025
Gold, Chardonnay du Monde
R85pb approx retail, Wellington cellar

Douglas Green Chardonnay 2024
Winner, Chardonnay du Monde
R79pb recommended retail, Wellington cellar

Eikendal Chardonnay 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R345pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Eikendal Infused by Earth Chardonnay 2018
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R720pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Flagstone Two Roads Chardonnay 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R94/100, Winemag
R155pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand

Gabriel & Gysbert Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R250pb ex-cellar, Bonnievale

Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2025
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R195pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Glen Carlou Quartz Stone Chardonnay 2023
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R455pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

GlenWood Grand Duc Chardonnay 2023
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R740pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Glenwood Vigneron's Selection Chardonnay 2025
96/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R330pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Glenwood Vigneron's Selection Chardonnay 2024
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
Gold Medal, Chardonnay du Monde
R350pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2024
95/100, Winemag Report
96/100, International Wine Challenge
R295pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Hasher Marimist Chardonnay 2023
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R495pb ex-cellar, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Hoopenburg Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Veritas Awards
R105pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Iona Kloof Chardonnay 2023
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
96/100, Platter's Guide
R825pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Jakkalsvlei Lord Jackal Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R250pb ex-cellar, Herbertsdale

Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2021
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R299pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2023
94/100, Decanter Magazine
R625pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Jordan Timepiece Chardonnay 2023
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R750pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Journey's End Destination Chardonnay 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R495pb ex-cellar, Sir Lowry's Pass-Somerset West

Journey's End Destination Chardonnay 2016
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
Museum Class, cellar in Sir Lowry's Pass-Somerset West

Kershaw Clonal Selection Chardonnay 2021
95/100, Decanter Awards
R760pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Kershaw Clonal Selection Chardonnay 2020
98/100, Decanter Magazine
R725pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Kershaw Deconstructed Kogelberg Ironstone CY548 Chardonnay 2021
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R1250pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Chardonnay 2025
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R315pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Chardonnay 2024
97/100, Platter's Guide
R299pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Kruger Old Vines Chardonnay 2023
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R315pb ex-producer, Somerset West

La Motte Reserve Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
94/100, Winemag Report
R190pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

La Vierge Estate Chardonnay 2023
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R500pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde

Le Pommier Summercourt Chardonnay 2025
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R290pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Leeu Passant Radicales Libres 2019
96/100, Platter's Guide
R1045pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2022
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R915pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Lerin Chardonnay 2017
93/100, Winemag Report
Price t.b.c. ex-Nooitgedacht cellar, Stellenbosch

Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2022
97/100, Decanter Magazine
R650pb ex-cellar, Greyton

Lord Jackal Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R275pb ex-cellar, Herbertsdale-Klein Karoo

Lothian Chardonnay 2023
97/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R395pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Mont Rochelle Miko Chardonnay 2025
Gold, Chardonnay du Monde
R560pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Neil Ellis Whitehall Chardonnay 2023
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
96/100, Winemag Report
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R390pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Neil Ellis Whitehall Chardonnay 2022
96/100, Winemag Report
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R360pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Oak Valley Groenlandberg Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R350pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Oak Valley Groenlandberg Chardonnay 2023
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
93/100, Decanter Awards
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R350pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Oak Valley Tabula Rasa CY548 2021
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R800pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Oldenburg Chardonnay 2023
94/100, Decanter Magazine
R480pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Oldenburg Rondkekop Una V Chardonnay 2023
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R990pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Paserene Chardonnay 2022
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R800pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Paserene Chardonnay 2021
95/100, Decanter Magazine
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R750pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Paul Clüver CWG Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2024
96/11, Platter's Guide
Auction wine, Elgin cellar

Paul Clüver Estate Chardonnay 2022
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R360pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Paul Clüver Seven Flags Chardonnay 2023
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R1200pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Paul Clüver Village Chardonnay 2024
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R165pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Quoin Rock Chardonnay 2022
95/100, Decanter Awards
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R495b ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Restless River Ava Marie Chardonnay 2022
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R620pb ex-cellar, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde

Restless River Chardonnay 2023
94/100, Decanter Magazine
R335pb ex-cellar, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde

Rhebokskloof Black Marble Hill Chardonnay 2024
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R395pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Rhinory Keras Chardonnay 2019
Gold Medal, TEXSOM Awards
Export Only

Richard's Elgin Chardonnay 2022
95/100, International Wine Challenge
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
Export Only (Naked Wines), Producer Kershaw Wines of Elgin

Rustenberg Five Soldiers Chardonnay 2024
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R580pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Rustenberg Five Soldiers Chardonnay 2023
96/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
94/100, International Wine Challenge
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R550pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2023
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R210pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Salt Rock Stand Alone Chardonnay 2024
R370pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Seven Sisters Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R90pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Shannon Oscar Browne Chardonnay 2023
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R395pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Springfield Méthode Ancienne Chardonnay 2021
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R371pb ex-cellar, Robertson

St Leger Chardonnay 2022
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R420pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Stellenzicht Acheuleun Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R450pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Survivor Chardonnay 2022
96/100, Fine Wine Awards
R260pb ex-Landskroon cellar, Paarl

Sutherland Chardonnay 2022
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R220pb ex-Thelema cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Thamnus Chardonnay 2023
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R500pb ex-producer, Overberg

Thamnus Chardonnay 2022
96/100, Decanter Awards
R500pb ex-producer, Overberg

The Pledge Our Barrels Chardonnay 2024
Gold, Global Wine Masters
R180pb ex-Le Grand cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Thelema Chardonnay 2023
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R290pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Reserve Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R320pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Reserve Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2023
93/100, Decanter Awards
R295pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Reserve Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2015
93/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Uva Mira Single Tree Chardonnay 2022
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R900pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Uva Mira The Mira Chardonnay 2022
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R350pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Vergelegen Reserve Chardonnay 2023
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R350pb ex-cellar, Somerset West

Vigne d'Or Chardonnay 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R275pb ex-Terre Paisible cellar, Franschhoek

Vondeling Barrel Selection Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R240pb ex-producer, Paarl

Warwick White Lady Chardonnay 2024
95/100, Trophy Wine Show
R550pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Whalehaven Sandstone Strata Chardonnay 2023
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R300pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde

Whalehaven Sandstone Strata Chardonnay 2021
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R300pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde

Whalehaven Seascape Reserve Chardonnay 2024
94/100, International Wine Challenge
Top 10, Chardonnay du Monde
R540pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde

Whalehaven Seascape Reserve Chardonnay 2023
Master Award, Global Wine Masters
R540pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde

Whalehaven Seascape Reserve Chardonnay 2022
95/100, Trophy Wine Show
R405pb ex-cellar, Hermanus

Whalehaven Seascape Reserve Chardonnay 2021
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R405pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde

Zandvliet Chardonnay 2024
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R160pb ex-Van Loveren, Robertson

Zevenwacht Chardonnay 2024
93/100, Winemag
R180pb ex-cellar, Kuils-River-Stellenbosch

Top SA Chenin Ratings – 2025/26

Ahrens Family Koffieklip OVC 2023
96/100, Platter's Guide
R450pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Alheit Magnetic North 2024
98/100, Platter's Guide
R790pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

Alvi's Drift 221 Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 10, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R145pb ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester

Alvi's Drift Albertus Viljoen Chenin Blanc 2024
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R330pb ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester

Alvi's Drift Albertus Viljoen Chenin Blanc 2023
Gold Medal, Global Fine Wine Challenge
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
Wine of the Year, National Wine Challenge
R330pb ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester

Angus Paul Fantamtango Chenin Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R425pb ex-producer, Polkadraai Hills-Stellenbosch

Arbeidsgenot Kleinbegin 2025
94/100, Winemag Report
R295pb ex-cellar, Riebeek Kasteel-Swartland

Asara Amphora Chenin Blanc 2022
97/100, Fine Wine Awards
R350pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc 2024
93/100, Decanter Awards
R170pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Bellingham Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc Cape Town 2024
93/100, Veritas Awards
Gold Medal, Global Fine Wine Challenge
94/100, International Wine Challenge
R250pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Bellingham Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc Cape Town 2023
94/100, International Wine Challenge
R250pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Bellingham Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc Limited Release 2025
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R260pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Bellingham Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc Limited Release 2024
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R260pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Bellingham Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc Limited Release 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R260pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Bellingham Homestead Old Orchards Chenin Blanc 2025
94/100, International Wine Challenge
93/100, Veritas Awards
R110pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Blaauwklippen Chenin Blanc 2025
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R179pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Bosman Sesteen Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 20, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R450pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Botanica Mary Delany Chenin Blanc 2024
99/100, Platter's Guide
R790pb ex-producer, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Botanica Mary Delany Chenin Blanc 2023
96/100, Platter's Guide
R608pb ex-producer, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Bothey Harmony Chenin Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R420pb ex-cellar, Somerset West

Brookdale Chenin Blanc Old Vine 2023
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R425pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Bruce Jack Boer Mak ‘n Plan Chenin Blanc 2025
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R270pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville

Carinus Rooidraai Chenin Blanc 2024
97/100, Platter's Guide
R410pb ex-cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Cavalli Reserve Chenin Blanc 2025
93/100, Winemag Report
R255pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Cavalli Reserve Chenin Blanc 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R255pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Cederberg Five Generations Chenin Blanc 2025
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R420pb ex-cellar, Cederberg

Cederberg Five Generations Chenin Blanc 2024
98/100, Trophy Wine Show
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
94/100, Winemag Report
R420pb ex-cellar, Cederberg

Cederberg Five Generations Chenin Blanc 2023
94/100, Decanter Awards
R395pb ex-cellar, Cederberg

Chamonix Old Vine Steen 2024
Top 10, Chenin Blanc Challenge
93/100, Winemag Report
R475pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Cilmor Winemaker's Selection Chenin Blanc 2024
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R110pb ex-cellar, Worcester

Circumstance Chenin Blanc 2025
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R150pb ex-Waterkloof cellar, Sir Lowry's Pass-Somerset West

Croydon Covenant Chenin Blanc 2024
94/100, Winemag Report
R200pb ex-cellar, Somerset West

Darling Cellars Hunnuwa Amphora Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 20, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R306pb ex-cellar, Darling

David & Nadia Hoë-Steen Chenin Blanc 2023
5 Stars, Platter's Guide
R900pb ex-cellar, Paardeberg-Swartland

David & Nadia Plat'bos Chenin Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R1020pb ex-cellar, Paardeberg-Swartland

De Trafford Skin Macerated Chenin Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R380pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen Valley-Stellenbosch

Delheim Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc 2024
94/100, Winemag Report
R230pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Dewaldt Heyns Weathered Hands Chenin Blanc 2022
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R290pb ex-producer, Swartland

Dirty Little Secret Five NV
Master Award, Global Wine Masters
93/100, Decanter Awards
R2030pb ex-Ken Forrester cellar, Helderbeg-Stellenbosch

Donkiejare Chenin Blanc 2023
93/100, Decanter Awards
Export wine, Stellenbosch producer

Donkiesbaai Steen 2025
93/100, Winemag Report
96/100, Winemag Report
R390pb ex-Guardian Peak cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Donkiesbaai Steen 2024
95/100, Decanter Awards
93/100, Winemag Report
R370pb ex-Guardian Peak cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Du Toitskloof Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024
96/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R195pb ex-DTK cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Chenin Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
94/100, Winemag Report
R165pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Endura Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2023
95/100, Veritas Awards
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
95/100, Decanter Awards
R300pb ex-Perdeberg cellar, Paarl

Ernie Els Proprietor's Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2025
93/100, Winemag Report
R350pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Fryer's Cove Chenin Blanc 2024
94/100, International Wine Challenge
R160pb ex-cellar, Doringbaai-Bamboes Bay

Groot Phesantekraal Chenin Blanc 2025
93/100, Veritas Awards
R120pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Hazendal Chenin Blanc 2025
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R395pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

Intrepid Chenin Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R312pb ex-Belle Rebelle cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Joostenberg Agteros Chenin Blanc 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
Top 10, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R235pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Jordan Inspector Péringuey Chenin Blanc 2024
93/100, Decanter Awards
R182pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Jordan Timepiece Chenin Blanc 2025
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R466pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Kanu KCB Chenin Blanc 2024
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R210pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Kanu Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2025
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R485pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Ken Forrester FMC 2025
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R970pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Ken Forrester FMC 2024
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
Top 10, Chenin Blanc Challenge
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
95/100, Decanter Awards
R970pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Chenin Blanc 2023
93/100, Decanter Awards
93/100, Winemag Report
R315pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc 2025
94/100, Winemag Report
R170pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Knorhoek Chenin Blanc 2025
93/100, Winemag Report
R245pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Knorhoek Chenin Blanc 2024
93/100, International Wine Challenge
94/100, Winemag Report
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
Top 20, Chenin Blanc Challenge
94/100, Decanter Awards
R245pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Knorhoek Chenin Blanc 2023
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
93/100, International Wine Challenge
93/100, Decanter Awards
R245pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

