Tim Atkin MW · South Africa 2026

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Table of contents

  1. About the report
  2. The awards
  3. Questions
  4. Wine shopping by score
  5. Wine shopping by A–Z
  6. My favourite wines

About the report

The Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report is released just once a year and is by far the most in-depth report on the South African wine industry.

This year alone, Tim tasted 1,831 South African wines, travelling the country, visiting producers and assessing wines from across our winelands.

The full report runs to many thousands of words, offering an extraordinary depth of insight into our wines, producers and regions.

Tim Atkin MW is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities on South African wine, making his annual report, scores and selections enormously significant.

You can buy the report here

Ben and Tim Atkin

I was incredibly lucky and privileged to attend the Tim Atkin Wines of the Year Showcase on Tuesday, 1 September. It was a life changing event and evening, having the opportunity to taste through the full selection of wines scoring 95 points and above.

The Awards

Winemaking Legend
Pieter Ferreira
Winemaker
Hannes Storm of Storm Wines
Young Winemaker
Jolandie Fouché of Wolf & Woman Wines
Rising Star
Stefan Johannes of Zwartwater
Growers
Chris Steyn and Cató Rabie of Eendrag Farm
Winery
Lismore Estate Vineyards
Producer Cellar
Daschbosch
Wine Tourism Award
Boschendal

Wines of the year

White
2025 Alheit Vineyards Huilkrans Chenin Blanc, Citrusdal Mountain
Red
2024 Sadie Family Columella, Swartland
Rosé
2026 Doolhof Xclusiv Rosé, Limietberg2025 Terblanche Family Vineyards Elmie Pinotage Rosé, Stellenbosch
Sparkling
2019 Graham Beck Cuvée Clive, Western Cape2017 Le Lude Madáme Brut Nature Millésimé, Western Cape
Sweet
NV Mullineux Olerasay Straw Wine #6, Swartland
Fortified
1996 Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve, Calitzdorp

The discoveries of the year

White
2024 Catherine Marshall Between Two Worlds, Voor Paardeberg
Red
2025 Electric Mud Old Bush Vines Grenache, Piekenierskloof2024 Iona Beeskamp Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, Elgin
Rosé
2025 Pink Valley Rosé Reserve, Stellenbosch
Sparkling
2012 Domaine des Dieux Claudia Brut RD, Elgin2016 Krone RD, Elandskloof
Fortified
NV The Fledge & Co Cape White Fortified, Western Cape

Best value of the year

White
2025 Kaapzicht Granite Ridge OVP Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch
Red
2024 De Morgenzon DMZ Syrah, Stellenbosch
Rosé
2025 Jordan Dry Rosé, Stellenbosch
Sparkling
2020 KWV Laborie Blanc de Blancs, Western Cape
Sweet
2026 Van Loveren VRL Special Late Harvest Gewürztraminer, Robertson
Fortified
NV KWV Classic Collection Cape Tawny, Western Cape
Show the hall of fame: every winner since 2015

Winemakers of the Year

2015Eben Sadie
2016Abrie Beeslaar
2017Chris & Andrea Mullineux
2018Chris Alheit
2019Eben Sadie & Paul Jordaan
2020Gottfried Mocke
2021Peter-Allan Finlayson
2022Duncan Savage
2023Bruwer Raats
2024Callie Louw
2025Donovan Rall
2026Hannes Storm

Young Winemakers of the Year

2015Morné Vrey
2016Matt Day
2017Mark Le Roux
2018Lukas van Loggerenberg
2019Bernhard Bredell
2020David & Nadia Sadie
2021Elizma Visser
2022Charla Bosman
2023Marelise Niemann
2024Stephanie Wiid
2025Stuart Botha
2026Jolandie Fouché

Winemaking Legend

2017Neil Ellis
2018Jan Boland Coetzee
2019Gyles Webb
2020Peter Finlayson
2021Charles Back
2022Kevin Arnold
2023Etienne Le Riche
2024Günter Brozel
2025Dr Paul Clüver
2026Pieter Ferreira

Grower / Viticulturist of the Year

2018Basie van Lill
2019James Downes
2020Johan Reyneke
2021Marco Ventrella
2022Sheldon van Wyk
2023Willie Mostert
2024Bosman Family Vineyard
2025Danie Carinus
2026Cató Rabie and Chris Steyn

Questions

Worth a minute before you start.

