Wine Awards

2013 PLATTER GUIDE FIVE STAR WINES

  • Cape Chamonix: Platter 2013 Winery of the Year winner
  • Pinotage: Cape Chamonix Greywacke 2010
  • Pinot Noir: Cape Chamonix Reserve 2011
  • Shiraz/Syrah: Boschendal Cecil John Reserve 2010
  • Red Blends: La Motte Pierneef Shiraz-Viognier 2010
  • Chardonnay: Boschendal Reserve 2011
  • Chardonnay: Cape Chamonix Reserve 2011
  • Sauvignon Blanc: Graham Beck Pheasant’s Run 2012
  • White Blends: Cape Chamonix Reserve 2011
  • Cabernet Franc : Von Ortloff Quintessence 2008

2012 MICHELANGELO WINE AWARDS                                                   

GROTTO TROPHY TOP PRODUCER:

  • La Petite Ferme

AFRIRACK BEST DESSERT WINE TROPHY:

  • Four Paws Wines – Picatso 2011

GRAN D’OR:

  • Boschendal Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2011
  • La Petite Ferme Merlot 2011
  • La Petite Ferme Sauvignon Blanc 2012
  • Four Paws Picatso 2011
  • Four Paws Chardonnay 2010

GOLD WINNERS:

  • The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2011
  • Boschendal Le Grand Pavillon Brut Rose N/V
  • Dieu Donne Merlot 2009
  • Glenwood Unwooded Chardonnay 2012
  • Grande Provence Chardonnay 2010
  • La Chaumiere Estate Pinot Noir 2011
  • La Motte Millennium 2010
  • Le Petite Ferme Shiraz
  • Solms-Delta Amalie 2010
  • Vrede en Lust Artisan Range Chenin Blanc 2011
  • Vrede en Lust Syrah 2009

2012 GREAT WINES CAPITAL BEST OF WINE TOURISM AWARDS

  • La Motte Wine Estate: National Winner – Art and Culture
  • Solms-Delta Wine Estate: Regional Winner – Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences

2012 PLATTER GUIDE FIVE STAR WINES

  • Boekenhoutskloof: Platter 2012 Winery of the Year winner
  • Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
  • Chamonix Reserve Pinot Noir 2010
  • Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2009
  • La Motte Pierneef Shiraz-Viognier 2009
  • Colmant Brut Chardonnay NV
  • Topiary Blanc de Blancs Brut 2009
  • Boekenhoutskloof Semillon Noble Late Harvest 2008

2012 DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS                                                                              

  • REGIONAL TROPHY: Chamonix Pinot Noir Reserve 2010

2012 VERITAS AWARDS                                                                                

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL:

  • Dieu Donné Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
  • Leopard’s Leap Family Collection Chenin Blanc 2011

GOLD MEDAL:

  • Allée Bleue L’Amour Toujours 2008
  • Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2011
  • Bellingham The Maverick Winemakers Chenin Blanc 2007
  • Boschendal Grande Cuvée Brut MCC Chardonnay/Pinot Noir 2007
  • Boschendal Lanoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
  • Dieu Donne Merlot  2009
  • Freedom Hill Chardonnay  2010
  • Môreson Premium Chardonnay  2011
  • Noble Hill Chardonnay  2011
  • Vrede en Lust Marguerite  2011

2012 OLD MUTUAL TROPHY SHOW

  • Best Merlot: La Bri Merlot 2010
  • The Best Pinot Noir: Chamonix Pinot Noir Reserve 2010
  • Gold Medal: Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2009

2012 NOVARE SA TERROIR WINE AWARDS

  • Top Sparkling Wine: La Motte Brut 2009

2011 MICHELANGELO WINE AWARDS                                   

GRAN D’OR:

  • The Grande Provence 2006


GOLD WINNERS:

  • Allee Bleue Shiraz 2010
  • Anthonij Rupert Wines Protea Merlot 2009
  • The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2010
  • Dieu Donne The Cross Collection Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
  • Grande Provence Shiraz               2007
  • Grande Provence Sauvignon Blanc 2011
  • Grande Provence Chardonnay 2010
  • Rickety Bridge Shiraz 2009
  • Vrede en Lust Marquerite 2010
  • Vrede en Lust Boet Erasmus 2009

2011 GREAT WINES CAPITAL BEST OF WINE TOURISM AWARDS

  • Grande Provence Heritage Estate: National Winner – Art and Culture

2011 PLATTER GUIDE FIVE STAR WINES

  • Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
  • Boschendal Cecil John Reserve 2008
  • Graham Beck Ad Honorem 2007
  • Graham Beck Pheasants’ Run 2010
  • Topiary Blanc de Blancs Brut 2008

