Updated South African Wine History, Price and more


Cheers, wine connoisseurs! It's almost harvest season in South African vineyards, and the atmosphere is electric. South Africa's wine regions are a hive of activity from February to April, when the country's famous wines are made by harvesting grapes and transforming them through fermentation and vinification. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or just starting out in the world of wine, South Africa Harvest Week is the perfect time to sample some of the country's greatest vintages.


South Africa's wine industry has deep roots that go back hundreds of years. As a result of the country's varied topography, climate, and grape varieties, it has become a major producer of wines that are well regarded internationally. From the light, crisp whites of the Western Cape to the full-bodied, rich reds of Stellenbosch, South Africa produces wines for every palate and event.


What can you look forward to most during Harvest Week in South Africa? During this time of year, many wineries and vineyards across the country open their doors to the public for tours, tastings, and other special activities. Experience some of the best wines South Africa has to offer, chat with winemakers and vineyard owners, and learn about the industry's rich history, culture, and traditions.


The opportunity to taste wines from the most recent vintages is a feature of South Africa's Harvest Week. These wines, made from grapes harvested in the current harvest season, offer a one-of-a-kind window into the distinctive character and flavour of each vintage. Find a vintage wine that suits your taste, whether it be a light and fruity white or a deep and complex red.


Latest South African Wines and Price


South African WinePrice
Hidden Valley Sauvignon Blanc (6 x 750 ml)R 789
De Wetshof Bataleur Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 659
Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 465
Glen Carlou Quartz Stone Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 349
Shannon Oscar Browne Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 319
Capensis Silene Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 299
Ghost Corner Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 299
Boschendal Appellation Series Elgin Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 299
Waterford Estate Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 289
Meerlust Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 284
Groot Constantia Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 279
Uva Mira Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 279
Steenberg Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 259
Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 249
Eikendal Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 229
Oldenburg Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 219
Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 219
Lourensford Limited Release Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 209
De Grendel Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 209
Constantia Glen Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 194
Thelema Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 185
Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 179
Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 175
Steenberg HMS Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 175
Bartinney Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 175
Lanzerac Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 169
Springfield Wild Yeast Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 165
De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 165
Glen Carlou Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 165
De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 165
Tokara Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 164
La Motte The Pierneef Collection Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 159
Bouchard Finlayson Kaaimansgat Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 155
Bouchard Finlayson Sans Barrique Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 155
La Motte Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 155
Hermanuspietersfontein Kat Met Die Houtbeen Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 155
Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvee Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 154
Bosman Upper Hemel & Aarde Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 149
Warwick Professor Black Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 149
Hartenberg Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 145
Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 145
Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc Reserve (1 x 750 ml)R 145
Oak Valley Beneath The Clouds Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 139
Creation Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 139
Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 135
Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 135
Paul Cluver Village Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 130
Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 130
Jordan Unoaked Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 129
Lourensford The Dome Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 129
Vergelegen Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 129
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Cable Way Chadonnay (1 x 750ml)R 129
De Morgenzon DMZ Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 125
Eikendal Janina Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 119
Middelvlei Unwooded Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 119
Almenkerk Lace Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 119
Driehoek Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 119
Nitida Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 115
Glen Carlou Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 109
Glen Carlou Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 109
The Goose Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 109
Vrede En Lust Anni Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 105
Zevenwacht Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 105
De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 100
Warwick First Lady Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 100
Fat Bastard Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 99
Iona Sophie Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 99
Oak Valley Fountain of Youth Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 99
Fat Bastard Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 99
Saronsberg Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 99
Rustenberg Unwooded Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 95
Neil Ellis West Coast Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 95
Rustenberg Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 95
Waterford Pecan Stream Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 95
Backsberg Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 89
First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 89
Backsberg Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 89
Zonnebloem Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 87
Zonnebloem Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 87
Nederburg Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 85
Kleine Zalze Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 85
Diemersdal Unwooded Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 85
Brampton Chardonnay Unoaked (1 x 750ml)R 85
Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Unwooded (1 x 750ml)R 85
Glen Carlou Petite Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 85
Neethlingshof Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 85
Kleine Zalze Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 85
Stellenbosch Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 85
Durbanville Hills Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 84
Franschhoek Cellar Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 82
Van Loveren Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 79
Diemersfontein Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 79
Spier Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 75
KWV Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 75
KWV Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 75
Protea Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 75
Cape Atlantic Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 75
Alvi's Drift ADS Chardonnay (1 x 750 ml)R 72
Arabella Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 72
Arabella Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 72
Alvi's Drift Signature Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 72
Noble Savage Savage Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 72
Douglas Green Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 69
Laborie Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 69
Laborie Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 69
Slanghoek Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 65
Ken Forrester Petit Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 65
Hill & Dale Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 62
Swartland Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 62
Tall Horse Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 59
Mount Vernon Three Peaks Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 59
Fairview La Capra Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750 ml)R 55
Tangled Tree Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 55
Darling Cellars Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 50
Darling Cellars Chardonnay (1 x 750ml)R 50
The Beach House Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 50
Stonedale Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 45
1659 Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 42
Pandora's Box Sauvignon Blanc (1 x 750ml)R 39


Another great way to celebrate South Africa's Harvest Week is with a guided wine tour. These tours will take you to the wineries and vineyards of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl in South Africa, where you can sample wines and learn about the region's rich history, culture, and traditions.


If you're looking for something truly special to do during South Africa Harvest Week, why not try your luck at a wine and food pairing event? At these dinners, renowned chefs and winemakers collaborate to create a multicourse meal that does justice to South Africa's rich culinary and wine traditions.