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Tim Atkin South Africa Report 2023

2023-09-06

The highly anticipated Tim Atkin South Africa Report for 2023 has been officially released!

We are thrilled to share the remarkable achievements of our Brand Partners. We would like to highlight the Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2020 and Porseleinberg Syrah 2021, who have garnered truly exceptional ratings of 99/100! Additionally, the Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2021 and Thelema Rabelais 2021 have received impressive ratings of 97/100 each.

A momentous recognition in this year's report is the distinction of Etienne Le Riche as the Winemaker Legend of 2023, an acknowledgment of his significant contributions to the industry. Additionally, Alto receiving the Best Value Red of the Year trophy is a great achievement, as it reflects both quality and affordability.

Congratulations to all the winemaking teams involved in these outstanding achievements! It is clear that South African wines continue to excel on the international stage.

Brand Partner Vintage Region Style Points
Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2020 Stellenbosch Red 99
Porseleinberg Syrah 2021 Swartland Red 99
Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2021 Swartland Red 97
Thelema Rabelais 2021 Stellenbosch Red 97
Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Franschhoek Red 96
Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2021 Franschhoek White 96
Delheim Edelspatz Riesling 2021 Stellenbosch Sweet 96
DeMorgenzon Syrah Reserve 2021 Stellenbosch Red 96
Glenelly Lady May 2019 Stellenbosch Red 96
Reyneke Reserve Red 2020 Stellenbosch Red 96
Vilafonté Series C 2020 Paarl Red 96
Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Stellenbosch Red 95
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2021 Calitzdorp Fortified 95
Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Stellenbosch Red 95
Reyneke Reserve White 2021 Stellenbosch White 95
Rustenberg Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Stellenbosch Red 95
Thelema Merlot Reserve 2021 Stellenbosch Red 95
Bon Courage Jacques Bruère Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2014 Robertson Sparkling 94
Constantia Glen FIVE 2020 Constantia Red 94
Constantia Glen TWO 2021 Constantia White 94
Delheim Vera Cruz Pinotage 2020 Stellenbosch Red 94
DeMorgenzon Chenin Blanc Reserve 2021 Stellenbosch White 94
DeMorgenzon Maestro Blue 2021 Stellenbosch Red 94
DeMorgenzon Maestro Red 2021 Stellenbosch Red 94
Krone Koelfontein Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2020 Ceres Plateau Sparkling 94
Leeuwenkuil Heritage Syrah 2019 Swartland Red 94
Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2022 Greyton White 94
Muratie Ansela van de Caab 2020 Stellenbosch Red 94
Reyneke Biodynamic Syrah 2021 Stellenbosch Red 94
Reyneke Cornerstone 2020 Stellenbosch Red 94
Shannon Mount Bullet Merlot 2020 Elgin Red 94
Thelema Chardonnay 2020 Stellenbosch White 94
Thelema The Mint Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Stellenbosch Red 94
Thelema Vin de Hel Muscat Late Harvest 2021 Stellenbosch Sweet 94
Vilafonté Series M 2020 Paarl Red 94
Villiera Monro Brut Cap Classique 2016 Stellenbosch Sparkling 94
Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2022 Swartland Red 93
Bon Courage Jacques Bruère Brut Reserve Cap Classique 2014 Robertson Sparkling 93
Constantia Glen THREE 2020 Constantia Red 93
Delheim Grand Reserve 2020 Stellenbosch Red 93
Delheim Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc 2021 Stellenbosch White 93
DeMorgenzon Chardonnay Reserve 2021 Stellenbosch White 93
DeMorgenzon Maestro White 2021 Stellenbosch White 93
Glen Carlou Blanc de Blancs Brut Cap Classique 2020 Western Cape Sparkling 93
Glenelly Estate Reserve Red 2018 Stellenbosch Red 93
Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2018 Constantia Sweet 93
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Chenin Blanc 2022 Stellenbosch White 93
Kleine Zalze Project Z Chenin Blanc 2021 Stellenbosch White 93
Kleine Zalze Project Z Riesling 2021 Elgin White 93
Krone Twee Jonge Gezellen Blanc de BlancsCap Classique 2020 Tulbagh Sparkling 93
La Bri Sauvage Cap Classique 2017 Franschhoek Sparkling 93
Leeuwenkuil Heritage Chenin Blanc 2021 Swartland White 93
Lismore Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Cape South Coast White 93
Lismore Syrah 2021 Cape South Coast Red 93
Lismore The Age of Grace Viognier 2022 Cape South Coast White 93
Muratie Laurens Campher White 2022 Stellenbosch White 93
