Schedule of Reports 2026

Winemag.co.za’s Report schedule is here! We’re gearing up for another year of expert panel tastings and both wine enthusiasts and producers can mark their calendars accordingly.

For full details concerning entry dates, download the following: Winemag Full Calendar 2026

How it works

• Category Reports, sponsored by Prescient Fund Services, will be released in four seasonal series: Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer. 
• The entry fee is R1, 495 per wine. Payment is made via our online shop.
• Wines entered must be current release or soon to be released (minimum stock requirement: 100 x 6 bottles).  In the event a wine achieves Top 10 status, 18 bottles must be set aside at no charge, these to be served at promotional events.
• We taste blind, labels out of sight and ratings are done according to the 100-point system.
• A Top 10 per category will be released plus scores for all wines entered – Top 10 stickers and regular rating stickers will be available for producers to purchase and consumers are encouraged to look out for these in the retail environment.
• The Top 10 performers will be revealed online and celebrated at various awards events throughout the year. The year culminates in the announcement of the Overall Best White, Overall Best Red and the Winery of the Year.

To join our producers’ mailing list for updates on competitions, click here.