Wednesday, November 23, 2011

The Nedbank Green Wine Awards

The Nedbank Green Wine Awards presented with Getaway Magazine at the Mount Nelson
Jeanri-Tine van Zyl and Emma Odendaal
David Biggs with Nico Vermeulen, Wedderwill winemaker
David Biggs, Emma Odendaal and Lynne 
The introduction was made by Cameron Ewart-Smith, editor of Getaway



































Johan Reyneke, Best White Wine - Reyneke Chenin blanc 2010
Francois van Zyl of Laibach Vineyards: 2010 Ladybird Red - Best Red Wine
Rudi Liebenberg, executive Chef at The Planet, talked about his green philosophy and food


 Kathryn Steenhuisen Frew, Getaway Events Co-ordinator made it all happen

We moved into The Planet for lunch and more awards
Christian Eedes, dressed appropriately
Inge Kotze, WWF,  spoke about the importance of sustainability
followed by Greg Garden, who presented the remaining awards 
Lehani Langenhoven of La Motte - Runner-up, Best environmental farming practice
Liesl Cluver Rust and Jacqui Harris, Paul Cluver Wines - Winner, Best environmental farming
practice
and Johan Reyneke received the Overall Winner award with the Reyneke Chenin blanc 2010
and the Awards were presented by Greg Garden, Nedbank Group Brand Executive with Jacqueline Lahoud, Getaway publisher, to Stellar Organic Winery for Heaven on Earth Natural Sweet