The ninth annual Prescient Chardonnay Report was released on October 15^th, 2019. There were 93 entries from 65 producers and these were tasted blind (labels out of sight) by a three-person panel, scoring done according to the 100-point quality scale.

The winners from our portfolio that were placed in the Top 10 are:

De Grendel Op die Berg Chardonnay 2018 – 95

Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay 2018 – 94

Paul Cluver Estate Chardonnay 2017 – 94

Simonsig Chardonnay 2017 – 93

The Veritas Awards are one of the most prestigious competitions in South Africa and is recognised as an authoritative indication of excellence and quality. There were 1 491 entries in total with 76 double gold medals awarded.

The 29th annual results have been announced. Below are the winners from our portfolio:

Chardonnay: De Grendel Op die Berg 2018, De Wetshof Bon Vallon 2018 & Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve 2018. Chenin Blanc: Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne 2015. Pinotage: Simonsig Redhill 2014 and 2017. Red blends: Simonsig Tiara 2015. Sauvignon Blanc: Diemersdal Winter Ferment 2019.

The results of the Six Nations Wine Challenge 2019 between Australia, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA have been announced.

There are six judges, one from each participating country with Michael Fridjhon representing South Africa. A trophy is awarded for the top scoring wine in each class.

The winners from our portfolio include Cederberg Ghost Corner (Sauvignon Blanc Trophy), Delaire Graff Estate, Tokara, Diemersdal Estate, Paul Cluver Wines (SA Runners Up Double Gold), Delaire Graff Estate and Leopard’s Leap (SA Double Gold). Click on the link below to view all results.