Sensational Sauvignon Blanc – the best reviews in 2012

STAND-OUT Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa, the best reviews of the year from around the world for a wine’s that’s particularly popular when it comes to summertime entertainment, lunching and dining outdoors – and with more than a couple of top accolades for BuitenverwachtingDiemersdal, Kleine Zalze and Lomond:

Bloemendal 2012 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards

Boschendal Reserve Collection 2012 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition

Buitenverwachting Husseys Vlei 2011 – trophy at Trophy Wine Show, highly recommended in Platter’s Guide

Buitenverwachting Husseys Vlei 2012 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards

Cape Point Reserve 2010 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection

Cape Point Reserve 2011 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide

Cederberg 2011 – gold medal at Mondial du Sauvignon

Christina Van Loveren 2011 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards

Constantia Uitsig 2012 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide

Corder 2011 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide

David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner 2011 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection

Diemersdal Eight Rows 2012 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide

Diemersdal MM Louw 2011 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards, Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection

Dornier Cocoa Hill 2012 – trophy at Michelangelo Awards

Flagstone Free Run 2011 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards

Franschhoek Cellar Statue de Femme 2011 – gold medal at Mondial

Fryer’s Cove 2011 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide

Graham Beck Pheasants’ Run 2012 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide

Jordan The Outlier 2010 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve 2007 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve 2010 – trophy at Trophy Wine Show, gold medal at Mondial du Sauvignon

La Petite Ferme 2012 – double gold medal at Michelangelo Awards

Lomond Pincushion 2010 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection

LomondPincushion 2011 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition, Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection

Lomond Sugarbush 2010 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection

Lomond Sugarbush 2011 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards

Merwida 2012 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards

Nederburg II Centuries 2009 – trophy at Trophy Wine Show

Nederburg Private Bin D234 2010 trophy at International Wine & Spirit Competition

Nitida Club Select 2011 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection

Sauvignon.com 2012 – trophy at Trophy Wine Show, double gold medal at Michelangelo Awards

Secret Cellar 2011 – trophy at Trophy Wine Show

Shannon Sanctuary Peak 2011 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection

Simonsig Sunbird 2012 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards

Steenberg Reserve 2011 – gold medal at Trophy Wine Show, highly recommended in Platter’s Guide

Tokara Walker Bay 2012 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide

Windmeul 2012 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards

Zorgvliet 2012 – double gold medal at Michelangelo Awards

 

For the prices of these wines and more Sauvignon Blanc recommendations, click here. For information about the various judging panels, click here.

 
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