South Africa’s top dessert wine ratings in 2013 and best dessert wines under R100 a bottle – the experts’ choice
TOP SOUTH AFRICAN DESSERT WINE RATINGS IN 2013 – UNFORTIFIED
Badsberg Badslese Natural Sweet 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Boekenhoutskloof Noble Late Harvest 2010 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Delheim Edelspatz Noble Late Harvest 2012 – Trophy at Trophy Wine Show, 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Donkiesbaai Hooiwijn 2012, Gardian Peak – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Durbanville Hills Noble Late Harvest 2012 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards, Outstanding Gold Medal at International Wine & Spirits Competition
Fairview La Beryl Blanc 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Fleur du Cap Noble Late Harvest 2011, Bergkelder – Trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards, 4½ Stars in Classic Wine Magazine
Fleur du Cap Noble Late Harvest 2012, Bergkelder – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2010 – Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards, Outstanding Gold Medal at International Wine & Spirits Competition
Jordan Millifera Noble Late Harvest 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2008 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
KWV The Mentors Noble Late Harvest 2012 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Lutzville Vineyards Francois le Vaillant Noble Late Harvest 2012 – Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Meinert Semillon Straw Wine 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Miles Mossop Kika Noble Late Harvest 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2011 – 4½ Stars in Classic Wine Magazine
Mullineux Straw Wine 2012 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Nederburg Private Bin Edelkeur Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2007 – Outstanding Gold Medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Nederburg Private Bin Edelkeur Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2012 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Nederburg Private Bin Eminence Muscadel Noble Late Harvest 2008 – Trophy at International Wine & Spirit Competition, Gold Medal at Trophy Wine Show
Nederburg Private Bin Eminence Muscadel Noble Late Harvest 2009 – Trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards, Double Gold Medal at Six Nations Wine Challenge
Nederburg Private Bin Eminence Muscadel Noble Late Harvest 2011 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Nederburg Private Bin Eminence Muscadel Noble Late Harvest 2012 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Nederburg Winemaster’s Reserve Noble Late Harvest 2011 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Nederburg Winemaster’s Reserve Noble Late Harvest 2012 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Wine Guide, Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards, Gold Medal at Trophy Wine Show
Paul Cluver Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Perdeberg Weisser Riesling Reserve Natural Sweet 2011 – Trophy at Classic Wine Trophy Competition
Quoin Rock Vine Dried Sauvignon Blanc 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Rustenberg Straw Wine 2011 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Vergelegen Semillon Straw Wine 2011 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
TOP SOUTH AFRICAN DESSERT WINE RATINGS IN 2013 – FORTIFIED
Alvi’s Drift AD Muscat de Frontignan 2010 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Grundheim Rosyntjiewyn 2011 – Platinum Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Monis Muscadel 2004 – 4½ Stars in Classic Wine Magazine
Montagu Cellar Red Muscadel 2012 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Nuweland Muscat de Frontignan 2009 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Nuy Red Muscadel Limited Release NV – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Nuy White Muscadel 2006 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Nuy White Muscadel 2007 – Trophy at Trophy Wine Show
BEST VALUE SA DESSERT WINES AT UNDER R100 A BOTTLE IN 2013
Montagu Cellar Red Muscadel 2012 – R20 a bottle
Nuy White Muscadel 2007 – R36
Orange River Cellars White Muscadel 2012 – R39 a bottle
Nuweland Muscat de Frontignan 2009 – R40 a bottle (375ml)
Grundheim Rosyntjiewyn 2011 – R85 a bottle