Top wines of October 2018
By Christian Eedes, 1 November 2018
Here are our five most highly rated wines of last month:
Springfield Methodé Ancienne Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 – 97/100 (read original review here)
Raised by Wolves La Colline Semillon 2017 – 96/100 (read original review here)
Sijnn Free Reign 1st Edition NV – 96/100 (read original review here)
Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2016 – 95/100 (read original review here)
Eagles’ Nest Shiraz 2015 – 95/100 (read original review here)
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