Excellent wines from Tim Atkin
The new report celebrates a country that is more sustainable, more diverse and better than ever before. Discover Atkin 2025's top-rated wines now - from honest everyday heroes to old-vine classics.
When British Master of Wine Tim Atkin publishes his annual South Africa Special Report, the wine world listens closely. This year's Report 2025 is a passionate plea for a country that has not only become better in recent years, but also broader.
Atkin describes a South Africa that has reinvented itself - from large co-operatives to small family businesses. Today, over 2,000 producers contribute to a diversity that is unrivalled. Many of them are working more sustainably than ever, with regenerative methods, old vines and a new awareness of origin and nature.
Winegrowers such as Spier, Rustenberg, Waterkloof, Van Loveren and Kleine Zalze - all names that can also be found in our range - symbolise this change. They create wines that show character and identity while remaining affordable and accessible.
According to Atkin, the contribution of the Old Vine Project movement is particularly impressive. Old vines are now producing some of the most exciting and characterful wines in the country - wines that combine depth, balance and authenticity. Producers such as Perdeberg, Mullineux, Thorne & Daughters, Sadie Family Wines, Bellingham, Damascene and Stellenrust show just how diverse this treasure trove of old vines can be interpreted - from fresh Chenin to complex cuvées.
According to Atkin, the 2025 vintage is considered one of the best of the last decade: ideal conditions, healthy vines, balanced freshness and structure. "South Africa is making the best wines in its history," he summarises.
In short: South Africa has found its balance. Quality, sustainability and enjoyment are no longer mutually exclusive - they belong together.
Méthode Cap Classique Brut Rosé
- Graham Beck Wines
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir - blend
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 86 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 91 Punkte
- Robert Parker: 88 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€22.47* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Méthode Cap Classique Brut
- Graham Beck Wines
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Chardonnay - blend
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 88 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 91 Punkte
- Decanter Awards 2025: Silber
- Michelangelo Awards 2005: Gold
- Veritas Awrads 2025: Silber
Content: 0.75 Liter (€23.80* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Brut Rosé Méthode Cap Classique
- Boschendal
- Schaumwein - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir - blend
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 89 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 89 Punkte
- Decanter Awards 2025: Silber
- Veritas Awards 2025: Silber
Content: 0.75 Liter (€30.60* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
The Chocolate Block
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Swartland
- Shiraz/Syrah - blend
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 93 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2024: 93 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€26.53* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- John Platter: 5 Sterne / 95 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 93 Punkte
- Robert Parker: 92 Punkte
- Greg Sherwood MW: 96 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2025: 93 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€33.00* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Cape Tawny Limited Release
- De Krans
- Fortified - sweet
- South Africa - Calitzdorp
- Touriga Nacional - blend
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 93 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2024: 92 Punkte
- Robert Parker: 87 Punkte
- Michelangelo Awards 2025: Gold
- Veritas Awards 2018: Silber
- Proficheck: sehr gut (88/100)
Content: 0.75 Liter (€26.60* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Méthode Cap Classique Brut Rosé
- Kleine Zalze
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir - blend
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 87 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2022: 88 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€23.93* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc
- Delaire Graff
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Coastal Region
- Sauvignon Blanc - blend
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 90 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2024: 91 Punkte
- Decanter Awards 2024: 91 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2023: 90 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€20.67* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
The Mint Cabernet Sauvignon
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- John Platter: 5 Sterne / 95 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2024: 95 Punkte
- Decanter Awards 2025: Silber
- Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 92 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€43.93* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Reserve Red Blend
- Glenelly Estate
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon - blend
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 94 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2022: 94 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 94 Punkte
- Proficheck: Herausragend (94/100)
Content: 0.75 Liter (€23.93* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Thelema Grenache Rosé
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- rosé wine - dry
- South Africa - Elgin
- Grenache Noir
- Tim Atkin 2025: 90 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€14.60* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Méthode Cap Classique
- Pongracz
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir - blend
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 87 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2024: 89 Punkte
- Robert Parker: 87 Punkte
- Decanter Awards 2024: 90 Punkte
- Veritas Awards 2024: Silber
Content: 0.75 Liter (€22.60* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days