KWV Mentors Chenin Blanc 2024
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R149pb ex-cellar, Paarl

KWV Mentors Chenin Blanc 2023
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R189pb ex-cellar, Paarl

La Cave Chenin Blanc 2022
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R165pb ex-Wellington Wines cellar, Wellington

La Chant Du Coq Blanc 2024
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R255pb ex-cellar, Polkadraai Hills-Stellenbosch

L'Avenir Single Block Chenin Blanc 2022
94/100, Decanter Awards
R450pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Le Sueur Chenin Blanc 2025
93/100, Winemag Report
R150pb ex-producer, Herbertsdale-Garden Route

Le Sueur Kluisenaar 2025
94/100, Winemag Report
R210pb ex-producer, Herbertsdale-Garden Route

Leeuwenkuil Reserve Chenin Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R169pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl

Lievland Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R195pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

McFarlane Monday's Child Chenin Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R299pb ex-producer, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

McGregor Chenin Blanc 2025
93/100, Veritas Awards
R82pb ex-cellar, McGregor

Meinert 6Chen 2019
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R295pb ex-cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Miles Mossop Chapters Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2023
Top 20, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R330pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Mooiplaas Houmoed Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2024
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R365pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

Nederburg Heritage Heroes Anchorman Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024
97/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R240pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Old Road Anemos Chenin Blanc 2024
95/100, International Wine Challenge
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
94/100, International Wine Challenge
R260pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Old Road Stone Trail Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2023
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R420pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Opstal Bergsteen Chenin Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R500pb ex-cellar, Slanghoek-Breedekloof

Perdeberg Dry Land Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2024
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
93/100, Veritas Awards
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
96/100, Winemag Report
R200pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Perdeberg G.O.A.T. Chenin Blanc 2025
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R133pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Perdeberg G.O.A.T. Chenin Blanc 2024
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R130pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Pierre DuMont Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 10, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R115pb ex-Du Toitskloof cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Post House Stamp of Chenin 2024
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R190pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Rhinory Chenin Blanc 2023
Gold Medal, TEXSOM Awards
Export Only

Rikus Neethling Chenin Blanc 2024
95/100, Winemag Report
R175pb ex-Bizoe/Croydon cellar, Somerset West

Roodekrantz Die Kliphuis Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 10, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R525pb approx retail, producer in Stellenbosch

Roodekrantz Donkermaan Chenin Blanc 2024
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R440pb approx retail, producer in Stellenbosch

Rudamatis Chenin Blanc 2023
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
R200pb ex-Recast Wines, Stellenbosch

Rudamatis Chenin Blanc 2022
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
R200pb ex-Recast Wines, Stellenbosch

Sadie Family Mev Kirsten 2024
97/100, Platter's Guide
R1130pb ex-cellar, Paardeberg-Swartland

Salt Rock Stand Alone Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 20, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R250pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Shackleton Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 10, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R250pb ex-Stettyn cellar, Villiersdorp

Simonsig Langbult Steen Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 20, Chenin Blanc Challenge
96/100, Decanter Awards
R260pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2023
93/100, Veritas Awards
Grand Master Award, Global Wine Masters
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R355pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2022
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
95/100, Decanter Awards
R340pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc 2024
Master Award, Global Wine Masters
R150pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Spier Woolworths Private Collection Chenin Blanc 2024
93/100, Veritas Awards
Exclusive to SA retail group

Stark-Condé Monk Stone Chenin Blanc 2025
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R380pb ex-cellar, Jonkershoek-Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch ‘1679' Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2024
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R250pb ex-Koelenhof Winery, Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch ‘1679' Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2023
94/100, Winemag Report
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R250pb ex-Koelenhof Winery, Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch ‘1679' Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2022
Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R250pb ex-Koelenhof Winery, Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Reserve Hangbrug Chenin Blanc 2025
97/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R175pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Stellenrust B28 Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 10, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R200pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Stellenrust Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2024
Double Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
Master Award, Global Wine Masters
Top 20, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R300pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Stellenrust Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2015
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
Museum Class, cellar in Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Stellenrust Next FN Level Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 20, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R340pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Stellenrust Secrets & Lies Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 20, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R340pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Stellenrust Stellenbosch Manor Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 10, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R200pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Stellenrust Stellenbosch Manor Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 10, Chenin Blanc Challenge
R99pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Survivor Chenin Blanc 2024
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R170pb ex-Landskroon cellar, Paarl

Survivor Chenin Blanc Reserve 2023
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R350pb ex-Landskroon cellar, Paarl

Survivor Chenin Blanc Reserve 2022
94/100, Veritas Awards
Double Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
95/100, Decanter Awards
R350pb ex-Landskroon cellar, Paarl

Tesco Finest Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2024 (Stellenrust)
93/100, International Wine Challenge
Export Only

The Artisan Collection Steen Chenin Blanc 2023
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R210pb ex-Snow Mountain cellar, Paarl

Van Loveren Chenin Blanc No. 5 2025
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
R81pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Villa Esposto Chenin Blanc 2025
95/100, Winemag Report
R154pb ex-Klawer Cellars, Klawer

Vrede en Lust Kogelberg Chenin Blanc 2024
Top 20, Chenin Blanc Challenge
95/100, Winemag Report
R245pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Warwick Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023
94/100, Winemag Report
R550pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Waterford OVP Chenin Blanc 2024
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R395pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen-Stellenbosch

Welbedacht Skoolblok Steen 2025
93/100, Winemag Report
R160pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Wildeberg Terroirs Chenin Blanc 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R325pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Windmeul Chenin Blanc Reserve 2023
Trophy, Terroir Awards
R110pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl

Wolf & Woman Chenin Blanc 2024
97/100, Platter's Guide
R360pb ex-cellar, Riebeek West-Swartland

Zevenwacht Chenin Blanc 2025
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R184pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Zevenwacht Chenin Blanc 2024
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R184pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Zevenwacht Z Chenin Blanc 2024
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
93/100, Winemag Report
R330pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Top SA Grenache Blanc – 2025/26

Arbeidsgenot Grenache Blanc 2024
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R200pb ex-cellar, Riebeek Kasteel-Swartland

KWV Mentors Grenache Blanc 2022
95/100, International Wine Challenge
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R179pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Leeuwenkuil Grenache Blanc 2016
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
93/100, Winemag Report
Museum Class, cellar in Windmeul-Paarl

Scions of Sinai Gramadoelas 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R330pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Terra Loci déjà vu Grenache Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R325pb ex-producer, Paarl

Truter Grenache Blanc 2021
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R268pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Top SA Riesling Ratings – 2025/26

De Wetshof Riesling 2021
Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R239pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Vrede en Lust Early Mist Riesling 2024
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R140pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Top SA Sauvignon Blanc – 2025/26

Almenkerk Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R245pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Top 10, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
R185pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

Bartho Eksteen Houtskool 2024
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R525pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Black Oyster Catcher Blanc Fumé 2017
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R370pb ex-cellar, Elim-Cape Agulhas

Black Oystercatcher Sauvignon Blanc 2010
97/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
Museum Class, Elim-Cape Agulhas cellar

Black Oyster Catcher Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2018
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R370pb ex-cellar, Elim-Cape Agulhas

Black Oyster Catcher Sauvignon Blanc Wild Ferment 2016
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R370pb ex-cellar, Elim-Cape Agulhas

Boschendal Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 2024
94/100, Veritas Awards
R400pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc Constantia 2017
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
Museum Class, cellar in Constantia

Cape of Good Hope Altima Sauvignon Blanc 2025
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R175pb ex-Anthonij Rupert cellar, Franschhoek

Cape Point Noordhoek Sauvignon Blanc 2023
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R184pb ex-cellar, Noordhoek

Cape Point Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R268pb ex-cellar, Noordhoek

Cilmor Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2021
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R135pb ex-cellar, Worcester

Cliff Line Sauvignon Blanc 2025
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
Export label, produced in Western Cape

Constantia Glen Sauvignon Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R210pb ex-cellar, Constantia Nek

De Grendel Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2019
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R500pb ex-cellar, Panorama-Durbanville

De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc 2015
95/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Panorama-Durbanville

Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Top 10, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
R295pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2015
93/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Diemersdal Eight Rows Sauvignon Blanc 2022
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
Museum Class, cellar in Durbanville

Diemersdal Globe Sauvignon Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R750pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Diemersdal Journal Sauvignon Blanc 2025
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R295pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Diemersdal Journal Sauvignon Blanc 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
95/100, Winemag Report
R295pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Diemersdal Journal Sauvignon Blanc 2022
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R260pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Diemersdal Journal Sauvignon Blanc 2021
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
Museum Class, cellar in Durbanville

Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2025
Top 20, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
R150pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Diemersdal Winter Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2025
96/100, Platter's Guide
R175pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Du Toitskloof Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2024
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
94/100, Winemag Report
R195pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Gold, Global Wine Masters
Top 20, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
93/100, Decanter Awards
R165pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Eikendal Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Top 20, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
R175pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Escape Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2023
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R295pb ex-producer, Hermanus

Flagstone Free Run Sauvignon Blanc 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R155pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand

Flagstone The Surge Sauvignon Blanc 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R260pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand

Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2024
93/100, Veritas Awards
Trophy, Terroir Awards
R295pb ex-Cederberg Wines, Cederberg

Ghost Corner Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2025
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R340pb ex-Cederberg Wines, Cederberg

Ghost Corner Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2024
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
93/100, Veritas Awards
Top 10, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
R340pb ex-Cederberg Wines, Cederberg

Giant Periwinkle Blanc Fumé 2022
94/100, Winemag Report
R300pb ex-cellar, Baardskeerdersbos-Agulhas Triangle

Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2025
94/100, International Wine Challenge
R195pb ex- Le Grand cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2019
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
Museum Class, Constantia cellar

Groot Phesantekraal Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Top 20, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
93/100, Winemag Report
R120pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Top 10, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
R149pb ex-cellar, Darling

Groote Post Seasalter Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Top 20, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
R205pb ex-cellar, Darling

Groote Post Seasalter Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Top 20, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R199pb ex-cellar, Darling

Hasher Nauticus Sauvignon Blanc 2024
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R195pb ex-cellar, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde

Hermanuspietersfontein Sondagskloof Sauvignon Blanc 2024
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R265pb ex-cellar, Hermanus

Highlands Road Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2022
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R195pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2024
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R200pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Top 10, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
94/100, International Wine Challenge
R315pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Koueberg Bliksembos Sauvignon Blanc 2023
93/100, Winemag
R130pb ex-cellar, Baardskeerdersbos-Agulhas Triangle

KWV Cathedral Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2024
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R109pb ex-cellar, Paarl

KWV Cathedral Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Top 20, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R109pb ex-cellar, Paarl

La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2019
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R190pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Land's End Cape Agulhas Sauvignon Blanc 2023
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R120pb ex-Du Toitskloof Cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Langverwacht Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Top 20, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
R75pb ex-cellar, Bonnievale

Maastricht Contour Sauvignon Blanc 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R220pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Maastricht Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Top 10, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
R140pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Mellish Bakenhop Blanc Fumé 2020
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
Museum Class, cellar in Durbanville

Merwida Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Top 10, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
R94pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Neil Ellis Amica Sauvignon Blanc 2022
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
96/100, Platter's Guide
R390pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Nitida Golden Orb 2018
97/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R615pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Nitida Sauvignon Blanc 2017
98/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
Museum Class, Durbanville cellar

Nitida Wild Child 2024
96/100, Fine Wine Awards
R190pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Nitida Wild Child 2020
96/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R270pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Paardenkloof Springtide Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Top 20, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
93/100, Winemag Report
R180pb ex-cellar, Bot River

Paul Cluver Sauvignon Blanc 2024
95/100, Decanter Awards
R120pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Quoin Rock Nicobar 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R495pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Rietvallei John B Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Top 10, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
R85pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Rietvallei Sauvignon Blanc 2025
93/100, Veritas Awards
R140pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Rustenberg Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2025
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R125pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Rustenberg Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2024
95/100, Decanter Awards
R165pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Spier 21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc 2023
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R275pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Steenberg Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Top 10, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
R195pb ex-cellar, Tokai-Constantia WR

Stellenbosch Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2024
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R97pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Strandveld Pofadderbos Sauvignon Blanc 2025
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R215pb ex-cellar, Elim-Cape Agulhas Triangle

