Prescient Best Wines South Africa 2023

Introduction

Winemag.co.za reviewed a total of 677 wines across 12 categories in its various reports sponsored by multinational financial services company Prescient over the course of the year. Each report was based on the outcome of a blind tasting of wines entered within the specific category.

Winery of the Year

Most successful entrant overall and therefore Winery of the Year is Wildeberg, the second time in a row it has achieved this accolade.

The winery was judged to have produced both the best white and best red overall, while one other was best in category. In addition, three made the Top 10 in their respective categories. These are as follows:

Best White Overall

Best Sauv-Sem Blend

Coterie by Wildeberg Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Best Red Overall

Best Shiraz

Wildeberg Red 2022

 

Best Minority Red
Wildeberg Terroirs Cinsault 2022 – 94 points

Signature Red Blend Top 10
Coterie by Wildeberg Grenache & Syrah 2022 – 93 points
Cape White Blend Top 10
The Tea Leaf 2022 – 92 points
Chenin Blanc Top 10
Wildeberg Terroirs 2022 – 93 points

The Wildeberg brand belongs to Boutinot, the UK wine company originally founded by prominent industry figure Paul Boutinot, but which was bought out by management in 2013. The cellar and tasting room is located in Franschhoek, tastings by appointment only

To discover the best wines of the year across all categories judged, download the following: Prescient Best Wines South Africa 2023