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Red Wines
White Wines
Best Valued Reds
Best Valued Whites
MCC Sparkling Wines
Niche Varieties
Fortified Wines
Museum Class Wines
Red Wines
2022 Top 10 Red Wines
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Ghost in the Machine Shiraz 2020
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Ghost in the Machine Shiraz 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
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| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Shiraz |
| Medal: | Business Day Trophy for Best Shiraz |
| Rating: | 98 |
| Producer: | The Drift Estate |
| Owner: | Bruce Jack |
| Wine Maker: | Marlize Beyers & Bruce Jack |
| Serial Number: | 9543 542001-543500 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Warwick The First Lady Pinotage 2020
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Warwick The First Lady Pinotage 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
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| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Pinotage |
| Medal: | Trophy for Best Pinotage |
| Rating: | 98 |
| Producer: | Warwick Wine Estate |
| Owner: | Eileses Capital |
| Wine Maker: | JD Pretorius |
| Serial Number: | 9523 158486-186046 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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MAN Skaapveld Syrah 2020
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MAN Skaapveld Syrah 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Shiraz |
| Medal: | Investec Trophy for Discovery of the Show – Best Value Gold Medallist |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | MAN Family Wines |
| Owner: | Jose Conde, Tyrrel Myburgh, Philip Myburgh |
| Wine Maker: | Riaan Möller |
| Serial Number: | 9614 613029-653161 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Louisvale Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
| Vintage: | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Medal: | Investec Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Louisvale Wines |
| Owner: | A Allers |
| Wine Maker: | Simon Smith |
| Serial Number: | 9164 737792-739891 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Diemersdal Pinotage Reserve 2020
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Diemersdal Pinotage Reserve 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
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| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Pinotage |
| Medal: | Gold Medal |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Diemersdal Wine Estate |
| Owner: | Tienie & Thys Louw |
| Wine Maker: | Thys Louw |
| Serial Number: | 9346 1-40000; 9393 990001-1000000 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Castle of Good Hope Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Medal: | Gold Medal |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Durbanville Hills |
| Owner: | Distell, nine farmers, staff trust |
| Wine Maker: | Wilhelm Coetzee |
| Serial Number: | 9596 177473-180677 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Spier Woolworths Signature Series Merlot 2018
| Vintage: | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Merlot |
| Medal: | Investec Trophy for Best Merlot |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Spier Wine Farm |
| Owner: | Enthoven Family |
| Wine Maker: | Johan Jordaan |
| Serial Number: | 9050 509060-515416 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Coterie by Wildeberg Grenache & Syrah 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Rhône-style Red Blend |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 94 |
| Producer: | Wildeberg |
| Owner: | Boutinot |
| Wine Maker: | JD Rossouw |
| Serial Number: | 9508 209607-210918; 9509 799715-802292 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
White Wines
2022 Top 10 White Wines
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Paul Clüver Estate Chardonnay 2020
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Paul Clüver Estate Chardonnay 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Chardonnay |
| Medal: | Miele Trophy for Best Chardonnay, Investec Trophy for Best White Wine Overall |
| Rating: | 98 |
| Producer: | Paul Clüver Wines |
| Owner: | Paul Clüver |
| Wine Maker: | Andries Burger |
| Serial Number: | 9305 689897-718401 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Lievland Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021
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Lievland Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Chenin Blanc |
| Medal: | Gold Medal |
| Rating: | 98 |
| Producer: | Lievland Vineyards |
| Owner: | Jose Conde, Tyrrel Myburgh, Philip Myburgh |
| Wine Maker: | Riaan Möller |
| Serial Number: | 9518 126001-182000 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Spier Woolworths Private Collection Chenin Blanc 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Chenin Blanc |
| Medal: | Harold Eedes Trophy for Best Chenin Blanc |
| Rating: | 98 |
| Producer: | Spier Wine Farm |
| Owner: | Enthoven Family |
| Wine Maker: | Jacques Erasmus |
| Serial Number: | 9328 494565-509231 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling 2021
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Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Riesling |
| Medal: | Trophy for Best Niche White |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Jordan Wine Estate |
| Owner: | Jordan Family |
