Monday, August 22, 2022

Return to The Lab boutique hotel, near Robertson

We enjoyed our stay at The Lab last year and were invited back should we be in the area again,
in return for their use of our photographs
So we were delighted to be invited for one more night after the Cape Wine Masters induction at Van Loveren
(see our separate story)
The Lab is very green, powered by solar electricity and is very high tech, with room facilities accessed by voice commands
Their car is an electric BMW, charged by the sun, and they have electric bicycles for use by guests

It was rather horrible weather that night and intensely cold when the temperature dropped to 2 degrees, but our room was nice and warm, as we could ask Echo, the computer, to pull down the blinds and turn on the air conditioning

A fire in the grate might have been good, but then it might have been smoky.
John enjoyed a shower in the morning, which was lovely and hot; Lynne waited till we got home later that day

We had a large lunch at van Loveren but by 7.30 were in need of some sustenance, so we had dinner at the Lab restaurant
The menu is on the wall

and it was quite busy. We were thankful for the open fire

A bottle from the winery up the road, Kranskop 2021 Chenin Blanc, made by our friend Newald Marais
It is full of crisp fruit, and goes so well with food

A new way to do riempie (leather thong) lacing which we might copy on our antique stinkwood rocking chair
which does need re-doing

Lovely watching a roaring fire on a very cold night

John had more appetite than Lynne and ordered the Thai seafood curry which came with several prawns

Lynne had the starter of seafood risotto. Not sure about balsamic vinegar on risotto....

A freezing mist lay over the valley when we woke at 7am
and there was frost on the inside of the window and on the grass outside

and John managed to photograph the moon as she set

As we walked to breakfast, we passed this lovely flowering cherry in blossom, so spring is on the way
and, later, we did pass some orchards beginning to burst into bloom

So delicate, so pretty

we managed to get to breakfast early and sat in front of the fire

The breakfast is large and very satisfying. First a bowl of fresh fruit, crunchy granola and plain yogurt
Then a blueberry muffin and some orange juice

Rabbit rabbit?

and this was followed by a full English breakfast with toast, marmalade and jams


John just had scrambled egg, sausage, bacon and tomato

A horse farm next door

Time to head off home after a lovely comfortable stay

We called in at Kranskop to buy some more of that excellent Chenin Blanc
Newald had taken his wife up the West Coast to see the flowers and we missed him
but we look forward to seeing him on our next visit

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Independent wine producers show their wares at Villa 47

'Tis the season of wine trade shows after a long gap
and, recently, we were invited by Riana Smit to attend NT Wines tasting at Villa 47 in Bree Street
 There is quite a diverse range of wineries represented, so we knew we were in for some surprises and some delights
We tried to taste at least two wines from each producer and were tasting for quite a long time
We have to increase our capacity as we are a bit out of practice!

The restaurant kept a table of lovely things to munch during the tasting when we needed some light relief,
with rather good charcuterie

Old friends Paul and Nikki Wallace showed their wines, lovely to see them
Lynne began the tasting with some Little Flirt 2021 Elgin Sauvignon Blanc, always a favourite,
showing all the excellent characteristics of that cool verdant valley and its terroir, crisp,
full and long flavours, with hints of fig leaf and good fruit
The elegant, herbaceous Black Dog Malbec is a firm favourite

and a lovely Chenin Blanc, Off The Record, made by their sons Mark and Bobby,
which has lovely citrus and apple blossom perfume on the nose, which appears on the palate as well
The wine is complex, rich and layered, with lime, apple and lemon flavours, length and is very satisfying
Bobby Wallace, assistant winemaker at Iona, has now produced an Off The Record Syrah from Ceres grapes
 Only 1180 bottles were produced from the 2021 harvest
 The wine is rich in fruit, spice, and flavour, hints of violet, white pepper and good wood on the nose,
dark berry flavours from this cool climate area, with finesse and elegance and supporting tannins and wood

Alvi's Drift wines from Rawsonville, presented by Junel van der Merwe CWM
The reserve Sauvignon Blanc was a classic showing the terroir of the valley it is grown in
The Albertus Viljoen barrel fermented Chenin blanc was impressively rich and will benefit from cellaring for a few years

