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The arrival of spring on the farm, their latest wine awards, and the launch of a new Cap Classique.

And just like that, a long, cold and wet winter is over. While a torrential downpour accompanied by fierce winds caused extensive damage over the Cape Winelands a month ago, it finally appears as if spring has arrived. Temperatures are rising and the sun casts a friendly glow over the verdant expanse of the Robertson Wine Valley. The magnificent Breede River flows strong and fresh and true, and this year it really affirms its status as a “breede” (wide) river.

Tokara is flying the flag for South African Sauvignon Blanc, excelling at both the Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 and Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters.

Tokara is flying the flag for South African Sauvignon Blanc as a winner in this year’s prestigious SA Top 10 line up, and the only local producer to bring home Gold from the Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2023 in the UK.

Showing incredible consistency across all its Sauvignon Blanc tiers.

Diemersdal underscored its status as one of SA’s leading Sauvignon Blanc producers by securing a Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 award for the 7th consecutive year.

At the recent announcement of the annual FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10, an annual competition aimed at recognizing the best Sauvignon Blanc wines in the country, Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2023 saw this sixth-generation estate claim one of the coveted Top 10 slots.

De Wetshof Estate in Robertson reaffirmed its reputation as South Africa's House of Chardonnay with an impressive showing at this year's Veritas Wine Awards, winning a Double Gold and two Gold medals.

The Veritas Double Gold medal went to the Limestone Hill 2023, an unwooded Chardonnay. Gold medals were awarded to the iconic De Wetshof Bateleur Chardonnay 2021, made from a single-vineyard planted in 1987, as well as to the De Wetshof Finesse 2022.

Diemersdal Estate underscored the Durbanville Wine Valley’s ability to produce exceptional red wines at this year’s Veritas Wine Awards, winning three Double Gold medals – two for Pinotage and one for Syrah. All three wines are made from dryland vineyards grown on Diemersdal, one of Durbanville’s oldest wine farms with a history going back to 1698.

Diemersdal also won Veritas Gold medals for its Winter Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2023 and the Diemersdal Malbec 2022.

Tokara’s Double Gold duo, the Reserve Collection Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2022 and the Shiraz 2021 took top honours with the Tokara XO Potstill Brandy awarded Gold.

Described by UK Master of Wine Tim Atkin as having a ‘zingy, refreshing acidity and a savoury undertone’, the Tokara Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2022 enters the palate with bold, ripe yellow citrus flavours leading to a creamy finish.

Flushed with success! Haute Cabrière shares their incredible ratings in the 2023 Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report.

If wine scores were cards in a high-stakes game, this would be the poker equivalent of a flush.

The stakes don’t get any higher than in the annual release of Tim Atkin’s South Africa Special Report each September. Renowned Master of Wine, Tim Atkin, has become one of the most highly regarded in South Africa with his annual report eagerly anticipated

Tim Atkin MW recognised Anthonij Rupert Wyne for its excellence in his 2023 South Africa Special Report.

Master of Wine Tim Atkin recognised Anthonij Rupert Wyne for its excellence in his 2023 South Africa Special Report. Nine wines from Anthonij Rupert Wyne's Cape of Good Hope range received an excellent score of 90+ points. This acknowledges the exceptional craftsmanship that goes into every bottle of these terroir-specific wines.

In this year's Tim Atkin SA Report, Paul Clüver's commitment to crafting outstanding wines has earned notable recognition once again.

In this year's Tim Atkin SA Special Report, Paul Clüver Family Wines' unyielding commitment to crafting outstanding wines has earned notable recognition once again.

We are overjoyed to share the outstanding results from the Tim Atkin South African Special Report for 2023, where Paul Clüver Family Wines has once again claimed its place among the finest wines in South Africa.