The Experts’ Absolute Favourites: South Africa’s Champion Wines of 2018
THE TROPHY winners, Best Wines Overall, Top of the Class, Wines of the Year – as singled out by the top panels locally and internationally. These are the most successful vintages from the winelands of South Africa on the world stage in 2018 – presented first by wine type and variety, then alphabetically together with info about the accolades, the prices and which wine routes the cellars are located on. For all of the top-rated SA wines as reviewed over the past two years – including the winners of ‘museum’ and value awards as well as competitions where the judges stop short of choosing outright winners and instead applaud a Top 10 or Top 12 – see here.
2018 Champions: White
CHARDONNAY
Bartinney Hourglass 2017
Boschendal Elgin 2016
De Wetshof Bon Vallon 2017
Glen Carlou 2017
Leeu Passant Stellenbosch 2016
Paul Cluver Seven Flags 2016
Tokara Reserve Collection Stellenbosch 2016
Waverley Hills Organic 2016
CHENIN BLANC
DeMorgenzon Divas 2017
Leopard’s Leap 2018
Slanghoek Legends Barrel Fermented 2016
Spier 21 Gables 2016
Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo 2016
Stellenrust Barrel Fermented 2016
Stellenrust Old Bush Vine 2016
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Bartho Eksteen Houtskool 2017
D’Aria The Following 2016
Fleur du Cap Privée 2017 (Bergkelder)
Spier 21 Gables 2017
Stark-Condé Round Mountain 2017
Steenberg Black Swan 2017
NICHE WHITE VARIETIES
Babylonstoren Viognier 2017
Jordan Real McCoy Riesling 2017
Neethlingshof Gewürztraminer 2018
Rickety Bridge Road to Santiago Semillon 2016
Stellenbosch Vineyards Limited Release Verdelho 2016
Vrede en Lust Early Mist Riesling 2017
WHITE BLENDS
Backsberg Family Reserve White 2017
Fairview Nurok 2016
Ghost Corner Bowline 2016 (Cederberg Cellar)
Highlands Road Sine Cera 2015
Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse Cape White 2017
Vergelegen G.V.B 2015
Warwick Professor Black 2017
2018 Champions: Sparkling
CAP CLASSIQUE
Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Brut Rosé 2011
Celine Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV (Nuy)
Des Dieux Claudia Brut 2012
Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2011 (KWV)
Linton Park Brut NV
Pongrácz Blanc de Blancs NV (JC Le Roux)
Villiera Monro Brut 2012
2018 Champion: Rosé
Secret Cellar Dry Rosé ‘No 658’ 2017 (Ultra)
2018 Champions: Red
CABERNET FRANC
Mitre’s Edge 2015
Raats Dolomite 2016
Rietvallei JMB 2015
Warwick 2015
Zorgvliet 2016
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Alto 2014
KWV Mentors 2014
Le Riche Reserve 2015
Nederburg Manor House 2015
Rustenberg Peter Barlow 2015
Spier 21 Gables 2014
Spier Woolworths Private Collection 2015
MERLOT
Eagles’ Nest 2014
Jordan Black Magic 2015
Oldenburg 2014
Oldenburg 2015
Shannon Black 2013
Shannon Mount Bullet 2015
PINOT NOIR
Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak 2016
Creation Art 2015
Crystallum Cuvée Cinema 2017
De Grendel Op die Berg 2015
De Wetshof Nature in Concert 2017
Iona 2013
PINOTAGE
Beyerskloof Diesel 2014
Bowwood 2015 (Vondeling)
De Grendel Amandelboord 2016
Flagstone Writer’s Block 2016
Kaapzicht Steytler 2015
Kanonkop Black Label 2016
Simonsig Redhill 2015
SHIRAZ / SYRAH
Bon Courage Inkará 2015
Bon Courage Pepper Tree 2016
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve 2015
Leeuwenkuil Heritage 2015
Wildekrans Barrel Select Reserve 2014
NICHE RED VARIETIES
Anura Malbec 2016
De Krans Touriga Naçional 2016
Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec 2016
Elemental Bob Graveyard Tinta Barocca 2017
Lynx Grenache 2017
Mitre’s Edge Petit Verdot 2015
Sadie Soldaat 2017 (Grenache)
Springfontein Limestone Rocks Child in Time Petit Verdot 2012
Stellenbosch Vineyards Flagship Petit Verdot 2012
Stellenbosch Vineyards Limited Release Grenache 2017
Sutherland Reserve Petit Verdot 2015 (Thelema)
RED BLENDS
Albertus Viljoen Bismarck 2015 (Alvi’s Drift)
Alvi’s Drift Reserve Drift Fusion 2015
Alvi’s Drift Reserve Drift Fusion 2016
Backsberg Family Reserve Red 2016
Beyerskloof Faith 2014
Diemersdal Private Collection 2016
Ernie Els Proprietor’s Blend 2016
Middelvlei Momberg 2016
Morgenster Estate Reserve 2014
Plaisir de Merle Signature 2012
Saronsberg Full Circle 2016
Spier Creative Block 3 2015
Springfontein Limestone Rocks Gadda da Vida 2014
Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo Shiraz Merlot Viognier 2015
Stellenbosch Vineyards Flagship Right Bank 2015
Zorgvliet Richelle 2016
2018 Champions: Sweet
DESSERT – UNFORTIFIED
Bon Courage Noble Late Harvest 2016
Buitenverwachting ‘1769’ 2015 (Noble Late)
Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2015 (Natural Sweet)
