Sea shells, chamomile, white grapefruit and waxed lemons on the nose with a touch of juniper berry. Precise and pure, with a cool creaminess and a medium body. Sleek and honest. Drink or hold.
Salted raw almonds, chamomile, sliced apples and lemon tea on the nose of this very fresh and minerally white. It’s medium- to full-bodied, stony and salty, with lively acidity. Drink or hold.
The 2023 Magnetic North comes from ungrafted vines on their own roots from a massal selection, though from exactly where has been lost in time. It has a vibrant bouquet that has slightly more energy than the Huilkrans, extremely... Read More
Hats off to this informal and well-priced white. From a screw-cap bottle, the Beaumont Family Wines 2024 Cape South Coast Chenin Blanc is floral, fragrant and generally so expressive. It offers a pretty sense of transparency with... Read More
This wine from old vines in Robertson shows a nose of clove and citrus fruit, leading to a crisp palate. Hints of almond and linden tea blend with peaches and pears, disappearing in a fresh finish.
Direct and approachable, offering aromas of dark fruit with savory and earthy complexity. Medium-bodied, firm and fresh, with a silky texture and a juicy mid-palate. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap.
A crisp chardonnay that has notes of crushed rocks, lemon rind, grapefruit and peaches. It’s medium- to full-bodied with mouthwatering freshness and minerality. Vegan. Drink now.
The 2020 Botmaskop, composed of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Merlot and 3% Malbec, presents a tannic and dusty profile with vibrant notes of black plum and dark cherry. It also features hints... Read More
The 2019 vintage was a little unpredictable, with 26 passes in the vineyard between late February and late April to determine optimal ripeness. Each pass was separately vinified, some for zing, others for a more raisin-like profile,... Read More
Three of South Africa’s three previous appearances in our Best in Show selection have involved Stellenbosch and a member of the Cabernet family … so no one will be surprised to see that this year’s laureate... Read More
Mineral, savory and driven chenin with notes of crushed rocks, dried herbs, salted almonds and citrus pith. It’s medium-bodied with excellent weight and a delicious salinity throughout. Drink or hold.
The 2024 Thief in the Night is pure Grenache from sandstone soils in Piekenierskloof, spontaneous ferment, 50% whole cluster (less than in previous vintages) with two weeks on the skins, ten months in foudre. This has plenty of... Read More
Beautifully pure and fragrant, showing aromas of lemons, white peaches, pastries, custard, apples and saffron. It’s medium-bodied but so concentrated and layered, elegant and fresh, with a long and agile finish. 516 cases... Read More
Despite its name this Muskat is a dry wine that employs skin contact during the maceration process. This results in greater complexity from white grape varieties and is knows more broadly as orange wine, not becasue it includes... Read More
This mineral white has aromas of sliced pears, beeswax, light honey and lemons. It’s medium-bodied with a relaxed, savory freshness. Sustainable. Delicious now. Screw cap.
Crisp and fruity, this blend opens with a nose of white fruit. Melons and apricots burst on the palate, followed by hints of lime, adding another layer of flavor. It has a citrus and fresh finish.
A lot of effort for seven rows' is how Stephanie Wiid describes this Cabernet Franc from the Oudeberg farm in the Polkadraai Hills, but the result was worth it. Racy, elegant and perfumed, it’s a tribute to the wines... Read More
