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

Cape Point’s top cuvée, the ‘Isliedh’ 2023, is an incredibly beautiful and profound white blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Sauvignon Gris. 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.

It is is similar to a barrel-fermented white Bordeaux, but it’s also a proud Constantia white with its signature herbaceous note, reminiscent of lawnmower clippings. The palate begins with gooseberry fool and grapefruit, but then it broadens out to release its more sumptuous side with tremendous depth and richness and is finely seasoned with sandalwood, ginger root and baking spices. The 2023 underwent regular lees stirring and contains 20% barrel-fermented wine, which adds texture and ageing potential. 13.5% alc. Drink now-2030.

Press reviews:

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!" 96 points

JancisRobinson.com: “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 now-2030. (Tamlyn Currin).” 17.5 points