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Jaw-dropping David & Nadia 2025
These are some of the finest white wines we have tasted this year. David and Nadia are not only masters of Chenin but also of their beloved Swartland region, and it’s impossible to overstate the outstanding quality of their 2025s. A step up from any previous release, these wines represent the best of old-vine Chenin […] The post Jaw-dropping David & Nadia 2025 appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell18 viewsalllocal-wineschristian-eedesdavid-nadia-aristargos-2025david-nadia-chenin-blanc-2025david-nadia-elpidios-2024 - news
Sadie Family Columella and Palladius: The apex of fine wine in South Africa
The Swartland is the largest fine wine district in the world, according to Eben Sadie, covering almost 990 000 ha. Eben’s ambition for these two signature wines is to communicate the soul of this vast terroir. An epiphany whilst blending the 2010 Columella prompted them to ‘move away from the concept of perfection to the notion […] The post Sadie Family Columella and Palladius: The apex of fine wine in South Africa appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by James Pietersen16 viewsalllocal-wineseben-sadiesadie-family-columella-2024sadie-family-palladius-2024sadie-family-wines - news
Mvemve Raats: South Africa’s greatest wines
The MR de Compostella 2023 is a wine of seamless complexity and power. It stands shoulder to shoulder with the world’s finest Bordeaux blends and represents the pinnacle of what Stellenbosch can produce. After last week’s successful tastings in Cape Town and Johannesburg, we secured a few more cases of these exceptional wines. More than a decade […] The post Mvemve Raats: South Africa’s greatest wines appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell13 viewsalllocal-winesbordeaux-blendburgundycabernet-franccabernet-sauvignon - news
96pt Keet First Verse 2022: ‘A wine of impeccable balance’ (CE)
When you think of the greatest wines coming out of Stellenbosch today, Keet First Verse has to be among them. Few producers devote themselves to a single wine, but this is Chris Keet’s pursuit of perfection. The 2022 offers pure hedonistic enjoyment. With 96 points from Christian Eedes and 95 points from Platter’s, the latest […] The post 96pt Keet First Verse 2022: ‘A wine of impeccable balance’ (CE) appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell18 viewsalllocal-winescabernet-sauvignonchris-keetchristian-eedeskeet-first-verse-2022 - news
NEW Rall 2025s: Precision, purity & pleasure
Donovan Rall has raised the bar yet again! While Donovan is most excited about the reds, his latest release includes some of the best renditions of the Rall White and Grenache Blanc to date. This is a winemaker who’s captivated by all aspects of wine – from the vineyards and soils to the glassware – […] The post NEW Rall 2025s: Precision, purity & pleasure appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell22 viewsalllocal-winesbeaujolaisdonovan-rallgrenachepaardeberg - news
96-point Alheit Cartology 2025
Few South African wines command the same reverence as Cartology – the wine that put Chris and Suzaan Alheit on the world map. This white is a masterclass in heritage and terroir, and the 2025 is dialled in with added focus, tension and flavour. A blend of old-vine Chenin Blanc and Sémillon, the 2025 is […] The post 96-point Alheit Cartology 2025 appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell35 viewsalllocal-wineschenin-blancchris-alheitchristian-eedesold-vine-chenin - news
Iconic Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2023: A collector’s favourite
Kanonkop is regarded as South Africa’s equivalent of a First Growth. Their remarkable track record spans more than 50 years and, according to the Kanonkop team, the 2023 Paul Sauer is very similar to the lauded 1997 vintage. On tasting the 2023 release earlier this week, we were impressed by the classic, deeply nostalgic and […] The post Iconic Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2023: A collector’s favourite appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell26 viewsalllocal-winesbordeaux-blendfirst-growthkanonkopkanonkop-paul-sauer-2023 - news
98pt Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse 2024 – a triumph
Thorne & Daughters’ Rocking Horse is the ‘poster child for new-wave white blends’. It’s been a top performer for more than a decade, and the 98-point 2024 is ‘a wine of presence’, says Christian Eedes. Taking its aesthetic from white Burgundy, rather than the Rhône, this multi-variety blend offers immense value at R370. In 2025, the Cat’s Cradle sees the inclusion […] The post 98pt Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse 2024 – a triumph appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell17 viewsalllocal-winesburgundychristian-eedescitrusdal-mountainsold-vine-semillon - news
NEW: Crystallum’s superb 2025s
‘Oenophiles want to drink Crystallum!’ enthuses Neal Martin. At Brice & Burnett, we find every reason to collect them, rave about them, and drink them. Lucky for us, the 2025s are exceptional and – with minute quantities available – this is a rare opportunity to secure some of South Africa’s most distinctive Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. […] The post NEW: Crystallum’s superb 2025s appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell17 viewsalllocal-wineschardonnaycrystallumcrystallum-cuvee-cinema-pinot-noir-2025crystallum-ferrum-chardonnay-2025 - news