More dear old friends, winemaker Wilhelm Kritzinger and Dirkie Morkel of Bellevue Estate in Bottelary, Stellenbosch
We love the wines they produce
The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and lively and excellent and received 18/20 from Lynne
The Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2019 has depth, great fruit and lots of golden oak
The Bellevue Cinsault 2020 shows its Pinot like character and is packed with attitude
A lovely nose, with incense wood, lots of mulberry and raspberry fruit which continues on the elegant & complex palate, very satisfying
And the 2019 Bellevue Malbec is superb. Dark mulberry, black cherry fruit, juicy with umami flavours,
a lovely texture and so enjoyable, and a food wine par excellence

The stunning Reserve Chardonnay with its many awards

Bernard Dewey, Sales & Marketing Manager of Chamonix
The stand was always busy so Lynne did not get to taste this time, perhaps we need another visit to the farm soon
We love their Sauvignon Semillon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Annalie van Dyk – Winemaker at Hidden Valley, Stellenbosch
Their Sauvignon Blanc was soft and juicy and would be lovely with spicy food
The Cap Classique Brut Rosé is 50/50 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and has rose petals on the nose,
a lovely prickle and juicy red plums on the palate, unusual but delish

Wim Braak showed the wines of Peter Falke
The PR Blanc de Noir (white wine made from red grapes) was full of creamy toffee, vanilla, peaches and cream
It is smooth and silky and then a little wood appears
 The Peter Falke Kanoa 2017 was awarded 95 points in the Prescient Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 2022

Mark Fletcher and talented Meerhof winemaker Jaco Brand
Jaco's wines from warm country varietals blew Lynne away
Both the whites are food wines and should be on many restaurant menus
The 2021 Arbeitsgenot Grenache Blanc has notes of pears and grass on the nose,
lovely layers of fruit explode on the palate, a bit like popping candy, full of exciting ripe pear and peach flavours
The 2012 Arbeitsgenot Verdelho has a characteristic grey nose, like a Semillon and some old wood notes,
zingy and complex on the fruity, layered palate with ripe orange melon (spanspek), apple & grapefruit, it begs for food
The 2020 Premium Shiraz/Grenache has vanilla oak on the spicy nose
Dark berry/cherry fruit, with milk chocolate, spice and crisp plums with good tannin support. One to age?

Annelien Loubser showing the Stettyn wines to Magda of Pink Olive restaurant in Sunningdale
They have a good, warm country 2022 Chenin Blanc that was  enjoyable
The Babelki* tank sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir is popular in the market at its price,
a fun bubbly with peach and strawberry, slightly off dry

Luan Aucamp - Sales Manager at Ridgeback wine
Lynne was impressed with the Ridgeback 2019 Chenin Blanc
it is very much in the style of the Loire, but with quite a lot of oak supporting

Alta Saayman, Marketing Manager at Riebeek Cellars who used to sell us these wines when we had our wine shop
The Pieter Cruythoff sparkling wine is always impressive with its crisp classic flavours
and the Klein Kasteelberg Brut Chardonnay Pinot Noir was nicely zesty and crisp

Bernard le Roux, winemaker at Zorgvliet had us entranced
Richelle is one of his top wines, a classic Bordeaux blend, perfumed on the nose,
with good dark cherry berry fruit, soft chalky tannins and long elegant flavours
Simoné is a very good Sauvignon Blanc Semillon blend, zesty, lively and full of quality and length
His Merlot knocked our socks off, superb layers of fruit, sumptuous, rich and deep with no hard edges,
supported with good wood and no mint
We liked his classic Cabernet Franc and the Petite Verdot has the classic delicate violets on the nose
followed by a blockbuster of a wine full of salty umami flavours

Bernard was describing his second label Silver Myn Sauvignon Blanc to Lynne,
made from grapes harvested on a neighbouring farm, but she was tasting something so different from his description;
it’s a clean, lean style with minerality and green figs and peppers, so good. One for us to buy soon

The two sisters of Capo Donna Chenin Blanc

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Mukanya Cap Classique

We had a visit recently from an old friend whom we have known in the wine and hospitality industry for quite a few years. After several years working as Sommelier at the Cape Grace, Tinashe Marlvin Gwese is now Group Sommelier of the three hotels within The Liz McGrath Collection, which includes The Cellars-Hohenort, The Marine and The Plettenberg. 

He wanted us to taste the sparkling wine he has made. We are very honoured. If you are wondering about the name, it is the name of Marlvin’s Totem. Made with Chardonnay grapes sourced in Franschhoek, it is a classic, crisp Blanc de Blanc with fresh flavours, lime and lemon notes and it has a good mousse; we opened it at a recent celebration and enjoyed it very much.

