SA brings home a ton of gold at 2018 International Wine and Spirits Competition
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A total of 32 wineries and wine producers in South Africa received gold awards for their wines at the 2018 International Wine and Spirits Competition.
Results were announced today, with De Grendel, Beyerskloof, Meerlust, Nederburg, KWV, Oldenburg and Groot Constantia winning double gold.
The International Wine and Spirit Competition is an annual, UK based wine and spirit competition founded in 1969. Each year the competition receives entries from over 90 countries worldwide.
A panels of hand-picked industry experts judge entries over seven months of the year. The competition runs a structured and rigorous two-stage judging process, first using the ‘double blind’ judging method, meaning samples are tasted in pre-poured numbered glasses so that judges never see a bottle. Judges taste no more than 60 samples a day to avoid palate fatigue, and each product is judged by a whole panel in sync, allowing for group discussions. The second stage of the judging is the detailed chemical and microbiological analysis, which is undertaken by an independent third party.
“The winning of these recent awards are a fitting accolade to celebrate Groot Constantia’s momentous 333rd birthday,” says Jean Naude, CEO of Constantia. “This estate is South Africa’s oldest wine producing farm, with an uninterrupted history of wine production that stretches back over three centuries. 333 years later and the Groot Constantia wines continue to move from strength to strength in the international arena - having collectively won well over 100 gold awards from across the globe in the past decade alone.”
THE GOLD WINNERS ARE:
Beau Constantia Wines Aidan 2015 - Gold 2018in Blended Red - Shiraz dominated
Alto Shiraz 2015 - Gold 2018in Shiraz
Bartinney Hourglass Chardonnay 2017 - Gold 2018in Chardonnay
Beyerskloof Faith 2011 - Gold 2018in Blended Red - Pinotage
Beyerskloof Faith 2014 - Gold 2018in Blended Red
Cape Point Vineyards Noordhoek Sauvignon Blanc 2017 - Gold 2018in Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon
De Grendel Amandelboord Pinotage 2016 - Gold 2018in Pinotage
De Grendel Shiraz 2016 - Gold 2018in Shiraz
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Lighthouse Merlot 2016 - Gold 2018in Merlot
Eikendal Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 - Gold 2018in Cabernet Sauvignon
Ernie Els Signature 2014 - Gold 2018in Blended Red - Cabernet Sauvignon dominated
Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve Red 2015 - Gold 2018in Blended Red - Cabernet Sauvignon dominated
Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve White 2016 - Gold 2018in Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc
Hidden Gems 2015 - Gold 2018in Blended Red - Cabernet Sauvignon dominated
Ironstone Syrah 2014 (Hilton Vineyards) - Gold 2018in Syrah
Jordan Wine Estate Inspector Péringuey Chenin Blanc 2016 - Gold 2018in Chenin Blanc
Journey’s End Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 - Gold 2018in Cabernet Sauvignon
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Shiraz 2015 - Gold 2018in Shiraz
KWV Cathedral Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2015 - Gold 2018in Sauvignon Blanc
KWV The Mentors Canvas 2014 - Gold 2018in Blended Red - Shiraz dominated
Meerlust Merlot 2015 - Gold 2018in Blended Red - Merlot dominated
Meerlust Rubicon 2009 - Gold 2018in Blended Red - Cabernet Sauvignon dominated
Nederburg Private Bin R163 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 - Gold 2018in Cabernet Sauvignon
Nederburg The Winemasters Noble Late Harvest 2017 - Gold 2018in Botrytis - Chenin Blanc/Chenin Blanc blends
Oldenburg Cabernet Franc 2015 - Gold 2018in Cabernet Franc
Oldenburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 - Gold 2018in Cabernet Sauvignon
Olivedale Chardonnay 2017 - Gold 2018in Chardonnay
Penny Black 2016 (Post House Vineyards) - Gold 2018in Blended Red - Shiraz dominated
Plaisir De Merle Shiraz 2016 - Gold 2018in Syrah
Queen of Africa Edel Laat Oes 2015 (Olivedale Private Vineyards) - Gold 2018in Botrytis Wine - Sémillon
Sine Cera 2015 (Highlands Road Wines) - Gold 2018in Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon
Spier 21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc 2017 - Gold 2018in Sauvignon Blanc
Stellenrust B28 Chenin Blanc 2017 - Gold 2018in Chenin Blanc
The High Road Director’s Reserve 2015 - Gold 2018in Blended Red - Cabernet Sauvignon dominated
Tokara Reserve Collection Syrah 2014 - Gold 2018in Syrah
Warwick Blue Lady 2015 - Gold 2018in Cabernet Sauvignon
Waverley Hills SMV Shiraz Mourvèdre Viognier 2013 - Gold 2018in Blended Red - Syrah dominated
Wildekrans Estate Pinotage 2016 - Gold 2018in Pinotage
Zonnebloem Shiraz Mourvedre Viognier 2016 - Gold 2018in Blended Red - Syrah dominated
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