Of the thousands of wines produced in South Africa, 725 qualified for inclusion in the 2021 SA Wine Classification on the basis of good reviews from the top panels over the past 10 years. The Classification showcases the Top 10 and Top 20 in each category as well as the Top 100 wines overall, with the standouts among these top-rated beauties including those that have received very good reviews – better than standard gold, 95 points or more – for at least eight vintages within a 10-year span. Admission to the Hall of Fame is an accolade bestowed on 24 cellars for 29 wines in 2021:

WHITE WINES

CHARDONNAY

Jordan Barrel Fermented
Paul Cluver Estate
Rustenberg Five Soldiers

CHENIN BLANC

Beaumont Hope Marguerite
DeMorgenzon Reserve
Spier 21 Gables
Stellenrust Barrel Fermented

WHITE BLENDS

Cape Point Isliedh
Tokara Director’s Reserve


RED WINES

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Cederberg Five Generations
Nederburg Two Centuries

PINOT NOIR

Newton Johnson Family Vineyards

PINOTAGE

Beyerskloof Diesel
Diemersdal Reserve
Rijk’s Reserve
Wildekrans Barrel Select Reserve
Windmeul Reserve

SHIRAZ / SYRAH

Cederberg
Saronsberg

RED BLENDS

Kanonkop Paul Sauer
Mentors Orchestra (KWV)
Saronsberg Full Circle
Spier Creative Block 3


SWEET WINES

UNFORTIFIED DESSERT

Klein Constantia Vin de Constance
Mullineux Straw Wine
Nederburg Edelkeur Noble Late Harvest
Nederburg Winemasters Noble Late Harvest

CAPE PORT

Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve


For the Top 100 Wines and Top 100 Producers in the 2021 SA Wine & Cellar Classifications see TopWineSA.com. For more information, email mike@topwinesa.com