Tim Atkin is a wine journalist and Master of Wine known for his annual wine reports. 2025 is 13th iteration of the South Africa Special Report.
Every year Atkin tastes and judges over 2000 South African wines, from more than 400 producers. Being recognized and featured in the report is a significant achievement.
Abrie Beeslaar of Beeslaar Wines with 'The Sacrament' 2022 Winner of Red Wine Discovery of the Year
Ex Animo is delighted to announce that 10 of our esteemed producers and 22 of their exceptional wines were featured in this prestigious showcase.
We are immensely proud of our talented winemakers and the dedication they put into crafting wines of exceptional quality.
Tim Atkin | South Africa Report 2025
Tim Atkin is a wine journalist and Master of Wine known for his annual wine reports. 2025 is 13th iteration of the South Africa Special Report.
Every year Atkin tastes and judges over 2000 South African wines, from more than 400 producers. Being recognized and featured in the report is a significant achievement.
Abrie Beeslaar of Beeslaar Wines with 'The Sacrament' 2022 Winner of Red Wine Discovery of the Year
Ex Animo is delighted to announce that 10 of our esteemed producers and 22 of their exceptional wines were featured in this prestigious showcase.
We are immensely proud of our talented winemakers and the dedication they put into crafting wines of exceptional quality.
The Wines:
Beeslaar Pinotage 2023 – 95pts
Beeslaar ‘The Sacrament’ Red Blend 2022 – 97pts – Winner Red Discovery of the Year – Sold Out
Hogan ‘Mirror for the Sun’ Cabernet Franc 2024 – 95pts
Lourens Family ‘Mathias’ Chenin Blanc 2024 * – 95pts
Lourens Family ‘Lua’ Grenache Noir 2024 * – 95pts
Restless River ‘Ava Marie’ Chardonnay 2023 * – 97pts
Restless River ‘Le Luc’ Pinot Noir 2023 * – 95pts
Restless River ‘Main Road & Dignity’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 * – 96pts
Restless River ‘Cuvee Cru’ Chardonnay 2023 * – 95pts
Saurwein ‘Nom’ Pinot Noir 2024 – 96pts
Saurwein ‘Om’ Pinot Noir 2023 – 95pts
Scions of Sinai ‘Granietsteen’ Chenin Blanc 2024 – 97pt
Scions of Sinai ‘Feniks’ Pinotage 2023 – 95pts
Thorne & Daughters ‘Snakes and Ladders’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – 95pts
Thorne & Daughters ‘Cat’s Cradle’ Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024 – 95pts
Thorne & Daughters ‘Paper Kite’ Old Vine Semillon 2024 – 95pts
Trizanne Seascape ‘Elim’ Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2017 -96pts – Sold Out
Trizanne Seascape ‘Elim’ Syrah 2024 – 95pts
Van Loggerenberg ‘Kameraderie’ Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024 – 96pts
Van Loggerenberg ‘Breton’ Cabernet Franc 2024 – 95pts
Van Loggerenberg ‘Graft’ Syrah 2024 – 97pts
Vulpes ‘Velox’ Chenin Blanc 2024 * – 95pts
* Due for release later this year
R6,110.00Original price was: R6,110.00.R5,804.50Current price is: R5,804.50.Read moreTim Atkin 2025 95+ Mixed Case
This is a specially curated mixed case of wines that Tim Atkin MW has scored over 95 points for.
However the stock is extremely limited, so don’t miss your chance to taste these wines.
It includes one bottle each of:
Van Loggerenberg Wines ‘Kameraderie’ Chenin Blanc 2024
Van Loggerenberg Wines ‘Graft’ Syrah 2024
Hogan ‘Mirror for the Sun’ Cabernet Franc 2024
Saurwein ‘Om’ Pinot Noir 2023
Saurwein ‘Om’ Pinot Noir 2023
Thorne & Daughters ‘Cat’s Cradle’ Chenin Blanc 2024
Thorne & Daughters ‘Snakes & Ladders’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Thorne & Daughters ‘Paper Kite’ Old Vine Semillon 2024
Scions of Sinai ‘Granietsteen’ Chenin Blanc 2024
Scions of Sinai ‘Fenika’ Old Vine Pinotage 2024
Trizanne Signature Wines ‘Elim’ Syrah 2024
Beeslaar Pinotage 2023
Craig and Anne Wessels of Restless River
Nuschka de Vos of Vulpes Wines
David Clarke and Trizanne Barnard of Trizanne Signature Wines
Jessica Saurwein of Saurwein with her two Pinot Noirs
Lourens Family Wines, New labels and a new wine!
Franco was also shortlisted for Young Winemaker of the Year
Please contact shop@exanimo.co.za if you have any queries.