We first met Marlvin at the Twelve Apostles Hotel, attending the Cap Classique competition awards, and have watched his stellar career with admiration for several years. Like his compatriots Joseph Dhafana, Tinashe Nyamudoka and Pardon Taguzu, all four of whom we know, Marvin has a superb palate. Recently, they all starred in the recently released documentary Blind Ambition; https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9914972/ which has now won international film awards

These four talented young Zimbabwean migrants all came, separately, to South Africa to seek a better life. They came from a country with little history and culture of wine. Despite their other qualifications, they found work in restaurants, where they discovered wine and fast developed their skills and talent for wine tasting by studying wine and, in the process, they got to know each other. In 2017, they entered the South African Wine Tasting Championship, organised by expatriate French sommelier Jean Vincent Ridon and they all placed in the top 10. Jean Vincent said to them, “If you can raise the money, you can form your own Team Zimbabwe and go to the World Blind Wine Tasting Championships in France”. With the help of crowd-funded sponsorship and wine writer Jancis Robinson, they were able to take part in what is regarded as the wine Olympics. The rest is history, after a lot of hard work and the study of wine. They have worked at many of the top restaurants in South Africa. We have great respect for all four of them. 

Pardon Taguzu is now Sommelier, Winemaker, Sales & Marketing Director at @Dzimbahwebrands and has been working as a head sommelier in the Netherlands. He has a degree in economics and an MBA equivalent. Tongai Joseph Dhafana has his own brand, Mosi Wines. He produces wines and gin which he is now promoting in Africa. Tinashe Nyamudoka has his own brand of wine, Kumusha Wines and in 1916 won the Eat Out Wine Service award while working with Luke Dale-Roberts at The Test Kitchen. He is currently in the USA, promoting his wines. All of them are now respected wine competition judges. 

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Sunday, July 17, 2022

In MENU This Week - Trophy Wine Awards, Miller's Thumb, Flavours of Winter






 A young Malachite sunbird (Nectarinia famosa) in profile on an aloe leaf

This week, we tell you about one of the most important wine competitions in our annual calendar and a very good supper in a19th Century atmosphere, courtesy of the thieving politicians who have ruined our electricity supply. People who don’t believe that the climate change exists might be trying to ignore the extremes we are presently experiencing but, if they are in Europe and the UK, record temperatures are having a serious effect, while we in the South are doing our best to keep warm. Somehow, in the Cape, it’s been quite mild with a few very cold days, and then swings up to 28ºC. Wherever you are, we wish you comfort and good health

The Trophy Wine Show 2022

It was so good to be back to cover the Trophy Wine Show 2022 after two years of Covid and Zoom meetings. This year, Investec became the headline sponsor of the wine industry’s most prestigious wine competition – The Trophy Wine Show. The partnership unites Investec’s “Out of the Ordinary” approach to client service with the competition’s commitment to identifying South Africa’s best wines. It was held in the impressive Cape Town offices of Investec on the Foreshore. Read on…

Candlelight supper at Miller's Thumb

How good it is to discover, when doing boring paperwork, that you had forgotten a meal voucher you purchased several months ago from Jordan Wine Estate, who have done a fantastic job supporting restaurants during Covid. Life had been a little tight and rather bleak for us recently and this was just the fillip we need to get us out of the house during one of the interminable power cuts that come during dinner time. Read on…

Flavours of Winter Festival at Muratie Estate

The Muratie Flavours of Winter Festival invites you to make the most of the Cape winter and head out to Stellenbosch on Saturday 23rd July for a mellow fireside celebration of Cape “Port” and Fortified style wines. Come and cosy up in one of the Cape’s oldest wineries with a glass, live music and some warm treats from Muratie’s Farm Kitchen, appreciating the rich and luscious offerings from some of the Cape’s top “Port” producers. From Calitzdorp to Stellenbosch through to Durbanville, you will be warmly hosted by the winemakers from Muratie, Allesverloren, Axe Hill, Delaire Graff, Boplaas, The Fledge and Peter Bayly. Read on…






17th July 2022

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The Muratie Flavours of Winter Festival

FLAVOURS OF WINTER FESTIVAL AT MURATIE ESTATE ON SATURDAY 23rd JULY 2022

11h00 until 18h00

A Celebration of Cape “Port” and Fortified-Style Wines


The Muratie Flavours of Winter Festival invites you to make the most of the Cape winter and head out to Stellenbosch for a mellow fireside celebration of Cape “Port” and Fortified style wines. Come and cosy up in one of the Cape’s oldest wineries with a glass, live music and some warm treats from Muratie’s Farm Kitchen, appreciating the rich and luscious offerings from some of the Cape’s top “Port” producers. From Calitzdorp to Stellenbosch through to Durbanville, you will be warmly hosted by the winemakers from Muratie, Allesverloren, Axe Hill, Delaire Graff, Boplaas, The Fledge and Peter Bayly.

