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March 2026

Harvest 2026: We crushed it!

Harvest 2026 was relatively early and compact with the last Cabernet Sauvignon being picked on 17 March amidst warm, dry conditions. Bold flavour and colour intensity have been impressive this...

December 2025

Top rating received from James Suckling for Director's Reserve 2021!

We are thrilled about the rating we received from James Suckling for our Director's Reserve 2021! This exceptional vintage scored 94-Points and was ranked at #31 in the Top 100...

September 2025

Maiden release: Merlot Reserve 2023 Magnum

It turns out that we are not the only ones who think that the new Merlot Reserve 2023 Magnum is absolutely delicious! Earlier this year the British Master of Wine,...

August 2025

Director's Reserve 2020 Shines Bright!

Director's Reserve 2020 won the Trophy for the Best Bordeaux Blend at the Fine Wine Awards sponsored by American Express and achieved a stellar 97 Points. Our Director's Reserve has...

September 2024

Excellent scores achieved in Tim Atkin MW South Africa Special Report 2024

We are delighted to announce the excellent scores achieved by The High Road in the latest South Africa Special Report 2024 compiled by British wine journalist and critic, Tim Atkin...

December 2023

Global Fine Wine Challenge 2023

The High Road Director's Reserve 2019 was entered in the by-invitation-only Global Fine Wine Challenge in Sydney, Australia. New World Producers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and USA took...

November 2023

The Stars Align for The High Road

The stars have aligned for The High Road with the Platter’s Wine Guide 2024 results revealed. Our Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2019 Magnum obtained Platter’s 5 stars with a wonderful score...

September 2023

Tim Atkin South African Report 2023 - Another proud achievement for Director's Reserve

The High Road Director's Reserve 2020 scored a fantastic 95 points in the Tim Atkin South African Report 2023 which was released today. Thank you, Tim, for visiting our table...

August 2023

The Trophy Wine Show 2023 Press Release: New Talent and Timeless Stars

The presentation of trophies and gold medals for The 2023 Trophy Wine Show – brought to you by Investec – was hosted at Delaire-Graff on 8th June. This was the...

June 2023

Trophy Success for The High Road

They say that all good things come in three's... Our Director's Reserve 2019 won THREE trophies at the 2023 Trophy Wine Show brought to you by Investec! Investec Trophy for...