HEREWITH the 2015 Classic Wine Trophy winners, as awarded by a panel of predominantly French judges at Cape Town’s Taj Hotel who “sought to recognise, reward and promote elegance, balance, finesse, ageability and sense of place”:

Bellingham The Bernard Series Basket Press Syrah 2013
– DGB is on a roll
Boschkloof Epilogue Shiraz 2012
– New addition to portfolio of Shiraz specialist
Chamonix Greywacke Pinotage 2012
– From top producer in Franschhoek
Delaire Graff White Reserve 2012
– Third very good vintage in succession
DeMorgenzon Reserve Chenin Blanc 2014
– Among the top SA Chenin cellars
Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2014
– One of the best track records in its class
Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
– Rated 5 Stars in Platter’s Wine Guide
Groot Constantia Merlot 2013
 – There are so few really good SA Merlots
Groot Constantia Pinotage 2013
 – Best of its kind from the Cape Peninsula
Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2014
– Consistently rated among South Africa’s finest
Mon Vieux Hell’s Heights Sauvignon Blanc 2014
– Boutinot brand, export only
Morgenster 2001
– Bordeaux-style red blend, Museum Class entry
Saronsberg Full Circle 2012
– Shiraz-led red blend punted all over the place
Secret Cellar MCC Blanc de Blanc NV
– Ultra Liquors’ own-label bubbly
Sumaridge Pinot Noir 2012
– Rated 5 Stars in Platter’s SA Wine Guide
Webersburg Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2011
– Gold at Veritas

The prize for the ‘Most Iconic Entry’ went to Groot Constantia and was received by winemaker Boela Gerber.