 

All the wines on show will be available for purchase at cellar door prices.

 

Venue: Muratie Estate, Stellenbosch

Date: Saturday 23rdhJuly 2022

Time: 11h00 until 18h00

Cost: R150 per person including a tasting glass

Due to limited space, visitors are advised to book in advance

Telephone: (021) 865 2330 or Email: taste@muratie.co.za

or book online at https://www.muratie.co.za/muratie-event/flavours-of-winter/

 

At Muratie, the passion for preserving the estate’s rich heritage and the intriguing human stories woven into the very fabric of its centuries old history, are captured in every nook and cranny of this family farm, including the wines which are named after the extraordinary characters from the farm’s colourful past. And there are a myriad stories reaching as far back as the 17th century. With a Port tradition that dates back to the 1940’s, Muratie’s popular Ben Prins Cape Vintage pays homage to the estate’s legendary Ben Prins, winemaker at Muratie from 1957 until 1987. Affectionately known as Barefoot Ben, his trademark was his bare feet.

 

Guarded over by ancient oak trees, a visit to Muratie reveals a piece of history where time has largely stood still: a unique and magical environment where visitors can enjoy Muratie’s legendary wines, honest farm food and warm hospitality.


SIP ON MURATIE WINES AND TASTE HISTORY FOR YOURSELF
Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch • www.muratie.co.za • 021 865 2330 • info@muratie.co.za

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Friday, July 15, 2022

The Trophy Wine Show 2022


It was so good to be back to cover the Trophy Wine Show 2022 after two years of Covid and Zoom meetings. This year, Investec became the headline sponsor of the wine industry’s most prestigious wine competition – The Trophy Wine Show. The partnership unites Investec’s “Out of the Ordinary” approach to client service with the competition’s commitment to identifying South Africa’s best wines. It was held in the impressive Cape Town offices of Investec on the Foreshore

It is one of South Africa’s premier wine competitions, "identifying the very best Cape wines, recognising the achievements of the country’s winemakers, and honouring excellence in the wine industry." 673 wines were entered this year. The panel comprises three international and eight local judges covering a broad range of wine tasting experience, expertise and working with a 100-point scoring system. The overseas judges this year were: Eric Goettelmann (France), Anthony Mueller (USA). Anthony Rose (UK) and the local judges were: Tongai Joseph Dhafana, Heidi Duminy CWM, Spencer Fondaumiere, Gynore Fredericks, Patson Mathonsi, JD Pretorius, François Rautenbach & Cathy van Zyl MW. Click on this link to view their biographies

https://www.trophywineshow.co.za/judges/judges-2022/

After checking in at reception we were warmly welcomed by a smiling Janice Fridjhon of Outsorceress Marketing

We went through to the Investec terrace, which faces the docks, to enjoy their impressive view

and, on the left, a view of our Stadium and the flyover into Town from the Atlantic seaboard
Yes, it is unfinished, bad planning by a previous government, and no, it is unlikely ever to be finished

A happy Michael Fridjhon
The show has been chaired by leading wine authority Michael Fridjhon since the inception of the show in 2002
Consistency driven by the competition’s unique judging methodology
delivers an intriguing predictability in terms of who gains access to the podium

Time for hugs and catching up with members of the wine industry
It was so great to see them all and to hear the stories of how people coped with harvests,
impossible government regulations, sales and Covid

Then it was time to go in for lunch and the award ceremony, which takes place in stages between courses

A welcoming glass of one of three top Cap Classiques

On offer were Durbanville Hills Blanc de Blanc, Paul René from Robertson
and L'Ormarins Blanc de Blancs from Antonij Rupert Wines in Franschhoek

Everyone catching up. The clue is, if you have been invited, you have won something. Unless you are media!

