In a competitive blind tasting of 48 entries from 32 South African producers, judged on a strict 100-point quality scale, DaschBosch The Gift 2022 by uniWines Vineyards earned an astounding 93 points, landing it in the top 10 alongside celebrated names like Rust en Vrede and Ernie Els.
The Prescient Signature Red Blend Report champions South African red blends that break free from traditional Bordeaux styles. Instead, the panel tastes all styles together – whether Pinotage-heavy or Shiraz-driven – judging on core factors like complexity, balance, and distinctiveness.
This inclusive approach places DaschBosch’s modern, well-rounded blend in excellent company. Crafted in the Western Cape, this wine blends Pinotage, Shiraz, and Petit Verdot – a combination praised for balancing fruit drive and savoury complexity.
Critics hail it as "juicy dark cherry and plum fruit, and underlined with bright acidity and well-balanced oak".
Priced at just R130, it stands out as an accessible yet high-quality entry in a list where the average Top 10 price is R347.
With its lively fruit, well-integrated oak, and savoury refinement – all at a remarkable price – the DaschBosch The Gift 2022 exemplifies what the Prescient Signature Red Blend Report celebrates: great complexity plus value. Earning a top 10 spot and 93 points is a stellar achievement, especially given the competition and blind tasting rigour.