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Natural Sweet 2014
Mullineux Straw Wine 2017
Nederburg Private Bin S316 Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2004
Paul Cluver Noble Late Harvest 2017
DESSERT – FORTIFIED
Landzicht White Muscadel 2016
Nuy Red Muscadel 2010
Nuy White Muscadel 2006
Orange River Cellars Red Muscadel 2017
PORT STYLE – FORTIFIED
Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2016
Groot Constantia Cape Ruby 2016
Overgaauw Cape Vintage 1998
• For South Africa’s 20 most successful wines on the world stage in 2018, click here.
A to Z
See below for South Africa’s Champion Wines of 2018 in alphabetical order, together with where they stamped their mark and the prices that they sold for at the cellar doors. To read more about the champions’ achievements, click on the names of the wines.
Albertus Viljoen Bismarck 2015 (Red Blend)
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R255pb at Alvi’s Drift, Worcester
Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R223pb at cellar door, Helderberg, Stellenbosch
Alvi’s Drift Reserve Drift Fusion 2015 (Red Blend)
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R124pb at cellar door, Worcester
Alvi’s Drift Reserve Drift Fusion 2016 (Red Blend)
Trophy for Best Cape Blend at Michelangelo Awards
R124pb at cellar door, Worcester
Anura Malbec 2016
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R175pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Paarl
Babylonstoren Viognier 2017
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R135pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Paarl
Backsberg Family Reserve Red 2016
Trophy for Best French Style Red Blend at Michelangelo Awards
R290pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Paarl
Backsberg Family Reserve White 2017
Best White Blend at Trophy Wine Show
R225pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Paarl
Bartho Eksteen Houtskool Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (Wooded)
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R400pb at cellar door, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Bartinney Hourglass Chardonnay 2017
Trophy for Best Chardonnay at International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK)
R625pb at cellar door in Banghoek, Stellenbosch
Beyerskloof Diesel Pinotage 2014
Trophy for Best Pinotage at International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK)
R750pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
Beyerskloof Faith 2014 (Cape Blend)
Trophy for Best Blended Red Wine at International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK); Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R675pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
Bon Courage Inkará Shiraz 2015
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R180pb at cellar door, Robertson
Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Brut Rosé 2011
Trophy for Best Cap Classique (Sparkling Wine) at Michelangelo Awards
R185pb at cellar door, Robertson
Bon Courage Noble Late Harvest 2016
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R115pb (375ml) at cellar door, Robertson
Bon Courage Pepper Tree Shiraz 2016
Best South African Wine at Syrah du Monde (FR)
R94pb at cellar door, Robertson
Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2016 (Port)
Most Highly Rated Sweet Wine at National Wine Challenge
R225pb at cellar door, Calitzdorp
Boschendal Elgin Chardonnay 2016
Trophy for Best South African Chardonnay at International Wine Challenge (UK)
R395pb at cellar door, Franschhoek
Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2016
Trophy for Best South African Red at International Wine Challenge (UK)
R352pb at cellar door, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Bowwood Pinotage 2015
Trophy for Best Pinotage at Michelangelo Awards
R320pb at Vondeling in Voor Paardeberg, Paarl
Buitenverwachting ‘1769’ 2015 (Noble Late Harvest)
Best in Class at Trophy Wine Show
R300pb (500ml) at cellar door, Constantia
Celine Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV (MCC)
Most Highly Rated Sparkling Wine at National Wine Challenge
R165pb at Nuy, Worcester
Creation Art of Pinot Noir 2015
Best Wine Overall in Winemag Pinot Noir Report
R885pb at cellar door, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Crystallum Cuvée Cinema Pinot Noir 2017
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R470pb at Cellar Door, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
D’Aria The Following Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge; National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R220pb at cellar door, Durbanville