| Wine Maker: | Sjaak Nelson |
| Serial Number: | 9468 838242-845932 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Highlands Road Sine Cera 2017
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Highlands Road Sine Cera 2017
| Vintage: | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon Blend |
| Medal: | Financial Mail Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Blend |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Highlands Road Estate |
| Owner: | Michael White |
| Wine Maker: | Vanessa Mead |
| Serial Number: | 9051 262195-264888; 9051 527617-528066 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Oldenburg Chardonnay 2021
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Oldenburg Chardonnay 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Chardonnay |
| Medal: | Winner of Investec International Judges’ Trophy |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Oldenburg Vineyards |
| Owner: | Adrian & Vanessa van der Spuy |
| Wine Maker: | Nic van Aarde |
| Serial Number: | 9597 145171-159470 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Trade Winds Sauvignon Blanc 2021
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Trade Winds Sauvignon Blanc 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Sauvignon Blanc (unwooded) |
| Medal: | Sunday Times Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Trade Winds Wine |
| Owner: | Trade Winds Wine (Pty) Ltd |
| Wine Maker: | Colin Frith |
| Serial Number: | 9551 519032-521563 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Vrede en Lust Kogelberg Chenin Blanc 2019
| Vintage: | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Chenin Blanc |
| Medal: | Gold Medal |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Vrede en Lust |
| Owner: | DJ Buys |
| Wine Maker: | Karlin Nel |
| Serial Number: | 9015 289707-295572 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Cilmor Winemaker’s Selection Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon Blend |
| Medal: | Gold Medal |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Cilmor Wines |
| Owner: | Cilmor Trust |
| Wine Maker: | Quintin van der Westhuizen |
| Serial Number: | 9531 761893-764492 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Brookdale Chenin Blanc Single Vineyard 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Chenin Blanc (Old Vine) |
| Medal: | Rosa Kruger Trophy for Best Old Vine Wine |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Brookdale Estate |
| Owner: | Tim Rudd |
| Wine Maker: | Kiara Scott |
| Serial Number: | 9432 804760-808834 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
Best Valued Reds
2022 Top 10 best value reds
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MAN Skaapveld Syrah 2020
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MAN Skaapveld Syrah 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Shiraz |
| Medal: | Investec Trophy for Discovery of the Show – Best Value Gold Medallist |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | MAN Family Wines |
| Owner: | Jose Conde, Tyrrel Myburgh, Philip Myburgh |
| Wine Maker: | Riaan Möller |
| Serial Number: | 9614 613029-653161 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Warwick The First Lady Pinotage 2020
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Warwick The First Lady Pinotage 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Pinotage |
| Medal: | Trophy for Best Pinotage |
| Rating: | 98 |
| Producer: | Warwick Wine Estate |
| Owner: | Eileses Capital |
| Wine Maker: | JD Pretorius |
| Serial Number: | 9523 158486-186046 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Castle of Good Hope Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Medal: | Gold Medal |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Durbanville Hills |
| Owner: | Distell, nine farmers, staff trust |
| Wine Maker: | Wilhelm Coetzee |
| Serial Number: | 9596 177473-180677 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Cilmor Winemaker’s Selection Cape Red Blend 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Pinotage-based Red Blend |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 92 |
| Producer: | Cilmor Wines |
| Owner: | Cilmor Trust |
| Wine Maker: | Quintin van der Westhuizen |
| Serial Number: | 9531 787793-790392 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Sunkloof Reserve Shiraz 2019
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Sunkloof Reserve Shiraz 2019
| Vintage: | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Shiraz |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 91 |
| Producer: | Stellenview Premium Wines |
| Owner: | Reino Kruger |
| Wine Maker: | Reino Kruger, Debbie Thompson, Marthinique de Bruyn |
| Serial Number: | 9616 561001-568000 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Spier Woolworths Signature Series Merlot 2018
| Vintage: | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Merlot |
| Medal: | Investec Trophy for Best Merlot |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Spier Wine Farm |
| Owner: | Enthoven Family |
| Wine Maker: | Johan Jordaan |
| Serial Number: | 9050 509060-515416 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Rustenberg Stellenbosch Merlot 2020
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Rustenberg Stellenbosch Merlot 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Merlot |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 93 |
| Producer: | Rustenberg Wines |
| Owner: | Simon Barlow |
| Wine Maker: | Randolph Christians |