How do I order wine?

When browsing the shop section below, tap ADD TO REQUEST on the wine you would like to order.

Once you are finished, click REVIEW AND SEND at the bottom of the screen.

Nothing is charged on this page, and prices are subject to availability and change.

How long is this good for?

The scores and ratings are applicable for all these vintages as long as they are available.

Availability on some of these wines is incredibly scarce, and a selection of them are already sold out nationwide.

NB: Our team confirms your order before anything is charged.

Can you get all of them?

We have purchased many wines for our stores as soon as the scores were released.

While the large majority of these wines are still available, due to high demand we cannot guarantee availability at these prices for very long.

Where do I collect, and do you deliver?

Collection is free at all three of our stores:

George · 80 York Street
Hartenbos · Shop 2, New Mere Group Building, 34 Kaap de Goede Hoop Avenue
Mossel Bay · Shop 28, Bayview Shopping Centre, Da Nova

We courier nationwide every day, minimum order 12 bottles.

Courier Guy express · R125 per case
Aspiring economy · R90 per case

Who can help me with questions?

Our team is available to assist with any questions or orders.

Email · thegoodstuffcompany@gmail.com
Mossel Bay and Hartenbos · +27 66 474 0137
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09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday.

Wine shopping by A–Z

All 247 wines, alphabetical by producer. Search and filter it from the bar at the top of the page.

Single estates

The houses that showed best this year, and what each of them put on the table.

Porseleinberg

FIRST GROWTHS · Swartland · 1 wines
Porseleinberg Syrah
98Exceptional
Syrah
2024

Mullineux

FIRST GROWTHS · Swartland · 6 wines
Mullineux Granite Chenin Blanc
98Exceptional
Granite Chenin Blanc
2025
Mullineux Olerasay Straw Wine #6
98Exceptional
Olerasay Straw Wine #6
NV
Mullineux Schist Syrah
97Superb
Schist Syrah
2024
Mullineux Straw Wine
96Outstanding
Straw Wine
2025
Mullineux Iron Chenin Blanc
95Excellent
Iron Chenin Blanc
2025
Mullineux Schist Chenin Blanc
95Excellent
Schist Chenin Blanc
2025

Sadie Family

FIRST GROWTHS · Citrusdal Mountain, Stellenbosch, Swartland · 11 wines
Sadie Family Columella
100Exceptional
Columella
2024
Sadie Family 'T Voetpad
98Exceptional
'T Voetpad
2025
Sadie Family Mev Kirsten
98Exceptional
Mev Kirsten
2025
Sadie Family Palladius
98Exceptional
Palladius
2024
Sadie Family Rotsbank
98Exceptional
Rotsbank
2025
Sadie Family Skerpioen
98Exceptional
Skerpioen
2025
Sadie Family Skurfberg
98Exceptional
Skurfberg
2025
Sadie Family Sonvang
96Outstanding
Sonvang
2025
Sadie Family Twiswind
96Outstanding
Twiswind
2025
Sadie Family Kokerboom
95Excellent
Kokerboom
2025
Sadie Family Treinspoor
95Excellent
Treinspoor
2025

Alheit Vineyards

FIRST GROWTHS · Citrusdal Mountain, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch · 6 wines
Alheit Vineyards Huilkrans
99Exceptional
Huilkrans
2025
Alheit Vineyards Magnetic North
98Exceptional
Magnetic North
2025
Alheit Vineyards Fire by Night
97Superb
Fire by Night
2025
Alheit Vineyards Monument Semillon
97Superb
Monument Semillon
2025
Alheit Vineyards Nautical Dawn
97Superb
Nautical Dawn
2025
Alheit Vineyards Cartology
96Outstanding
Cartology
2025

