Bottles from South Africa — The Dry Standard

Bottles: 19
Tasted: 13
Research profiles: 6

Tasted & scored

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86/100

Standout

Chardonnay

Wine · Chardonnay · <0.5% ABV · Under $20

A still white at the table — roast chicken, mild cheese, or a chilled…

85/100

Standout

Rosé

Wine · Rosé · <0.5% ABV · $20–$29

A delicate rosé when citrus freshness and a slightly dry close are the…

84/100

Thomson & Scott

Noughty Rosé

Wine · Rosé · <0.5% ABV · $20–$29

A still pink at the table, not a toast.

84/100

Sauvignon Blanc

Wine · Sauvignon Blanc · <0.5% ABV · Under $20

Warm-weather aperitif, oysters or a simple green salad, anyone who…

84/100

Darling Cellars

Sparkling Rosé NV

Wine · Sparkling rosé · 0.45% ABV

Everyday sparkling rosé, particularly when you want gentle bubbles.

82/100

Rosé

Wine · Rosé · <0.5% ABV · $20–$29

An easy berry rosé.

82/100

Savvy Red

Wine · <0.5% ABV · Under $20

Weeknight red with grilled vegetables or a mild cheese board — chill…

81/100

Sparkling Dry

Wine · Chardonnay · 0.0% ABV · Under $20

A bright sparkling pour when citrus on the close is all you need from…

79/100

Wonderful White

Wine · Sauvignon Blanc · 0.33% ABV

A light, lightly sweet white for green apple and citrus, when simple…

79/100

Chardonnay

Wine · Chardonnay · 0.3% ABV · Under $20

A soft, simple Chardonnay when apple, pear, and a touch of vanilla are…

79/100

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine · Cabernet Sauvignon · 0.3% ABV · Under $20

A soft red with a roast or a mild cheese, when dark fruit matters more…

78/100

Radiant Red

Wine · Merlot · 0.33% ABV · Under $20

A Merlot only if ripe plum and noticeable sweetness are what you want.

72/100

Ravishing Rosé

Wine · Rosé · 0.33% ABV · Under $20

The bottle you already keep buying.

Research profiles

Sourced product facts. Not a score, and not a place in line.

Sparkling Rosé

Research recordCataloged, not yet poured

Wine · Sparkling rosé · <0.5% ABV

South Africa · Documented

Sparkling Blanc

Research recordCataloged, not yet poured

Wine · Sparkling · <0.5% ABV

South Africa · Documented

Thomson & Scott

Noughty Rouge

Research recordCataloged, not yet poured

Wine · Syrah · <0.5% ABV · $20–$29

South Africa · Documented

Thomson & Scott

Noughty Monté

Research recordCataloged, not yet poured

Wine · Syrah · <0.5% ABV · $30+

South Africa · Documented

Thomson & Scott

Noughty Blanc

Research recordCataloged, not yet poured

Wine · <0.5% ABV · $20–$29

South Africa · Documented

Darling Cellars

Sparkling Blanc NV

Research recordCataloged, not yet poured

Wine · Sparkling · 0.45% ABV

South Africa · Documented