Pairings
06 Nov 2026
Black bean chilli with gochujang and a Chilean red
Black beans, melting sweet potato and a hint of chocolate: a meat-free chilli spiked with Korean chilli paste, to share between six with a Chilean red.
Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge: Dry white wine South Africa
The results of the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge are a practical tool intended to help you in your choices. Filter your search by appellation, region, score obtained, year of Challenge. You can then instantly find your favorite wines and producers. Our rating out of 100 allows us to have a sufficiently large grid to reproduce all the nuances perceived in tasting.
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Excelsior
Chardonnay
2023
Robertson Dry white wine
87
points
Excelsior
Viognier
2023
Robertson Dry white wine
88
points
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Chardonnay
2022
Robertson Dry white wine
85
points
Durbanville Hills
Collectors Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Western Cape Dry white wine
91
points
The River Collection
Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Robertson Dry white wine
90
points
Lozärn
Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Robertson - Bonnievale Dry white wine
86
points
Org de Rac
Roussanne
2022
Swartland - Piketberg Dry white wine
92
points
Franschhoek Cellar
Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Western Cape Dry white wine
85
points
Vineyard Friends
Grey Duiker Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Western Cape Dry white wine
88
points
Opstal
The Wild Woman Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Western Cape Dry white wine
86
points
Jakkalsvlei
Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Herbertsdale Dry white wine
87
points
Iona
Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Elgin Dry white wine
93
points
Iona
Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Elgin Dry white wine
88
points
Cape Heights
Viognier
2022
Western Cape Dry white wine
87
points
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Discovery
04 Nov 2026
Rozelieures, from Lorraine roots to single malt
On 10 September 2026, the Lorraine family house Rozelieures welcomed us to the Cagnard restaurant in Paris for a lunch pairing dishes with its whiskies. A chance to dive into six generations of farming expertise and the ambition of a French single malt pioneer.
Wine Terroirs
02 Nov 2026
The quiet revival of Pinot blanc
In just a few decades, Pinot blanc has quietly but steadily carved out a place for itself among Alsace's impressive range of wines. It now accounts for 23% of the region's vineyard acreage and continues to attract growing interest. We spoke to producers, both small and large, to find out how they view this development, and how export and hospitality sales are performing. These are their insights.