Le Riche Reserve Cabernet 2023: Exclusive Pre-release
Stellenbosch is among only a handful of incredible Cabernet terroirs in the world, and Le Riche is its benchmark. The 2023 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is about to be released and it seriously flirts with perfection. Many collectors think of Le Riche as the Latour of South Africa – not because it imitates Bordeaux, but because […] The post Le Riche Reserve Cabernet 2023: Exclusive Pre-release appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell25 viewsalllocal-winesbordeauxlatourle-richele-riche-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-2023 - news
Storm Wines: Compelling, serious & delicious
It would be remiss of us not to alert you to the high praise Christian Eedes has just given Storm Wines – a pinnacle of South African fine wine. ‘Storm is producing some of the Cape’s most considered and compelling contemporary wines,’ says Christian, rating their latest releases in a narrow band of 96–98 points. These are […] The post Storm Wines: Compelling, serious & delicious appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by James Pietersen15 viewsalllocal-winesbokkeveldchardonnaychristian-eedeshannes-storm - news
Your 2026 Next Generation Awards winner
Banele Vakele of Tembela Wines is among the most exciting Young Guns to come out of SA. Just named the best overall winner in the Winemag Next Generation Awards 2026, his Chenin and Syrah are on track to become some of the country’s finest examples. Banele’s 2025 Syrah hails from the Polkadraai Hills in Stellenbosch – one […] The post Your 2026 Next Generation Awards winner appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Margeaux Goosen20 viewsalllocal-winesbanele-vakelechenindarlingpolkadraai-hills - news
98-pt Lady May 2021 – ‘Sets a new benchmark for Cape Bordeaux blends’ (Christian Eedes)
Glenelly Lady May is the pinnacle of Stellenbosch Bordeaux-style blends. Their best-rated release yet, the 2021 is a wine of grace, finesse and persistent power, combining ‘succulence with structure at the highest level’ (Christian Eedes). ‘The wine is monumental in scale yet defined by clarity rather than weight,’ says Eedes. The 2021 is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by […] The post 98-pt Lady May 2021 – ‘Sets a new benchmark for Cape Bordeaux blends’ (Christian Eedes) appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell18 viewsalllocal-winesbordeaux-style-blendchateau-pichon-lalandechristian-eedesdirk-van-zyl - news
98-point Anysbos blends – ‘Among the country’s best’ (Christian Eedes)
Anysbos Disdit is one of South Africa’s best wines, and the 2024 is Johan and Sue Heyns’ greatest triumph yet. It was an excellent vintage for powerful, textured whites, and this 98-point Chenin-dominated blend – with Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne – seduces you with incredible balance. Their Tesame 2023 is ‘the business!’ enthuses Greg Sherwood MW. Boasting 98 points […] The post 98-point Anysbos blends – ‘Among the country’s best’ (Christian Eedes) appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell19 viewsalllocal-wines5anysbos-disdit-2024anysbos-stokalleen-2023anysbos-tesame-2023 - news
Extremely limited: Botanica’s 99pt ‘Chenin of the Year’ (Platter’s)
The magical Skurfberg mountain produces some of the rarest and most unique Chenins in the country. This is one of them. For more than a decade, Botanica’s Mary Delany Chenin has consistently been rated 95+ by Platter’s, Winemag and Tim Atkin MW, with the 99-point 2024 crowned Chenin Blanc of the Year in the Platter’s […] The post Extremely limited: Botanica’s 99pt ‘Chenin of the Year’ (Platter’s) appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell18 viewsalllocal-winesbotanicabotanica-mary-delany-chenin-blanc-2024chenin-blancplatter-s-5-star - news
Leeuwenkuil Heritage Syrah 2022 – The wait is over
Have you ever had a wine that stops you dead in your tracks? This has been our experience of the Leeuwenkuil Heritage Syrah 2022. Not only has it received a near-perfect score from Platter’s (99 points), it also recently scored 97 points (blind!) in the Winemag Prescient Report – an enormous achievement. In both instances, […] The post Leeuwenkuil Heritage Syrah 2022 – The wait is over appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell20 viewsalllocal-winescote-rotieleeuwenkuilleeuwenkuil-heritage-syrah-2022platter-s - news
Vin de Constance Collector’s Edition: Extremely limited
‘This is truly world-class’ – Christian Eedes (2014‘One of the world’s great sweet wines’ – Christian Eedes (2017)‘Sheer heaven’ – Matthew Jukes (2021) After 300 years of excellence, Klein Constantia’s Vin de Constance is still setting the standard. Their newly released Collector’s Edition is a piece of wine history, personalised to you. This is your opportunity to own […] The post Vin de Constance Collector’s Edition: Extremely limited appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell20 viewsalllocal-winesalexander-dumascharles-dickenschristian-eedescollector-s-edition