Elgin shines brightly for SA at Decanter Awards with Paul Cluver scooping three trophies

Decanter Awards - DWWA-2015-GOLDDEMORGENZON, Elgin Vintners, Lomond, Paul Cluver and Perdeberg were among the International Trophy winners at the 2015 Decanter World Wine Awards – DeMorgenzon (Stellenbosch) with their flagship white blend, Elgin Vintners with their Pinot Noir, Lomond with a Syrah, Paul Cluver (Elgin) with a Riesling for UK retailer Marks & Spencer and Perdeberg (Paarl) with a Chenin from their Dryland Collection. Overall, Paul Cluver was a star performer for South Africa in collecting three trophies (International and Regional) and three gold medals…

SOUTH AFRICA’S TROPHY WINNERS

DeMorgenzon Maestro White 2014 – StellenboschKloof
Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2012 (Red Blend) – Helshoogte, Stellenbosch
Eikendal Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Helderberg, Stellenbosch
Elgin Vintners Pinot Noir 2012
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2009 (Natural Sweet Dessert)
KWV Cape Tawny NV (Port) – Paarl
Lomond Cat’s Tail Syrah 2012 – Cape Agulhus
Oak Valley Chardonnay 2014 – Elgin
Paul Cluver Marks & Spencer Ferricrete Riesling 2014 (Export Only) – Elgin
Paul Cluver Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2013 – Elgin
Paul Cluver Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Elgin
Saronsberg Shiraz 2013 – Tulbagh
The Dryland Collection Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2013 (Perdeberg) – Paarl

OTHER SA GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Cape Point Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2013
Catoria Sauvignon Blanc 2014 by Carmen Stevens (Naked Wines, Export Only) – W Cape
Cederberg Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Cederberg Shiraz 2013
Eagles’ Nest Shiraz 2012 – Constantia
Glen Carlou Gravel Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Paarl
Glenelly The Glass Collection Syrah 2011 – Stellenbosch
Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2014 – Hemel-en-Aarde, Walker Bay
Hartenberg The Mackenzie 2012 (Red Blend) – Bottelary, Stellenbosch
KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2012 – Paarl
KWV The Mentors Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013 – Paarl
Morrison’s Signature Pinotage 2014 (Bellevue, Export Only) – Bottelary, Stellenbosch
Nederburg II Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Paarl
Ormonde ‘Chip off the Old Block’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 (Ormonde) – Darling
Ormonde Shiraz 2013 – Darling
Paul Cluver Chardonnay 2014 – Elgin
Paul Cluver Estate Pinot Noir 2013 – Elgin
Paul Cluver Gewurztraminer 2014 – Elgin
Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2014 (Boekenhoutskloof) – Franschhoek
Rhebokskloof The Rhebok Cape Blend 2012 – Paarl
Saronsberg Full Circle 2013 (Red Blend) – Tulbagh
Tesco Finest Malbec 2014 (Export Only) – Swartland
The Tea Leaf Chenin Blanc 2013 (Boutinot, Export Only) – Piekenierskloof, Citrusdal
Uva Mira Chardonnay 2013 – Helderberg, Stellenbosch
Uva Mira DW Syrah 2013 – Helderberg, Stellenbosch
Wildekrans Barrel Select Shiraz 2012 – Bot River, Walker Bay

For the full results of the Decanter World Wine Awards – including the silver, bronze and ‘commended’ winners – click here. For cellar-door prices, click here.

 

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