Teddy Hall
Teddy Hall operates in Stellenbosch, the Coastal Region of South Africa's Western Cape, where maritime influence and mountain terrain shape the terroir. The winery's portfolio centers on Shiraz and Chenin Blanc—grapes that thrive in this climate. The Cape Winemakers Guild Maria Van Loon Née Engelbrecht Auction Reserve Shiraz, rated 92.0 by Wine Spectator, demonstrates the region's capacity for structured, age-worthy reds. Two Chenin Blancs anchor the range: the Dr Jan Cats Chenin Blanc Réserve (91.0) and the Cape Winemakers Guild Eva (Krotoa) Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest (90.8), both reflecting the variety's versatility across dry and sweet expressions. Stellenbosch's cool nights and warm days allow for complexity in both categories—the acidity and minerality that define the region's white wines, and the dark fruit and spice typical of its Shiraz.
Critics
Wine Spectator