The best South African wines: Platter's Wines of the Year 2025
The top 3 according to 46 votes from people: Raats 2022 · Erika Obermeyer Syrah-Grenache Noir-Cinsault 2021 · Simonsig The Garland 2020. (Updated Aug 11, 2026.)
The 27 Wines of the Year of the 45th Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide, launched on 20 November 2024: the highest-scoring wine in each category after a blind tasting of all the best wines, out of some 9,000 assessed.
Top 27
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1
Raats 2022
Wine of the Year in the Cabernet Franc category, the highest score in its class.
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2
Erika Obermeyer Syrah-Grenache Noir-Cinsault 2021
Wine of the Year in the Shiraz-based red blend category, the highest score in its class.
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Simonsig The Garland 2020
Wine of the Year in the Cabernet Sauvignon category, the highest score in its class.
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4
Anysbos Tesame 2022
Wine of the Year in the Other red blend category, the highest score in its class.
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5
Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2022
Wine of the Year in the Semillon category, the highest score in its class.
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6
Swartberg Wingerde Garnacha 2023
Wine of the Year in the Grenache category, the highest score in its class.
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Holden Manz Reserve 2021
Wine of the Year in the Merlot category, the highest score in its class.
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8
Diemersdal The Journal 2022
Wine of the Year in the Pinotage category, the highest score in its class.
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9
Stellenrust Old Bushvine Secrets & Lies 2023
Wine of the Year in the Chenin Blanc category, the highest score in its class.
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10
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2021
Wine of the Year in the Natural sweet category, the highest score in its class.
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Leeu Passant Wellington Old Vines Basson 2022
Wine of the Year in the Cinsault category, the highest score in its class.
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12
Constantia Glen Two 2022
Wine of the Year in the Cape Bordeaux white blend category, the highest score in its class.
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13
Julien Schaal Mountain Vineyards 2023
Wine of the Year in the Pinot Noir category, the highest score in its class.
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14
Buitenverwachting Christine 2017
Wine of the Year in the Cape Bordeaux red blend category, the highest score in its class.
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15
The Vinoneers No. 42 Cape Red Blend 2022
Wine of the Year in the Red blend with Pinotage category, the highest score in its class.
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16
Glen Heatlie The Frontier 2023
Wine of the Year in the Grenache Blanc category, the highest score in its class.
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17
Thorne & Daughters Tin Soldier 2023
Wine of the Year in the Semillon Gris category, the highest score in its class.
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18
Miles Mossop Kika 2023
Wine of the Year in the Noble Late Harvest category, the highest score in its class.
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Saronsberg Shiraz 2022
Wine of the Year in the Shiraz/Syrah category, the highest score in its class.
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Momento 2023
Wine of the Year in the Grenache Gris category, the highest score in its class.
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Iona Elgin Highlands 2022
Wine of the Year in the Chardonnay category, the highest score in its class.
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22
Diemersdal Wild Horseshoe 2023
Wine of the Year in the Sauvignon Blanc category, the highest score in its class.
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23
Momento Chenin Blanc-Verdelho 2023
Wine of the Year in the Other white blend category, the highest score in its class.
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24
Mullineux Straw Wine 2023
Wine of the Year in the Straw wine category, the highest score in its class.
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25
Nuy Barbieri Idro 2016
Wine of the Year in the Fortified dessert wine category, the highest score in its class.
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26
Bergsig Cape Late Bottled Vintage 2018
Wine of the Year in the Port-style category, the highest score in its class.
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Charles Fox Prestige Cuvée Cipher Blanc de Noirs 2018
Wine of the Year in the Cap Classique category, the highest score in its class.
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Comments (6)
Raats Chenin, always top quality.
Swartberg Garnacha, an exciting new region.
SA wines are so underrated abroad.
Old-vine wines from Basson, fantastic.
Platter's Guide is the bible for South African wine.
Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc, Durbanville's best.