South Africa
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Cape of South Africa: where’s the excitement?Where’s the excitement? Anthony Rose asks why the Cape is the only New World giant without any icon wines to its name
By Anthony Rose Last updated
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Not just a pretty face in the Cape Wine RegionBy Decanter Staff Last updated
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Robertson – Rank OutsiderBy Amy Wislocki Last updated
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Stellenbosch StellarboschThink South African reds, think Stellenbosch. But just why is the region so far ahead of its neighbours, and just when are they going to catch up? TONY MOSSOP finds out
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Van der Walt and An African DreamBy John Stimpfig Last updated
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A South African Brave New WorldWhen STEPHEN BROOK last visited South Africa, its wineries were overhauling their methods to target new export markets. That now achieved, a superior class of wines is starting to emerge.
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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How Lismore Estate overcame adversity, plus the wines to tryFinding the courage to rebuild after fire destroyed her South African wine farm
By Chris Losh Published
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Wine Legend: Lanzerac, Pinotage 1959The first-ever monovarietal Pinotage bottled and released in South Africa...
By Stephen Brook Published
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Full Steen ahead: Chenin BlancBy Jim Budd Last updated
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South African Pinot: Bouchard Finlayson’s Galpin Peak from 2004 to 2017Bouchard Finlayson's flagship Pinot Noir, Galpin Peak, spanning more than a decade...
By Chris Wilson Published
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Chardonnay kingsSouth Africa is now producing headline grabbing, award winning Chardonnays, thanks to a number of canny producers making the most of their country's desert climate. STUART PIGOTT reports back.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Star buys of 2015 Australia, New Zealand and South AfricaBy Decanter Staff Last updated
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Christie’s auctions South African wine ‘superlots’Rare South African wines from top producers will form two 'superlots' to be auctioned by Christie's in London on 28 November, in collaboration with the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction.
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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Wine Legend: Meerlust, Rubicon 1995This ancient property was one of the first in South Africa to offer a high-quality Bordeaux-style blend
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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The 30 best South African wines under £20/$30South Africa’s time is most definitely now…
By Greg Sherwood MW Published
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South African Syrah: panel tasting resultsDecanter experts gives their verdict, tasting notes and drinking windows on South African Syrah.
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Top South African white winesTop whites from South Africa, from Bordeaux-style blends to Chenin Blanc and more...
By James Button Last updated
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Top South African red wines to tryThe best reds from South Africa for your cellar...
By James Button Last updated
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Graham Beck diesTributes have been pouring in to Graham Beck, one of the pioneers of the modern South African wine industry, who has died at the age of 80.
By Richard Woodard Last updated
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New Wave South Africa: Top wines to try from SA’s most exciting producersVibrancy, collaboration and a willingness to experiment are all part of South Africa’s burgeoning premium scene.
By Chris Wilson Published
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Wine Trails: Franschhoek and StellenboschBy Lonely Planet Last updated
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Stellenbosch and Franschhoek: Wineries to visitBy Lonely Planet Last updated
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Producer profile: Klein ConstantiaSweeping changes at this historic Cape estate have transformed the wines and vineyards...
By John Stimpfig Last updated
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Elgin wine region: Names to know and wines to trySouth Africa's coolest wine region...
By Christian Eedes Last updated
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From the archive: Stellenbosch: home of Cape CabernetSouth Africa’s premier Cabernet Sauvignon region should be world renowned. So why isn’t it?
By Christian Eedes Last updated
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Getting better with age: Old-vine Chenin Blanc in South AfricaWhy efforts to preserve older vines are paying off...
By Tim Atkin MW Last updated
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David & Nadia: Swartland’s finest Chenins?Some of the best wines coming out of South Africa...
By James Button Published
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South African Pinotage: Five to tryDon't believe the doubters...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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South African Chardonnay – panel tasting resultsSee what our judges thought about South African Chardonnay in this panel tasting from the April 2017 issue of Decanter magazine...
By Tim Atkin MW Last updated
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The Chenin Blanc renaissance?How does Chenin Blanc from the Loire and South Africa compare?
By Jim Budd Published
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Discovering La Motte: six wines to tryJohn Stimpfig recommends six wines from South Africa's La Motte...
By John Stimpfig Last updated
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Klein Constantia 2011 release marks new era for iconic dessert wineBy John Stimpfig Last updated