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Welcome to SAWi’s Grand Wine Collection - the Michelin Guide to South Africa’s most legendary wines.
We don’t chase trends or one-hit wonders. We celebrate the kind of brilliance that endures. Every bottle in the GWC has earned its place by scoring 93+ points in the world’s toughest blind tasting competitions - Decanter, IWC, IWCS, the Trophy Wine Show, Michelangelo, Veritas, and more.
One great year won’t cut it. Our selection process is ruthless (in the best way). Only wines that deliver consistently, vintage after vintage, make the cut. This isn’t a sprint - it’s a marathon of excellence.
We don’t chase trends or one-hit wonders. We celebrate the kind of brilliance that endures. Every bottle in the GWC has earned its place by scoring 93+ points in the world’s toughest blind tasting competitions - Decanter, IWC, IWCS, the Trophy Wine Show, Michelangelo, Veritas, and more.
One great year won’t cut it. Our selection process is ruthless (in the best way). Only wines that deliver consistently, vintage after vintage, make the cut. This isn’t a sprint - it’s a marathon of excellence.
Whether you’re a collector, a Michelin-starred sommelier, or just someone who refuses to settle for mediocrity, think of SAWi as your cheat code to the best bottles in the country - backed by data, over 1,000 expert reviews, and zero guesswork.
Let’s be real: anyone can say a wine is “world-class.” We prove it.
Let’s be real: anyone can say a wine is “world-class.” We prove it.
At SAWi, we built an algorithm to cut through the noise. No marketing spin. No label bias. Just results - from the highest-level blind tastings on the planet.
Only the top accolades count: gold, double gold, trophies, or top 10 finishes. And no, one win doesn’t get you in. Our Index tracks wines that deliver 93+ scores multiple times, across multiple vintages, over multiple years.
Our system is built on three non-negotiables:
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Objectivity – only blind tastings count
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Credibility – only elite contests are trusted
- Consistency – only lasting brilliance matters
Every result is calibrated on a strict 93-100 point global scale, with bonus points awarded only for standout performances (up to +1.2). Flooding the field won’t help - only the highest scores from the most credible sources are counted.
Brutal? Maybe. Fair? Absolutely.
But great wine isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about sustainability, integrity, and the people behind the bottle. That’s why we also shine a light on South Africa’s next generation of winemakers - from organic pioneers and biodynamic trailblazers to farms committed to fair labor and regenerative practices.
This is more than a collection. It’s a movement.
And you’re welcome.
DARE YOURSELF.
The highly anticipated 2025 edition will spotlight just
720 wines from a staggering 6,852 entries across 224 wineries - only the very best earning Platinum (95+) or Gold (93+) status. This makes the GWC an unrivaled, insight-packed resource, offering a definitive look at South Africa’s ever-evolving wine landscape.
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