South Africa’s top Sauvignon Blanc ratings in 2013 and best Sauvignon Blanc at under R50 – experts’ choice

CAPE POINT, Cederberg, Diemersdal, Graham Beck, Kleine Zalze, KWV, Quoin Rock, Reyneke and Shannon top the list of contenders for South Africa’s champion Sauvignon Blanc producer for 2013… The following wines achieved outstanding reviews from the judges at blind-tastings around the world during the past 12 months:

TOP SOUTH AFRICAN SAUVIGNON BLANC RATINGS IN 2013
Alexanderfontein Chip off The Old Block 2013, Ormonde – Top 10 in Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc Competition

Bartinney 2013 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Boschendal Reserve Collection 2013 – Top 10 in Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc Competition
Brampton 2013 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Cape of Good Hope Altima 2013, Anthonij Rupert – Top 10 in Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc Competition
Cape Point Reserve 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide, Top 10 in Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc Competition
Cape Point Woolworths 2012 – Top 10 in Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc Competition
Cederberg 2012 – Trophy at Trophy Wine Show
Chamonix 2010 – Trophy at Classic Wine Trophy Competition
Cool Bay 2013, Boplaas – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
D’Aria The Songbird 2013 – 5 Stars in Classic Wine Magazine
David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner 2012, Cederberg – Trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards
David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Wild Ferment 2012, Cederberg – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
De Grendel Koetshuis 2013 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Diemersdal Eight Rows 2013 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Diemersdal MM Louw 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Diemersdal 2013 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Durbanville Hills Rhinofields 2013 – Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Flagstone Free Run Elim Reserve 2011 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards, Gold Medal at Trophy Wine Show
Franschhoek Cellar Statue de Femme 2013 – Top 10 in Top Top Sauvignon Blanc Competition
Graham Beck Pheasants’ Run 2012 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Graham Beck Pheasants’ Run 2013 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide, Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Groot Consantia 2012 – Trophy at International Wine Challenge
Hidden Valley 2013 – Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards
Jordan The Outlier 2012 – Trophy at Trophy Wine Show
Klein Constantia Perdeblokke 2012 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection 2012 – 4½ Stars in Classic Wine Magazine
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve 2012 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide, Top 10 in Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc Competition
Kumkani 2010, Thandi – 5 Stars in Classic Wine Magazine
KWV Cathedral Cellar 2012 – Trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards
KWV The Mentors 2009 – Trophy at Trophy Wine Show
La Bonne Vigne 2013, Wonderfontein – Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Mulderbosch 1000 Miles 2012 – 5 Stars in Ploatter’s Guide
Nederburg Private Bin D234 2012 – Top 10 in Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc Competition
Odd Bins Bin No 239 2013, Checkers – Double Gold at Michelangelo Awards
Odd Bins Bin No 242 2013, Checkers – Double Gold at Michelangelo Awards
Paul Cluver 2012 – 4½ Stars in Classic Wine Magazine
Phizante Kraal 2013 – Top 10 in Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc Competition
Quoin Rock Cape South Coast 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Quoin Rock The Nicobar 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Reyneke Reserve White 2011 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Reyneke Reserve White 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Rickety Bridge Paulina’s Reserve 2012 – Double Gold at Michelangelo Awards
Rietvallei The Innings 2012 – 4½ Stars in Classic Wine Magazine
Rivendell 2012 – Double Gold at Veritas Awards
Robertson Winery Retreat 2010 – Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards
Shannon Sanctuary Peak 2011 – 4½ Stars in Classic Wine Magazine
Shannon Sanctuary Peak 2013 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Star Hill 2012 – Double Gold Medal in Michelangelo Awards
Steenberg HMS Rattlesnake 2011 – 5 Stars in Classic Wine Magazine
Strandveld 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
The Guru 2012, Hoopenburg – 4½ Stars in Classic Wine Magazine
Thelema 2013 – Top 10 in Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc Competition
Tokara Reserve Collection Walker Bay 2013 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Totus 2009, Trajan – 4½ Stars in Classic Wine Magazine
Warwick Professor Black 2012 – 4½ Stars in Platter’s Guide
Zevenwacht 2012 – 4½ Stars in Classic Wine Magazine

BEST VALUE SA SAUVIGNON BLANC AT UNDER R50 A BOTTLE

Alexanderfontein 2013, Ormonde – R49 a bottle
Backsberg 2013 – R46 a bottle
Bergsig 2013 – R47 a bottle
Cape Atlantic 2013, Cederberg – R40 a bottle
Conradie 2013 – R44 a bottle
Darling Cellars Bush Vine 2013 – R30 a bottle
Diemersdal Matys 2012 – R37 a bottle
Du Plevaux 2013, Imbuko – R40 a bottle
Franschhoek Cellar Statue de Femme 2013 – R43 a bottle
Groenland 2013 – R43 a bottle
John B 2013, Rietvallei – R30 a bottle
Koelenhof Koelenhoffer 2013 – R30 a bottle
La Vierge Temptation NV – R45 a bottle
Maastricht 2012 – R45 a bottle
Melck’s 2013, Muratie – R45 a bottle
Merwida 2013 – R42 a bottle
Odd Bins 2013, Checkers – R45 a bottle
Porcupine Ridge 2012, Boekenhoutskloof – R40 a bottle
Simonsig Adelberg 2013 – R38 a bottle
Stettyn The Griffin 2013 – R35 a bottle
The Guru 2012, Hoopenburg – R39 a bottle
Uitkyk 2013 – R48 a bottle
Van Loveren 2013 – R36 a bottle
Windmeul 2013 – R38 a bottle

 

 

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