Johannesburg
Johannesburg wine bars champion South African producers — Stellenbosch, Walker Bay, Swartland — with European backups. The proximity to the Cape Winelands makes the local lists exceptional.
Rosebank · $$$
Asian restaurant with a serious natural wine list. Reserve.
Parkhurst · $$$$
Steakhouse with a deep South African wine list. The view is excellent. Reserve.
Illovo · $$$$
Tasting menu restaurant with a serious wine pairing programme. Reserve.
Bedfordview · $$
Casual restaurant and bar with a tight European wine list. Open daily.
Hyde Park · $$$
Wine merchant with an attached bar. The list runs to 300 bottles. Open daily.
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Sushi restaurant with a serious sake and wine programme. Reserve.
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Order a Stellenbosch red, a Swartland Chenin Blanc, or any small producer your bartender recommends.