Wine ratings
How Pinotage went from being mocked by European critics – due to its distinctive “burnt” note – to an award-winning wine: with Beyers Truter’s victory in London in 1991 and the founding of the Pinotage Association.
1,831 wines, one 100-point wine, and two titles for producers from our selection. An overview of the new South Africa Report by Tim Atkin MW.
The Kleine Zalze Chenin Blanc Vineyard Selection 2025 was named White Wine of the Year 2026 by Kapweine. A precise Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch with fruit, structure, and mineral elegance.
The Cederberg Shiraz 2021 was named Red Wine of the Year 2026 by Kapweine. A mountain Shiraz with depth, structure, and unmistakable origin from South Africa.
Cinsault has a long, often underestimated history in South Africa. Today, the variety is experiencing a remarkable comeback, impressing with elegance, freshness, and astonishing precision from old bush vines.
The Goldmine White 2024 is the white sister wine to Chocolate Block and clearly shows the unmistakable signature of Marc Kent. A powerful, elegant white wine with a future.