Savage

FIRST GROWTHS · Cape Town, Darling, Paarl · 6 wines
Savage Thief in the Night
97Superb
Thief in the Night
2025
Savage Girl Next Door
96Outstanding
Girl Next Door
2025
Savage White
96Outstanding
White
2025
Savage Follow The Line
95Excellent
Follow The Line
2025
Savage Never Been Asked To Dance
95Excellent
Never Been Asked To Dance
2025
Savage Red
95Excellent
Red
2024

Boekenhoutskloof

FIRST GROWTHS · Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Swartland · 5 wines
Boekenhoutskloof Semillon
98Exceptional
Semillon
2024
Boekenhoutskloof Noble Late Harvest
97Superb
Noble Late Harvest
2023
Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon
96Outstanding
Cabernet Sauvignon
2024
Boekenhoutskloof Syrah
96Outstanding
Syrah
2024
Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon
95Excellent
Cabernet Sauvignon
2024

David & Nadia

FIRST GROWTHS · Swartland · 5 wines
David & Nadia Hoë-Steen OVP Chenin Blanc
97Superb
Hoë-Steen OVP Chenin Blanc
2025
David & Nadia Plat'bos OVP Chenin Blanc
97Superb
Plat'bos OVP Chenin Blanc
2025
David & Nadia Skaliekop OVP Chenin Blanc
97Superb
Skaliekop OVP Chenin Blanc
2025
David & Nadia Aristargos
95Excellent
Aristargos
2025
David & Nadia Langland OVP Chenin Blanc
95Excellent
Langland OVP Chenin Blanc
2025

Kershaw

FIRST GROWTHS · Elgin, Lower Duivenhoks River · 5 wines
Kershaw Chardonnay Deconstructed Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY96
97Superb
Chardonnay Deconstructed Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY96
2024
Kershaw Chardonnay Deconstructed Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95
95Excellent
Chardonnay Deconstructed Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95
2024
Kershaw GPS Chardonnay Lower Duivenhoks River Chardonnay
95Excellent
GPS Chardonnay Lower Duivenhoks River Chardonnay
2024
Kershaw Pinot Noir Deconstructed Kogelberg Sandstone PN115
95Excellent
Pinot Noir Deconstructed Kogelberg Sandstone PN115
2024
Kershaw Pinot Noir Deconstructed Kogelberg Sandstone PN777
95Excellent
Pinot Noir Deconstructed Kogelberg Sandstone PN777
2024

Lismore

FIRST GROWTHS · Cape South Coast, Greyton · 5 wines
Lismore Estate Chardonnay Reserve
96Outstanding
Estate Chardonnay Reserve
2025
Lismore Estate Cuvée Blanc Reserve
96Outstanding
Estate Cuvée Blanc Reserve
2025
Lismore Estate Viognier Reserve
96Outstanding
Estate Viognier Reserve
2025
Lismore Syrah Reserve
96Outstanding
Syrah Reserve
2024
Lismore Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc
95Excellent
Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc
2024

Rall

FIRST GROWTHS · Ceres Plateau, Coastal, Swartland · 5 wines
Rall Ava Syrah
98Exceptional
Ava Syrah
2025
Rall Noa OVP Chenin Blanc
97Superb
Noa OVP Chenin Blanc
2025
Rall Ava Chenin Blanc
95Excellent
Ava Chenin Blanc
2025
Rall Syrah
95Excellent
Syrah
2025
Rall White
95Excellent
White
2025

Storm Wines

FIRST GROWTHS · Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley · 5 wines
Storm Wines Ignis Pinot Noir
97Superb
Ignis Pinot Noir
2025
Storm Wines Ridge Pinot Noir
96Outstanding
Ridge Pinot Noir
2025
Storm Wines Vrede Pinot Noir
96Outstanding
Vrede Pinot Noir
2025
Storm Wines Ridge Chardonnay
95Excellent
Ridge Chardonnay
2025
Storm Wines Vrede Chardonnay
95Excellent
Vrede Chardonnay
2025

Crystallum

FIRST GROWTHS · Elandskloof, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Shaw's Mountain · 4 wines
Crystallum Clay Shales Chardonnay
96Outstanding
Clay Shales Chardonnay
2025
Crystallum Cuvée Cinéma Pinot Noir
96Outstanding
Cuvée Cinéma Pinot Noir
2025
Crystallum Mabalel Pinot Noir
96Outstanding
Mabalel Pinot Noir
2025
Crystallum Litigo Pinot Noir
95Excellent
Litigo Pinot Noir
2025

Personal favourites

Ben’s favourite wines tasted on the evening, all of which stood out for exceptional quality, and reasonable value for money in the greater scheme of things.