The menu

These were some of the wines we could taste with lunch
We had a superb waiter who went and fetched several that we requested
(mostly, we chose wines that we hadn't tasted before)
and he often brought an alternative as well
Of special note were the Louisvale Chardonnay, Cilmor Chenin Blanc,
KWV The Mentors Grenache Blanc, and The Mentors Orchestra. The Warwick Cabernet Franc 2014 was superb

Lynne chatting to our special waiter, whose name was Fareed

The dream team who organise the show so ably: Alex Mason-Gordon, Monica Mountjoy, Janice and Michael Fridjhon

Michael Fridjhon begins the awards
These achievements speak for themselves but,
when seen in the context of the competition’s traditional low medal counts, they count a great deal
 673 wines were entered into The Trophy Wine Show 2022
Of this number only 29 won gold medals. Of the gold medallists, 20 won trophies
In addition, 133 Silver and 346 bronze medals were awarded. To see the complete results, click on this link https://www.trophywineshow.co.za/winners-and-results/

We were shown a video of the judges tasting and the trophies were on a table in front
Here, Cathy van Zyl is tasting a selection of white wines
The competition was described by Jancis Robinson MW OBE (Judge in 2003 and 2007)
as possibly the toughest of its kind in the world
Kirk Bauer (The 2019 international judge from Germany) commented:
“With the composition of the jury – a combination of winemakers, sommeliers, distributors and international judges –
it is a perfect set-up for the competition to deliver reliable results and reliable recommendations to the consumers
The Trophy judging process is very precise and very democratic”

Jerome Passmore, Regional Head of the Western Cape branch of Investec Private Bank,
said that the competition celebrates the excellence of our local wine industry
and their presence on the international stage

The starter was excellent. Soft and flavourful, gnocchi in a burnt butter sauce, on a rich cauliflower purée,
with wild mushrooms, toasted pine nuts and a green herb oil, topped with a parmesan crisp

John's was, as requested, without the mushrooms and had tomato added

The wines that impressed, as we tasted them with the starter were, first, KWV The Mentors 2020 Grenache Blanc
Full on the nose and palate, with vanilla oak then pure elegance and clean and steely minerality,
green English gooseberries, quince and white peach, the flavours come in layers
Then, Vergelegen GVB 2015, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon,
has lots of wood and good fruit, and will last even longer
Louisvale 2021 Chardonnay was spicy, and full of golden fruit, lime, lemon and long flavours


Time for the gold medal presentations. Here, Nathan Valentine collects one for Villiera Monro Brut 2015

Quintin van der Westhuizen
Cilmor Winemaker’s Selection Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2021

Kiara Scott
Gold Medal for Brookdale Chenin Blanc Single Vineyard 2020
So good to see her getting an award after our recent visit to Brookdale 

A J Nel
Gold Medal for Lievland Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021

Carla van Wyk
Vrede en Lust Kogelberg Chenin Blanc 2019

Always ready with the next award, Alex Mason-Gordon

Christo Kotze
La Vierge Jezebelle Chardonnay 2021

Martin Moore
Durbanville Hills Collectors 2020 Reserve

Juandre Bruwer
Diemersdal Pinotage Reserve 2020

The main course of very tender lamb shank arriving. We were so impressed with the quick service and the food
The waiting staff were very professional; helpful and friendly too

Red wines to pair with the main course

The Antonij Rupert 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon has perfume and incense wood on the nose, tight tannins,
dark berries, salty licorice and long flavours, ending with a tread of lime, all pointing to a long life
Warwick 2014 Cabernet Franc, long a favourite, so good to taste an older one
It has that dive-in nose, good expensive wood and spice
Soft sweet fruit initially, then that opens up to reveal layers of flavour with cherry, dates, prunes and some savoury umami
Soft tannins, and good wood on the end. Both paired well

A selection of dessert wines

John Skotnes designed the Trophies

Alex with the trophy table

and then it was time to award the trophies

Philip Viljoen
Sowetan Trophy for Best Cap Classique
Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Brut Reserve Cap Classique 2013

Colin Frith
Sunday Times Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc
Trade Winds Sauvignon Blanc 2021 (Unwooded)

Vanessa Mead
Financial Mail Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Blend
Highlands Road Sine Cera 2017

Jamie Williams
Trophy for Best Museum Class Sauvignon Blanc
Nederburg Two Centuries Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Wooded)
Trophy for Best Museum Class Dessert Wine
Nederburg Private Bin Eminence Noble Late Harvest Muscadel 2012 

Sjaak Nelson
Trophy for Best Niche White
Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling 2021

Ryan Puttick
Investec Trophy for Best Semillon
Old Road Grandmère Semillon 2018

R J Botha
Trophy for Best Museum Class Chenin Blanc
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2013

Anthea Eedes presented the Harold Eedes Trophy for Best Chenin Blanc
Spier Woolworths Private Collection Chenin Blanc 2020
to Anton Swarts, who also received the Investec Trophy for Best Merlot
Spier Woolworths Signature Series Merlot 2018
and Investec Trophy for Most Successful Producer Overall, Spier Wine Farm

