Stellenbosch Wine Reviews

Rustenberg, Cabernet Sauvignon, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2014

The fine purity of the classic cassis fruit is contrasted against a savoury, saline style...

Morgenhof Wine Estate, Merlot, Stellenbosch 2012

Given bottle age before release, this smooth operator has the dusty fruit of a Rioja with some age, and a similar chocolatey roundness...

Tesco, Finest Breede River Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch 2016

The maritime climate in Stellenbosch allows some lovely expressions of Sauvignon to be produced...

DeMorgenzon, Reserve Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2015

Rustenberg, John X Merriman, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2012

From the wine-producing nation recently rated the most dynamic in the southern hemisphere, this is a classic Bordeaux blend with a dash of Malbec

Villiera, Jasmine, Stellenbosch 2015

Villiera, known for its Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines, has here created an off-dry white ideally suited to go with spicy Asian or fusion food...

The Liberator, Francophile Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2015

Excellent value for a Chenin of this quality, packing a real punch. It is made by Carl van der Merwe at DeMorgenzon...

Bellingham, Homestead Pinotage, Stellenbosch 2014

Bellingham is one of the biggest names in South African winemaking, and their Homestead range focuses on regionality and high quality fruit...

Ken Forrester, Workhorse Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2015

A nice appley nose with a slightly yeasty aroma and some herbaceousness...

Kanonkop, Black Label Pinotage 2012

There are only 1,500 bottles of this single-vineyard wine, sourced from a single 60-year-old block.

Beeslaar, Pinotage 2012

The maiden release under Abrie Beeslaar’s own label is floral, enticing and beautifully framed...

Radford Dale, Frankenstein Pinotage 2014

Made like a Pinot Noir, with whole-bunch fermentation, this is a perfumed, delicate, refreshing style...

Rustenberg, RM Nicholson 2013

Rich, intense blend of classic Rhône and Bordeaux varieties Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Vergelegen, Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Schapenberg Vineyard, Stellenbosch 2013

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Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Shiraz, Stellenbosch 2010

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Jordan The Prospector, Stellenbosch 2012

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Radford Dale Syrah, Stellenbosch 2012

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Keermont Syrah, Stellenbosch 2012

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Craven Wines, Clairette Blanche, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2014

Jordan, Nine Yards Chardonnay, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2010

Another blue chip Chardonnay which is a complete contrast to the Bateleur. This single vineyard...

Jackson Family Estate, Capensis, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2013

This is Jackson Family Estates first foray into South Africa – and what a debut by winemaker...

Rustenberg, John X Merriman, Stellenbosch 2012

Ernie Els, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2013

Made by top winemaker Louis Strydom from five clones of Cabernet, grown on gravelly soils at 250m altitude and matured for 17 months in a mix of new and old oak barrels

Waterford Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2009

Kanonkop, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2005

Thelema Mountain Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rabelais, Stellenbosch 2011

Winemaker Rudi Schulz creates this from a blend of the estate’s best Bordeaux components...

Stark-Conde Three Pines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2011

Modern, vibrant and vivacious. But also classical and true to its Stellenbosch roots. Great florality...

Vergelegen Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2007

Andre Van Rensburg quipped that he isn’t quite sure why this is called a reserve because it is the...

Le Riche Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2005

According to Etienne Le Riche, this is one of his greatest Cabernet Sauvignons, which might...

Waterkloof, Circumstance Syrah, Stellenbosch 2012

Nadia Barnard makes delcious Rhône-style reds from this cool, biodyamic site overlooking False...