| Serial Number: | 9452 555807-575306 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Ghost in the Machine Shiraz 2020
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Ghost in the Machine Shiraz 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Shiraz |
| Medal: | Business Day Trophy for Best Shiraz |
| Rating: | 98 |
| Producer: | The Drift Estate |
| Owner: | Bruce Jack |
| Wine Maker: | Marlize Beyers & Bruce Jack |
| Serial Number: | 9543 542001-543500 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Diemersdal Pinotage Reserve 2020
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Diemersdal Pinotage Reserve 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Pinotage |
| Medal: | Gold Medal |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Diemersdal Wine Estate |
| Owner: | Tienie & Thys Louw |
| Wine Maker: | Thys Louw |
| Serial Number: | 9346 1-40000; 9393 990001-1000000 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Nederburg Double Barrel Reserve 2020
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Nederburg Double Barrel Reserve 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 91 |
| Producer: | Nederburg Wines |
| Owner: | Distell Ltd |
| Wine Maker: | Zinaschke Steyn |
| Serial Number: | 9570 813003-844052 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
Best Valued Whites
2022 Top 10 best value whites
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Cilmor Winemaker’s Selection Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon Blend |
| Medal: | Gold Medal |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Cilmor Wines |
| Owner: | Cilmor Trust |
| Wine Maker: | Quintin van der Westhuizen |
| Serial Number: | 9531 761893-764492 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Spier Woolworths Private Collection Chenin Blanc 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Chenin Blanc |
| Medal: | Harold Eedes Trophy for Best Chenin Blanc |
| Rating: | 98 |
| Producer: | Spier Wine Farm |
| Owner: | Enthoven Family |
| Wine Maker: | Jacques Erasmus |
| Serial Number: | 9328 494565-509231 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Trade Winds Sauvignon Blanc 2021
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Trade Winds Sauvignon Blanc 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Sauvignon Blanc (unwooded) |
| Medal: | Sunday Times Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Trade Winds Wine |
| Owner: | Trade Winds Wine (Pty) Ltd |
| Wine Maker: | Colin Frith |
| Serial Number: | 9551 519032-521563 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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De Wet Cellar Leyland Steen Chenin Blanc 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Chenin Blanc |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 91 |
| Producer: | De Wet Cellar |
| Owner: | Co-operative |
| Wine Maker: | Tertius Jonck & Phillip Vercuiel |
| Serial Number: | 9113 760475-764648 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling 2021
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Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Riesling |
| Medal: | Trophy for Best Niche White |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Jordan Wine Estate |
| Owner: | Jordan Family |
| Wine Maker: | Sjaak Nelson |
| Serial Number: | 9468 838242-845932 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Bonnievale The River Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2022
| Vintage: | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Sauvignon Blanc (unwooded) |
| Medal: | Bronze Medal |
| Rating: | 89 |
| Producer: | Bonnievale Wines |
| Owner: | Co-operative |
| Wine Maker: | Chris van Reenen & Edwin Mathambo |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Lievland Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021
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Lievland Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Chenin Blanc |
| Medal: | Gold Medal |
| Rating: | 98 |
| Producer: | Lievland Vineyards |
| Owner: | Jose Conde, Tyrrel Myburgh, Philip Myburgh |
| Wine Maker: | Riaan Möller |
| Serial Number: | 9518 126001-182000 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Brookdale Mason Road Chenin Blanc 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Chenin Blanc |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 93 |
| Producer: | Brookdale Estate |
| Owner: | Tim Rudd |
| Wine Maker: | Kiara Scott |
| Serial Number: | 9431 312007-340185 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Vrede en Lust Kogelberg Chenin Blanc 2019
| Vintage: | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Chenin Blanc |
| Medal: | Gold Medal |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Vrede en Lust |
| Owner: | DJ Buys |
| Wine Maker: | Karlin Nel |
| Serial Number: | 9015 289707-295572 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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La Vierge Jezebelle Chardonnay 2021
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La Vierge Jezebelle Chardonnay 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Chardonnay |
| Medal: | Gold Medal |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | La Vierge Wines |
| Owner: | Peter Clarke |
| Wine Maker: | Christo Kotze |
| Serial Number: | 9333 77321-95920 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
MCC Sparkling Wines
2022 Top 10 MCC Sparkling Wines
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Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Brut Reserve Vintage Cap Classique 2013
