Groot Constantia scoops four awards at the 2013 SA Top 100 Wines competition
16 April 2013 Published in Awards
Four of Groot Constantia’s wines were selected as winners in this year’s prestigious Top 100 SA Wines awards, an objective, independent and professional rating of South Africa's finest wines.
Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky best in the world
22 March 2013 Published in Awards
South Africa’s first single grain whisky, Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, has been announced as the World’s Best Grain Whisky at the annual Whisky Magazine’s World Whisky Awards (WWA) held in London last night (21 March 2013).
Simonsig rakes in four 90+ ratings from eRobertParker.com
01 March 2013 Published in Awards
Hitting the high notes Simonsig Estate has clinched four venerable 90+ ratings from eRobertParker.com affiliated to Wine Advocate, one of the leading wine magazines in the USA.
Veritas entries now due
18 July 2012 Published in Awards
Cellars wishing to enter their finest market ready wines and brandies for this year’s Veritas Awards – SA’s most highly respected industry competition – should not hesitate, for the closing date is 8 August.
Simonsig scores big with the International Wine Review
06 March 2012 Published in Awards
The International Wine Review, the highly regarded bi-monthly wine report in the USA, has given Simonsig a high five with a score of 90 points and higher for no less than five wines in the February 2012 edition on South African wines.
Desiderius Pongrácz scoops 90+ in International Wine Review
02 March 2012 Published in Awards
Desiderius Pongrácz 2003, the singularly noble flagship of South Africa’s much loved Méthode Cap Classique range, has achieved the venerable 90+ rating for excellence from the International Wine Review, the highly respected American-based bi-monthly wine report.
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.