Neil Ellis Whitehall Chardonnay 2021 Elgin White 93
Nitída Coronata Integration 2022 Durbanville/Cape Town White 93
Reyneke Biodynamic Chenin Blanc 2022 Stellenbosch White 93
Reyneke Biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Stellenbosch White 93
Shannon Rockview Ridge Pinot Noir 2021 Elgin Red 93
Shannon Triangle Block Semillon 2021 Elgin White 93
Sutherland Chardonnay 2021 Elgin White 93
Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Stellenbosch Red 93
Thelema Merlot 2020 Stellenbosch Red 93
Thelema Shiraz 2019 Stellenbosch Red 93
Zandvliet Hill of Enon Shiraz 2020 Robertson Red 93
Alto Estate MPHS 2017 Stellenbosch Red 92
Beyerskloof Kriekbult Pinotage 2020 Stellenbosch Red 92
Cap Maritime Chardonnay 2022 Upper Hemel-en Aarde Valley White 92
Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2022 Darling White 92
Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsault 2021 Darling Red 92
David Finlayson Camino Africana Chenin Blanc 2022 Stellenbosch White 92
De Krans Cape Tawny Limited Release NV Western Cape Fortified 92
Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Stellenbosch Red 92
DeMorgenzon DMZ Grenache Noir 2021 Stellenbosch Red 92
DeMorgenzon DMZ Syrah 2021 Stellenbosch Red 92
Glenelly Estate Chardonnay Reserve 2022 Stellenbosch White 92
Groot Constantia Gouverneur's Reserve White 2021 Constantia White 92
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc 2022 Stellenbosch White 92
Krone Kaaimansgat Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2020 Elandskloof Sparkling 92
Krone Night Nectar Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2020 Elandskloof Sparkling 92
Le Riche Richesse 2021 Stellenbosch Red 92
Leeuwenkuil Reserve Red 2019 Swartland Red 92
Leeuwenkuil Reserve White 2020 Swartland White 92
Lismore Chardonnay 2022 Cape South Coast White 92
Neil Ellis Amica Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Jonkershoek Valley White 92
Neil Ellis Jonkershoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Jonkershoek Valley Red 92
Rustenberg Five Soldiers Chardonnay 2021 Stellenbosch White 92
Rustenberg John X Merriman 2021 Stellenbosch Red 92
Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2021 Cape Town White 92
Sutherland Syrah 2021 Elgin Red 92
Sutherland Viognier/Roussanne 2022 Elgin White 92
Swartberg Wingerde HOLISM Palomino 2022 Piekenierskloof White 92
Allesverloren Fanie Malan Fine Old Vintage Reserve 2014 Swartland Fortified 91
Allesverloren Tinta Barocca 2018 Swartland Red 91
Alto Rouge 2020 Stellenbosch Red 91
Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve 2020 Stellenbosch Red 91
Beyerskloof Traildust 2021 Stellenbosch Red 91
Bon Courage Jacques Bruère Cuvée Rosé Brut Cap Classique 2014 Robertson Sparkling 91
Cap Maritime Pinot Noir 2022 Upper Hemel-en Aarde Valley Red 91
Creation Chardonnay 2022 Cape South Coast White 91
David Finlayson GS Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Stellenbosch Red 91
Delheim Chardonnay Sur Lie 2022 Stellenbosch White 91
DeMorgenzon Chenin Blanc Cap Classique 2021 Stellenbosch Sparkling 91
DeMorgenzon DMZ Chardonnay 2022 Stellenbosch White 91
Ernie Els Signature 2017 Stellenbosch Red 91
Glenelly The Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Stellenbosch Red 91
Groot Constantia Gouverneur's Reserve Red 2019 Constantia Red 91
Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Constantia White 91
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Stellenbosch Red 91
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Western Cape White 91
Kleine Zalze Project Z Cinsault 2021 Stellenbosch Red 91
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Stellenbosch Red 91
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chardonnay 2022 Western Cape White 91
Krone Amphora Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2020 Elandskloof Sparkling 91
Krone RD Cap Classique 2012 Tulbagh Sparkling 91
La Bri Syrah 2020 Franschhoek Red 91
Landskroon Paul de Villiers Reserve 2020 Paarl Red 91
Lanzerac Jonkershoek Reserve 2020 Stellenbosch Red 91
Lanzerac Pinotage 2020 Stellenbosch Red 91
Muratie Isabella Chardonnay 2022 Stellenbosch White 91
Nitída Golden Orb Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Durbanville/Cape Town White 91
Nitída Riesling 2022 Durbanville/Cape Town White 91
Shannon Oscar Browne Chardonnay 2022 Elgin White 91
Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Stellenbosch Red 91
Spier Creative Block 2 2021 Coastal White 91
Spier Creative Block 3 2019 Coastal Red 91
Spier Creative Block 5 2020 Stellenbosch Red 91
Sutherland Pinot Noir 2021 Elgin Red 91