| Vintage: | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cap Classique |
| Medal: | Sowetan Trophy for Best Cap Classique |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Bon Courage Wine Estate |
| Owner: | Bruwer Family |
| Wine Maker: | Jacques Bruwer |
| Serial Number: | 9581 147186-151637 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Kleine Zalze Vintage Brut Méthode Cap Classique 2015
| Vintage: | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cap Classique |
| Medal: | Gold Medal |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Kleine Zalze |
| Owner: | Advini South Africa, Kobus Basson |
| Wine Maker: | RJ Botha |
| Serial Number: | 9131 129691-146520 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Villiera Monro Brut 2015
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Villiera Monro Brut 2015
| Vintage: | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cap Classique |
| Medal: | Gold Medal |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Villiera Wines |
| Owner: | Jeff Grier, Simon Grier, Cathy Brewer |
| Wine Maker: | Nathan Valentine & Alexander Grier |
| Serial Number: | 9620 644655-647830 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Benguela Cove Joie de Vivre Méthode Cap Classique Vintage Brut 2018
| Vintage: | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cap Classique |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 93 |
| Producer: | Benguela Cove Wine Estate |
| Owner: | Penny Streeter OBE |
| Wine Maker: | Johann Fourie |
| Serial Number: | 9651 366516-368715 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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L’Ormarins Blanc de Blancs 2017
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L’Ormarins Blanc de Blancs 2017
| Vintage: | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cap Classique |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 92 |
| Producer: | Anthonij Rupert Wyne |
| Owner: | Johann Rupert |
| Wine Maker: | Zanie Viljoen |
| Serial Number: | 9602 770001-776000 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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J.C. Le Roux Méthode Cap Classique Scintilla 2015
| Vintage: | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cap Classique |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 90 |
| Producer: | J.C. Le Roux |
| Owner: | Distell Ltd |
| Wine Maker: | Matthys Botes |
| Serial Number: | 9493 292812-294575 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Krone Kaaimansgat Blanc de Blancs Méthode Cap Classique 2016
| Vintage: | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cap Classique |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 90 |
| Producer: | Krone |
| Owner: | TJG Estate |
| Wine Maker: | Stephan de Beer |
| Serial Number: | 9351 149041-154840 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2016
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Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2016
| Vintage: | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cap Classique |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 90 |
| Producer: | KWV |
| Owner: | Warshay Investment (Pty) Ltd t/a KWV |
| Wine Maker: | Kobus van der Merwe |
| Serial Number: | 9405 971862-985711 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2012
| Vintage: | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cap Classique |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 90 |
| Producer: | Bon Courage Wine Estate |
| Owner: | Bruwer Family |
| Wine Maker: | Jacques Bruwer |
| Serial Number: | 9581 143108-147185 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Boschendal Brut Rosé Méthode Cap Classique NV
| Vintage: | NV |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cap Classique |
| Medal: | Bronze Medal |
| Rating: | 89 |
| Producer: | Boschendal |
| Owner: | DGB (Pty) Ltd |
| Wine Maker: | Danielle Coetsee |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
Niche Varieties
2022 Top 10 Niche Varieties
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Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling 2021
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Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
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| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Riesling |
| Medal: | Trophy for Best Niche White |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Jordan Wine Estate |
| Owner: | Jordan Family |
| Wine Maker: | Sjaak Nelson |
| Serial Number: | 9468 838242-845932 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Grenache 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Grenache Noir |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 93 |
| Producer: | Kleine Zalze |
| Owner: | Advini South Africa, Kobus Basson |
| Wine Maker: | RJ Botha |
| Serial Number: | 9333 505865-510531; 9636 27420-32086 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Paul Wallace Black Dog Malbec 2018
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Paul Wallace Black Dog Malbec 2018
| Vintage: | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Malbec |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 92 |
| Producer: | Paul Wallace Wines |
| Owner: | Paul Wallace |
| Wine Maker: | Paul Wallace & Nico Grobler |
| Serial Number: | 9240 696776-709241 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Vrede en Lust Early Mist Riesling 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Riesling |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 91 |