De Grendel Amandelboord Pinotage 2016
Best in Class at Trophy Wine Show
R190pb at cellar door in Panorama, Durbanville Wine Route
De Grendel Op die Berg Pinot Noir 2015
Trophy for Best Pinot Noir at Michelangelo Awards
R190pb at cellar door in Panorama, Durbanville Wine Route
De Krans Touriga Naçional 2016
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R90pb at cellar door, Calitzdorp
De Wetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2017 (Unwooded)
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R122pb at cellar door, Robertson
De Wetshof Nature in Concert Pinot Noir 2017
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R302pb at cellar door, Robertson
DeMorgenzon Divas Chenin Blanc 2017
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R1000pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch Kloof
Des Dieux Claudia Brut 2012 (MCC)
Winner of Cap Classique Challenge (Sparkling Wine); Trophy at Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships (UK)
R195pb at Domaine des Dieux, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Diemersdal Private Collection 2016 (Red Blend)
Best in Class at Trophy Wine Show
R150pb at cellar door, Durbanville
Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec 2016
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R209pb at cellar door, Wellington
Eagles’ Nest Merlot 2014
Best in Class at Trophy Wine Show
R175pb at cellar door, Constantia Nek
Elemental Bob Graveyard Tinta Barocca 2017
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R220pb from Producer, Somerset West
Ernie Els Proprietor’s Blend 2016 (Red Blend)
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R260pb at cellar door in Helderberg, Stellenbosch
Fairview Nurok 2016 (White Blend)
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R173pb at cellar door, Paarl
Flagstone Writer’s Block Pinotage 2016
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R280pb at cellar door, Somerset West
Fleur du Cap Series Privée Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc at Michelangelo Awards
R142pb at Bergkelder, Stellenbosch
Ghost Corner Bowline 2016 (White Blend)
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R210pb at Cederberg Private Cellar
Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2017
National Winner at SA Terroir Awards
R116pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Paarl
Groot Constantia Cape Ruby 2016 (Port)
National Winner at SA Terroir Awards
R310pb at cellar door, Constantia
Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2015 (Natural Sweet)
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge; National Winner at SA Terroir Awards
R680pb at cellar door, Constantia
Highlands Road Sine Cera 2015 (White Blend)
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R160pb at cellar door, Elgin
Iona Pinot Noir 2013
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R285pb at cellar door, Elgin
Jordan Black Magic Merlot 2015
National Winner at SA Terroir Awards
R172pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch Kloof
Kaapzicht Steytler Pinotage 2015
Trophy for Best Pinotage at International Wine Challenge (UK)
R450pb at cellar door in Bottelary, Stellenbosch
Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2016
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R1750pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Natural Sweet 2014
Only SA Platinum laureate among Best in Show at Decanter World Wine Awards (UK); Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R985pb at cellar door, Constantia
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Shiraz 2015
Grand Prix Trophy for Top-Scoring Wine Overall at Michelangelo Awards
R365pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
KWV Mentors Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon at Michelangelo Awards
R220pb at KWV, Paarl
Jordan Real McCoy Riesling 2017
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R129pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch Kloof
Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2011 (MCC)
Best Sparkling Wine at Trophy Wine Show; Top SA Sparkling Wine at Effervescents du Monde (FR)
R130pb at KWV, Paarl
Landzicht White Muscadel 2016
Best Fortified at Trophy Wine Show
R56pb at cellar door in Douglas, Northern Cape
Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R500pb at cellar door in Helderberg, Stellenbosch
Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2016
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R640pb at cellar door, Franschhoek
Leeuwenkuil Heritage Syrah 2015