Alheit Vineyards Fire by Night
97Superb
Alheit Vineyards
Fire by Night
2025 · White · Swartland
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Chenin Blanc from Swartland. 13% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2035. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Alheit Vineyards Huilkrans
99Exceptional
Alheit Vineyards
Huilkrans
2025 · White · Citrusdal Mountain
Overall White Wine of the YearWines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Chenin Blanc from Citrusdal Mountain. 13.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2029 to 2038. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Mullineux Olerasay Straw Wine #6
98Exceptional
Mullineux
Olerasay Straw Wine #6
NV · Sweet · Swartland
Overall Sweet Wine of the YearWines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Sweet from Swartland. 7.8% alcohol. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

Our price
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Mullineux Schist Chenin Blanc
95Excellent
Mullineux
Schist Chenin Blanc
2025 · White · Swartland
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Chenin Blanc from Swartland. 13.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2034. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

Farm price
R850
Our price
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Mullineux Granite Chenin Blanc
98Exceptional
Mullineux
Granite Chenin Blanc
2025 · White · Swartland
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Chenin Blanc from Swartland. 13.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2038. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

Farm price
R850
Our price
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Mullineux Iron Chenin Blanc
95Excellent
Mullineux
Iron Chenin Blanc
2025 · White · Swartland
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Chenin Blanc from Swartland. 13.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2033. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

Farm price
R850
Our price
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Savage Red
95Excellent
Savage
Red
2024 · Red · Stellenbosch
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Syrah from Stellenbosch. 13.7% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2028 to 2035. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Beeslaar Pinotage
96Outstanding
Beeslaar
Pinotage
2024 · Red · Stellenbosch
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Pinotage from Stellenbosch. 14.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2038. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Hazendal Carignan
95Excellent
Hazendal
Carignan
2025 · Red · Bottelary
Wines of the yearFIFTH GROWTHS

Red wine from Bottelary. 13.7% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2032. He classes the producer a FIFTH GROWTHS.

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Stellenrust ArtiSons Series Rare Blueberry Hill Shiraz
96Outstanding
Stellenrust
ArtiSons Series Rare Blueberry Hill Shiraz
2024 · Red · Stellenbosch
Wines of the yearSECOND GROWTHS

Syrah from Stellenbosch. 13.9% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2028 to 2035. He classes the producer a SECOND GROWTHS.

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Stellenrust ArtiSons Series Rare The Mothership Chenin Blanc
97Superb
Stellenrust
ArtiSons Series Rare The Mothership Chenin Blanc
2025 · White · Stellenbosch
Wines of the yearSECOND GROWTHS

Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch. 13.4% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2026 to 2032. He classes the producer a SECOND GROWTHS.

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Klein Constantia Perdeblokke Sauvignon Blanc
95Excellent
Klein Constantia
Perdeblokke Sauvignon Blanc
2025 · White · Constantia
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Sauvignon Blanc from Constantia. 13.8% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2026 to 2031. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
95Excellent
Le Riche
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
2023 · Red · Stellenbosch
Wines of the yearSECOND GROWTHS

Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch. 14.3% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2029 to 2042. He classes the producer a SECOND GROWTHS.

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Thistle & Weed Brandnetel OVP Chenin Blanc
95Excellent
Thistle & Weed
Brandnetel OVP Chenin Blanc
2025 · White · Stellenbosch
Wines of the yearSECOND GROWTHS

Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch. Certified old vines. 13.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2032. He classes the producer a SECOND GROWTHS.

