Celebrating our Veritas 2026 winner.
Since 1991, the Veritas Awards have recognised excellence in South African wine and brandy and have become an important fixture on the local wine calendar.
This year, we're proud to celebrate an outstanding collection of results from across the Meridian Wine Merchants portfolio. From Double Gold to Gold, these awards recognise wines we're delighted to represent and share with the market.
WHITE WINES | DOUBLE GOLD
Cederberg Five Generations Chenin Blanc 2025
Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Chardonnay 2025
La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Tokara Reserve Collection Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Tokara Reserve Collection Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2025
WHITE WINES | GOLD
De Grendel Winifred 2025
De Wetshof Estate Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2026
Diemersdal Chardonnay Reserve 2025
Diemersdal The Journal Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Ghost Corner The Bowline 2025
Ghost Corner Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Ken Forrester The FMC Chenin Blanc 2025
Leopard’s Leap Culinaria Chenin Blanc 2025
Stellenrust Chenin Blanc 2026
RED WINES | DOUBLE GOLD
De Grendel Op die Berg Pinot Noir 2024
De Wetshof Estate Merlot 2024
Saronsberg Full Circle 2024
Tokara Director’s Reserve Red 2021
Tokara Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
RED WINES | GOLD
Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2023
De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2024
Diemersdal The Journal Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Diemersdal The Journal Pinotage 2020
Diemersdal The Journal Pinotage 2022
Ghost Corner Syrah 2024
Ken Forrester Renegade 2022
Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
FORTIFIED WINES | GOLD
Delaire Graff Cape Vintage 2024
Heritage Vineyard Wines | Gold
Haute Collection Amphora Chardonnay 2023
Haute Collection Chardonnay 2023