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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Thelema
Sauvignon blanc
2022
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Dry white wine
90
points
Zumbali
Chenin Blanc
2022
Western Cape Dry white wine
88
points
HOUTSKOOL
Sauvignon Blanc
2021
Walker Bay Dry white wine
91
points
MEESTER
Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Walker Bay Dry white wine
91
points
Strandveld
Pofadder Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Cape Agulhas - Elim Dry white wine
92
points
Stonecross
Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Western Cape Dry white wine
86
points
Simonsig
Langbult Steen
2022
Stellenbosch Dry white wine
92
points
Diemersdal
Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
2022
Durbanville Dry white wine
90
points
Diemersdal
Journal Sauvignon Blanc
2021
Durbanville Dry white wine
92
points
Peter Falke
PF Chardonnay
2022
Western Cape Dry white wine
92
points
Beryl Back
2022
Western Cape Dry white wine
92
points
Whalehaven
Seascape Reserve Chardonnay
2020
Walker Bay - Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Dry white wine
93
points
Whalehaven
Sandstone Strata Chardonnay
2020
Walker Bay - Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Dry white wine
93
points
Hazendal
White Blend
2022
Stellenbosch - Bottelary Dry white wine
83
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.