Prescient Fund Services Shiraz Report 2026: Top 10
By Christian Eedes, 14 April 2026
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Introduction
This year’s Shiraz Report convened by Winemag.co.za and sponsored by Prescient Fund Services is now out. There were 59 entries 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:
97 – Best Overall
Leeuwenkuil Heritage Syrah 2022
Price: R509
Wine of Origin: Swartland
Abv: 13.5%
Wins R10,000 in shipping from Aspiring Couriers and Spiegelau glasses worth R2,400, courtesy of Winterhalter.
95
Zevenwacht Z Collection Syrah 2024
Price: R399
Wine of Origin: Polkadraai Hills
Abv: 13.65%
94
Joostenberg Klippe Kou Syrah 2022
Price: R239
Wine of Origin: Paarl
Abv: 13.3%
94
Zandvliet 2024
Price: R170
Wine of Origin: Robertson
Abv: 14.04%
93
Christina Syrah 2023 (Van Loveren)
Price: R309
Wine of Origin: Robertson
Abv: 13.97%
93
Groot Phesantekraal Syrah 2024
Price: R195
Wine of Origin: Cape Town
Abv: 14.24%
93
Hazendal Syrah 2025
Price: R139
Wine of Origin: Bottelary
Abv: 13.5%
93
La Motte Reserve Collection Syrah 2024
Price: R229
Wine of Origin: Cape Coast
Abv: 13.41%
93
Leeuwenkuil Reserve Red 2023
Price: R169
Wine of Origin: Swartland
Abv: 13.5%
92
Rust en Vrede Syrah 2022
Price: R475
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Abv: 14.16%
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About the category
When it comes to Shiraz, two broad stylistic camps are typically identified: the overtly aromatic, medium-bodied yet densely structured wines of France’s Rhône Valley, and the deeply coloured, plushly fruited examples most famously associated with Australia’s Barossa.
Shiraz and Syrah are, of course, two names for the same grape. The former is often used to suggest power, the latter restraint – but in practice, the distinction is far from absolute.
In South Africa, Shiraz plays a significant role, accounting for 8,1030ha or 9.4% of the country’s 86,525ha under vine – second only to Cabernet Sauvignon among red varieties.
What does a top Shiraz go for?
The average price of the 36 wines to rate 90-plus is R291 a bottle and of the Top 10 is R283.
Best Buy
Offering the best quality relative to price is Windmeul 2023 with a rating of 92 and selling for R85 a bottle.
In-depth analysis
To read the report in full, including key findings, tasting notes for the top wines, buying guide (wines ranked by quality relative to price) and scores on the 100-point quality scale for all wines entered, download the following: PFS Shiraz Report 2026
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