Top wines of October 2025

Here are the 23 wines to rate 95+ last month:

Raats Eden High Density Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2023 – 97 (read original review here)

Alinea Syrah 2024 – 96 (read original review here)

Delaire Graff Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – 96 (read original review here)

Neil Ellis Whitehall Chardonnay 2022 – 96 (read original review here)

Neil Ellis Whitehall Chardonnay 2023 – 96 (read original review here)

Raats Family Reserve Cabernet Franc 2022 – 96 (read original review here)

Raats Eden High Density Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2023 – 96 (read original review here)

Restless River Ava Marie Chardonnay 2023 – 96 (read original review here)

Vulpes Chama Chenin Blanc 2024 – 96 (read original review here)

Vulpes Velox Chenin Blanc 2024 – 96 (read original review here)

Alinea White Blend 2024 – 95 (read original review here)

Boschendal Appelation Series Elgin Chardonnay 2023 – 95 (read original review here)

Catherine Marshall Finite Elements Pinot Noir 2024 – 95 (read original review here)

Delaire Graff Banghoek Chardonnay 2024 – 95 (read original review here)

Delaire Graff Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – 95 (read original review here)

Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Castle of Good Hope Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 – 95 (read original review here)

Fogwell Syrah 2024 – 95 (read original review here)

Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2024 – 95 (read original review here)

Iona Solace Syrah 2022 – 95 (read original review here)

Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – 95 (read original review here)

Piekenierskloof Carel van Zyl Grenache Noir 2024 – 95 (read original review here)

Porseleinberg Syrah 2023 – 95 (read original review here)

Rust en Vrede Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 – 95 (read original review here)