Vuurberg White 2023
By Christian Eedes, 17 November 2025
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The 2023 vintage (R265 a bottle) of this white blend made by the acclaimed Donovan Rall on behalf of Netherlander Sebastiaan Klaassen, whose Banghoek property lends its name to the wine, leads with 32% Verdelho followed by 30% Chenin Blanc, 17% Viognier, 15% Roussanne and 6% Semillon.
The nose is shy, gradually revealing stone fruit, orange, hay, earth, spice and a little leesy complexity. As always with this wine, the palate has heft – full and textured with well-integrated acidity, the finish resolutely savoury. Despite its substance, the wine retains a sense of vigour. Alc: 13%.
CE’s rating: 94/100.
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Chris Augoustatos | 19 November 2025
Hi Christian, the 2022 was delicious too. How does the 2022 compare to the 2023 – I dont see a review of it. Previous was 2019.
Thanks
Chris
Christian Eedes | 19 November 2025
Hi Chris, My note on the 2022 from March this year: The nose is complex, offering floral and herbal notes alongside pear, peach, citrus, a touch of waxiness, and some flinty reduction. The palate shows concentrated fruit matched by punchy acidity. A wine of real presence and detail, finishing long and dry but without astringency. Alc: 13.5%. Rating: 96/100.
Chris Augoustatos | 19 November 2025
Ah, thanks.
Wessel Strydom | 22 November 2025
I am really impressed with both their white and red. Maybe need to stock up on a few cases. Donovan Rall doing a fine job here.