Sutherland Riesling 2022 Elgin White 91
Vilafonté Seriously Old Dirt 2021 Western Cape Red 91
Alto Shiraz 2020 Stellenbosch Red 90
Bosman Adama Red 2021 Wellington Red 90
Bosman Nero 2020 Wellington Red 90
Bosman Upper Hemel-en Aarde Chardonnay 2022 Upper Hemel-en Aarde Valley White 90
Bosman Upper Hemel-en Aarde Pinot Noir 2022 Upper Hemel-en Aarde Valley Red 90
Constantia Glen Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Constantia White 90
David Finlayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Stellenbosch Red 90
David Finlayson Camino Africana Shale Terraces Chardonnay 2022 Stellenbosch White 90
De Krans Tritonia Red 2021 Calitzdorp Red 90
DeMorgenzon DMZ Chenin Blanc 2022 Stellenbosch White 90
Groot Constantia Merlot 2018 Constantia Red 90
Krone Rosé Cuvée Brut Cap Classique 2021 Western Cape Sparkling 90
Landskroon Paul de Villiers Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Paarl Red 90
Muratie Alberta Annemarie Merlot 2019 Stellenbosch Red 90
Nitída Calligraphy 2020 Durbanville/Cape Town Red 90
Nitída Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Durbanville/Cape Town White 90
Rietvallei JMB Chardonnay 2022 Robertson White 90
Rustenberg Malbec 2021 Stellenbosch Red 90
Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2022 Stellenbosch White 90
Shannon Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Elgin White 90
Stellenzicht Acheulean Chardonnay 2022 Stellenbosch White 90
Stellenzicht Thunderstone Red 2019 Coastal Red 90
Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Elgin Red 90
Sutherland Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Elgin White 90
Zandvliet Shiraz 2021 Robertson Red 90
Beyerskloof Pinotage 2021 Western Cape Red 89
Beyerskloof Synergy 2020 Stellenbosch Red 89
Creation Pinot Noir 2022 Cape South Coast Red 89
Creation Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2022 Walker Bay White 89
Dalla Cia Giorgio 2019 Stellenbosch Red 89
David Finlayson Camino Africana Pinot Noir 2021 Stellenbosch Red 89
David Finlayson Chardonnay 2022 Stellenbosch White 89
De Krans Touriga Nacional 2021 Calitzdorp Red 89
Groot Constantia Pinotage 2021 Constantia Red 89
Helderberg Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2021 Stellenbosch Red 89
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Shiraz 2019 Stellenbosch Red 89
Kleine Zalze Project Z Skin Contact Chenin Blanc 2021 Stellenbosch White 89
Kleine Zalze Project Z Syrah 2021 Stellenbosch Red 89
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Grenache 2022 Coastal Red 89
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Western Cape White 89
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Shiraz 2021 Stellenbosch Red 89
Krone Borealis Cuvée Brut Cap Classique 2021 Western Cape Sparkling 89
La Bri Chardonnay 2022 Franschhoek White 89
Landskroon Paul de Villiers Merlot 2020 Paarl Red 89
Rietvallei Estéanna Red 2016 Robertson Red 89
Spier Brut Rosé Cap Classique 2021 Western Cape Sparkling 89
Stellenzicht Silicrete Cinsault 2022 Paarl Red 89
Stellenzicht Thuderstone Chardonnay 2022 Stellenbosch White 89
Stellenzicht Tristone Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Stellenbosch Red 89
Thelema Mountain White 2022 Elgin White 89
Thelema Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Stellenbosch White 89
Zandvliet Natural Sweet Muscat 2023 Robertson Sweet 89
Bon Courage Prestige Cuvée Chardonnay 2022 Robertson White 88
Bosman Upper Hemel-en Aarde Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Upper Hemel-en Aarde Valley White 88
Dalla Cia Classico 2019 Stellenbosch Red 88
Dalla Cia Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Stellenbosch White 88
Glenelly Le Rosé de May 2022 Stellenbosch Rosé 88
Glenelly The Glass Collection Chardonnay 2022 Stellenbosch White 88
Landskroon Paul de Villiers Shiraz 2021 Paarl Red 88
Rietvallei Chenin Blanc 2023 Robertson White 88
Rietvallei Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Robertson White 88
Rustenberg Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Stellenbosch White 88
Spier Seaward Chardonnay 2022 Coastal White 88
Stellenzicht Thunderstone Rosé 2022 Stellenbosch Rosé 88
Allesveloren Touriga Nacional 2021 Swartland Red 87
Bon Courage Inkará Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Robertson Red 87
Bon Courage Inkará Shiraz 2021 Robertson Red 87
Bon Courage Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Robertson White 87
Rietvallei Estate Red 2016 Robertson Red 87
Rietvallei JMB Cabernet Franc 2016 Robertson Red 86

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