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Opinion & Analysis

Tim James: A candid look at some notable SA wines with a bit of age

1 December 2025

Some recent comments about older Sadie Treinspoors, made to a column of mine from as far back as 2019 (before Covid!), reminded me that there are always at least some...

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Top wines of November 2025

1 December 2025

Here are the 14 wines to rate 95+ last month: Mullineux Roundstone Blanc White blend 2023 – 98 (read original review here) Mullineux Granite Jakkalsfontein Shiraz/Syrah 2023 – 98 (read...

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Pieter Ferreira Blanc de Blancs 2020

1 December 2025

What is the optimal time on lees for top-end Cap Classique? Whereas the 2018 and 2019 vintages of the Pieter Ferreira Blanc de Blancs were matured for 72 months before...

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Weather Report new releases

26 November 2025

First bottled in 2019, Christo Keet has made Cabernet Franc his métier. The main focus is the multi-regional Climes, now at roughly 9 000 bottles, with small-batch, ward- or site-specific...

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Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2023

25 November 2025

Black Label Pinotage from Kanonkop is an Überwine in the Nietzschean sense – unapologetically itself, unapologetically grand. From a 1953 vineyard, the newly released 2023 spent 18 months in 100%...

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3 June 2022

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Dorper new releases

24 November 2025

Reg Holder, who has both winemaking and financial management degrees, launched de-alcoholised wine brand Lautus in 2018 and now makes 800 000 bottles under that label. He continues to focus...

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No labels, no problem: SA Syrah shines in blind tasting

6 November 2025

As is widely documented, a tension exists between winemakers, who view their wines as personal creations, and judges, whose constructive criticism is meant to drive improvement. Increasingly, a cohort of...

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Top wines of October 2025

1 November 2025

Here are the 23 wines to rate 95+ last month: Raats Eden High Density Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2023 – 97 (read original review here) Alinea Syrah 2024 – 96...

Opinion & Analysis

Editorial: Why wine scores will be around a while longer

1 December 2025

Talk to anyone in the wine world and you’ll hear the same refrain: wine scoring is under pressure. Winemaking competency means there are increasingly fewer substandard wines. Tastes are more...

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Opinion & Analysis

Tim James: SA wine reputation grows – awards, buying trends point to change

24 November 2025

Recently I asked Eben Sadie what had meant the most to him of the many international or local accolades or lofty ratings he’d achieved. He was in no doubt: it...

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Opinion & Analysis

Dr Justus Apffelstaedt: Wine and sulfur headaches – debunking the myth

20 November 2025

On a recent international trip, I found myself seated next to a lady who insisted that white wine due to its sulfur content gives her severe headaches. I must admit,...

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Recipes

Recipe: Carrot salad with apple & celery

1 December 2025

A great accompaniment to a braai. Yield This recipe serves 4 people. Carrot salad recipe ingredients Salad 2 carrots, peeled and grated 1 bunch celery, washed and finely sliced 15g...

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Reports

Old Vine Report 2025: Top 12

11 November 2025

Introduction The second annual Old Vine Report is now out. There were 57 entries received from 35 producers and these were tasted blind (labels out of sight) by a three-person...

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Prescient Fund Services Best Wines South Africa 2025

17 October 2025

Introduction Over the course of the year, Winemag.co.za reviewed 677 wines across 13 categories in reports sponsored by Prescient Fund Services. Each report was based on the results of blind...

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Prescient Fund Services Cabernet Sauvignon Report 2025: Top 10

17 October 2025

Introduction This year’s Cabernet Sauvignon Report sponsored by Prescient Financial Services is now out. There were 60 entries received from 43 producers and these were tasted blind (labels out of...

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