Strandveld Pofadderbos Sauvignon Blanc 2024
97/100, Platter's Guide
R410pb ex-cellar, Elim-Cape Agulhas Triangle

Thorne & Daughters Snakes & Ladders 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R455pb ex-producer, Bot River

Tierhoek Sauvignon Blanc 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R130pb ex-cellar, Piekenierskloof

Tokara Reserve Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Master, Global Wine Masters
Top 20, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
95/100, Decanter Awards
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R195pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Sauvignon Blanc 2024
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R125pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Van Loveren Sauvignon Blanc 2025
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R81pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Vergelegen Wild Winds Sauvignon Blanc 2024
94/100, Winemag Report
R160pb ex-cellar, Somerset West

Villiersdorp Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2024
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R100pb ex-cellar, Villiersdorp

Vrede en Lust Artisan Blanc Fumé 2021
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
Top 10, Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10
R350pb ex-cellar, Simondium-Paarl

Zevenwacht Z Sauvignon Blanc 2025
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R330pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Zevenwacht Z Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Gold Medal, Global Fine Wine Challenge
93/100, Winemag Report
R330pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Top SA Semillon Ratings – 2025/26

Constantia Uitsig Semillon 2024
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R240pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Ghost Corner Semillon 2024
94/100, Veritas Awards
R260pb ex-Cederberg cellar, Cederberg

Ghost Corner Semillon 2023
Best in Class, Terroir Wine Awards
R260pb ex-Cederberg Wines, Cederberg

Haute Cabrière Haute Collection Amphora Semillon 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R475pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Highlands Road Semillon 2018
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
Museum Class, cellar in Elgin

Holden Manz Semillon Reserve 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R410pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Idiom Semillon 2024
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R250pb ex-cellar, Sir Lowry's Pass-Somerset West

Idiom Semillon 2023
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R250pb ex-cellar, Sir Lowry's Pass-Somerset West

Nitida Semillon 2024
96/100, Fine Wine Awards
R145pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Old Road Grand-mére Semillon 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
Gold Medal, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R400pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Old Road Grand-mére Semillon 2023
93/100, International Wine Challenge
95/100, Winemag Report
94/100, International Wine Challenge
R400pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Old Road Grand-mére Semillon 2017
95/100, International Wine Challenge
Museum Class, Producer in Franschhoek

Pilgrimage Old Vine Semillon 2021
93/100, Winemag Report
R600pb ex-Rickety Bridge cellar, Franschhoek

Regna Loca Semillon 2025
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R300pb ex-Rickety Bridge cellar, Franschhoek

Sadie Family Kokerboom 2024
96/11, Platter's Guide
R600pb ex-cellar, Paardeberg-Swartland

Steenberg Semillon 2023
94/100, Decanter Awards
R295pb ex-cellar, Tokai-Constantia

Thor Lara Semillon 2023
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R200pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Thorne & Daughters Paper Kite 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R455pb ex-producer, Bot River

Wildeberg Amphora Semillon 2023
96/100, Platter's Guide
94/100, Winemag Report
R445pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Wildeberg White 2023
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
94/100, Winemag Report
97/100, Platter's Guide
R458pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Top SA Viognier Ratings – 2025/26

Alvi's Drift Reserve Viognier 2025
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R165pb ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester

Alvi's Drift Reserve Viognier 2023
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R165pb ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester

Beau Constantia Cecily 2025
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R420pb ex-cellar, Constantia Nek

Beau Constantia Cecily 2024
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R400pb ex-cellar, Constantia Nek

Bruce Jack Reserve Viognier 2023
93/100, Veritas Awards
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R160pb ex-cellar, Napier-Cape Agulhas Triangle

Lourensford Limited Release Viognier 2024
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R220pb ex-cellar, Somerset West

Lynx Viognier 2020
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R320pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Top SA Niche White Ratings – 2025/26

Arbeidsgenot Roussanne 2024
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R200pb ex-cellar, Riebeek Kasteel-Swartland

Artbeidsgenot Verdelho 2024
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R200pb ex-cellar, Riebeek Kasteel-Swartland

Bellingham Bernard Series Motherblock Albariño 2024
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R250pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Bon Courage André's Fame Colombard 2025
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R89pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Boplaas Alvarinho 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R135pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp

Bruce Jack Off the Charts Clairette Blanche 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R215pb ex-cellar, Napier

Cederberg Sandpoort Sauvignon Gris 2024
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R360pb ex-cellar, Cederberg

De Krans Tritonia Verdelho 2023
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R160pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

Diemersdal Grüner Veltliner 2024
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R120pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Foundry Roussanne 2015
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
Museum Class, cellar in Voor Paardebrg-Paarl

Ghost in the Machine Skin Contact Clairette Blanche 2024
93/10, Winemag Report
R228pb Bruce Jack cellar, Napier

Mariëtte Pinot Blanc 2023
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R320pb ex-Belle Rebelle cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

M&S Found Palomino 2025
93/100, International Wine Challenge
Export only, Riebeek Valley Wine Co cellar, Riebeek-Kasteel

Merwida Papenkuils Waterblommetjie Pinot Grigio 2025
93/100, Veritas Awards
R84pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Painted Wolf Solo Roussanne 2023
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R240pb ex-producer, Paarl

Spier Albariño 2025
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
Export wine, cellar in Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Spier Villa Blue Albariño 2025
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
Export wine, cellar in Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Thelema Verdelho 2015
93/100, Winemag Report
Museum class, Stellenbosch cellar

Top SA White Blends Ratings – 2025/26

Alvi's Drift Reserve CVC 2023
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R165pb ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester

Awaken The Arcade Wire Frame 2024
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R338pb ex-The Drift cellar, Napier

Babylonstoren Cadide 2024
93/100, Decanter Awards
R130pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Bellingham Freda 2023
94/100, International Wine Challenge
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R490pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Bellingham Freda 2021
95/100, Decanter Awards
R460pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Blake's Tourmaline 2024
93/100, Veritas Awards
R178pb ex-cellar, Yzerfontein-Swartland

Bosman Adama White 2025
93/100, Winemag Report
R229pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Bosman Adama White 2024
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R200pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Cavalli Reserve White 2025
Bestd in Class, National Wine Challenge
95/100, Winemag Report
R310pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Cavalli Reserve White 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R310pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

D'Aria Summer Anthem 2024
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R99pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

De Grendel Winifred 2025
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R270pb ex-cellar, Panorama-Durbanville

Fairview Beryl Back 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
5 Stars, Platter's Guide
R395pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Fledge & Co Vagabond 2024
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R200pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp

Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2021
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R335pb ex-Simonsig cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Hazendal White Blend 2025
94/100, Winemag Report
R395pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

JAN 2025
94/100, Winemag Report
R199pb ex-Zevenwacht cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Kloovenburg Eight Feet White 2024
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R260pb ex-cellar, Riebeek Kasteel-Swartland

Lomond SSV 2024
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R130pb ex-cellar, Gansbaai-Agulhas Triangle

Mullineux Roundstone White 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R429pb approx retail, cellar in Riebeek-Kasteel, Swartland

Perdeberg Dry Land Rossouw's Heritage 2023
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
93/100, Winemag Report
R200pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl

Perdeberg Dry Land Rossouw's Heritage 2022
93/100, Veritas Awards
R250pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl

Press Club White 2024
93/100, Gilbert & Gillard
R245pb ex-Stark-Condé cellar, Jonkershoek-Stellenbosch

Stark-Condé Field Blend 2024
95/100, Decanter Awards
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R295pb ex-cellar, Jonkershoek-Stellenbosch

Stettyn Stone White 2025
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R75pb ex-cellar, Villiersdorp

The Earth Beneath Our Feet Field Blend 2023
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R195pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

The Hub White 2024
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R295pb approx retail, Cape Town producer

The Hub White 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R281pb approx retail, Cape Town producer

Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse Cape White 2023
94/100, Decanter Awards
R370pb ex-producer, Bot River

Tulbagh Winery CCM 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R110pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Wildeberg Coterie Chenin Blanc Grenache Blanc 2025
94/100, Winemag Report
R225pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Zevenwacht Tin Mine Cape White Blend 2024
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R190pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Top SA Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon White Blend Ratings – 2025/26

Beau Constantia Pierre 2024
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R480pb ex-cellar, Constantia Nek

Boschendal Suzanne 2025
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R320pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Boschendal Suzanne 2024
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R320pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Boschendal Suzanne 2023
94/100, Decanter Awards
R300pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Cape Point Isliedh 2024
Double Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R475pb ex-cellar, Noordhoek

Cape Point Isliedh 2023
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R475pb ex-cellar, Noordhoek

Cilmor Winemaker's Selection Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2024
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R99pb ex-cellar, Worcester

Constantia Glen Two 2024
94/100, International Wine Challenge
R370pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Constantia Royale Don's Reserve 2023
94/100, Winemag Report
R320pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Constantia Uitsig Natura Vista 2024
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
93/100, Winemag Report
R210pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Creation Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2024
94/100, Winemag Report
R235pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

Durbanville Hills Tangram White 2023
96/100, Decanter Awards
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R300pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Flagstone Treaty Tree Classique White 2023
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R155pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand

Flagstone Treaty Tree Classique White 2015
94/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Somerset West

Ghost Corner Bowline 2025
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R340pb ex-Cederberg cellar, Cederberg

Ghost Corner Bowline 2024
93/100, Veritas Awards
R340pb ex-Cederberg cellar, Cederberg

Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve White 2025
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R550pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Highlands Road Sine Cera Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
95/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Elgin

Tokara Director's Reserve White 2022
Gold, Global Wine Masters
Trophy, Global Fine Wine Challenge
93/100, Decanter Awards
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R360pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Director's Reserve White 2016
95/100, Winemag Report
Museum Class, cellar in Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Director's Reserve White 2015
95/100, Winemag Report
Museum Class, cellar in Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Vergelegen Estate White 2023
Trophy, International Wine Challenge
R375pb ex-cellar, Somerset West

Vrede en Lust Barrique Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Wine of the Year, National Wine Challenge
R245pb ex-cellar, Simondium-Paarl

Wade Bales Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2023
95/100, Winemag Report
R250pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Walker Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2022
93/100, Veritas Awards
R215pb ex-cellar, Stanford

TOP SA red WINE RATINGS

Top SA Cabernet Franc – 2025/26

Backsberg Patriarch Cabernet Franc 2023
97/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
Double Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R270pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Backsberg Patriarch Cabernet Franc 2022
97/100, Decanter Awards
R248pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Backsberg Patriarch Cabernet Franc 2021
95/100, Decanter Awards
R248pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Bellevue Reserve Cabernet Franc 2023
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R400pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

Damascene Cabernet Franc 2023
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R575pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Eikendal Infused by Earth Cabernet Franc 2018
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R895pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Franc 2021
93/100, Veritas Awards
R250pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Hasher Cyriel Cabernet Franc 2022
95/100, Decanter Awards
R595pb ex-cellar, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde

Jakkalsvlei Lord Jackal Cabernet Franc 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R350pb ex-cellar, Herbertsdale

Kaapzicht Cabernet Franc 2022
96/100, Platter's Guide
R350pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

KWV Mentors Cabernet Franc 2021
94/100, Decanter Magazine
R359pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Landskroon Paul de Villiers Cabernet Franc 2022
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
R180pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Lisha Nelson Cabernet Franc 2019
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R521pb ex-Nelson Estate, Paarl

Lord Jackal Cabernet Franc 2024
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R375pb ex-Jakkalsvlei cellar, Herbertsdale-Klein Karoo

Lord Jackal Cabernet Franc 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R375pb ex-Jakkalsvlei cellar, Herbertsdale-Klein Karoo

Lynx Cabernet Franc 2021
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R220pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Lynx Cabernet Franc 2018
97/100, Fine Wine Awards
Museum Class, cellar in Franschhoek

Mulderbosch Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2021
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R520pb ex-cellar, Polkadraai-Stellenbosch

Mulderbosch Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2020
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R515pb ex-cellar, Polkadraai-Stellenbosch

Niel Joubert Reserve Cabernet Franc 2022
96/100, Platter's Guide
R210pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2022
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R250pb ex-producer, Polkadraai-Stellenbosch

Raats Family Reserve Cabernet Franc 2022
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R850pb ex-producer, Polkadraai-Stellenbosch

Raats Vlag Cabernet Franc 2023
97/100, Platter's Guide
R1700pb ex-producer, Polkadraai-Stellenbosch

Rainbow's End Cabernet Franc 2023
96/100, Platter's Guide
R420pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Rainbow's End Limited Release Cabernet Franc 2024
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R540pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Ridgeback Cabernet Franc 2022
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R365pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl

