Our flagship cool-climate Waterkloof Syrah 2023 continues to impress on both local and global stages.
South Africa’s most respected and comprehensive wine guide, Platter’s, awarded the wine its highest accolade — 5 Stars and 95 points.
Now the same vintage has earned further recognition from Decanter, one of the world’s leading wine publications. In their recent blind tasting article titled “Syrah for Northern Rhône Lovers”, Waterkloof Syrah 2023 was awarded an outstanding 96 points and featured highly among the top Syrahs from South Africa and beyond.
Notably, Waterkloof was the second most affordable wine in Decanter’s Top 15 selection.
Top-scoring wines included in the Decanter feature were:
• Clonakilla Shiraz-Viognier 2023– 98
• Bekkers Clarendon Syrah 2023– 97
• Kershaw Clonal Selection Syrah 2019– 97
• Waterkloof Syrah 2023– 96
• By Farr Shiraz by Farr 2023– 96
• Lismore Estate Reserve Syrah 2023– 96
• Ministry of Clouds Shiraz 2024– 96
• Murdoch Hill The Landau Syrah 2022– 96
• Andrew Murray Vineyards Roasted Slope 2023– 96
• Damascene Syrah 2024– 95
• Mullineux Schist Syrah 2023 – 95
• Alma Fria Stolo Vineyard Syrah 2023 -94
• Andrea Gsellmann Astral Blaufrankirsch 2023 – 94
• Arnot Roberts Clary Ranch Syrah 2023 – 94
• El Enemigo Syrah-Viognier 2022 – 94
This dual recognition reaffirms Waterkloof’s commitment to producing elegant, site-expressive cool-climate Syrah of exceptional quality and value.
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