A Wine Worthy of Its Name: JBC 2023 Earns Top Honours

The Jan Boland Coetzee 2023 has once again affirmed Vriesenhof’s place among South Africa’s great estates, earning 95 points and a Top 10 position in the Prescient Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 2025.

This marks the second consecutive year that the JBC has received top recognition, a reflection of consistency, craftsmanship, and the enduring vision of the man whose name it carries.

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A Wine of Depth and Distinction

Crafted from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, the JBC 2023 captures the balance between power and poise that defines Stellenbosch’s finest Bordeaux-style reds.

Winemaker Adam Mason describes the wine as one that reveals depth, balance, and quiet strength with every sip, a red that feels timeless yet distinctly Vriesenhof.

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Continuing a Legacy of Excellence

Named in honour of Jan Boland Coetzee, former Springbok and founding figure of Vriesenhof, this wine represents more than a blend. It is a continuation of his philosophy: “Wine is the environment. We can only care for it.”

Each vintage carries forward that belief, that great wines begin with respect for nature, patience in the cellar, and a deep understanding of the land.

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From the Cellar in Paradyskloof

Nestled at the foot of Stellenbosch Mountain, the Vriesenhof cellar remains true to Jan’s vision of slow, thoughtful winemaking. Here, every barrel tells a story of place and season. The JBC 2023 is a perfect embodiment of that, structured yet supple, rich yet refined.

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An Enduring Tribute

As we celebrate this accolade, we do so not only in recognition of a wine but in honour of a life’s work that continues to inspire.

The JBC 2023 is available exclusively from the Vriesenhof cellar, a wine to collect, to share, and to remember.