SEVEN CATEGORIES of top wines from South Africa as rated 96+ locally or internationally in 2025 by one or more of the respected panels tasting ‘blind', i.e. labels out of sight… Click on the links below for the country's most highly rated Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc… The Cape's most highly rated Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz… The most highly rated Cap Classique sparkling wine… Excluding wines made specifically for sale on auction, export-only wines and museum-class wines.
For details of the ratings and for ALL top-rated South African wines during the past year, i.e. including other categories as well as wines rated between 93 and 95 points, click here.
WHITE
• Most highly rated SA Chardonnay in 2025
• Most highly rated SA Chenin Blanc in 2025
• Most highly rated SA Sauvignon Blanc in 2025
RED
• Most highly rated SA Cabernet Sauvignon in 2025
• Most highly rated Pinotage in 2025
• Most highly rated SA Shiraz/Syrah in 2025
SPARKLING
• Most highly rated Cap Classique in 2025
