The Diners Club SA Winelist Awards 2025 continue to set the standard for wine excellence in South Africa, recognising restaurants that deliver world-class wine experiences.
For over 30 years, these prestigious awards have celebrated the best wine lists in the country, with categories ranging from Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond, to the highest honour, the Icon Award.
South Africa’s Top Wine List Restaurants for 2025
This year, only four exceptional restaurants earned the coveted Icon Award, recognised for their outstanding wine programmes and international-level offerings:
- Kievits Kroon Gauteng Wine Estate, Pretoria
- Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar, Fourways
- Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, Sandton
- Rooi at One and Only, Cape Town
What Makes an Icon Wine List
Introduced in 2018, the Icon Award is reserved for restaurants that go beyond excellence. To qualify, establishments must meet strict Diamond-level criteria while offering:
- An extensive international wine selection
- Strong representation across multiple wine categories
- Impressive reserve and vintage collections
- Thoughtful and curated wine programmes
- A dedicated full-time sommelier
These elements position Icon winners among the best in the world, not just South Africa.
Setting the Benchmark for Wine Excellence
The judging panel, made up of leading voices in the wine, food, and hospitality industries, ensures that the awards remain aligned with global standards and trends.
The Diners Club Winelist Awards continue to play a key role in elevating South Africa’s hospitality scene, celebrating restaurants that deliver exceptional wine experiences alongside outstanding service.
Learn More
For more information, visit:
https://www.dinersclub.co.za/news-events/winelist-awards/