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Beaumont Hope Marguerite OVP Chenin Blanc
96Outstanding
Beaumont
Hope Marguerite OVP Chenin Blanc
2025 · White · Bot River
Wines of the yearSECOND GROWTHS

Chenin Blanc from Bot River. Certified old vines. 13% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2038. He classes the producer a SECOND GROWTHS.

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Leeu Passant The Leeu Passant
96Outstanding
Leeu Passant
The Leeu Passant
2023 · Red · Coastal
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Red Blends from Coastal. 14% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2032. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

Farm price
R2,145
Our price
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Capensis Chardonnay
95Excellent
Capensis
Chardonnay
2023 · White · Western Cape
Wines of the yearSECOND GROWTHS

Chardonnay from Western Cape. 13.6% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2026 to 2034. He classes the producer a SECOND GROWTHS.

Farm price
R1,090
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Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage
97Superb
Kanonkop
Black Label Pinotage
2024 · Red · Stellenbosch
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Pinotage from Stellenbosch. 14.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2028 to 2038. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Boschkloof Epilogue Syrah
98Exceptional
Boschkloof
Epilogue Syrah
2024 · Red · Stellenbosch
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Syrah from Stellenbosch. 13.8% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2028 to 2040. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Restless River Ava Marie Chardonnay
97Superb
Restless River
Ava Marie Chardonnay
2024 · White · Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Chardonnay from Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. 13% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2033. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Sadie Family 'T Voetpad
98Exceptional
Sadie Family
'T Voetpad
2025 · White · Swartland
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

White Blend from Swartland. 13.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2028 to 2037. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Sadie Family Palladius
98Exceptional
Sadie Family
Palladius
2024 · White · Swartland
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

White Blend from Swartland. 13.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2035. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Sadie Family Rotsbank
98Exceptional
Sadie Family
Rotsbank
2025 · White · Swartland
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Chenin Blanc from Swartland. 14% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2028 to 2040. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Sadie Family Twiswind
96Outstanding
Sadie Family
Twiswind
2025 · White · Swartland
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

White Blend from Swartland. 13.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2028 to 2035. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

Our price
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Sadie Family Skerpioen
98Exceptional
Sadie Family
Skerpioen
2025 · White · Swartland
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

White Blend from Swartland. 13.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2037. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Sadie Family Columella
100Exceptional
Sadie Family
Columella
2024 · Red · Swartland
Overall Red Wine of the YearWines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Red Blends from Swartland. 14% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2028 to 2040. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Porseleinberg Syrah
98Exceptional
Porseleinberg
Syrah
2024 · Red · Swartland
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Syrah from Swartland. 14.2% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2028 to 2040. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Graham Beck Cuvée Clive CC
97Superb
Graham Beck
Cuvée Clive CC
2019 · Sparkling · Western Cape
Overall Sparkling Wine of the YearWines of the yearSECOND GROWTHS

Sparkling from Western Cape. 12.3% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2026 to 2032. He classes the producer a SECOND GROWTHS.

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David & Nadia Aristargos
95Excellent
David & Nadia
Aristargos
2025 · White · Swartland
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

White Blend from Swartland. 13.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2032. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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David & Nadia Plat'bos OVP Chenin Blanc
97Superb
David & Nadia
Plat'bos OVP Chenin Blanc
2025 · White · Swartland
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Chenin Blanc from Swartland. Certified old vines. 11.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2028 to 2038. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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David & Nadia Skaliekop OVP Chenin Blanc
97Superb
David & Nadia
Skaliekop OVP Chenin Blanc
2025 · White · Swartland
Wines of the yearFIRST GROWTHS

Chenin Blanc from Swartland. Certified old vines. 13.5% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2032. He classes the producer a FIRST GROWTHS.

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Sakkie Mouton Revenge of the Crayfish
95Excellent
Sakkie Mouton
Revenge of the Crayfish
2025 · White · Koekenaap
Wines of the yearFIFTH GROWTHS

Chenin Blanc from Koekenaap. 13.8% alcohol. Tim Atkin has it drinking 2027 to 2032. He classes the producer a FIFTH GROWTHS.

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