Best Red at Trophy Wine Show; Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R300pb at cellar door in Voor Paardeberg, Swartland
Leopard’s Leap Chenin Blanc 2018
Trophy for Best Chenin Blanc at Michelangelo Awards
R49pb at cellar door, Franschhoek
Linton Park Brut NV (MCC)
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R220pb at cellar door, Wellington
Lynx Grenache 2017
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R190pb at cellar door, Franschhoek
Middelvlei Momberg 2016 (Red Blend)
Best in Class at Trophy Wine Show
R293pb at cellar door in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch
Mitre’s Edge Cabernet Franc 2015
Trophy for Best Cabernet Franc at Michelangelo Awards
R230pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Paarl
Mitre’s Edge Petit Verdot 2015
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R325pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Paarl
Morgenster Estate Reserve 2014 (Red Blend)
Trophy for Best in Class at Six Nations Wine Challenge
R476pb at cellar door, Somerset West
Mullineux Straw Wine 2017
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R445pb (375ml) at cellar door in Riebeek Kasteel, Swartland
Nederburg Manor House Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Best Wine Overall in Winemag Cabernet Sauvignon Report
R165pb at cellar door, Paarl
Nederburg Private Bin S316 Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2004
Trophy for Best in Class at Six Nations Wine Challenge
Sold Exclusively at Nederburg Auction in Paarl
Neethlingshof Gewürztraminer 2018
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R80pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
Nuy Red Muscadel 2010
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
Sold Out at cellar door, Worcester
Nuy White Muscadel 2006
Grand Prix Trophy for Top-Scoring Dessert Wine at Michelangelo Awards
Sold Out at cellar door, Worcester
Oldenburg Merlot 2014
Trophy for Best Merlot at Michelangelo Awards
R165pb at cellar door in Banghoek, Stellenbosch
Oldenburg Merlot 2015
Trophy for Best Merlot at International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK)
R165pb at cellar door in Banghoek, Stellenbosch
Orange River Cellars Red Muscadel 2017
Best South African Wine at Muscats du Monde (FR)
R59pb at cellar door, Upington
Overgaauw Cape Vintage 1998 (Port)
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R240pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch Kloof
Paul Cluver Noble Late Harvest 2017
Trophy for Best South African Sweet at International Wine Challenge (UK); Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R300pb (375ml) at cellar door, Elgin
Paul Cluver Seven Flags Chardonnay 2016
Most Highly Rated White at National Wine Challenge
R700pb at cellar door, Elgin
Plaisir de Merle Signature 2012 (Red Blend)
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R699pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Paarl
Pongrácz Blanc de Blancs NV (MCC)
Most Highly Rated Wine at Veritas Awards
R180pb at JC Le Roux in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch
Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2016
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R150pb from Producer, Stellenbosch
Rickety Bridge Road to Santiago Semillon 2016
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R750pb at cellar door, Franschhoek
Rietvallei JMB Cabernet Franc 2015
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R350pb at cellar door, Robertson
Rustenberg Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Best in Class at Trophy Wine Show
R500pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Sadie Soldaat 2017 (Grenache)
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R296 at cellar door in Malmesbury, Swartland
Saronsberg Full Circle 2016 (Red Blend)
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R420pb at cellar door, Tulbagh
Secret Cellar Dry Rosé ‘No 658’ 2017
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
Sold Exclusively at Ultra Liquor Stores
Shannon Black 2013 (Merlot)
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R995pb from Producer, Elgin
Shannon Mount Bullet 2015 (Merlot)
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge; Best Wine Overall in Winemag Merlot Report
R395pb from Producer, Elgin
Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2015
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R350pb at cellar door in Koelenhof, Stellenbosch
Slanghoek Legends Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2016
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R196pb at cellar door, Breedekloof
Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Most Highly Rated Red at National Wine Challenge
