Top SA Wine Ratings

Every South African wine judged very good to world-class by the top tasting panels on the planet in 2023 and 2024. Scored 93+, gold and platinum medallists, trophy laureates. Just click on the name of the variety or type of wine to see all of the top-rated vintages in each category. Alternatively, see the SA Wine Classification highlighting the best track records over the past 10 years.

TOP REVIEWS BY CATEGORY

Prices are given in South African rand (R) per standard bottle size (750ml), unless stated otherwise, and are inclusive of VAT – prices as supplied by the producers, or approximate retail prices in South Africa if the producers are closed to the public – top wines may well be ‘sold out’ or increase in price after a stellar rating.

Note: AW = Auction Wine, EXP = Export Only, MC = Museum Class (typically ‘sold out’ at the winery, assessed to gauge development or longevity), and OL = Own Label (exclusive to particular retailer(s), not available from the producer).

TOP SA WHITE WINE RATINGS

Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Riesling
Roussanne
Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Viognier
Niche Whites
White Blends
White Blends (B.S.)

OTHER TOP SA WINE RATINGS

Sparkling Wine
Rosé Wine
Dessert Wine (Unfort)
Dessert Wine (Fort)
Port, Sherry

TOP SA RED WINE RATINGS

Cab Franc
Cabernet S
Cinsau(l)t
Grenache Noir
Malbec
Merlot
Petit Verdot
Pinot Noir
Pinotage
Shiraz / Syrah
Niche Reds
Red Blends
Red Blends (B.S.)
Red Blends (C.B.)
Red Blends (R.S.)

EXPERT JUDGES – TOP PANELS WORLDWIDE

CFC Cab Franc Challenge (SA)
CCC Cap Classique Challenge (SA)
CSC Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships (UK)
CdM Chardonnay du Monde (FR)
CBC Chenin Blanc Challenge (SA)
DM Decanter Magazine (UK)
DWA Decanter World Wine Awards (UK)
EdM Effervescents du Monde (FR)
G&G Gilbert & Gaillard (FR)
GWC Global Fine Wine Challenge (AU)
GWM Global Wine Masters (UK)
IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK)
IWC International Wine Challenge (UK)
MC Malbec Challenge (SA)
MdM Muscats du Monde (FR)
NWC National Wine Challenge (SA)
PCB Perold Cape Blend Competition (SA)
PRC Pinotage Rosé Competition (SA)
PG Platter’s South African Wine Guide
RR Rosé Rocks (SA)
SAT SA Terroir Wine Awards
SWA SA Wine Awards London
ST10 Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 (SA)
SSA Shiraz SA Challenge (SA)
SdM Syrah du Monde (FR)
TEX TEXSOM Awards (USA)
T5P Top 5 Pinot Noir Wine Awards (SA)
T10M Top 10 Merlot Competition (SA)
T10P Top 10 Pinotage Competition (SA)
TWS Trophy Wine Show (SA)
VA Veritas Awards (SA)
VC Viognier Challenge (SA)
WM Winemag.co.za (SA)

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