Tim Atkin MW has just released his highly anticipated South Africa 2025 Special Report which features 212 wines that were rated 95 points and above. Tim has been instrumental in bringing SA wines to the world stage and was the first critic to award a local wine – the 2015 Kanonkop Paul Sauer – 100 points. This annual report now in it’s 13th edition, is the most comprehensive commentary on South Africa’s top-scoring fine wines. This year, Tim Atkin tasted 2,000 SA wines from 397 producers
Tim Atkin MW concludes with this:
South Africa’s visceral attachment to the land is key to its rising wine success…the overwhelming majority of the Cape’s best wines are single-vineyard or single-estate bottlings.
Award Winners
Red Wine of the Year
Porseilenberg 2023 – 100 points
White Wine of the Year
Alheit Vineyards Magnetic North 2024 – 100 points
Red Wine Discovery of the Year
Beeslaar’s Sacrament 2022
White Wine Discovery of the Year
Sadie Family Twiswind 2024
Best Value Sparkling Wine
Rebel Rebel Wines
Rising Star of the Year
Megan van der Merwe of Beau Constantia: Viticulturist and winemaker, enhanced cellar door and social media presence
Young Winemaker of the Year
Stuart Botha of Tokara. He is known for versatility across reds and whites.
Winemaker of the Year
Donovan Rall of Rall Wines: Focuses on Syrah, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, white blenda; works with overlooked vineyards.
