In its best showing in the 45-year history of South Africa's iconic Platter's Guide to the country's wine offerings, Diemersdal Estate in Durbanville secured five five-star ratings in the 2025 Platter’s, two of which were named as the guide’s Wines of the Year. Diemersdal Wild Horseshoe 2023 Sauvignon Blanc and The Journal Pinotage 2022 were named Sauvignon Blanc and Pinotage of the Year respectively, while five star ratings were also presented to Diemersdal Syrah 2023, The Journal Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 and The Journal Sauvignon Blanc 2023.

The eagerly awaited 2024 edition of South Africa’s original and still favourite wine adviser, Platter’s Guide, is here, with a rich, luxurious cover colour that evokes the unique pleasure of drinking truly fine wine. The 44th edition of this best-selling guide features well over 900 producers, merchants and brands, including 31 new ones, and over 8,000 locally produced wines, as well as brandies, husk spirits and sherry-style wines.