South African Red Wine

Tim Atkin MW Rated South African Cabernet Sauvignon

Explore the exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa, highlighted by the following top South African wines:

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 | 96 Points

Tokara TELOS Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 | 95 Points

Boekenhoutskloof Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 | 95 Points

Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 | 95 Points

Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 | 95 Points

Warwick Blue Lady Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 | 94 Points

Damascene Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 | 94 Points

Cederberg Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 | 94 Points

Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 | 94 Points

Delaire Graff Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2020 | 93 Points

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 | 93 Points

These red wines exemplify the quality and diversity of South African wine, as noted in the impressive wine ratings.

Tim Atkin MW Rated South African Pinotage

Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2021 | 96 Points

Kanonkop Estate Pinotage 2021 | 96 Points

B Vintners Liberté Pinotage 2021 | 95 Points

L'Avenir Single Block Pinotage 2021 | 95 Points

Rijk's Private Cellar Pinotage 2019 | 95 Points

Beeslaar Pinotage 2021 | 94 Points

Delheim Vera Cruz Pinotage 2020 | 94 Points

Francois van Niekerk Pinotage 2021 | 94 Points

Spioenkop Pinotage 2021 | 94 Points

Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2021 | 93 Points

Longridge Pinotage 2021 | 93 Points

Rijk's Reserve Pinotage 2019 | 93 Points

Kaapzicht Rooiland Pinotage 2021 | 93 Points

These ratings reflect some of the top South African wines, showcasing the exceptional quality of Pinotage in 2021. Alongside other popular varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon South Africa, these red wines highlight the unique offerings of South African wine enthusiasts.

Tim Atkin MW Rated South African Wines: Top Syrah & Shiraz Selections

Highlights of South African Wine Ratings include the esteemed Porseleinberg Syrah, which received an impressive 100 points in 2023, and the Boschkloof Epilogue Syrah from 2021, also rated at 100 points.

Additional notable ratings feature the Porseleinberg Syrah from 2022 at 99 points and the Boschklopf Epilogue Syrah from 2023, likewise earning 99 points.

When it comes to red wine excellence, we find Rall Ava Syrah from 2023 and the Boschkloof Epilogue Syrah from 2019, both rated at 98 points, alongside the 2020 vintage from Boschkloof Epilogue, also at 98 points.

Further top South African wines include the Boekenhoutskloof Syrah from 2021 and the Mullineux Granite Syrah from 2019, both receiving 97 points, along with the Mullineux Schist Roundstone Syrah from 2021 and the Van Loggerenberg Graft Syrah from both 2023 and 2024, each scoring 97 points. The Rall Noa Syrah from 2023 also showcases a 97-point rating.

Among the esteemed red wine varieties, the Mullineux Iron Syrah from 2019, DeMorgenzon Reserve Syrah from 2020, and Boekenhoutskloof Syrah from 2022 are all celebrated with 96 points, as well as the Damascene Stellenbosch Syrah and Hartenberg Gravel Hill Syrah from 2021.

Exploring more on the list, the Mullineux Schist Syrah Roundstone from 2019 and Sons of Sugarland Syrah from 2022, both at 95 points, showcase the diversity of South African wine, alongside Hartenberg The Stork Shiraz from 2021 and Gabriëlskloof Oxalis Syrah from 2023.

For those interested in exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon South Africa selections, the Olifantsberg Syrah from 2020 and Rall Syrah from 2023 are noteworthy, each rated at 94 points. Additionally, the Old Road Wine Co. 12 Mile Syrah from 2021 and Gabriëlskloof Syrah on Shale from 2023 also shine with a 94-point rating.

Finally, the Carinus Polkadraai Heuwels Syrah from 2023, Luddite Shiraz from 2021, and Sutherland Syrah from 2022 all contribute to the richness of South African wines, each rated at 93 points, alongside the Hartenberg Shiraz and Gabriëlskloof Syrah on Sandstone from 2023, also at 93 points, finishing with the Old Road Wine Co. Pepper Wind Syrah from 2018, rated at 93 points.