“One of South Africa's greatest whites. Bravo!” - 96 points, Tim Atkin MW, Wine of the Year 2024

‘Isliedh’, Cape Point’s top cuvee, is an incredibly lovely and profound white. The vineyards are situated high on a south-west-facing slope, where the cold winds of the Atlantic Ocean meet the cool breezes of False Bay, making a daily temperature that is 10 degrees below that of Stellenbosch and ideal for aromatic grapes. The wine is crisp and precise on the entry and then it broadens out, stretching its legs to release its more sumptuous side. It has richness, depth and glorious palate weight as well as a thrilling mineral tension that is backed up by flavours of tropical and citrus fruit and finely seasoned with wood spice. Lime zest skates on your palate for minutes. The 2023 underwent regular lees stirring and contains 20 barrel-fermented wine, which adds texture and ageing potential. Drink now – 2030.

Tim Atkin MW: “"This is the second year that Cape Point's top white has included a portion of Sauvignon Gris, which adds an extra nuance to the base of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon. Barrel fermented in 30% new French and Austrian oak, it's one of South Africa's greatest whites, with layers of grapefruit, greengage, elderflower and sweet kitchen spices, chiselled acidity and perfectly judged wood integration. Bravo!" 96pts, Wine of The Year 2024

JancisRobinson.com: “66% Sauvignon Blanc, 27% Sémillon, 7% Sauvignon Gris.
Smells chalky, and then of violets and freesia. So unusual! Remarkably floral which gives the impression of delicacy, a halo, a brume of ferns and moss and bergamot. But then the fruit starts to loom with mango-drenched intensity, showing discreet, punctilious power. Rose-grapefruit curd, blood orange, pineapple peel. Distinctive and very classy. Drink 2024 – 2030. (Tamlyn Currin)” 17.5 points