Eckhard Supp releases comprehensive report on SA wines

Thursday, 1 December, 2011
Wines of South Africa (WOSA)
Esteemed German journalist, Dr Eckhard Supp, released what he calls his "South African alla grande" tasting report, after his recent visit at Cape Wine Europe 2012.
In addition to his tasting at CWE, he also tasted a line-up of wines not available at the event. The accumulative report is available here.

Talking to him in London, he seemed super excited and impressed with the quality of South African wines and referred to a “paradigm shift” over the last three to five years. This bodes well for the SA category in Germany. You can also follow Eckhard on Twitter @enoworldwine.

ENO WorldWine's 25 top scorers:

1. Anwilka Wines (Stellenbosch) - Stellenbosch Anwilka 2008
2. Reynecke Wines (Stellenbosch) - Stellenbosch Reynecke Reserve red 2008
3. Glenelly Estate (Stellenbosch) - Stellenbosch Lady May 2008
4. Ernie Els Wines (Stellenbosch) - Stellenbosch Signature 2007
5. Muratie Wine Farm (Pty) Ltd. (Koelenhof) - Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Ronnie Melck 2007
6. De Trafford (Stellenbosch) - Stellenbosch Elevation 393 2007
7. Reynecke Wines (Stellenbosch) - Stellenbosch Cornerstone 2009
8. Stark-Condé (Stellenbosch) - Jonkershoek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Three Pines 2009
9. Glenelly Estate (Stellenbosch) - Stellenbosch Lady May 2009
10. Kleinood Winery (Stellenbosch) - Stellenbosch Viognier Tamboerskloof 2011
11. The Sadie family (Malmesbury) - Swartland Columella 2007
12. Rijk's Private Cellar (Tulbagh) - Tulbagh Pinotage 2007
13. Cederberg Private Cellar (Clanwilliam) - Cederberg Shiraz Teen Die Hoog CWG 2009
14. Springfield Estate (Robertson) - Robertson Cabernet Sauvignon Méthode Ancienne 1999
15. Warwick Wine Estate (Muldersvlei) - Stellenbosch Cabernet franc 2008
16. The Spice Route Wine Company (Malmesbury) - Swartland Malabar 2006
17. Cirrus Wines (Stellenbosch) - Coastal Region Syrah 2007
18. Ernie Els Wines (Stellenbosch) - Western Cape Engelbrecht Els Proprietor's Blend 2009
19. Beyerskloof (Koelenhof) - Stellenbosch Synergy Cape Blend Black Label 2009
20. Scali - W. and T. De Waal (N-Paarl) - Vor Paardeberg Syrah 2008
21. Mont du Toit (Wellington) - Coastal Region Le Sommet 2003
22. Kanonkop Wine Estate (Elsenburg) - Stellenbosch Paul Sauer 2008
23. De Trafford (Stellenbosch) - Stellenbosch Chenin blanc 2009
24. Reynecke Wines (Stellenbosch) - Stellenbosch Chenin blanc 2009
25. Ken Forrester Wines (Stellenbosch) - Stellenbosch Chenin FMC 2009