Shiraz champions announced
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A dozen excellent Shiraz wines and three impressive Shiraz blends caught the spotlight at the recent annual Shiraz Challenge at Rhebokskloof. According to SA Shiraz chairman, Edmund Terblanche, about 220 wines competed for the top positions. “We initially focused on Shiraz, but later on decided that winemakers should also be able to enter their best blends to increase the scope of this competition,” says Edmund. “There is continued growth in die blend category, not only for Rhône styles, but also for all blends where Shiraz is the main component.”
The top 2017 Shiraz wines were:
Cederberg Shiraz 2015
D’Aria The Soprano Shiraz 2015
Eagle’s Nest Shiraz 2014
Fairview Beacon Shiraz 2014
Fairview Swartland Shiraz 2014
Flagstone Dark Horse Shiraz 2013
KWV Cathedral Cellar Shiraz 2015
La Motte Pierneef Syrah Viognier 2015
Rustenberg Buzzard Kloof Syrah 2015
Saronsberg Shiraz 2015
Strandveld Syrah 2013
Wildekrans Barrel Select Reserve Shiraz 2015
The top three Shiraz blends were:
Bellingham The Bernard Series SMV 2014
Rustenberg Stellenbosch RM Nicholson 2015
Saronsberg Full Circle 2015
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