CLASSIFIED SHOPPING LIST: prices of the top SA red blends with the best track records over the past 10 years

ALL OF THE South African wines below are included in the latest SA Red Blend Classification, with those having the very best track records highlighted and the listing limited to wines whose accolades include very good reviews in 2013/14.

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

 

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