The Best White Wines from South Africa
South Africa’s spectacular vineyards sweep along the southern cusp of the continent, where craggy mountains greet tempestuous oceans. Originating from the Loire Valley in France, Chenin Blanc has found a new home in South Africa and is the most planted grape variety. From dry to sweet and even sparkling styles, Chenin Blanc dazzles with enticing floral notes of lemon verbena and jasmine followed by baked apple and quince on the palate. Top-notch Sauvignon Blancs from South Africa are some of the best valued, revealing real crunch and liveliness. South Africa’s coastal regions are decidedly well suited for Chardonnay. Here is Falstaff’s selection of the best.
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2023 Kleine Zalze »Vineyard Selection« Chenin Blanc
Kleine Zalze Wine Estate
Stellenbosch,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Chenin Blanc
13%
92
2023 Beaumont Chenin Blanc
Beaumont Wines
Bot River,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Chenin Blanc
12,5%
90
2023 Kleine Zalze »Cellar Selection« Chenin Blanc Bush Vine
Kleine Zalze Wine Estate
Coastal Region,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Chenin Blanc
13,5%
89
2023 »Laborie Impossible White«
KWV
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Chenin Blanc
13%
89
2023 Ruyter's Bin »First White«
Stellenrust
South Africa
White Wine
Chenin Blanc
12,5%
88
2023 Stellenrust Chenin Blanc
Stellenrust
Stellenbosch,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Chenin Blanc
13,5%
88
2023 Hope Chardonnay
Wine
Robertson,
Breede River Valley,
South Africa
White Wine
Chardonnay
87
2022 Kleine Zalze »Family Reserve« Chenin Blanc
Kleine Zalze Wine Estate
Stellenbosch,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Chenin Blanc
13,5%
93
2022 Kaapzicht »The 1947«
Kaapzicht Wine Estate
Bottelary,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Chenin Blanc
13,5%
€€€€
92
2022 Boschendal Sauvignon Blanc Grande Cuvée
Boschendal
Cape South Coast,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
13,5%
92
2022 Franschoek Cellar Statue de Femme Sauvignon Blanc
Franschoek Cellar
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
13%
91
2022 Kaapzicht »Kliprug« Chenin Blanc
Kaapzicht Wine Estate
Bottelary,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Chenin Blanc
13%
€€
90
2022 Rascallion With Love from the Cape Sauvignon Blanc
Rascallion Wines
Darling,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
13%
90
2022 »The First Lady« Chardonnay
Warwick Estate
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Chardonnay
13%
89+
2022 Chenin Blanc
Stellenrust
Stellenbosch,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Chenin Blanc
13,5%
89
2022 »The First Lady« Sauvignon Blanc
Warwick Estate
Stellenbosch,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
13,5%
87+
2021 Iona Monopole Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc
Iona Vineyards
Elgin,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
13%
94
2021 Reyneke Biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc
Reyneke Wines
Stellenbosch,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
13,5%
94
2021 Boschendal Appellation Series Elgin Sauvignon Blanc
Boschendal
Elgin,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
13%
93
2021 Oldenburg Vineyards Chardonnay
Oldenburg Vineyards
Stellenbosch,
Western Cape,
South Africa
White Wine
Chardonnay
13,6%
93