The best long wine lists in South Africa 2023
Here is the guide to the best wine places in South Africa with long wine lists – with more than 600 different labels. These venues were all Best Long List finalists in Star Wine List of the Year South Africa 2023, presented by Winterhalter. Check out all the venues and the winning wine lists!
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![Aubergine restaurant in Cape Town, South Africa - a Star Wine List Red Star wine destination.]()
Phone: +27 21 465 0000
Address: 39 Barnet Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Special Jury Prize International Open 2026
Aubergine has long been a fixture in Cape Town’s fine dining scene, known for its quiet elegance and commitment to classic, European-inspired cuisine with a South African touch. Chef Harald Bresselschmidt brings a meticulous approach to his dishes, favouring high-quality, locally sourced ingredients with a particular focus on game meats and seafood. The setting – housed in an historic 19th-century building – adds to the restaurant’s charm, making it a reliable choice for those who appreciate a more traditional dining experience. While the menu leans towards the refined and understated, it so...
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![Ellerman House, a restaurant and hotel in Cape Town, South Africa.]()
Phone: +27 21 430 3200
Address: Bantry Bay, Cape Town
Ellerman House, perched above the Atlantic in Bantry Bay, is synonymous with understated luxury, seamlessly blending South African heritage with world-class hospitality. Beyond its breathtaking views and carefully curated art collection, the hotel’s wine program is a standout feature, overseen by sommelier Manuel Cabello. With a deep passion for South African wines, Cabello curates an exceptional selection that highlights both iconic estates and small, cutting-edge producers. His expertise shines in the hotel’s ‘Wine Gallery,’ a strikingly-designed space housing over 9,000 bottles, where gues...
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![Noop, a restaurant in Paarl, South Africa.]()
Phone: +27 21 863 3925
Address: 127 Main Road, Paarl
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![Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, a restaurant, hotel and wine bar in Johannesburg, South Africa.]()
Phone: +27 87 375 7777
Address: 36 Saxon Road, Sandhurst, Johannesburg
One of Johannesburg's (and South Africa's) most prestigious addresses, the Saxon Hotel in the affluent suburb of Sandown has a majestically magnificent wine program, which has been carefully curated, cellared and served throughout the hotel's long and storied history. The offering, which is available throughout the hotel's many dining areas, spans over 30 pages long and includes an array of local and international wines across a host of cultivars, blends, vintages and regions. In addition to a concise yet considered by-the-glass and Coravin service, there's also a half-bottle offering (375ml...
