Prescient Old Vine Report 2024: Top 10
By Christian Eedes, 5 November 2024
Introduction
This year’s Old Vine Report sponsored by global financial services company Prescient is now out. There were 58 entries received from 47 producers and these were tasted blind (labels out of sight) by a three-person panel, scoring done according to the 100-point quality scale.
Top 10
The 10 best wines overall are as follows:

95
Knorhoek Chenin Blanc 2022
Price: R200
Wine of Origin: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Abv: 13.11%
95
Nederburg Heritage Heroes The Anchor Man Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023
Price: R205
Wine of Origin: Swartland
Abv: 14.38%
95
Old Road Wine Co. Stone Trail Chenin Blanc 2023
Price: R400
Wine of Origin: Franschhoek
Abv: 13%
94
22 Families OVP Certified Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2023 (Riebeek Valley Wine Co)
Price: R143
Wine of Origin: Swartland
Abv: 12.5%
94
Diemersdal Chardonnay Reserve 2023
Price: R195
Wine of Origin: Durbanville
Abv: 13.1%
94
Donkiesbaai Steen 2023
Price: R340
Wine of Origin: Piekenierskloof
Abv: 14.22%
94
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Chenin Blanc 2023
Price: R284
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Abv:13%
94
Roodekrantz Somerkind Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023
Price: R195
Wine of Origin: Darling
Abv: 12.75%
94
Terre Paisible Les Dames de ’87 Old Vines Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Price: R300
Wine of Origin: Franschhoek
Abv: 13.12%
94
Thistle & Weed Duwweltjie Chenin Blanc 2023
Price: R355
Wine of Origin: Paarl
Abv:13%
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 4,879ha in 2023, the equivalent of 5.6% of South Africa’s plantings.
What does top wine from old vines go for?
The average price of the 44 wines to rate 90-plus is R324 a bottle and of the Top 10 is R262.
In-depth analysis
To read the report in full, including key findings, tasting notes for the top wines, and buyers guide (rating vs price), download the following: Prescient Old Vine Report 2024
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