Top wines of May 2026

Here are our 19 most highly rated wines of last month:

Glenelly Lady May Red blend 2021 – 98 (read original review here)

Storm Ridge Pinot Noir 2024 – 98 (read original review here)

Storm Ridge Chardonnay 2025 – 97 (read original review here)

Storm Vrede Chardonnay 2025 – 97 (read original review here)

Storm Vrede Pinot Noir 2024 – 97 (read original review here)

Terracura Syrah 2025 – 97 (read original review here)

Bellevue Heritage Old Vine Pinotage 2021 – 96 (read original review here)

Graham Beck Cuvée Clive Cap Classique 2019 – 96 (read original review here)

Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2024 – 96 (read original review here)

Leeu Passant Wellington Cinsau(l)t 2024 – 96 (read original review here)

Storm Ignis Pinot Noir 2024 – 96 (read original review here)

Bellevue Reserve Cabernet Franc 2024 – 95 (read original review here)

Graham Beck Ultra Brut Cap Classique 2018 – 95 (read original review here)

Hogan The Galvanised Chardonnay 2025 – 95 (read original review here)

Leeu Passant Red blend 2023 – 95 (read original review here)

Mveme Raats De Compostella Red blend 2023 – 95 (read original review here)

Mveme Raats Vesperi White blend 2024 – 95 (read original review here)

Scions of Sinai Heldervallei Cinsau(l)t 2025 – 95 (read original review here)

Scions of Sinai Krummelklip Cabernet Sauvignon 2025 – 95 (read original review here)