The 2013 Concours Mondial was held over 10 to 12 May in Bratislava, Slovakia and attracted 8 200 wines from 50 producer countries. Results were announced recently and top performing South African wines were as follows: Grand Gold Medals: KWV The … [Read more...]
Judging for the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show concluded
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The 2013 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show attracted 1039 entries – up on last year's 1022. The entry breakdown by classes was as follows: Shiraz 124; Chardonnay 103; Cabernet Sauvignon 96; Bordeaux-style red blends 97; Sauvignon Blanc 113; Merlot 52; … [Read more...]
Concours Mondial du Sauvignon 2013 results
April 30, 2013 by 3 Comments
South Africa took six gold medals at this year’s Concours Mondial du Sauvignon Blanc, the winning wines being Cederberg 2012, Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée 2012, Diemersdal 2013, Lomond 2012, Strandveld 2012 and Totus 2009. France dominated … [Read more...]
The 2013 RE:CM 10 Year Old Wine Awards: Top Three Wines
March 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The top three wines in the inaugural RE:CM 10 Year Old Wine Awards are as follows: Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2003 Remhoogte Estate Wine 2003 Rudera Syrah 2003 For an in-depth analysis of the results, download the following: Tasting … [Read more...]
2013 TAJ Classic Wine Trophy
March 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Results of the French judged and TAJ, Cape Town hotel sponsored Classic Wine Trophy Awards 2013 just out. There were 298 entries and trophies were given for best in category (a tie in the case of more than one wine of the same variety/style) : … [Read more...]
2013 RE:CM 10 Year Old Wine Awards finalists announced
March 4, 2013 by 6 Comments
The 10 highest rated wines in the 2013 RE:CM 10 Year Old Wine Awards are today revealed as part the countdown to the announcement of the overall winners. By way of background, there were 73 entries and the judging panel was chaired by me and also … [Read more...]
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