Tim Atkin MW, the world's foremost commentator on South African wine, has released his highly-anticipated annual 2022 South Africa Special Report, now in its tenth year.
We are happy to announce that Tim Atkin scored four Alvi’s Drift wines 90 points or more in his prestigious South Africa Special Report. They are:
2020 | Alvi's Drift Albertus Viljoen Limited Release Chardonnay | Worcester | 91 points
2020 | Alvi's Drift Albertus Viljoen Limited Release Chenin Blanc | Worcester | 90 points
2020 | Alvi's Drift CVC Reserve | Worcester | 90 points
N/V | Alvi's Drift Brut Nature MCC | Worcester | 92 points
The outstanding quality of South African wine
“Looking back over the last decade, I’m constantly amazed at the progress the industry has made. Everyone should take great pride in brand South Africa,” writes Tim. “I sincerely hope that the reviews and scores in my 2022 report, as well as the Medals of Excellence given to producers whose wines have scored more than 90 points, will ensure that more people are made aware of the outstanding quality of South African wines. More than ever, we need to tell the world!”
An authoritative overview of the South African wine industry
Tim Atkin’s annual South African wine report is regarded as one of the most detailed and authoritative overviews of the South African wine industry.
“The annual Tim Atkin South Africa wine report is a highlight for our local wine industry,” says Alvi’s Drift Sales Manager, Richard Bradfield. “With Tim’s reviews highly prized in a world of ever-increasing wine shows and awards, we are delighted by the results of this year’s Tim Atkin’s South Africa Special Report, and honoured that Tim chose to score our wines so highly.”
Previous Alvi’s Drift wines to score 90 points or more in Tim Atkin’s South Africa Special Report include:
Alvi’s Drift 221 Chenin Blanc 2019: 90 Points (2020 Report)
Alvi’s Drift Reserve CVC 2018: 90 Points (2020 Report)
Alvi’s Drift Reserve CVC 2019: 92 Points (2021 Report)
Alvi’s Drift Reserve CVC 2020: 90 Points (2022 Report)
Alvi’s Drift Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020: 90 Points (2021 Report)
Alvi’s Drift Reserve Muscat de Frontignan 2014: 92 Points (2020 Report)
AD Albertus Viljoen Chenin Blanc 2018: 91 Points (2020 Report)
AD Albertus Viljoen Chenin Blanc 2019: 91 Points (2021 Report)
AD Albertus Viljoen Chenin Blanc 2021: 90 Points (2022 Report)
AD Albertus Viljoen Chardonnay 2020: 91 Points (2022 Report)
AD Albertus Viljoen Bismarck 2019: 92 Points (2021 Report)
AD Verreaux Pinotage 2017: 90 Points (2020 Report)
AD Verreaux Pinotage 2019: 92 Points (2021 Report)
Alvi’s Drift Cap Classique Brut Nature MCC N/V: 90 Points (2020 Report)
Alvi’s Drift Cap Classique Brut Nature MCC N/V: 92 Points (2022 Report)
Tim Atkin draws the world's attention to the South African wine industry
“South African wine makes up around 4% of total wine sales worldwide, yet our small region is known for punching well above its weight,” says Richard Bradfield. “Far from the ‘cheap-and-cheerful’ reputation that South Africa had when we first returned to the world wine stage, locally produced wines now consistently feature among the best in the world. With the concerted efforts of passionate winemakers, masters of wine, wine writers and editors, among many others, South Africa remains a rising star on the global wine stage. Among these heroes sharing the joy of South African wine, few shine as bright, or are more respected than Tim Atkin. Over the years, Tim has drawn both the world's attention – and affection – to our small, local wine industry. Our sincere thanks to Tim and his team for another fantastic review of Alvi’s Drift’s wines.”
For more information about Alvi’s Drift Private Cellar and to learn more about our award-winning South African wines, please visit www.alvisdrift.co.za.
