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Wine pioneer Spatz Sperling receives 1659 Medal of Honour
13 February 2012 Published in Awards
In commemoration of the first Cape harvest on 2 February 1659, the inimitable Spatz Sperling, owner of the Delheim Wine Estate outside Stellenbosch, was awarded the prestigious 1659 Medal of Honour for his indelible contribution to the South-African wine industry.
Lomond Vineyards Richly Rewarded at International Competitions
12 December 2011 Published in Awards
Lomond’s outstanding reputation for top-quality wines that are made to last has been re-affirmed at the 2011 International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London, and by Germany’s ENO WorldWine.
Best Wines Announced RMB WineX 2011
14 November 2011 Published in Awards
Every year, since the launch of RMB WineX in 2000, the Sandton CBD comes alive in late October to embrace the one wine show which delivers the best wines and the greatest deals. Even in the face of the Economic Freedom march on Thursday 27th October (the second day of the show), 12 500 wine enthusiasts primed their taste buds and donned their bling to attend the Southern Hemisphere's premier consumer wine event.
De Krans Cape Tawny Port scores tops with Robert Parker
09 November 2011 Published in Awards
Continuing on its path of awards for 2011, the De Krans Cape Tawny Port recently received a score of 92/100 when it was tasted by wine journalist Neal Martin for the world renowned Robert Parker in the prestigious U.S. wine publication, Wine Advocate. This is the highest point awarded to a South African port.
Clos Malverne shines amongst Top 10 Sauvignon Blancs in SA
07 November 2011 Published in Awards
Clos Malverne Estate is making waves with its single best seller, Sauvignon Blanc, with the latest 2011 vintage rated amongst the crème de la crème of the country at the 5th annual FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 Competition.
La Motte wins SA's Great Wine Capitals 2012
31 October 2011 Published in Awards
La Motte of Franschhoek has been voted the South African winner of the Great Wine Capitals (GWC) Best Of Wine Tourism Awards for 2012. The announcement was made today (October 27) in Mainz, Germany at a gala dinner attended by leading wine tourism practitioners from around the world.
Waterkloof scoops SA’s Best Architecture and Landscapes title
31 October 2011 Published in Awards
Estate scores highly across a number of categories at Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2012.
Obikwa Sauvignon Blanc 2011 wins Best Value Award
27 October 2011 Published in Awards
Obikwa has shown once again that it has what it takes to produce wines of quality that are enjoyable, eco-friendly and affordable, by winning yet another Best Value Award in the 2012 Best Value Wine Guide for wines priced under R60 a bottle.
Simonsig Estate wins three Silver Best in Class awards
13 October 2011 Published in Awards
Simonsig, the reputable Stellenbosch wine estate, has excelled at the 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London with a remarkable hat trick in the Silver Best in Class category.
Nederburg shines in 2012 John Platter Guide and at the London IWSC
13 October 2011 Published in Awards
Nederburg has three wines ranked worthy of five stars in the 2012 edition of Platter’s South African Wine Guide, scheduled for launch next month (November). Three five-star ratings is the highest number achieved by any producer in the 2012 edition of the guide. Nederburg shares this distinction with Boekenhoutskloof and Mullineux Family Wines.
Fleur du Cap Noble Late Harvest wins 5th consecutive Platter high five
13 October 2011 Published in Awards
Fleur du Cap’s star studded Noble Late Harvest is fast approaching iconic status with yet another highly contested 5-star rating from Platter’s South African Wine Guide for the 5th consecutive year. Showing extraordinary consistency vintage after vintage, Fleur du Cap Noble Late Harvest 2010 is undoubtedly the jewel of Die Bergkelder, the famous “cellar in the mountain” in Stellenbosch.
Constantia Glen excels at 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition
13 October 2011 Published in Awards
Constantia Glen’s red and white flagship wines have both excelled in London at the 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition clinching a Gold Best in Class for the Bordeaux-style Constantia Glen Five 2008, and a Silver Best in Class for the 2010 Sauvignon Blanc.
Veritas Gold for Bilton Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
11 October 2011 Published in Awards
Renowned for superb red wines, Bilton Wines – situated on the verdant slopes of the Helderberg – has struck Veritas Gold with its statuesque Cabernet Sauvignon 2007.
Knorhoek bags Veritas Gold for Chenin Blanc 2010
11 October 2011 Published in Awards
Knorhoek Estate, the time-honoured Stellenbosch estate recognised for intensely fruity Chenin blanc wines with a fuller taste appeal, has clinched a 2011 Veritas Gold medal for the latest vintage of this versatile white variety.
Pongrácz comes of age with two gold medals at 21st Veritas Awards
10 October 2011 Published in Awards
Pongrácz, South Africa’s much loved Méthode Cap Classique which celebrates its 21st anniversary this year, received a princely birthday gift of two Gold medals at the 2011 Veritas Awards. This year also marks the 21st birthday of these authoritative awards, South Africa’s biggest wine competition and most highly esteemed indicator of quality market ready wines.
