Franschhoek Cellar announces Tim Atkin award 2025

Wednesday, 3 September, 2025
Franschhoek Cellar
Franschhoek Cellar shares its Tim Atkin award for 2025.

An iron fist in a velvet glove – The Last Elephant 2022

With quiet strength and commanding elegance, Franschhoek Cellar The Last Elephant 2022 has been awarded 93 points by Tim Atkin MW in his 2025 South Africa Report.

A remarkable recognition that honours both its powerful structure and graceful finesse, this accolade reflects the spirit of the wine itself – an iron fist in a velvet glove. Inspired by the last elephant sighted in the Franschhoek Valley in the late 19th century, this wine carries forward a legacy of resilience, heritage, and timeless artistry.

Congratulations to Ryan Puttick and our dedicated winemaking team for once again crafting a wine worthy of its legendary namesake.

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