Two Bruce Jack Wines
Two wines from South Africa’s Bruce Jack
Not to be confused with the Scottish bassist of rock band Cream, Bruce Jack is a family-owned South African winery who believe in crafting extraordinary wines of character at prices that always over-deliver, in carbon neutral production, ocean revitalisation, environmental rejuvenation and social upliftment through education, and especially music education.
The company has now been recognised as one of the World’s Most Admired Wine Brands of 2026 by Drinks International, an accolade described as the Oscar Awards of the wine industry.
They say:
South African-focused Bruce Jack Wines produces wine across four continents including Africa, Europe, North and South America and is available in 23 countries.
Founder Bruce Jack describes being included on the list of the Top 50 Most Admired Wine Brands for a sixth time as a wonderful recognition of an incredible team and strategic partnerships.
“As a country South Africa has struggled to be recognised on global lists, despite over-achieving in international blind tasting competitions. But this is changing thanks to a growing recognition that South Africa makes consistently brilliant wine at every price point.
Our industry is a healthy mix of established, heritage brands and a constant bustle of new kids on the block. We are steeped in authenticity and sparkle with African resilience. The South African wine industry is more vibrant and more relevant than ever.
Many of the international wine businesses on this list are renowned industry leaders with extensive experience, large teams and stellar heritage. The vast majority have been around for decades, and some for over a century.
It is lekker to have made the cut once again, especially as a family business with a very small team. Being family-owned, we contribute to the social fabric of our communities, supporting environmental organisations, establishing resilience in civic structures, driving young student education, especially in music.
While we take our winemaking very seriously, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. This allows us to push the boundaries. And at the end of the day, we value the end consumer as the most important person in the chain.
I think the hundreds of judges who vote for the brands that appear on the “Most Admired” list are not only interested in the big guns with huge marketing budgets — they also value the new leaders with trailblazing brands and an inspiring vision.”
The consistent performance on this list reflects over 30 years of Bruce’s total immersion in the industry, from vineyard establishment and viticulture to winemaking and marketing.
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Bruce Jack Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape (around £9, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Co-op)
100% Sauvignon Blanc
13%
pale green-gold; expressive gooseberry, passionfruit, greenage and lifted tropical citrus; fresh and saline with ripe stone fruits, baked green apple, pineapple and melon, lemon-lime citrus and savoury persistence.
Thoroughly pleasant.
Drinks nicely on first opening and needs no cellaring.
An easy quaffer, match with picnic foods, grilled fish, herby roast white meats or pasta with pesto.
Bruce Jack Sauvignon Blush Rosé , Western Cape (around £9, Sainsbury’s)
Sauvignon Blanc / Syrah blend
11%
pale salmon pink; greengage, gooseberry and soft red berries; orchard and white stone fruits with persistent, oatmealy, food-friendly savouriness. Harmonious; saline and well-made.
Thoroughly pleasant.
Drinks nicely on first opening, opens up with aeration and can be cellared for greater complexity.
Match with picnic foods, quiches and savoury tarts, cold cuts and roast chicken drumsticks.
Others say:
Tom Cannavan: Bruce Jack, Sauvignon Blush 2020 — wine-pages
Wine Uncorked: https://www.wineuncorked.co.uk/10-reviews/1286-bruce-jack-sauvignon-blush-2021-review