Rietvallei JMB Cabernet Franc 2019
Best in Class, Terroir Wine Awards
R450pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Warwick Cabernet Franc 2023
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R600pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Warwick Cabernet Franc 2022
96/100, Decanter Magazine
95/100, Winemag Report
R600pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Warwick Cabernet Franc 2021
5 Stars, Platter's Guide
Master Award, Global Wine Masters
Gold Medal, Cab Franc Challenge
R600pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Zorgvliet Cabernet Franc 2022
Gold Medal, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R240pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Top SA Cabernet Sauvignon – 2025/26

Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
93/100, Decanter Awards
R300pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Avontuur West Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R350pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Babylonstoren Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R295pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Barandas Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R265pb ex-Cape Wine Co, Paarl

Bartinney Skyfall Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
95/100, Decanter Awards
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R765pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Bellevue Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
94/100, Decanter Awards
R350pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

Black Pearl Dad 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
Export wine, Paarl

Boekenhoutskloof Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
96/100, Platter's Guide
R600pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Bon Courage Inkará Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R292pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Boschendal Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R300pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Boschendal Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
93/100, International Wine Challenge
Museum Class, Producer in Franschhoek

Capensis Silene Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R450pb ex-producer, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Cederberg Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
96/100, Platter's Guide
R890pb ex-cellar, Cederberg

Cederberg Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
95/100, Decanter Awards
R850pb ex-cellar, Cederberg

Circumstance Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
95/100, Decanter Awards
R270pb ex-Waterkloof cellar, Sir Lowry's Pass-Somerset West

David Finlayson GS 2022
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R600pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff Botmaskop Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Platinum Medal, TEXSOM Awards
Export Only, cellar in Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2022
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
96/100, Winemag Report
R1450pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2021
95/100, Winemag Report
Trophy, Global Fine Wine Challenge
96/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R1320pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff Laurence Graff Reserve 2021
96/100, Platter's Guide
R7000pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Diemersfontein Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R165pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
95/100, Winemag Report
R189pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Ernie Els Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
94/100, Trophy Wine Show
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R300pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R325pb ex-Le Grand cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Trophy, International Wine Challenge
R325pb ex-Le Grand cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R325pb ex-Le Grand cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R370pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Groot Phesantekraal Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R189pb ex-cellar, Dubanville

Jacques Mouton Catherine Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R125pb at Pick n Pay stores (Cape Wine Group, Somerset West)

Jordan Long Fuse Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
95/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Stellenbosch Kloof

Jordan Timepiece Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R775pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R595pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
96/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
Museum Class, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch cellar

King Vusani Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (Mandela Wines)
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R297pb ex-D'Aria cellar, Durbanville

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R510pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
94/100, Veritas Awards
R510pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Gold Medal, Global Fine Wine Challenge
94/100, Winemag
R220pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
95/100, Winemag Report
94/100, Decanter Awards
R325pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
97/100, Decanter Awards
R325pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Kruger Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R285pb ex-Stellenview cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Kruger Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
94/100, Decanter Awards
R285pb ex-Stellenview cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

KWV Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R165pb ex-cellar, Paarl

La Petite Ferme Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R360pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Le Bonheur Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R140pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
96/100, Platter's Guide
R410pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R1150pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
93/100, International Wine Challenge
Double Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
93/100, Decanter Awards
R1150pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Miles Mossop Sam 2022
96/100, Platter's Guide
R995pb ex-producer, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Miles Mossop Sam 2020
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R995pb ex-producer, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Mont Rochelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R372pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Mooiplaas Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R265pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

Nederburg Private Bin R163 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
94/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Paarl

Nederburg Private Bin Two Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
96/100, Decanter Awards
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R470pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Neil Ellis Jonkershoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R695pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Neil Ellis Jonkershoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
94/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Neil Ellis Jonkershoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
94/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
93/100, Veritas Awards
R295pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Oldenburg Rondekop Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
97/100, Platter's Guide
R1190pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

PaardenKloof Fynboshuis 2021
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R380pb ex-cellar, Bot River

Peter Falke Kailani 2020
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R880pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Quoin Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
94/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R2000pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
95/100, Winemag Report
R480pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Double Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R450pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Rustenberg Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R720pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
96/100, Platter's Guide
R260pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Stark-Condé Oude Nektar Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R1100pb ex-cellar, Jonkershoek-Stellenbosch

Stark-Condé Oude Nektar Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
93/100, Decanter Awards
R1100pb ex-cellar, Jonkershoek-Stellenbosch

Stark-Condé Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
94/100, Decanter Awards
R380pb ex-cellar, Jonkershoek-Stellenbosch

Stark-Condé Three Pines Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
93/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Jonkershoek-Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch ‘1679' Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R450pb ex-Koelenhof Winery, Stellenbosch

Stellenzicht Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
94/100, Winemag Report
Exclusive to Shoprite Checkers retail stores; cellar in Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Stellenzicht Tristone Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
Gold Medal, Global Fine Wine Challenge
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R245pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R390pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Thelema Mint Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
94/100, Decanter Awards
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R575pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R155pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R440pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
96/100, Fine Wine Awards
R420pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Simonsberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R1950pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Simonsberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
95/100, Decanter Awards
R1850pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Vergenoegd Löw Lara Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Gold Medal, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R280pb ex-cellar, Faure-Somerset West

Villion Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
93/100, Veritas Awards
R255pb ex-producer, Bot River

Vondeling Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R280pb ex-producer, Paarl

Vriesenhof Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R175pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Warwick Blue Lady 2022
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
94/100, Winemag Report
R600pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Warwick Blue Lady 2021
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R600pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R425pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen Valley-Stellenbosch

Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
93/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Upper Blaauwklippen Valley-Stellenbosch

Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
93/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Upper Blaauwklippen Valley-Stellenbosch

Zevenwacht Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
93/100, Winemag Report
R200pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Zorgvliet Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R225pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Top SA Cinsault Ratings – 2025/26

Allée Bleue Old Vine Cinsaut 2025
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R550pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Bellevue Cinsault 2021
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R125pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

Bosman Twyfeling Cinsaut 2023
96/100, Platter's Guide
R325pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Donkiesbaai Cinsault 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R370pb ex-Guardian Peak cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

illimis Cinsault 2023
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R265pb ex-producer, Polkadraai Hills-Stellenbosch

Piekenierskloof Cinsault 2023
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
93/100, Decanter Awards
R180pb ex-cellar, Citrusdal

Piekenierskloof Heidedal Old Vine Cinsault 2023
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R460pb ex-cellar, Citrusdal

Stellenrust Old Bush Vine Cinsaut 2022
93/100, Winemag Report
R200pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Stellenzicht Silcrete Cinsault 2024
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R300pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

The Earth Beneath Our Feet Cinsault 2024
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R280pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Wildeberg Terroirs Cinsault 2025
93/100, Winemag Report
R329pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Top SA Grenache Noir Ratings – 2025/26

Donkiesbaai Grenache Noir 2023
Trophy, Global Fine Wine Challenge
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R370pb ex-Guardian Peak-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Fairview Stok by Paaltjie Grenache 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R320pb ex-cellar, Suid-Agter Paarl

Flagstone Bugler's Call Grenache Noir 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R175pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand

Hoendertande Grenache 2023
96/100, Platter's Guide
R300pb ex-De Kleine Wijn cellar, Tulbagh

Klein Amoskuil Bok Amok Bush Vine Grenache 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R225pb ex-cellar, Malmesbury-Swartland

Kleine Zalze Project Z Grenache 2023
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R430pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Lynx Grenache 2020
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R210pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Perdeberg Vineyard Collection Grenache Noir 2024
94/100, Winemag Report
R131pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl

Piekenierskloof Grenache 2023
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R180pb ex-cellar, Citrusdal

Top SA Malbec Ratings – 2025/26

Bizoe Idioglossia Malbec 2020
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R450pb ex-producer, Somerset West

Dornier Malbec 2024
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R230pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen Valley-Stellenbosch

Dornier Malbec 2022
93/100, Veritas Awards
R205pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen Valley-Stellenbosch

Journey's End Spekboom Malbec 2024
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
Export wine, cellar in Sir Lowry's Pass-Somerset West

Le Pommier Jonathan's Malbec 2025
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R310pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Paul Wallace Black Dog Malbec 2021
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R270pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Vergenoegd Löw Otillie Malbec 2023
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R500pb ex-cellar, Faure-Stellenbosch

Vrede en Lust Malbec 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R220pb ex-cellar, Simondium-Paarl

Yerden Eksteen Nosotros Malbec 2023
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R320pb ex-Bartho Eksteen cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Top SA Merlot Ratings – 2025/26

Africa Five Merlot 2023
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R79pb ex-Stellenview cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Almenkerk Merlot 2022
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R360pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Anura Merlot 2021
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R125pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Bein Merlot 2023
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R270pb ex-cellar, Polkadraai Hills-Stellenbosch

Bein Reserve Merlot 2022
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R460pb ex-cellar, Polkadraai Hills-Stellenbosch

Bosman Generation 8 Merlot 2024
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R105pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Carmen Stevens Merlot 2023
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R280pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Carmen Stevens Merlot 2022
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R280pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Circumstance Merlot 2021
93/100, Decanter Awards
R270pb ex-Waterkloof cellar, Sir Lowry's Pass-Stellenbosch

De Grendel Merlot 2022
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R195pb ex-cellar, Panorama-Durbanville

Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Reserve Merlot 2023
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R720pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Reserve Merlot 2022
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R660pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Dornier Merlot 2022
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R218pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen Valley-Stellenbosch

Dornier Merlot 2021
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R205pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen Valley-Stellenbosch

Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Merlot 2023
93/100, Decanter Awards
R180pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Merlot 2022
Winner, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R235pb ex-Heineken cellar, Stellenbosch

Glenelly Glass Collection Merlot 2022
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R185pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Groot Constantia Merlot 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R325pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Groot Constantia Merlot 2020
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R310pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Groote Post Merlot 2022
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R231pb ex-cellar, Darling

Hidden Valley Merlot 2023
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R285pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Holden Manz Merlot Reserve 2023
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R705pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Journey's End V2 Merlot 2018
Double Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R285pb ex-cellar, Sir Lowry's Pass-Somerset West

L'Avenir Provenance Merlot 2024
Winner, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R140pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Le Bonheur Merlot 2021
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R125pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Meinert Ironveil Merlot 2020
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
R230pb ex-cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Rainbow’s End Merlot 2023
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R295pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Rainbow’s End Merlot 2022
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R295pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Somerbosch Merlot 2022
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R120pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Steenberg Merlot 2022
97/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R240pb ex-cellar, Tokai-Constantia Wine Route

Stellenosch Reseve Kweekskool Merlot 2023
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R200pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Van Loveren Merlot 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R90pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Vergenoegd Löw Amalie Merlot 2023
Trophy, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R280pb ex-cellar, Faure-Somerset West

Villiera Monro Merlot 2023
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R385pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Villiera Monro Merlot 2022
93/100, Veritas Awards
R360pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Vondeling Barrel Selection Merlot 2022
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R280pb ex-producer, Paarl

Vredenheim Merlot 2023
93/100, Veritas Awards
R120pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Wellington Wines Duke Merlot 2023
Top 10, Top 10 Merlot Competition
R80pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Top SA Petit Verdot Ratings – 2025/26

Almenkerk Petit Verdot 2021
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R980pb (1.5L) ex-cellar, Elgin

Glen Carlou Collection Petit Verdot 2021
93/100, Veritas Awards
Own label, Simonsberg-Paarl cellar

KWV Mentors Petit Verdot 2022
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
96/100, Platter's Guide
93/100, Veritas Awards
R359pb ex-cellar, Paarl

KWV Mentors Petit Verdot 2021
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
94/100, Decanter Awards
R359pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Top SA Pinot Noir Ratings – 2025/26

Bartho Eksteen Fluister 2023
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R590pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Benguela Cove Pinot Noir 2024
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R340pb ex-cellar, Bot River

Boschendal Elgin Pinot Noir 2015
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
Museum Class, cellar in Franschhoek

Botanica Mary Delany Pinot Noir 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R407pb ex-producer, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Cape of Good Hope Sneeuwkrans Pinot Noir 2020
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R375plb ex-Anthonij Rupert cellar, Franschhoek

Cirrus Pinot Noir 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R400pb ex-Guardian Peak cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Cirrus Pinot Noir 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R400pb ex-Guardian Peak cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Cirrus Pinot Noir 2021
93/100, Winemag
R360pb ex-Guardian Peak cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Crystallum Mabalel Pinot Noir 2024
98/100, Platter's Guide
R825pb ex-producer, Bot River

De Grendel Op die Berg Pinot Noir 2022
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R370pb ex-cellar, Panorama-Durbanville