2011 DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS

REGIONAL TROPHY:

  • Allée Bleue Chenin Blanc 2010

GOLD MEDAL:

  • Dieu Donné Cross Collection Shiraz Viognier 2008
  • Holden Manz Big G 2009
  • Rickety Bridge Paulina’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

2011 VERITAS AWARDS                                                                                                

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL:

  • Boschendal Grande Cuvèe Brut Chardonnay/Pinot Noir 2007
  • Rickety Bridge Shiraz 2009

2011 OLD MUTUAL TROPHY SHOW

  • Gold Medal: Chamonix Reserve Chardonnay 2009

2011 NOVARE SA TERROIR WINE AWARDS

  • Top Red Blend: Dieu Donné Cross Collection Merlot/Cabernet 2008
  • Top Sparkling Wine: La Motte Methodé Cap Classique Brut 2008

TOP 100 SOUTH AFRICAN WINES 2012

  • Allee Bleue Isabeau 2011
  • Allee Bleue Pinotage 2009
  • Boschendal Grande Cuvee Brut 2007
  • Glenwood Chardonnay Vigneron’s Selection 2010
  • La Motte Pierneef Shiraz Viognier 2009
  • La Motte Shiraz 2009
  • Landau du Val Late Vintage Semillon Private Collection 2010
  • Rickety Bridge The Foundation Stone 2010

2011 GREAT WINES CAPITAL
BEST OF WINE TOURISM AWARDS

  • Grande Provence Heritage Estate:
    National Winner – Art and Culture

2011 PLATTER GUIDE FIVE STAR WINES

• Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
• Boschendal Cecil John Reserve 2008
• Graham Beck Ad Honorem 2007
• Graham Beck Pheasants’ Run 2010
• Topiary Blanc de Blancs Brut 2008

2011 DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS

REGIONAL TROPHY:
• Allée Bleue Chenin Blanc 2010

GOLD MEDAL:
• Dieu Donné Cross Collection Shiraz Viognier 2008
• Holden Manz Big G 2009
• Rickety Bridge Paulina’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

2010 GREAT WINES CAPITAL
BEST OF WINE TOURISM AWARDS

  • Grande Provence Heritage Estate: National Winner –
    Architecture, Parks and Gardens

2010 VERITAS AWARDS

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL:
• Glenwood Vigneron’s Selection Chardonnay 2009

GOLD MEDAL:
• Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2009
• Dieu Donné Merlot 2008
• Graham Beck Bowed Head Chenin Blanc 2009
• Graham Beck Lonehill Chardonnay 2008
• Graham Beck Pheasants’ Run Sauvignon Blanc 2010
• Graham Beck Pheasants’ Run Sauvignon Blanc 2009
• Graham Beck The Ridge Syrah 2006
• La Petite Ferme Merlot 2008
• Môreson Pinotage 2008
• Môreson Solitaire N/V
• Vrede en Lust Marguerite Chardonnay 2009

2010 OLD MUTUAL TROPHY SHOW

• Best Pinot Noir: Chamonix Reserve Pinot Noir 2008
• Best Malbec: Vrede en Lust Mocholate Malbec 2009
• Best Museum Class Chardonnay (Wooded): Chamonix Reserve Chardonnay 2005

2010 TERROIR WINE AWARDS

• Top Cabernet Franc: Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Franc 2008

2010 MICHELANGELO WINE AWARDS

TROPHY WINNERS
• Organic Trophy to La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2009

GRANDE D’OR WINES
• Dieu Donné Vineyards – Dieu Donné Merlot 2008
• Grande Provence – Grande Provence Chardonnay 2009

GOLD WINNERS
• Graham Beck Wines – Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs MCC 2007
• Graham Beck Wines – Graham Beck The Game Reserve Chenin Blanc 2009
• La Motte – La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2009
• Vrede en Lust – Vrede en Lust Jess 2010
• Vrede en Lust – Vrede en Lust Marguerite 2009

2010 DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS

REGIONAL TROPHY:
• GlenWood Vigneron’s Selection Chardonnay 2008

GOLD MEDAL:
• Dieu Donné Shiraz 2007

FRANSCHHOEK WINE VALLEY
FARM WORKER OF THE YEAR

2012 – Christie Davids, Anthonij Rupert Wines – L’Ormarins
2011 – Frans Malies, La Petite Ferme
2010 – Jacques Daniels, Franschhoek Pass Winery

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