Eight Trophy Winners from the Meridian portfolio - The Trophy Wine Show 2025

The Trophy Wine Show 2025 Trophy & Gold Winners

Chaired by renowned wine authority Michael Fridjhon and judged by a panel of both local and international experts, the competition is respected for its rigorous blind-tasting format, where wines are judged purely on quality. For your consumers, these accolades act as powerful endorsements, boosting trust and driving demand on the shelf or wine list. Award-winning wines not only elevate your offering but also convert interest into sales by giving consumers an easy reason to choose them with confidence.

Congratulations to our producers for earning this mark of excellence!

Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Chardonnay 2023
Trophy for the Best Chardonnay
Investec Trophy for the Best White Wine Overall
Vinolok Trophy for the Best Premium Wine

Diemersdal The Journal Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Sunday Times Trophy for the Best Sauvignon Blanc

Buitenverwachting 1769 2022
Trophy for the Best Unfortified Dessert Wine

Delaire Graff Cape Vintage 2022
Tony Mossop Trophy for the Best Cape Port


We are also exceptionally proud of Buitenverwachting & Stellenrust for being awarded the prestigious Museum Class Trophies.

Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Trophy for the Best Museum Class Sauvignon Blanc

Stellenrust 51 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2015
Trophy for the Best Museum Class Chenin Blanc


Congratulations to De Grendel Op Die Berg Chardonnay 2024, Saronsberg Full Circle 2022 & Diemersdal Private Collection 2018 for receiving Gold Medals.