South African Shiraz wine producers managed to scoop up several gold and silver medals at the prestigious Syrah du Monde international wine competition.

The 12th edition of the Syrah du Monde international wine competition, organised by Forum Œnologie, has just come to an end. Over the course of two days, international experts tasted 347 Syrah/Shiraz wines from all over the world. Diversity and quality are the watchwords for the 2018 winners, which comes as no surprise for a grape variety currently enjoying rapid growth. Strict quality standards and optimal tasting conditions enabled the international judges to award 115 medals (30 gold, 85 silver) that are recognised as a reliable criterion for selection.

2018 Gold Medal Winners (South Africa)

  • Bon Courage Estate The Pepper Tree Shiraz 2016 (in Top 10)
  • Kleinood Tamboerskloof Syrah 2015
  • Saronsberg Shiraz 2016
  • La Motte Franchhoek Syrah 2015
  • Groot Constantia Estate Wine Landgoed Shiraz 2016

2018 Silver Medal Winners (South Africa)

  • Bellingham Homestead Shiraz 2016
  • Eagles’ Nest Constantia Shiraz 2016
  • Hartenberg Stellenbosch - The Stork Shiraz 2014
  • Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2016
  • Saronsberg Provenance Shiraz 2016
  • De Grendel Shiraz 2015
  • Tokara Reserve Collection Stellenbosch Syrah 2014
  • Constitution Road Shiraz 2015
  • Rhebokskloof VIneyard Selection Shiraz 2016