| Producer: | Vrede en Lust |
| Owner: | DJ Buys |
| Wine Maker: | Karlin Nel |
| Serial Number: | 9136 102001-110000 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Delheim Gewürztraminer 2020
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Delheim Gewürztraminer 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
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| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Gewürztraminer |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 91 |
| Producer: | Delheim Wine Estate |
| Owner: | Sperling Family |
| Wine Maker: | Roelof Lotriet |
| Serial Number: | 9378 861371-873954 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Glen Carlou Collection Petite Sirah 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Petite Sirah |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 91 |
| Producer: | Glen Carlou |
| Owner: | Pactolus Consortium |
| Wine Maker: | Johnnie Calitz |
| Serial Number: | 9443 133142-135181 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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The Mentors Grenache Blanc 2020
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The Mentors Grenache Blanc 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Grenache Blanc |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 91 |
| Producer: | KWV |
| Owner: | Warshay Investment (Pty) Ltd t/a KWV |
| Wine Maker: | Kobus van der Merwe |
| Serial Number: | 9254 763921-768870 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Doolhof Single Vineyard Collection Malbec 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Malbec |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 90 |
| Producer: | Doolhof Wine Estate |
| Owner: | RAB Capital Holdings |
| Wine Maker: | Gielie Beukes |
| Serial Number: | 9596 313164-316209 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Painted Wolf Solo Roussanne 2020
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Painted Wolf Solo Roussanne 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Roussanne |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 90 |
| Producer: | Painted Wolf Wines |
| Owner: | Jeremy Borg |
| Wine Maker: | Jeremy Borg |
| Serial Number: | 9149 614021-616920 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Stellenzicht Silcrete Cinsault 2019
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Stellenzicht Silcrete Cinsault 2019
| Vintage: | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cinsault |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 90 |
| Producer: | Stellenzicht Wines |
| Owner: | LVS Capital |
| Wine Maker: | L’Ré Hughes |
| Serial Number: | 9294 829147-832376 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
Fortified Wines
2022 Top 10 Fortified Wines
1
Delaire Graff Cape Vintage 2019
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Delaire Graff Cape Vintage 2019
| Vintage: | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cape Vintage |
| Medal: | Tony Mossop Trophy for Best Cape Port |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Delaire Graff Estate |
| Owner: | Laurence Graff |
| Wine Maker: | Morné Vrey |
| Serial Number: | 9371 390497-392696 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2018
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De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2018
| Vintage: | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cape Vintage |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 93 |
| Producer: | De Krans |
| Owner: | De Krans Wines |
| Wine Maker: | Christoff de Wet |
| Serial Number: | 8913 882226-886425; 6854 836634-836673 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Boplaas Single Harvest Cape Tawny Colheita 2005
| Vintage: | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cape Tawny |
| Medal: | Bronze Medal |
| Rating: | 88 |
| Producer: | Boplaas |
| Owner: | Carel Nel |
| Wine Maker: | Margaux Nel |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Rustenberg Fortified Muscat Blanc 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | White Muscat Varieties |
| Medal: | Bronze Medal |
| Rating: | 88 |
| Producer: | Rustenberg Wines |
| Owner: | Simon Barlow |
| Wine Maker: | Randolph Christians |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Van Loveren Red Muscadel 2021
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Van Loveren Red Muscadel 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Red Muscat Varieties |
| Medal: | Bronze Medal |
| Rating: | 87 |
| Producer: | Van Loveren Family Vineyards |
| Owner: | Phillip, Bussell, Neil & Hennie Retief |
| Wine Maker: | Jacques Cilliers & Chris Crafford |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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De Krans Cape Tawny Limited Release
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De Krans Cape Tawny Limited Release
| Vintage: | n/v |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cape Tawny |
| Medal: | Bronze Medal |
| Rating: | 87 |
| Producer: | De Krans |
| Owner: | De Krans Wines |
| Wine Maker: | Christoff de Wet |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Rustenberg Fortified Old Vine Muscat of Alexandria 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | White Muscat Varieties (Old Vine) |
| Medal: | Bronze Medal |
| Rating: | 87 |
| Producer: | Rustenberg Wines |
| Owner: | Simon Barlow |