Eerste Hoop Pinot Noir 2023
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R310pb ex-cellar, Theewaters-Overberg

Hasher Ernest Pinot Noir 2024
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R625pb ex-cellar, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde

Hasher Ernest Pinot Noir 2023
Gold, Global Wine Masters
Master, Global Wine Masters
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R595pb ex-cellar, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde

Iona Kroon Pinot Noir 2024
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R675pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Lothian Horny Owl Pinot Noir 2024
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R195pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Lothian Pinot Noir 2021
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R395pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Oak Valley Groenlandberg Pinot Noir 2024
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R350pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Oak Valley Groenlandberg Pinot Noir 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R350pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Paul Clüver Estate Pinot Noir 2024
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
96/100, Platter's Guide
R360pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Paul Clüver Seven Flags Pinot Noir 2024
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R1250pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Paul Wallace Braveheart Pinot Noir 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R261pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Thamnus Pinot Noir 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R500pb ex-producer, Overberg

Thamnus Pinot Noir 2021
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R500pb ex-producer, Overberg

Whalehaven Cloudscape Reserve Pinot Noir 2024
93/100, International Wine Challenge
Export Only

Top SA Pinotage Ratings – 2025/26

Allée Bleue Pinotage 2023
94/100, Winemag Report
R235pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Alvi's Drift Verreaux Pinotage 2023
Top 10, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R750pb ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester

Beeslaar Pinotage 2023
93/100, Veritas Awards
R740pb ex-producer, Stellenbosch

Beeslaar Pinotage 2021
Top 20, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R690pb ex-producer, Stellenbosch

Bellevue Pinotage 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R125pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

Bellingham Bernard Series Bush Vine Pinotage 2023
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R300pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Bellingham Bernard Series Bush Vine Pinotage 2022
Gold Medal, Global Fine Wine Challenge
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R300pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Bellingham Bernard Series Bush Vine Pinotage 2021
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R280pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Beyerskloof Diesel Pinotage 2022
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
93/100, Veritas Awards
R1200pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Beyerskloof Diesel Pinotage 2021
93/100, Veritas Awards
Top 10, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R1100pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Beyerskloof Grand Pinotage 2019
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R1583pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch (wine only available as part of a case of six bottles including the wines of five other Grand Pinotage producers, with the case selling for R9500)

Beyerskloof Kriekbult Pinotage 2022
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R550pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Bruce Jack Flag of Truce Pinotage 2022
Top 10, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
95/100, Decanter Awards
Own label, Napier cellar

Cape Discovery Pinotage 2024
95/100, Winemag Report
R90pb ex-Stellenview cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Carlo Pinotage 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R580pb ex-Stellenbosch Family Wines

Carlo Pinotage 2022
93/100, Veritas Awards
Own label, Stellenbosch Family Wines

Cecilia Pinotage 2022
93/100, Decanter Awards
R305pb ex-producer, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Charles Lang & Sons Pinotage 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R65pb approx retail, Cape Town brand owner

Christina 9 Barrels Pinotage 2021
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R275pb ex-Van Loveren cellar, Robertson

Diemersdal Journal Pinotage 2023
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
93/100, Veritas Awards
Top 20, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R410pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Diemersdal Journal Pinotage 2022
93/100, Veritas Awards
Top 10, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R390pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Diemersdal Pinotage 2025
95/100, Winemag Report
R140pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Du Toitskloof Granite Pinotage 2024
97/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R155pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Pinotage 2023
96/100, Decanter Awards
R180pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Fairview Primo Pinotage 2022
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R645pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Flagstone Time Manner Place Pinotage 2022
94/100, Veritas Awards
R920pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand

Flagstone Truth Tree Pinotage 2022
Top 20, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R170pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand

Flagstone Truth Tree Pinotage 2021
96/100, Fine Wine Awards
R170pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand

Flagstone Writer's Block Pinotage 2022
93/100, Veritas Awards
Top 10, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R395pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand

Glen Carlou Collection Pinotage 2023
Top 20, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R390pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Pinotage 2022
Top 10, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R325pb ex-cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Groot Constantia Pinotage 2023
94/100, International Wine Challenge
R460pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Groot Phesantekraal Pinotage 2023
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R189pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Hasher Batrachella Pinotage 2023
94/100, Winemag Report
R595pb ex-cellar, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde

Hasher Batrachella Pinotage 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
97/100, Decanter Awards
Trophy, International Wine Challenge
R595pb ex-cellar, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde

Hazendal Estate Pinotage 2025
95/100, Winemag Report
R395pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

HER Pinotage 2024
94/100, Trophy Wine Show
R100pb ex-Adama cellar, Paarl

illimis Pinotage 2024
95/100, Winemag Report
R313pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Kaapzicht Grand Pinotage 2019
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R1583pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch (wine only available as part of a case of six bottles including the wines of five other Grand Pinotage producers, with the case selling for R9500)

Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2017
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
Museum Class, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch cellar

Kanonkop Grand Pinotage 2019
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R1583pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch (wine only available as part of a case of six bottles including the wines of five other Grand Pinotage producers, with the case selling for R9500)

Kanonkop Pinotage 2022
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R570pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Kanonkop Pinotage 2016
Top 20, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R880pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Kanonkop Pinotage 2009
96/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
Museum Class, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch cellar

Koelenbosch Director's Reserve Pinotage 2022
94/100, Veritas Awards
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R320pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

KWV Cathedral Cellar Pinotage 2022
Top 20, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R165pb ex-cellar, Paarl

KWV Mentors Pinotage 2022
Top 10, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R359pb ex-cellar, Paarl

KWV Mentors Pinotage 2021
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R359pb ex-cellar, Paarl

La Cave Pinotage 2023
94/100, Veritas Awards
R195pb ex-Wellington Wines

L'Avenir Grand Pinotage 2019
97/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R1583pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg Stellenbosch (wine only available as part of a case of six bottles including the wines of five other Grand Pinotage producers, with the case selling for R9500)

L'Avenir Single Block Pinotage 2021
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R730pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Leopard's Leap Special Edition Pinotage 2023
Top 20, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R140pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Maastricht Pinotage 2024
94/100, Trophy Wine Show
R194pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Mellish Klipmynpad Pinotage 2024
94/100, Winemag Report
R250pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Neethlingshof Pinotage 2023
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R150pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Piekenierskloof Johan van Zyl Old Vine Pinotage 2023
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R460pb ex-cellar, Citrusdal

Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2022
Top 10, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R600pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Spier Seaward Pinotage 2023
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R160pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Springfontein Jonathan's Ridge Single Vineyard Pinotage 2019
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R530pb ex-cellar, Springfontein Rim-Stanford

Springfontein Terroir Selection Pinotage 2022
94/100, Winemag Report
R320pb ex-cellar, Stanford

Stellenbosch ‘1679' Old Vine Pinotage 2022
Master, Global Wine Masters
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R400pb ex-Koelenhof Winery, Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Hills Bushvine Pinotage 2022
Top 20, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R124pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Survivor Pinotage Reserve 2023
94, Decanter World Wine Awards
R490pb ex-Landskroon cellar, Paarl

Survivor Pinotage Reserve 2022
96/100, Decanter Awards
R490pb ex-Landskroon cellar, Paarl

Tokara Limited Release Pinotage 2023
96/100, Platter's Guide
R435pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Villa Esposto Pinotage 2023
Top 20, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R154pb ex-Klawer cellar, Klawer

Warwick Black Lady 2023
Top 10, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
94/100, Decanter Awards
R600pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Wellington Wines Duke Pinotage 2024
Top 10, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R80pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Whalehaven Pinotage 2022
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R225pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Village

Windmeul Reserve Pinotage 2022
Top 20, Top 10 Pinotage Competition
R150pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Zonnebloem Pinotage 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R149pb ex-Heineken cellar, Stellenbosch

Top SA Shiraz / Syrah Ratings – 2025/26

Alto Shiraz 2020
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
R290pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Babylonstoren Shiraz 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R380pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Babylonstoren Shiraz 2022
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
93/100, International Wine Challenge
Top 10 Gold Medallist, Syrah du Monde
R375pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Backsberg Pumphouse Shiraz 2024
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R250pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Beau Constantia Stella 2022
Trophy, International Wine Challenge
R510pb ex-cellar, Constantia Nek

Bellingham Bernard Series Basket Press Syrah 2024
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R322pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Bizoe Estalet Syrah 2022
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R350pb ex-producer, Somerset West

Blueberry Hill Shiraz 2023 (ArtiSons)
Top 12 Shiraz SA Challenge
R450pb ex-Stellenrust cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Boschendal Grande Syrah 2022
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R1100pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Boschkloof Epilogue 2023
97/100, Platter's Guide
R890pb ex-cellar, Polkadraai-Stellenbosch

Brocha Solace Syrah 2022
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R474pb ex-Iona cellar, Elgin

Bruce Jack Clean Slate Single Vineyard Shiraz 2020
Top 20 Shiraz SA Challenge
R573pb ex-cellar, Napier

Bruce Jack Tumbleweed Big Sky Syrah 2024
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
Export label, cellar in Napier

Bruce Jack Tumbleweed Big Sky Syrah 2023
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
Export label, cellar in Napier

Cederberg Shiraz 2022
Gold Medal, Syrah du Monde
R300pb ex-cellar, Cederberg

Cederberg Shiraz 2021
Top 20, Shiraz SA Challenge
93/100, Decanter Awards
Gold Medal, Syrah du Monde
R300pb ex-cellar, Cederberg

Christina Syrah 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R309pb ex-Van Loveren cellar, Robertson

Christina Syrah 2022
96/100, Fine Wine Awards
93/100, Winemag Report
R260pb ex-Van Loveren cellar, Robertson

Dalkeith Syrah 2024
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R295pb ex-producer, Paarl

Dalkeith Syrah 2023
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R295pb ex-producer, Paarl

D'Aria Soprano Shiraz 2022
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R297pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2023
94/100, Trophy Wine Show
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
94/100, International Wine Challenge
95/100, Winemag Report
R370pb ex-cellar, Panorama-Durbanville

De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2022
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
93/100, Winemag Report
R370pb ex-cellar, Panorama-Durbanville

De Grendel Shiraz 2021
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
94/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R245pb ex-cellar, Panorama-Durbanville

De Trafford Blueprint Syrah 2022
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R30pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen-Stellenbosch

DeMorgenzon Reserve Syrah 2021
93/100, Veritas Awards
97/100, Int W&S Competition
R500pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Diemersdal Shiraz 2023
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
93/100, Winemag Report
R130pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Diemersdal Syrah 2024
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R220pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Diemersdal Syrah 2023
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R215pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Shiraz 2023
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
R189pb ex-cellar, Panorama-Durbanville Wine Route

Fairview Lanner Hill Shiraz 2022
96/100, Platter's Guide
R580pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Flagstone Dark Horse Shiraz 2020
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R395pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand

Glenelly Glass Collection Syrah 2022
94/100, Winemag Report
R175pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

GlenWood Vigneron's Selection Shiraz 2024
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R235pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Groot Phesantekraal Syrah 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R195pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Groot Phesantekraal Syrah 2023
Top 20, Shiraz SA Challenge
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
94/100, Winemag Report
R189pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Guardian Peak Shiraz 2023
Top 20, Shiraz SA Challenge
R125pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Hartenberg Shiraz 2021
95/100, Decanter Awards
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R300pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

Hazendal Bottelary Hills Syrah 2025
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
93/100, Winemag Report
R139pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

Inselberg Katalyst Syrah 2023
94/100, Decanter Awards
R590pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Joostenberg Klippe Kou Syrah 2022
94/100, Winemag Report
R245pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Jordan Prospector Syrah 2022
94/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R265pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Journey's End Griffin Syrah 2021
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R495pb ex-cellar, Sir-Lowry's Pass-Somerset West

Kasteelberg Carbonic Syrah 2025
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
Expo wine, Riebeek Valley Wine Co, Riebeek Kasteel

Kasteelberg Syrah 2024
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
94/100, Winemag Report
R278pb ex-Riebeek Valley Wine Co, Riebeek-Kasteel-Swartland

Kings Kloof Family Reserve Syrah 2022
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R150pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Somerset West

Klein Amoskuil Die Nagmuis Bush Vine Syrah 2023
95/100, Winemag Report
R225pb ex-cellar, Malmesbury-Swartland

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Syrah 2021
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R510pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Shiraz 2020
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R495pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Syrah 2022
93/100, Winemag Report
R230pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

La Motte Reserve Syrah 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R229pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

