CLASSIFIED SHOPPING LIST: prices of the top SA red blends with the best track records over the past 10 years
Prices are for the latest releases/vintages to be rated – rands per standard 750ml bottle and ex-cellar in most instances (approximate retail prices if the wine is unavailable direct from the producer).
TOP SA RED BLENDS IN PRICE ORDER
R40 – Viljoensdrift River Grandeur Cape Blend
R42 – Jason’s Creek Classic Red (Jason’s Hill)
R45 – Stellenrust Simplicity
R60 – KC Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot (Klein Constantia)
R75 – Gabrielskloof The Blend
R85 – Beyerskloof Synergy
R87 – Flagstone Dragon Tree
R88 – Zonnebloem Laureat (Distell)
R90 – Raka Quinary
R90 – Windmeul Cape Blend Reserve
R95 – Le Bonheur Prima
R100 – Spier Creative Block 3
R100 – Spier Creative Block 5
R101 – Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Shiraz Mourvedre Viognier
R105 – Saronsberg Provenence Rooi
R110 – Alvi’s Drift AD Drift Fusion
R110 – Diemersdal Private collection
R110 – KWV Cathedral Cellar Triptych
R110 – Remhoogte Estate
R110 – Spice Route Chakalaka
R115 – Akkerdal Wild Boar
R116 – Hermanuspietersfontein Kleinboet
R120 – Dombeya Fenix (Haskell)
R125 – Altydgedacht Tintoretto
R125 – Anthonij Rupert Optima
R125 – Ernie Els Big Easy Red
R125 – Wildekrans Barrel Select Cape Blend
R130 – Glen Carlou Grand Classique
R135 – Warwick Three Cape Ladies
R144 – Creation Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot
R144 – Creation Syrah Grenache
R145 – Hidden Valley Hidden Gems
R145 – Neethlingshof The Caracal
R149 – Delaire Graff Botmaskop
R150 – Allée Bleue L’Amour Toujours
R150 – Guardian Peak SMG
R150 – Rustenberg John X Merriman
R150 – Welbedacht Hat Trick
R160 – Morgenster Lourens River Valley
R165 – Jean Daneel Red
R165 – Napier Red Medallion
R165 – Sumaridge Epitome
R168 – Clos Malverne Auret Cape Blend
R170 – Hidden Valley Hidden Secret
R180 – Grangehurst Nikela
R180 – Simonsig Frans Malan Cape Blend
R190 – Saronsberg Seismic
R200 – AA Badenhorst Red
R200 – Chamonix Troika
R200 – Simonsig Tiara
R205 – Eikendal Classique
R209 – Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal
R210 – Graham Beck The Joshua
R211 – La Motte Pierneef Collection Shiraz Viognier
R220 – Beyerskloof Field Blend
R221 – Hermanuspietersfontein Die Arnoldus
R225 – Middelvlei Momberg
R225 – Mont Destin Passioné
R230 – Ernie Els Proprietor’s Blend
R230 – Saronsberg Full Circle
R250 – Bellingham The Bernard Series Small Barrel SMV
R250 – De Grendel Rubaiyat
R250 – Hillcrest Hornfels
R250 – KWV The Mentors Orchestra
R269 – Jordan Cobblers Hill
R270 – Buitenverwachting Christine
R270 – Tokara Director’s Reserve Red
R275 – Glenelly Lady May
R275 – Kaapzicht Steytler Pentagon
R275 – Warwick Trilogy
R280 – Mas Nicolas (Nico van der Merwe)
R283 – Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve Red
R285 – Fleur du Cap Laszlo (Bergkelder)
R287 – Kaapzicht Steytler Vision
R290 – Morgenster
R300 – Veenwouden Classic
R308 – Reyneke Reserve Red
R318 – Meerlust Rubicon
R325 – Ken Forrester The Gypsy
R350 – The Grande Provence
R350 – Vilafonté Series C
R354 – De Toren Fusion V
R358 – Hartenberg The Mackenzie
R390 – Rust en Vrede Estate
R400 – Kanonkop Paul Sauer
R495 – Beyerskloof Faith
R500 – De Trafford Elevation 393
R600 – Ernie Els Signature
R605 – Sadie Columella
R695 – Spier Frans K Smit
R820 – Mvemve Raats De Compostella