Year

WOW Rating

%

2003

Excellent growing conditions produced some very promising wines.

Drink or Hold

93

2002

Hot climatic conditions at harvest time made this a difficult vintage but some charming exceptions.

Drink or Hold

86

2001

Some attractive Chenin and Chardonnay with a number of good estate whites.

Drink or Hold

89

2000

Ordinary vintage for whites, estate wines often disappointing. Everyday wines were a better buy.

Drink

85

1999

Good year for Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay but ordinary for other varieties.

Drink

88

1998

In contrast to fine year for reds, it was average for whites, most of which have faded now.

Drink

87

1997

Unusual vintage with lower temperatures and late picking in many areas but best wines have fine aromas and style.

Drink

90

1996

Extremely variable whites way past their peaks, which weren't very high.

Avoid

80