THE STAND OUT WINES in South Africa’s 2019 Sommeliers Selection feature a Glen Carlou Chardonnay and the Grand Plaisir red blend from the slopes of the Simonsberg in Paarl. Both are described as Elegant & Classy among the Listed Wines hailed in various categories that include Economically Savvy, Fresh & Crunchy, Voluptuous & Rich, Luscious & Aromatic.

The competition is (also) unique insofar as the selection panel goes – comprising judges who are all either qualified sommeliers or somehow engaged in the service, promotion and pairing of wine in the hospitality industry. See below for what the somms describe as Classy.

 

2019 LISTED WINES

 

ELEGANT & CLASSY WHITES

Amyah Chenin Blanc 2018 (Botha)

Amyah Chardonnay 2018 (Botha)

Cape of Good Hope Serruria Chardonnay 2017 (Anthonij Rupert)

Constantia Uitsig Natura Vista 2017 (Blend)

Constantia Uitsig Semillon 2017

Creation Reserve Chardonnay 2018

Daschbosch Steen 2017 (Chenin, uniWines)

Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2018

Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Highlands Road Chardonnay 2017

Kaapzicht Kliprug Chenin Blanc 2018

Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Shannon Triangle Block Semillon 2017

 

ELEGANT & CLASSY REDS

Aslina Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Babylonstoren Babel 2018 (blend)

Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve 2017 (blend)

High Road Classique 2015 (blend)

Iona Solace Syrah 2016

Jason’s Hill Izak Reserve 2015 (blend)

La Motte Pierneef Syrah Viognier 2017

Mariëtte Syrah 2015 (Le Belle Rebelle)

Mischa Malbec 2018

Namysto Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (Quoin Rock)

Plaisir de Merle Grande Plaisir 2014 (blend)

Quoin Rock Red Blend 2015

Quoin Rock Shiraz 2015

Ridgelands Pinot Noir 2018 (Elgin Vintners)

Vrede en Lust Lady J Syrah 2016

Waverley Hills Organic De Huijsbosch 2017 (blend)

 

• For more info about the Sommeliers Selection, the complete Winelist as well as the dates and venues for the public tastings of the Listed wines in Franschhoek, Johannesburg and Durban, click here.