La Motte Syrah 2021
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R210pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Leeuwenkuil Heritage Syrah 2022
97/100, Winemag Report
99/100, Platter's Guide
R510pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Leeuwenkuil Heritage Syrah 2015
93/100, Winemag Report
Museum Class, cellar in Paarl

Les Coteaux Shiraz 2023
Top 20, Shiraz SA Challenge
R158pb ex-Mont du Toit cellar, Wellington

Lomond Cat's Tail Syrah 2022
Top 20, Shiraz SA Challenge
R280pb ex-cellar, Gansbaai-Agulhas Trianble

Lomond Conebush Syrah 2021
96/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
R280pb ex-cellar, Gansbaai-Agulhas Triangle

Lomond Syrah 2022
Top 20, Shiraz SA Challenge
R150pb ex-cellar, Gansbaai-Agulhas Triangle

MAN Skaapveld Shiraz 2024
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
R105pb ex-Lievland cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Missing Link Shiraz 2023 (ArtiSons)
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
R490pb ex-Stellenrust cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Mont Rochelle Syrah 2023
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R355pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Nederburg Winemasters Shiraz 2024
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R135pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Old Road Pepper Wind Syrah 2024
95/100, International Wine Challenge
98/100, Platter's Guide
94/100, Veritas Awards
R450pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Peter Falke Alani 2020
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R480pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Press Club Syrah 2021
93/100, Gilbert & Gillard
R245pb ex-Stark-Condé cellar, Jonkershoek-Stellenbosch

Quoin Rock Shiraz 2022
95100, International Wine Challenge
R750pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Quoin Rock Shiraz 2021
96/100, Platter's Guide
R750pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

RAAR Shiraz Carbonic Maceration 2024
93/100, Veritas Awards
95/100, Winemag Report
R188pb ex-Riebeek Valley Wine Co, Riebeek-Kasteel-Swartland

Raka Biography Shiraz 2022
Wine of the Year, National Wine Challenge
R199pb ex-cellar, Klein River-Overberg (outside Stanford)

Rhebokskloof Shiraz 2022
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R180pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Ridgeback Shiraz 2021
96/100, Platter's Guide
R150pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl

Rust en Vrede Syrah 2022
94/100, Decanter Awards
5 Stars, Platter's Guide
R450pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Saronsberg Provenance Shiraz 2023
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
R155pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Saronsberg Provenance Shiraz 2022
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
R145pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Saronsberg Shiraz 2024
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R400pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Saronsberg Shiraz 2023
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
94/100, Decanter Awards
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R400pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Saxenburg Diamond Hill Shiraz 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R155pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Saxenburg Shiraz Select 2021
96/100, Platter's Guide
R1700pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Spier Seaward Shiraz 2023
Top 20, Shiraz SA Challenge
94/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
94/100, Decanter Awards
R160pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Spier Seaward Shiraz 2022
96/100, Int W&S Competition
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
R150pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Staanspoor Syrah 2022
94/100, Decanter Awards
R350p ex-producer, Polkadraai-Stellenbosch

Stark-Condé Three Pines Syrah 2022
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R650pb ex-cellar, Jonkershoek-Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Gold Shiraz 2023
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R80pb ex-Koelenhof Winery, Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Reserve Kruithuis Syrah 2022
94/100, Decanter Awards
94/100, Winemag Report
R200pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Stellenrust Peppergrinder's Shiraz 2023
94/100, Trophy Wine Show
R250pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Stellenzicht Arenite Syrah 2023
98/100, Trophy Wine Show
R245pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Survivor Syrah 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
R215pb ex-Landskroon cellar, Paarl

Tamboerskloof Syrah 2021
95/100, Decanter Awards
R335pb ex-Kleinood cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen-Stellenbosch

Tokara Reserve Syrah 2022
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R420pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Shiraz 2022
93/100, Veritas Awards
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
R165pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Von The Sir Shiraz 2023
Top 12, Shiraz SA Challenge
94/100, Winemag Report
R200pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Waterkloof Syrah 2023
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R520pb ex-cellar, Sir Lowry's Pass-Somerset West

Windmeul Shiraz 2022
93/100, Winemag Report
R85pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl

Zandvliet Hill of Enon Shiraz 2021
93/100, Decanter Awards
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R520pb ex-cellar, Ashton

Zandvliet Shiraz 2024
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
94/100, Winemag Report
R160pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Zandvliet Shiraz 2023
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R160pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Zevenwacht Z Syrah 2024
95/100, Winemag Report
R399pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Zevenwacht Z Syrah 2022
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
Top 20, Shiraz SA Challenge
R390pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Top SA Niche Red Ratings – 2025/26

Arendskloof Voetspore Tannat 2023
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R145pb ex-Eagle's Cliff cellar, Worcester

Ayama Carignan 2023
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R250pb ex-cellar, Voor Paardeberg-Paarl

Ayama Nero Del Capo 2024 (Nero d'Avola)
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R390pb ex-cellar, Voor Paardeberg-Paarl

Baleia Limitados Tempranillo 2022
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R365pb ex-cellar, Riversdale

Beaumont Far Side Mourvèdre 2021
94/100, Winemag Report
R425pb ex-cellar, Bot River

Boplaas Touriga Naçional 2023
94/100, Winemag Report
R110pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp

Hazendal Carignan 2025
94/100, Winemag Report
R995pb (1.5L) e-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

Idiom Barbera 2022
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R300pb ex-cellar, Sir Lowry's Pass-Somerset West

Klein Amoskuil Tarantaal Kwaal Organic Bush Vine Mourvèdre 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R225pb ex-cellar, Malmesbury-Swartland

Kleinood Tamboerskloof Mourvèdre 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R495pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen Valley-Stellenbosch

Lourensford Kleipot Petite Sirah 2023
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R550pb ex-cellar, Somerset West

Morgenster Nabucco 2021 (Nebbiolo)
Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R270pb ex-cellar, Somerset West

Von Thief Durif 2023 (Petite Sirah)
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
93/100, Winemag Report
R300pb from Von Wines, Stellenbosch

Top SA Red Blend Ratings – 2025/26

Afrikaans Cabernet Sauvignon Cinsault 2023
94/100, Winemag Report
R300pb ex-Stellenbosch Reserve cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Alto Estate Blend 2023
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R480pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Alto Estate Blend 2022
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R480pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Alto Rouge 2024
96/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R140pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Alto Rouge La Residence Centenary Blend 2022
93/100, Winemag Report
R1650pb (1.5L) ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Anco Spontaan 2023
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R350pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Babylonstoren Babel 2023
Top 5 Blends, Shiraz SA Challenge
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R250pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Baleia Limitados Calcerea 2022
93/100, Winemag Report
R380pb ex-cellar, Riviersonderend

Beaumont Raoul's 2023
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R230pb ex-cellar, Bot River

Boplaas Family Reserve Ring of Rocks 2022
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
93/100, Veritas Awards
R170pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp

Boschendal Nicolas 2023
95/100, Winemag Report
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R240pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Boschendal Nicolas 2021
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R230pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2021
93/100, Decanter Magazine
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R400pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Chateau Libertas 2025
93/100, Winemag Report
R89pb ex-Heineken cellar, Stellenbosch

De Krans Tritonia Calitzdorp Blend 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R250pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

De Wet Cellar Vintage MashUp Shiraz Pinotage Durif 2023
94/100, Winemag Report
R90pb ex-cellar, Worcester

Du Toitskloof Dimension 2024
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R155pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Ernie Els Big Easy Red Blend 2023
Double Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R200pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Ernie Els Proprietor's Blend 2022
96/100, Decanter Awards
93/100, Winemag Report
R350pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Fairview Extraño 2022
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R170pb ex-cellar, Suid-Agter Paarl

Glenelly Estate Reserve 2018
94/100, Decanter Awards
5 Stars, Platter's Guide
R385pb ex-cellar, Ida’s Valley-Stellenbosch

Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2022
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R200pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2021
94/100, Decanter Awards
R200pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Hoopenburg Integer Syrah Mourvédre Carignan 2021
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R180pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

JJ Handmade Eight Pillars 2022 (Artisons)
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R490pb ex-Stellenrust cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Kanu Sapphyr 2018
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R1200pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2023
94/100, Decanter Magazine
R160pb ex-cellar, Riebeek Kasteel-Swartland

KWV Mentors Canvas 2022
93/100, Veritas Awards
R359pb ex-cellar, Paarl

KWV Mentors Canvas 2021
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
93/100, Veritas Awards
R349pb ex-cellar, Paarl

KWV Roodeberg Dr Charles Niehaus 2022
93/100, Veritas Awards
R349pb ex-cellar, Paarl

KWV Roodeberg Reserve 2022
93/100, Veritas Awards
R169pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Leeu Passant 2022
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R2160pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Leeuwenkuil Reserve Red 2023
93/100, Winemag Report
R169pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl

Lynx Tinto 2021
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R120pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Mary Le Bow 2021
Gold, Global Wine Masters
R335pb ex-Bruce Jack cellar, Napier

Moveable Feast 2016 (The Drift)
93/100, Winemag Report
Museum Class, Bruce Jack cellar in Napier-Agulhas Triangle

Nastergal 2022
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R333pb ex-Thistle & Weed cellar, Jonkershoek-Stellenbosch

Nederburg Baronne 2024
95/100, Winemag Report
R105pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Perdeberg Dry Land Joseph's Legacy 2024
97/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R212pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl

PF Ruby Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2019
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R260pb ex-Peter Falke cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Rust en Vrede Estate 2022
94/100, Winemag Report
R680pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Rust en Vrede Estate 2021
95/100, Winemag Report
96/100, Decanter Awards
R650pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Rust en Vrede Estate 2016
95/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Rust en Vrede Estate 2015
94/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Saboteur Red 2021
94/100, Decanter Magazine
R300pb ex-Luddite cellar, Bot River

Stellenzicht Thunderstone Red 2024
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R180pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Swerwer Red Blend 2022
94/100, Decanter Magazine
R195pb ex-cellar, Malmesbury-Swartland

The Earth Beneath Our Feet Director's Reserve 2015
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R350pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Visio Vintners Alliance 2022
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R375pb ex-Kleine Zalze cellar, Stellenbosch

Waterford Jem 2020
96/100, Platter's Guide
R2450pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen-Stellenbosch

Waterford Jem 2016
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R2075pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen-Stellenbosch

Wolvenhoek Takaya 2022
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R298pb ex-cellar, Wellington

Zoetendal Monarch 2020
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R480pb ex-cellar, Elim-Cape Agulhas

Top SA Bordeaux-Style Red Blend Ratings – 2025/26

Alto M.P.H.S. 2022
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R1150pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Alto M.P.H.S. 2021
94/100, Winemag Report
R995pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Alto M.P.H.S. 2018
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
Museum Class, Helderberg-Stellenbosch cellar

Anthonij Rupert Optima 2021
93/100, Winemag Report
R270pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Avontuur Taberer 2023
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R1300pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Avontuur Taberer 2022
94/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R1200pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar 2023
93/100, Veritas Awards
R775pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar 2022
Trophy, Global Fine Wine Challenge
96/100, Decanter Awards
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R775pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar 2016
95/100, Winemag Report
Museum Class, cellar in Simonsberg-Paarl

Bacco Red Blend 2021
Double Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R395pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Backsberg John Martin Red Blend 2023
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R229pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Beeslaar Sacrament 2023
96/100, Decanter Magazine
R1100pb ex-producer, Stellenbosch

Beau Constantia Aidan 2019
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R400pb ex-cellar, Constantia Nek

Beau Constantia Lucca 2022
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R510pb ex-cellar, Constantia Nek

Benguela Cove Collage 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R360pb ex-cellar, Bot River

Boschendal Auré 2022
97/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R3500pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Cavalli Warlord 2022
96/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
95/100, Winemag Report
R365pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Constantia Glen Five 2022
97/100, Platter's Guide
R745pb ex-cellar, Constantia Nek

De Grendel Rubaiyat 2020
95/100, Decanter Awards
R490pb ex-cellar, Panorama-Durbanville

Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2022
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R490pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2021
Double Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
94/100, Winemag Report
R465pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2016
94/100, Winemag Report
Museum Class, cellar in Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff The Banghoek 2020
96/100, Platter's Guide
R3500pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Diemersdal Private Collection 2021
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R210pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Diemersdal Private Collection 2018
95/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Durbanville

Dornier Donatus 2021
98/100, Veritas Awards
R410pb ex-cellar, Upper Blaauwklippen Valley-Stellenbosch

Durbanville Hills Tangram 2015
93/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Durbanville

Ernie Els Signature 2022
97/100, Platter's Guide
R1000pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Ernie Els Signature 2021
93/100, Winemag Report
94/100, Decanter Awards
R1000pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Flagstone Treaty Tree Classique Red 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R170pb ex-cellar, Somerset West / Strand

