South Africa’s top Cabernet in 2012 – the experts’ choice
Cederberg 2009 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Cederberg Five Generations 2009 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection, 4½ Stars in Christian Eedes Report
Cederberg Five Generations 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide, double gold medal at Veritas Awards
De Trafford 2009 – 5 Stars in Christian Eedes Report
Delaire Graff Reserve 2009 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide, 5 Stars in Christian Eedes Report
Dieu Donné 2010 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards
Edgebaston 2010 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards
Eerste Hoop 2009 – gold medal at Mondial
Eikendal 2009 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Ernie Els 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Fleur du Cap Unfiltered 2010 – trophy at Decanter Awards
Glen Carlou Gravel Quarry 2008 – gold medal at Classic Awards
Glen Carlou Gravel Quarry 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Graham Beck The Coffeestone 2009 – 5 Stars in Christian Eedes Report
Guardian Peak Lapa 2010 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards
Jordan 2009 – trophy at Trophy Wine Show
Klein Constantia 2009 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve 2007 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection 2009 – great gold medal at Mondial, gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Le Riche 2009 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Le Riche CWG Auction Reserve 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Louis 2008 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Meerlust 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Naledi 2009 – great gold medal at Mondial
Naledi 2010 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Neil Ellis Vineyard Selection 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Oldenburg 2009 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Perdeberg 2011 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards
Rickety Bridge Paulina’s Reserve 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide, 4½ Stars in Christian Eedes Report
Stark-Condé 2009 – 4½ Stars in Christian Eedes Report
Stark-Condé Three Pines 2009 – trophy at Five Nations Challenge, Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection, 4½ stars in Christian Eedes Report
Stark-Condé Three Pines 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Teddy Hall Hercules van Loon 2008 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Teddy Hall The Butcher Shop & Grill 2007 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Thelema The Mint 2009 – gold medal at Five Nations Challenge
Tokara 2009 – 5 Stars in Christian Eedes Report
Tulbagh Winery 2010 – double gold medal at Michelangelo Awards
Webersburg 2007 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
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