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1

Taaibosch Estate Crescendo

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Franc

65
Red$28.28
2

Columella

Sadie Family

Swartland, South Africa · Syrah/Shiraz

88.6
⭐James Suckling Top 100 South Africa #1 (2024)⭐Tim Atkin South Africa Report (2024)
Red
3

The Garland

Simonsig

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

81.4
Red
4

Frans K. Smit

Spier

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

88
Red
5

Black Label Pinotage

Kanonkop

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Pinotage

87.9
Red
6

Series C

Vilafonté

Paarl, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

86.8
Red
7

Nebukadnesar

Babylonstoren

Western Cape, South Africa · Petit Verdot

83.6
Red
8

Series M

Vilafonté

Paarl, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

85.5
Red
9

MR de Compostella Mvemve

Raats

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Franc

84.6
Red
10

Cartology (Bush Vines)

Alheit Vineyards

Western Cape, South Africa · Chenin Blanc

84.5
⭐Tim Atkin South Africa Report (2024)⭐Vinous Top 100 #47 (2024)
White
11

Rubicon

Meerlust

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

84.3
⭐Tim Atkin South Africa Report (2024)
Red
12

Straw Wine

Mullineux

Swartland, South Africa · Chenin Blanc

82.9
Dessert
13

Shiraz

Luddite

Bot River, South Africa · Syrah/Shiraz

83.7
Red
14

Nine Yards Chardonnay

Jordan Wines

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Chardonnay

83.6
White
15

Gravel Hill

Hartenberg

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Syrah/Shiraz

85.6
Red
16

Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon

Cederberg

Western Cape, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

83.1
Red
17

Private Cellar Pinotage

Rijk's

Tulbagh, South Africa · Pinotage

83
Red
18

Red Blend

Anthonij Rupert

Franschhoek, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

82.7
Red
19

The Work of Time

Springfield Estate

Robertson, South Africa · Cabernet Franc

82.7
Red
20

Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Delaire Graff

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

82.6
Red
21

Saxenburg Select Shiraz 2001

Saxenburg

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Shiraz/Syrah

86
Red
22

Méthode Ancienne Cabernet Sauvignon

Springfield Estate

Robertson, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

83.5
Red
23

Rouge (Estate Reserve)

Morgenster Estate

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Merlot

82.3
Red
24

Cabernet Sauvignon

Kanonkop

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

82
Red
25

Teano

Dalla Cia

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

81.8
Red
26

Rabelais

Thelema

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

81.8
Red
27

Chardonnay

Capensis

Western Cape, South Africa · Chardonnay

81.7
White
28

Richelle

Zorgvliet

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

81.5
Red
29

Family Vineyards Chardonnay

Newton Johnson

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa · Chardonnay

81.4
White
30

21 Gables Chenin Blanc

Spier

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Chenin Blanc

81.4
White
31

Palladius

Sadie Family

Swartland, South Africa · Chenin Blanc

88.1
⭐Tim Atkin South Africa Report (2024)⭐Platter's 5 Stars (2026)
White
32

Schist Syrah

Mullineux

Swartland, South Africa · Syrah/Shiraz

81.2
Red
33

Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc

David Nieuwoudt

Elim, South Africa · Sauvignon Blanc

81.2
White
34

Cabernet Sauvignon

Anthonij Rupert

Franschhoek, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

81.2
Red
35

Great Expectations Colombar

Goedverwacht

Robertson, South Africa · Colombard

81.1
White
36

Shiraz

Eagles' Nest

Constantia, South Africa · Syrah/Shiraz

81.1
Red
37

Director's Reserve Red

Tokara

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

81.1
Red
38

Leeu Passant Chardonnay

Mullineux

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Chardonnay

81.1
White
39

Giorgio

Dalla Cia

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

81
Red
40

Hanneli R

La Motte Wine Estate

Paarl, South Africa · Syrah/Shiraz

80.8
Red
41

Trilogy

Warwick

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

80.7
Red
42

Epilogue

Boschkloof

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Syrah/Shiraz

80.5
⭐Platter's 5-Star (2026)
Red
43

Constitution Road Shiraz

Robertson Winery

Robertson, South Africa · Syrah/Shiraz

80.5
Red
44

Single Vineyard Shiraz

Rust En Vrede

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Syrah/Shiraz

80.3
Red
45

Pinotage

Survivor

Swartland, South Africa · Pinotage

74
Red
46

Lourens River Valley

Morgenster Estate

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

80.3
Red
47

Chardonnay

Babylonstoren

Western Cape, South Africa · Chardonnay

80.1
White
48

Le Général

Lanzerac

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Merlot

80.1
Red
49

G.V.B Red

Vergelegen

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Franc

80.1
Red
50

Vin de Constance (Natural Sweet)

Klein Constantia

Constantia, South Africa · Muscat of Frontignan

91.7
⭐Platter's 5-Star (2026)
Dessert
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