| Wine Maker: | Randolph Christians |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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De Wet Cellar White Muscadel 2021
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De Wet Cellar White Muscadel 2021
| Vintage: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | White Muscat Varieties |
| Medal: | Bronze Medal |
| Rating: | 86 |
| Producer: | De Wet Cellar |
| Owner: | Co-operative |
| Wine Maker: | Tertius Jonck & Phillip Vercuiel |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Jakkalsvlei Hanepoot 2022
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Jakkalsvlei Hanepoot 2022
| Vintage: | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | White Muscat Varieties |
| Medal: | Bronze Medal |
| Rating: | 86 |
| Producer: | Jakkalsvlei |
| Owner: | Jantjie Jonker |
| Wine Maker: | Louis van der Riet |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Lord Jackal Cape Vintage Reserve 2020
| Vintage: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cape Vintage |
| Medal: | Bronze Medal |
| Rating: | 86 |
| Producer: | Jakkalsvlei |
| Owner: | Jantjie Jonker |
| Wine Maker: | Louis van der Riet |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
Museum Class Wines
2022 Top 10 Museum Class Wines
1
Nederburg Private Bin Eminence Noble Late Harvest Muscadel 2012
| Vintage: | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Noble Late Harvest (Museum Class) |
| Medal: | Trophy for Best Museum Class Dessert Wine |
| Rating: | 98 |
| Producer: | Nederburg Wines |
| Owner: | Distell Ltd |
| Wine Maker: | Razvan Macici |
| Serial Number: | 6840 773899-775687; 6840 775688-776854 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2013
| Vintage: | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Chenin Blanc (Museum Class) |
| Medal: | Trophy for Best Museum Class Chenin Blanc |
| Rating: | 98 |
| Producer: | Kleine Zalze |
| Owner: | Advini South Africa, Kobus Basson |
| Wine Maker: | RJ Botha |
| Serial Number: | 7075 870442-878542; 7521 658128-658567 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Nederburg Two Centuries Sauvignon Blanc 2016
| Vintage: | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Sauvignon Blanc (wooded, Museum Class) |
| Medal: | Trophy for Best Museum Class Sauvignon Blanc |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | Nederburg Wines |
| Owner: | Distell Ltd |
| Wine Maker: | Natasha Boks |
| Serial Number: | 8009 192211-194276 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2012
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De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2012
| Vintage: | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cape Vintage (Museum Class) |
| Medal: | Trophy for Best Museum Class Cape Port |
| Rating: | 97 |
| Producer: | De Krans |
| Owner: | De Krans Wines |
| Wine Maker: | Boets & Stroebel Nel |
| Serial Number: | 6955 277607-281005 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Nederburg Private Bin R181 Merlot 2012
| Vintage: | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Merlot (Museum Class) |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 93 |
| Producer: | Nederburg Wines |
| Owner: | Distell Ltd |
| Wine Maker: | Razvan Macici |
| Serial Number: | 7396 736201-739000 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Zonnebloem Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
| Vintage: | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Cabernet Sauvignon (Museum Class) |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 92 |
| Producer: | Zonnebloem |
| Owner: | Distell Ltd |
| Wine Maker: | Bonny van Niekerk |
| Serial Number: | 7574 997061-999135; 8018 342088-342177 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Chateau Libertas 1994
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Chateau Libertas 1994
| Vintage: | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Red Blend (Museum Class) |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 91 |
| Producer: | Chateau Libertas |
| Owner: | Distell Ltd |
| Wine Maker: | Jan de Waal |
| Serial Number: | 380 327215-538175 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc Constantia 2017
| Vintage: | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Sauvignon Blanc (unwooded, Museum Class) |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 90 |
| Producer: | Buitenverwachting |
| Owner: | Lars Maack |
| Wine Maker: | Brad Paton |
| Serial Number: | 8323 222308-236357 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Nederburg Private Bin Edelkeur Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2011
| Vintage: | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Noble Late Harvest (Museum Class) |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 90 |
| Producer: | Nederburg Wines |
| Owner: | Distell Ltd |
| Wine Maker: | Razvan Macici |
| Serial Number: | 6802 376650-379684 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |
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Trizanne Signature Wines Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010
| Vintage: | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type: | |
| Wine Variety: | |
| Class: | Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon Blend (Museum Class) |
| Medal: | Silver Medal |
| Rating: | 90 |
| Producer: | Trizanne Signature Wines |
| Owner: | Trizanne Barnard |
| Wine Maker: | Trizanne Barnard |
| Serial Number: | 5999 886357-888561 |
| Bottle Weight (grams): | g |