Fleur du Cap Laszlo 2015
93/100, Winemag
R640pb ex-Heineken Beverages cellar, Stellenbosch

Franschhoek Cellar Last Elephant 2022
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R650pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Franschhoek Cellar Last Elephant 2019
95/100, International Wine Challenge
Museum Class, Producer in Franschhoek

Franschhoek Cellar Last Elephant 2017
93/100, International Wine Challenge
Museum Class, Producer in Franschhoek

Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2022
Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R240pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Glenelly Lady May 2020
96/100, Platter's Guide
Double Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
93/100, Decanter Awards
R980pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022
95/100, Decanter Awards
R325pb ex-Le Grand cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve Red 2022
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R615pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve Red 2021
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R615pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve Red 2020
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R570pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve Red 2015
94/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Constantia

Hartenberg Mackenzie 2022
97/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R945pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

High Road Classique 2020
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R295pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

High Road Director's Reserve 2020
97/100, Fine Wine Awards
R795pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Idiom B Bordicon Blend 2022
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R600pb ex-cellar, Sir Lowry's Pass-Somerset West

Jordan Cobbler's Hill 2024
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R621pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Jordan Cobbler's Hill 2022
96/100, Decanter Magazine
96/100, Platter's Guide
R621pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

Jordan Sophia 2020
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R 1840pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof

KWV Mentors Orchestra 2022
96/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R249pb ex-cellar, Paarl

La Bri Affinity 2021
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
93/100, Winemag
R250pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

La Petite Ferme Verdict 2023
94/100, Winemag Report
R600pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Leopard's Leap Culinaria Grand Vin 2021
Wine of the Year, National Wine Challenge
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R175pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Marks & Spencer Boekenhoutskloof Cape Quarter 2023 Red Blend
93/100, International Wine Challenge
Export Only, Producer in Franschhoek

Miles Mossop Max 2020
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R495pb ex-producer, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Mont Rochelle Miko Red 2022
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
93/100, Gibert & Gaillard
R820pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2021
93/100, Decanter Awards
R260pb ex-cellar, Somerset West

MR de Compostella 2022
96/100, Platter's Guide
R2250pb ex-producer, Polkadraai Hills-Stellenbosch

Nederburg Heritage Heroes Brew Master 2021
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R270pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Neethlingshof Caracal 2021
94/100, Decanter Awards
R340pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Neil Ellis Left Bank Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R225pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Oldenburg 8th Element 2022
96/100, Platter's Guide
Price t.b.c. ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Peter Falke Kanoa 2020
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R480pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Plaisir Grand Plaisir 2023
94/100, Decanter Awards
R830pb ex-cellar, Simondium-Paarl

Plaisir Grand Plaisir 2020
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R830pb ex-cellar, Simondium-Paarl

Quoin Rock Red Blend 2022
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R750pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Quoin Rock Red Blend 2021
94/100, Decanter Awards
R750pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Quoin Rock Red Blend 2019
95/100, Decanter Awards
R750pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Raats Jasper Red 2022
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R350pb ex-producer, Polkadraai-Stellenbosch

Raka Quinary 2021
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R190pb ex-cellar, Stanford

Reyneke Cornerstone 2021
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R350pb ex-cellar, Polkadraai Hills-Stellenbosch

Ridgeback Journey 2021
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R198pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Rustenberg John X Merriman 2022
93/100, Decanter Awards
R300pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Spier Creative Block 5 2022
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
93/100, Decanter Awards
R260pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch ‘1679' Legacy 2022
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R600pb ex-Koelenhof cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Stony Brook Camissa 2022
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R140pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

The Earth Beneath Our Feet Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R250pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Tokara Director's Reserve Red 2022
96/100, Platter's Guide
Master Award, Global Wine Masters
R525pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Director's Reserve Red 2021
95/100, Decanter Magazine
94/100, Winemag Report
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R545pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Tokara Director's Reserve Red 2015
95/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Uva Mira Fox's Lair 2022
94/100, Decanter Magazine
R500pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Uva Mira O.T.V. 2020
96/100, Decanter Magazine
R1900pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Vriesenhof Jan Boland Coetzee 2023
95/100, Winemag Report
R175pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Warwick Professor Black Pitch Black 2023
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R225pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Warwick Trilogy 2021
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R700pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Waterford Antigo 2022
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R295pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Waterford Antigo 2021
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R295pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Zevenwacht Z Reserve 2022
Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R390pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Zorgvliet Richelle 2021
96/100, Plater's Guide
R490pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Zorgvliet Silver Myn Argentum 2023
Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R125pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Top Cape Blend Ratings – 2025/26

Aaldering Florence Winemakers Selection Cape Blend 2024
94/100, Winemag Report
R179pb ex-cellar

Bellevue Atticus Cape Blend 2024
Top 6, Perold Cape Blend Competition
R160pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

Beyerskloof Faith 2022
Top 10, Perold Cape Blend Competition
94/100, Veritas Awards
R1000pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Beyerskloof Faith 2020
Top 10, Perold Cape Blend Competition
R1000pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Boland Cellar Reserve Red 2024
95/100, Trophy Wine Show
R175pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Daschbosch Gift 2022
93/100, Winemag Report
R140pb ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Endura Winemaker's Selection Cape Blend 2022
Top 6, Perold Cape Blend Competition
R365pb ex-Perdeberg cellar, Paarl

Endura Winemaker's Selection Cape Blend 2021
95/100, Decanter Awards
R350pb ex-Perdeberg cellar, Paarl

Idiom C Cape Blend 2022
Top 6, Perold Cape Blend Competition
R450pb ex-cellar, Sir Lowry's Pass-Somerset West

Jakkalsvlei Mount Cuvée Cape Blend 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R220pb ex-cellar, Herbertsdale

Koelenbosch Nineteenfortyone 2023
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
94/100, Winemag Report
Top 6, Perold Cape Blend Competition
R125pb ex-Koelenhof Winery, Stellenbosch

Koelenbosch Nineteenfortyone 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
95/100, Winemag Report
R125pb ex-Koelenhof Winery, Stellenbosch

KWV Mentors Perold 2022
Winner, Veritas Awards
Top 10, Perold Cape Blend Competition
R799pb ex-cellar, Paarl

KWV Mentors Perold 2021
94/100, Veritas Awards
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R799pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Lyngrove Platinum Latitude 2023
Top 10, Perold Cape Blend Competition
R385pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Orpheus & The Raven No. 42 2022
95/100, Decanter Magazine
R440pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Simonsig Frans Malan Cape Blend 2022
Top 6, Perold Cape Blend Competition
R300pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Top SA Rhône-Style Red Blend Ratings – 2025/26

Anysbos Tesame 2023
98/100, Platter's Guide
R390pb ex-cellar, Bot River

Bellingham Bernard Series Maverick SMV 2021
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R330pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Bizoe Ganant Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2022
94/100, Winemag Report
R350pb ex-cellar, Somerset West

Boschendal Black Angus 2023
94/100, International Wine Challenge
R575pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Boschendal Black Angus 2022
93/100, Winemag Report
R575pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Boschendal Black Angus 2020
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R575pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Brookdale Mason Road GSM 2024
93/100, Decanter Magazine
R165pb ex-cellar, Klein Drakenstein-Paarl

Donkiesbaai Suiderkruis 2024
94/100, Winemag Report
R165pb ex-Guardian Peak cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Flagstone Velvet 2023
96/100, Platter's Guide
Top 5 Blends, Shiraz SA Challenge
R770pb ex-cellar, Somerset West/Strand

Guardian Peak SMG 2022
Top 5 Blends, Shiraz SA Challenge
R260pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Holder Wabi-Sabi Cinsaut-Grenache 2023
93/100, Decanter Magazine
Export wine, Stellenbosch producer

Idun Charismatique 2022
93/100, Decanter Magazine
Price t.b.c., Elgin cellar

Intellego Kedungu 2022
94/100, Decanter Magazine
R190pb ex-cellar, Paardeberg-Swartland

JAN Syrah Grenache Mourvèdre 2023
94/100, Winemag Report
R195pb ex-Zevenwacht cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Shiraz Carignan 2024
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
Export wine, cellar in Stellenbosch

Lynx SMG 2020
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R170pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Nederburg Heritage Heroes Motorcycle Marvel 2022
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R285pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Painted Wolf Pictus 2021
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R450pb ex-producer, Paarl

Saronsberg Full Circle 2024
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R740pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Saronsberg Full Circle 2023
Master Award, Global Wine Masters
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R740pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Saronsberg Full Circle 2022
Best in Class, Terroir  Awards
Top 5 Blends, Shiraz SA Challenge
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R690pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Spier Creative Block 3 2021
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
Top 5 Blends, Shiraz SA Challenge
R260pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Spier Creative Block 3 2020
Top 6 Blends, Shiraz SA Challenge
R240pb ex-cellar, Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch

Wildeberg Coterie Grenache & Syrah 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R220pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Zandvliet Pocket Power 2023
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R142pb ex-Van Loveren, Robertson

Zevenwacht Tin Mine Syrah Mourvèdre Grenache 2022
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R190pb ex-cellar, Kuils River-Stellenbosch

Zwartwater Red Blend 2024
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R395pb ex-Lammershoek cellar, Paardeberg-Swartland

other TOP SA WINE RATINGS

Top Cap Classique Sparkling Wine Ratings – 2025/26

Babylonstoren Sprankel 2019
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R810pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blancs 2013
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R280pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Brut Reserve 2016
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
R280pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Boschendal Brut Rosé NV
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R220pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Boschendal Jean Le Long Prestige Cuvée Blanc de Blancs 2012
94/100, Decanter Awards
Trophy, International Wine Challenge
R1300pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Boschendal Mountain Rose Pinot Noir Rosé 2020
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R750pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Chamonix Blanc de Blanc 2022
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R345pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Charles Fox Blanc de Blancs 2017
94/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R395pb ex-cellar, Elgin

Christina Brut NV
Gold Medal, Global Fine Wine Challenge
96/100, Decanter Awards
R215pb ex-Van Loveren cellar, Robertson

Colmant Brut Reserve NV
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R335pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Darling Cellars Blanc de Blanc Brut 2023
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R175pb ex-cellar, Darling

Des Dieux Anna Louise Blanc de Blancs 2012
5 Stars, Platter's Guide
R650pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

Des Dieux Claudia Brut 2021
Double Gold, Cap Classique Challenge
R377pb ex-cellar, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

Desiderius Pongrácz 2018
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
96/100, Int W&S Competition
R745pb ex-Heineken Beverages, Stellenbosch

Dieu Donné Maingard Brut Blanc de Blancs 2020
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R250pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs 2020
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R420pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs 2019
93/100, Veritas Awards
Best in Class, Cap Classique Challenge
96/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R420pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Graham Beck Brut 2023
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R240pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Graham Beck Cuvée Clive 2019
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
Gold, Global Wine Masters
93/100, Veritas Awards
97/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
Wine of the Year, National Wine Challenge
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R670pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Graham Beck Cuvée Clive X 2015
96/100, Platter's Guide
R2800pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Graham Beck Pinot Meunier 2022
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R850pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Graham Beck Pinot Noir Rosé 2019
93/100, Veritas Awards
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
95/100, Decanter Awards
R420pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Graham Beck Ultra Brut 2018
93/100, Veritas Awards
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R420pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Brut 2022
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R300pb ex-Le Grand Domaine, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Pinot Noir Rosé Brut 2022
95/100, Decanter Awards
R300pb ex-Le Grand Domaine, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Groot Phesantekraal Blanc de Blanc 2022
94/100, Fine Wine Awards
R285pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Hidden Valley Brut 2021
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R325pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Hidden Valley Brut Rosé 2021
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R325pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Hillock Penelope Anne 2022
93/100, Fine Wine Awards
R220pb ex-cellar, Ladismith-Klein-Karoo

Hills MVM 100 Blanc de Noir Brut 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R289pb ex-cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

JC Le Roux Scintilla Vintage Reserve 2015
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R350pb ex-cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Klein Constantia Blanc de Blancs 2020
Double Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
R340pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Kleine Zalze Vintage Brut 2019
93/100, Veritas Awards
R275pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Brut Rosé NV
Best in Class, Cap Classique Challenge
R190pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Krone Koelfontein Blanc de Blancs 2020
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R679pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Krone Night Nectar Blanc de Blanc 2021
Gold, Cap Classique Challenge
R740pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Krone Twee Jonge Gezellen Blanc de Blancs 2021
93/100, Veritas Awards
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R679pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2020
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R189pb ex-KWV cellar, Paarl

Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2019
Double Gold, Global Fine Wine Challenge
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
94/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R189pb ex-KWV cellar, Paarl

Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2017
93/100, Veritas Awards
Museum Class, KWV cellar, Paarl

Le Lude Brut Magnum 2025
96/100, Platter's Guide
R1600pb (1.5L) ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Le Lude Madame Brut Nature 2015
93/100, Decanter Awards
R1150pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Le Lude Vintage Cuvée 2016
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R1195pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

L'Ormarins Brut Rosé NV
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R210pb ex-Anthonij Rupert cellar, Franschhoek

L'Ormarins Private Cuvée 2017
96/100, Trophy Wine Show
R555pb ex-Anthonij Rupert cellar, Franschhoek

L'Ormarins Private Cuvée 2016
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R475pb ex-Anthonij Rupert cellar, Franschhoek

Louisvale Chardonnay Pinot Noir Rosé Brut NV
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R275pb ex-cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Lourensford ‘Cuvée 117' Brut Zero 2015
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R550pb ex-cellar, Somerset West

Miss Molly Blanc de Blancs 2021
93/100, Winemag Report
R299pb ex-Môreson cellar, Franschhoek

Montpellier Méthode Cap Classique Chardonnay 2018
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R250pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Nederburg Brut Cap Classique NV
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R245pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Newstead Brut Blanc de Blanc 2018
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R320pb ex-cellar, Plettenberg Bay

Nitida Matriarch Cap Classique 2023
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R245pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Paul René Brut Rosé 2022
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R275pb ex-Wonderfontein cellar, Robertson

Paul René Chardonnay Brut 2021
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R275pb ex-Wonderfontein cellar, Robertson

Perdeberg Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc Cap Classique 2021
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R180pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Peter Falke Noelina 2018
96/100, Fine Wine Awards
R340pb ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Pierre Jourdan Blanc de Blancs 2020
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R290pb ex-Haute Cabrière cellar, Franschhoek

Pieter Ferreira Blanc de Blancs 2019
Double Gold, Cap Classique Challenge
R535pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Pongrácz Blanc de Blancs NV
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R240pb ex-Heineken Beverages, Stellenbosch

Quoin Rock Black Series Cap Classique 2019
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R750pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Quoin Rock Black Series Cap Classique 2018
95/100, International Wine Challenge
R750pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Quoin Rock Black Series Rosé Brut 2020
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
94/100, Decanter Awards
R895pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Saronsberg Blanc de Blancs Brut 2022
Wine of the Year, National Wine Challenge
R280pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh

Silverthorn Jewel Box 2019
97/100, Platter's Guide
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R570pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Simonsig Cuvée Royale Blanc de Blancs 2020
96/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R650pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2021
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R195pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé 2023
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R230pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Steenberg Lady R Cap Classique 2019
Winner, Cap Classique Challenge
R750pb ex-cellar, Tokai-Constantia WR

Strandveld Skaamgesiggie Pinot Noir Brut Rosé 2023
93/100, Gibert & Gaillard
R330pb ex-cellar, Elim-Agulhas Triangle

Tanzanite Blanc de Blanc 2021
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R310pb ex-producer, Worcester

Tokara Blanc de Blanc 2017
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R795pb ex-cellar, Helshoogte-Stellenbosch

Villiera Monro Brut 2019
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R450pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Villiera Monro Brut 2017
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R450pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Villiera Tradition Brut NV
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R220pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Villiera Woolworths Signature Vintage Reserve Brut 2018
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
Exclusive to WW, cellar in Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

Weltevrede Philip Jonker Entheos Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R235pb ex-cellar, Bonnievale

Weltevrede Philip Jonker The Ring Brut 2023
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R407pb ex-cellar, Bonnievale

Windfall Mendola Blanc de Blanc 2017
Double Gold, Cap Classique Challenge
95/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R340pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Windfall Mendola Rosé 2017
Gold Medal, Cap Classique Challenge
R340pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Top SA Rosé Wine Ratings – 2025/26

Aaldering Women of the World Pinotage Rosé 2025
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
R550pb (1.5L) ex-cellar, Devon Valley-Stellenbosch

Beyerskloof Pinotage Rosé 2025
Top 6, Pinotage Rosé Competition
R120pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Bon Courage Lady of the House Pinotage Rosé 2025
Top 6, Pinotage Rosé Competition
R105pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Darling Cellars Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Blanc Grenache 2025
93/100, Veritas Awards
R80pb ex-cellar, Darling

De Wet Cellar Vintage Mashup Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2024
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R90pb ex-cellar, Worcester

Eerste Hoop Rosé 2025
Top Rosé, Shiraz SA Challenge
R140pb ex-cellar, Theewater-Overberg

Groot Phesantekraal Rosé 2025
93/100, Winemag Report
R120pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Holden Manz Rothko Rosé 2025
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
R170pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Jakkalsvlei Pinotage Rosé 2025
Top 6, Pinotage Rosé Competition
R120pb ex-cellar, Herbertsdale-Klein Karoo

Kaapzicht Pinotage Rosé 2025
Top 6, Pinotage Rosé Competition
R120pb ex-cellar, Bottelary-Stellenbosch

Lievland Rosé 2025
Top 3 Rosé, Shiraz SA Challenge
R225pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Lievland Rosé 2024
93/100, Decanter Awards
R215pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Lynx Blanc de Noir 2024
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R115pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Stories Pinotage Rosé 2025
Top 6, Pinotage Rosé Competition
R73pb ex-Pulpit Rock cellar, Riebeek Wes-Swartland

Van Loveren Daydream Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2025
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
R81pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Villion Rosa Rabbedoe Rosé 2025
Top 3 Rosé, Shiraz SA Challenge
R95pb ex-producer, Bot River

Vinevenom Shining NV
93/100, Winemag Repot
R200pb ex-producer, Riebeek West-Swartland

Windmeul Pinotage Rosé 2025
Top 6, Pinotage Rosé Competition
R80pb ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl

Top SA Unfortified Dessert Wine Ratings – 2025/26

Bon Courage Noble Late Harvest 2023
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R186pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Robertson

Boschendal Vin D'Or Noble Late Harvest 2025
93/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R630pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Boschendal Vin D'Or Noble Late Harvest 2024
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R600pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Boschendal Vin D'Or Noble Late Harvest 2022
95/100, Decanter Awards
R600pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Buitenverwachting ‘1769' 2023 (Natural Sweet)
96/100, Platter's Guide
R400pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Constantia

Buitenverwachting ‘1769' 2022 (Noble Late Harvest)
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R400pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Constantia

Delheim Edelspatz Botrytis Riesling 2022 (Noble Late Harvest)
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R397pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Diemersdal Noble Late Harvest 2024
93/100, International Wine Challenge
R160pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Durbanville

Fairview La Beryl Blanc 2024 (Straw Wine)
96/100, Platter's Guide
R380pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Paarl

Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2021 (Natural Sweet)
Top 10, Muscats du Monde
R1010pb (375ml)  ex-cellar, Constantia

Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2020 (Natural Sweet)
97/100, Decanter Awards
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R1010pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Constantia

Lothian Noble Late Harvest 2018
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R275pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Elgin

Nederburg Private Bin Edelkeur Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2011
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
Museum Class, Paarl cellar

Nederburg Private Bin Eminence Noble Late Harvest Muscadel 2009
98/100, Trophy Wine Show
Museum Class, cellar in Paarl

Nederburg Private Bin Semillon Noble Late Harvest 2000
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
Museum Class, cellar in Paarl

Nederburg Winemasters Noble Late Harvest 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
94/100, International Wine Challenge
93/100, Int Wine & Spirit Competition
R156pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Paarl

Nederburg Winemasters Noble Late Harvest 2018
98/100, Trolphy Wine Show
Museum Class, cellar in Paarl

Neethlingshof Maria Noble Late Harvest 2025
96/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
96/100, Platter's Guide
R330pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Perdeberg Dry Land Natural Sweet Chenin Blanc 2025
95/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
R182pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl

Perdeberg Dry Land Natural Sweet Chenin Blanc 2022
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
95/100, Decanter Awards
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R220pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Windmeul-Paarl

Piekenierskloof Old Vine Samson Straw Wine NV
94/100, Decanter World Wine Awards
Trophy, Terroir Awards
96/100, Fine Wine Awards
R360pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Citrusdal

Seven Oaks Noble Late Harvest 2022 (Sauvignon Blanc)
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R220pb ex-cellar, Breerivier-Breedekloof

St Leger Natural Sweet 2022
93/100, Winemag Report
R1000pb ex-cellar, Constantia

Stellenrust Chenin d'Muscat Natural Sweet 2023
96/100, Platter's Guide
R250pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch

Top SA Fortified Dessert Wine Ratings – 2025/26

Aan de Doorns Red Muscadel 2022
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
R82pb ex-cellar, Worcester

Alvi's Drift Reserve Muscat Nectarinia 2022
Wine of the Year, National Wine Challenge
R240pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester

Alvi's Drift Reserve Muscat Nectarinia 2017
95/100, Decanter Awards
R190pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Scherpenheuwel-Worcester

Bonnievale Winery Limited Release Red Muscadel 2024
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R126pb ex-cellar, Bonnievale

Botha Sjanter Hanepoot 2024
93/100, Veritas Awards
R95pb ex-cellar, Breedekloof

De Wet Cellar White Muscadel 2021
93/100, Winemag Report
R73pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Worcester

Du Toitskloof Hanepoot Jerepigo 2021
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R90pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Du Toitskloof Red Muscadel 2021
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
R116pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Rawsonville-Breedekloof

Koos Mosterdpotjie Soet Steen 2023 (Chenin)
93/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R1050pb (500ml) ex Botha Kelder, Breedekloof

Nuy Barbieri Idro Red Muscadel 2017
93/100, Winemag Report
94/100, Winemag Report
95/100, Veritas Awards
R235pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Nuy Valley-Worcester

Nuy Inspiration White Muscadel 2023
93/100, Veritas Awards
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R95pb ex-cellar, Nuy Valley-Worcester

Perdeberg Dry Land Fortified Chenin Blanc 2023
Gold Medal, Global Wine Masters
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R220pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Paarl

Rietvallei 1908 Muscadel 2021 (Red)
Best in Class, National Wine Show
R250pb ex-cellar, Robertson

Saldanha Hanepoot #4 2014
96/100, Platter's Guide
R200pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Saldanha Bay

 

Top Cape Port Ratings – 2025/26

Boplaas Cape Tawny NV
Best in Class, National Wine Challenge
93/100, Veritas Awards
R250pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

Boplaas Cape Vintage 2022
94/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R150pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2024
94/100, Winemag Report
94/100, Trophy Wine Show
R350pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2022
93/100, Winemag Report
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R350pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2021
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
R350pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2019
95/100, Winemag Report
R350pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2016
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
94/100, Winemag Report
Museum Class, cellar in Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2015
95/100, Winemag
R650pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2009
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
Museum Class, Calitzdorp cellar

Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2008
Best in Class, Terroir Awards
R750pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 1996
97/100, Winemag Report
R2000pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

Boplaas Colheita Cape Tawny 2005
Wine of the Year, National Wine Challenge
R1600pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

De Krans Cape Tawny NV
96/100, Fine Wine Awards
R240pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

De Krans Cape Vintage 2021
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R140pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2023
96/100, Platter's Guide
R350pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2021
96/100, Winemag Report
93/100, Trophy Wine Show
93/100, Winemag Report
R350pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2020
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R350pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2015
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
96/100, Winemag
Museum Class, cellar in Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

Delaire Graff Cape Vintage 2023
97/100, Trophy Wine Show
95/100, Winemag Report
R720pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff Cape Vintage 2022
Double Gold, Veritas Awards
98/100, Trophy Wine Show
R720pb ex-cellar, Banghoek-Stellenbosch

KWV Cape Tawny NV
96/100, Veritas Awards
5 Stars, Platter's Guide
R119pb ex-cellar, Paarl

Lord Jackal Cape Vintage Reserve 2024
93/100, Winemag Report
R450pb ex-Jakkalsvlei cellar, Herbertsdale-Klein Karoo

Morgenhof Cape LBV 2005
95/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
R215pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Niel Joubert Nammi Cape Late Bottled Vintage 2024
96/100, Platter's Guide
R1250pb (500ml) ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl

TTT Cape Vintage Reserve 2022
95/100, Fine Wine Awards
R190pb ex-cellar, Calitzdorp-Klein Karoo

SA Wine & Cellar Classification

South Africa’s most highly rated wines over the past 10 years –

 the best track records from 2014 to 2023 (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.