What a fabulous year for South African wine it has been! Of course for many 2018 was extra special because a lot of people who may not normally go to South Africa regularly made the pilgrimage down to Cape Wine 2018 in September. Personally, I made four separate visits to South Africa this year including a mammoth 10 day mega session that covered both the Nederburg Auction and the entire week of the Cape Wine trade fair.
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So for 2018, my Top 10 South African White Wines of the Year are as follows:
Alheit Family Wines Huilkrans Chenin Blanc 2017, Swartland – 97+/100 Greg Sherwood MW
Sadie Family Wines Old Vines Series ‘T Voetpad 2017, Swartland – 97/100 Greg Sherwood MW
Lukas Van Loggerenberg Kameraderie Chenin Blanc 2017 – 96+/100 Greg Sherwood MW
Sadie Family Wines Palladius White Blend 2016, Swartland – 96+/100 Greg Sherwood MW
Alheit Family Wines Magnetic North Chenin Blanc 2017, Skurfberg – 96+/100 Greg Sherwood MW
David & Nadia Hoe Steen Chenin Blanc 2017, Swartland – 96+/100 GregSherwood MW
Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines Radicales Libres White Blend 2012, Swartland – 96/100 Greg Sherwood MW
Restless River Ava Maria Chardonnay 2016, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley – 95+/100 Greg Sherwood MW
Naude Family Wines Old Vines Semillon 2016, Western Cape – 95/100 Greg Sherwood MW
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2015, Constantia – 97+/100 Greg Sherwood MW
A huge heartfelt congratulations to all the distinguished producers who made my Top 10 Whites this year. Merry Christmas! đđ·
Coming up next before the New Year… the ultimate Fine Wine Safari Top 10 South African Red Wines of the Year 2018. Definitely not to be missed!