R280pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2016
Trophy for Best Chenin Blanc at International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK); Best White at Trophy Wine Show
R198pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
Spier 21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc at International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK)
R175pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
Spier Creative Block 3 2015 (Red Blend)
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R159pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
Spier Woolworths Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Most Highly Rated Red at National Wine Challenge
Sold Exclusively at Woolworths Stores
Springfontein Limestone Rocks Child in Time Petit Verdot 2012
Best in Class at Trophy Wine Show
R425pb at cellar door, Stanford
Springfontein Limestone Rocks Gadda da Vida 2014 (Red Blend)
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R425pb at cellar door, Stanford
Stark-Condé Round Mountain Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Best in Class at Trophy Wine Show
R185pb at cellar door in Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch
Steenberg Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (Unwooded)
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R210pb at cellar door in Tokai, Constantia Wine Route
Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo Chenin Blanc 2016
Most Highly Rated White at National Wine Challenge
R150pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo Shiraz Merlot Viognier 2015
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R150pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Vineyards Flagship Petit Verdot 2012
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R450pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Vineyards Flagship Right Bank 2015 (Red Blend)
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R450pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Vineyards Limited Release Verdelho 2016
Best in Class at National Wine Show
R250pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Vineyards Limited Release Grenache 2017
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R250pb at cellar door, Stellenbosch
Stellenrust Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2016
Trophy for Best in Class at Six Nations Wine Challenge
R200pb at cellar door in Helderberg, Stellenbosch
Stellenrust Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2016
Trophy for Best South African White at International Wine Challenge (UK)
R200pb at cellar door in Helderberg, Stellenbosch
Sutherland Reserve Petit Verdot 2015
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R300pb at Thelema, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse Cape White 2017 (White Blend)
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R250pb from Producer, Bot River
Tokara Reserve Collection Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2016
Best in Class at Trophy Wine Show
R190pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Vergelegen G.V.B 2015 (White Blend)
Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R385pb at cellar door, Somerset West
Villiera Monro Brut 2012 (MCC)
Trophy for Best Bottle Fermented Sparkling Wine at International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK); Best of the Category in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
R220pb at cellar in Koelenhof, Stellenbosch
Vrede en Lust Early Mist Riesling 2017
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R85pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Paarl
Warwick Cabernet Franc 2015
Best in Class at Trophy Wine Show
R320pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Warwick Professor Black 2017 (White Blend)
Best Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Blend at Trophy Wine Show
R350pb at cellar door, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Waverley Hills Organic Chardonnay 2016
Trophy for Best South African Wine at Concours Mondial (BE)
R130pb at cellar door outside Tulbagh
Wildekrans Barrel Select Reserve Shiraz 2014
National Winner at SA Terroir Wine Awards
R345pb at cellar door, Bot River
Zorgvliet Cabernet Franc 2016
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge
R140pb at cellar door in Banghoek, Stellenbosch
Zorgvliet Richelle 2016 (Red Blend)
Best Wine Overall in Winemag Cape Bordeaux Report
R290pb at cellar door in Banghoek, Stellenbosch
• For South Africa’s 20 most successful wines on the world stage in 2018, click here.
Great to see Highlands Road Sine Cera on this list – it’s been a good year!