Rosa Kruger presented the Rosa Kruger Trophy for Best Old Vine Wine to Kiara Scott for
Brookdale Chenin Blanc Single Vineyard 2020

Renowned viticulturist Rosa Kruger and Michael Fridjhon having a moment together


Andries Burger
Miele Trophy for Best Chardonnay, Investec Trophy for Best White Wine Overall
Paul Cluver Estate Chardonnay 2020

Christiane von Arnim, Trophy for Best Pinotage
Warwick The First Lady Pinotage 2020

Johnnie Calitz
received the Riedel Trophy for Best Bordeaux-style Red Blend from Michael Crossley
as well as the Vinolok Trophy for Best Premium Wine and Investec Trophy for Best Red Wine Overall
Glen Carlou Collection Red Blend 2019

Julia Blaine, Assistant Winemaker at Louisvale Wine Estate
Investec Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Louisvale Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Business Day Trophy for Best Shiraz
Ghost in the Machine Shiraz 2020 (The Drift Estate)
The award was collected by Drift Estate Farm manager Jason Snell

Morne Vrey
Tony Mossop Trophy for Best Cape Port
Delaire Graff Cape Vintage 2019

Annemi Nel
Trophy for Best Museum Class Cape Port
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2012

The dessert was phenomenal and so was the fact that they made hot chocolate fondants
for such a large crowd which were all perfectly melting inside

A J Nel
Investec Trophy for Discovery of the Show – Best Value Gold Medallist
MAN Skaapveld Syrah 2020

Nic van Aarde
Gold Medal and Investec International Judges’ Trophy
Oldenburg Chardonnay 2021


The Gold Medal winners

and the Trophy winners



Here is the complete list of results:

All the Trophy Winners

Investec Trophy for Most Successful Producer Overall
Spier Wine Farm

Miele Trophy for Best Chardonnay, Investec Trophy for Best White Wine Overall

Paul Cluver Estate Chardonnay 2020

Riedel Trophy for Best Bordeaux-style Red Blend, Vinolok Trophy for Best Premium Wine, Investec Trophy for Best Red Wine Overall
Glen Carlou Collection Red Blend 2019

Investec Trophy for Discovery of the Show – Best Value Gold Medallist
MAN Skaapveld Syrah 2020

Investec International Judges’ Trophy
Oldenburg Chardonnay 2021

Investec Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Louisvale Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Sowetan Trophy for Best Cap Classique
Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Brut Reserve Cap Classique 2013

Tony Mossop Trophy for Best Cape Port
Delaire Graff Cape Vintage 2019

Harold Eedes Trophy for Best Chenin Blanc
Spier Woolworths Private Collection Chenin Blanc 2020

Rosa Kruger Trophy for Best Old Vine Wine
Brookdale Chenin Blanc Single Vineyard 2020

Sunday Times Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc
Trade Winds Sauvignon Blanc 2021 (Unwooded)

Financial Mail Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Blend
Highlands Road Sine Cera 2017

Business Day Trophy for Best Shiraz
Ghost in the Machine Shiraz 2020 (The Drift Estate)

Trophy for Best Niche White
Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling 2021

Investec Trophy for Best Semillon
Old Road Grandmére Semillon 2018

Investec Trophy for Best Merlot
Spier Woolworths Signature Series Merlot 2018

Trophy for Best Pinotage
Warwick The First Lady Pinotage 2020

Trophy for Best Museum Class Cape Port
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2012

Trophy for Best Museum Class Chenin Blanc
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2013

Trophy for Best Museum Class Sauvignon Blanc
Nederburg Two Centuries Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Wooded)

Trophy for Best Museum Class Dessert Wine
Nederburg Private Bin Eminence Noble Late Harvest Muscadel 2012 

Gold Medal Winners

Babylonstoren Chardonnay 2021

Brookdale Chenin Blanc Single Vineyard 2020

Cilmor Winemaker’s Selection Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2021

Diemersdal Pinotage Reserve 2020

Durbanville Hills Collectors 2020 Reserve

The Castle of Good Hope Cabernet Sauvignon

Kleine Zalze Vintage Brut Méthode Cap Classique 2015

La Vierge Jezebelle Chardonnay 2021

Lievland Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021

MAN Skaapveld Syrah 2020

Oldenburg Chardonnay 2021

Villiera Monro Brut 2015

Vrede en Lust Kogelberg Chenin Blanc 2019

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