NFB Old Vine Report 2026: Top 10
By Christian Eedes, 20 October 2026
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Introduction
The third annual Old Vine Report sponsored by NFB Private Wealth Management is now out. There were 77 entries received from 48 producers and these were tasted blind (labels out of sight) by a three-person panel, scoring done according to the 100-point quality scale – 69% rated 90 or above.
Top 10
The 10 best wines overall are as follows:
96
FRAM Stagmanskop Chenin Blanc 2025
Price: R309
Wine of Origin: Piekenierskloof
Abv: 13.78%
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95
Flagstone Paradigm Chenin Blanc 2025
Price: R269
Wine of Origin: Agter-Paarl
Abv: 14%
95
Joostenberg Die Agteros Chenin Blanc 2025
Price: R239
Wine of Origin: Paarl
Abv: 12.7%
95
Klawer Cellars Hanepoot 2026
Price: R159 (375ml)
Wine of Origin: Olifants River
Abv: 16.17%
95
Knorhoek Chenin Blanc 2025
Price: R285
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Abv: 13%
95
Old Road Wine Co. The Rix Dollar Single Vineyard Cinsault 2025
Price: R459
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Abv: 13%
95
Rickety Bridge Regna Loca Cinsault 2025
Price: R289
Wine of Origin: Paarl
Abv: 14%
95
Thistle & Weed Duwweltjie Chenin Blanc 2025
Price: R385
Wine of Origin: Paarl
Abv: 13%
94
Delheim Iconoclast Versed Vines 2024
Price: R650
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Abv: 13.5%
94
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc 2026
Price: R185
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Abv: 13%
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About the category
The condition of entry for the Old Vine Report was that wines had to be made from Certified Heritage Vineyards (vines that are 35 years and older vines registered with SAWIS and approved by the Old Vine Project).
The South African old vines category continues to capture the attention of the international wine community, and the Old Vine Project has played a key role in this regard. Founded as a non-profit company in 2016, it exists to promote the category among producers, trade, media and consumers.
The total area of old vines registered by SAWIS stood at 5,417ha in 2024, the equivalent of 6.3% of South Africa’s plantings.
What does top wine from old vines go for?
The average price of the 53 wines to rate 90-plus is R345 a bottle and of the Top 10 is R339.
In-depth analysis
To read the report in full, including key findings, tasting notes for the top wines, and buyers guide (wines ranked by quality relative to price), download the following: NFB Old Vine Report 2026
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