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