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Friday, May 14th, 2010

South African wines shine at Concours Mondial 2010

The winners of the World Cup of Wines 2010 have been announced and South Africas excellent results underscore the new trend in international tastes for new world wines.

Beating the Australians hands down, South Africa came sixth overall after Chili, earning 80 medals. The winning country was France, followed by Spain, Italy, Portugal and Chili. 7,000 Wines and spirits were judged.

Here are South Africas winners -

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

Grand Gold Medals

Engelbrecht Els 2007

Spier Private Collection Chenin Blanc 2008

Gold Medals

Almenkerk Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Backsberg Pumphouse Shiraz 2007

Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2009

Boschendal Sauvignon Blanc Grand Cuvee 2009

Douglas Green Chenin Blanc 2009

Drostdy-Hof Chardonnay 2009

Ernie Els 2006

Douglas Green Chardonnay 2009

Drostdy-Hof Chardonnay 2009

Fairhills Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot 2009

Fairview Primo Pinotage 2008

Grande Provence Chardonnay 2008

Grande Provence Shiraz 2007

Guardian Peak Lapa Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Hartenberg Chardonnay 2008

Kaapzicht Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Kaapzicht Steytler Pinotage 2007

KWV 10 Year Old Potstill Brandy

KWV 20 Year Old Potstill Brandy

La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Linton Park Proprietor’s Reserve Shiraz 2007

Mont Rochelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Oude Meester Demant

Ridgeback Journey 2005

Riebeek Cellars Reserve Chenin Blanc 2009

Riebeek Cellars Reserve Shiraz 2007

Rust en Vrede Shiraz 2007

Saronsberg Shiraz 2007

Spice Route Chakalaka 2008

Spice Route Flagship Syrah 2007

Stormhoek Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Leopard Frog Vineyards Tantra 2005

KWV The Mentors Canvas 2008

KWV The Mentors Orchestra 2008

KWV The Mentors Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009

Distell Three Ships Aged 5 Years

Distell Three Ships Bourbon Cask Finish

Distell Three Ships Select

Van Ryn’s 15 Year Old Fine Cask Reserve

Van Ryn’s 20 Year Old Collectors Reserve

Villiera Traditional Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2009

Fairview Shiraz 2008

Hartenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2009

La Motte Chardonnay 2008

Lourensford Winemaker’s Selection Chardonnay 2009

Naledi Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Nederburg Viognier Chardonnay 2009

Remhoogte Estate Wine 2006

Ridgeback Shiraz 2007

Rust en Vrede 1694

Rust en Vrede Single Vineyard Syrah 2007

Saronsberg Chardonnay 2008

Saronsberg Provenance Shiraz 2007

Spice Route Malabar 2006

Spier Creative Block 2009

Spier Private Collection Chardonnay 2008

Spier Private Collection Pinotage 2007

Spier Private Collection Syrah 2007

Stormhoek Pinotage 2009

KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2008

KWV The Mentors Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Tags: Almenkerk, Backsberg, Boschendal, Brandy, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, chenin blanc, Chili, Concours Mondial 2010, Distell, Douglas Green, Drostdy-Hof, Engelebrecht Els, Fairhill, Fairview, France, Grande Provence, Hartenberg, Italy, Kaapzicht, KWV, La Motte, Leopard Frog Vineyards, Linton Park, Mont Rochelle, Oude Meester, petit verdot, Pinotage, Portugal, Ridgeback, Riebeek Cellars, Rust en Vrede, Saronsberg, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, South Africa, Spain, Spice Route, Spier, Stormhoek, Syrah, Viognier, World Cup

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Thursday, March 11th, 2010

South African white wines lauded by Wine Spectator magazine

Under the heading “17 Impressive White Wines”, James Molesworth, the senior editor and South African wine expert of Wine Spectator magazine, raves about the consistency, diversity and value delivered by Cape Town Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and Chenin blanc based wines. Eben Sadie’s delicious chenin-driven blend Palladuis is one of the applauded wines and his comments are,

Local Chenin blancs are finally coming into their own and it is definitely encouraging to see so many Chenins and Chenin-driven blends making a top listing such as this one in Wine Spectator. I think wine lovers are becoming more adventurous by trying lesser known varietals and eventually enjoying the complexity of flavours offered by a great Chenin blanc.

The wines are here listed together with the wine district or ward where they are produced.

SADIE FAMILY Palladius Swartland 2008

Wine Spectator

KEN FORRESTER Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch The FMC 2008

BOUCHARD FINLAYSON Chardonnay Overberg Crocodile’s Lair 2008

DE MORGENZON Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch 2008

BOUCHARD FINLAYSON Chardonnay Walker Bay Sans Barrique 2008

BOUCHARD FINLAYSON Chardonnay Walker Bay Missionvale 2008

HARTENBERG The Eleanor Stellenbosch 2006 •

HARTENBERG Chardonnay Stellenbosch 2007

RAATS FAMILY Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch 2008

BOUCHARD FINLAYSON Sauvignon Blanc Walker Bay Reserve 2009

KEN FORRESTER Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch 2009

BACKSBERG Chardonnay Western Cape 2007

BOUCHARD FINLAYSON Sauvignon Blanc Walker Bay 2009

MAN VINTNERS Chardonnay Coastal Region 2009

BACKSBERG Chenin Blanc Western Cape 2009

BACKSBERG Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape 2009

KEN FORRESTER Sauvignon Blanc Stellenbosch 2009

Tags: Backsberg, Bouchard Finlayson, Cape Town, chardonnay, chenin blanc, De Morgenzon, Eben Sadie, Hartonberg, James Molesworth, Ken Forrester, MAN Vintners, Palladuis, Raats Family, sauvignon blanc, South Africa, The Eleanor 2006, The FMC 2008, wine, Wine Spectator, Wlaker Bay Sans Barrique 2008

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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

South African winners at the Drinks Business Green Awards 2010

The inaugural Drinks Business Green Awards ceremony was held in London and serves to highlight and reward leadership on environment, sustainability and climate change by drinks companies worldwide. Designed to raise awareness of green issues in the alcohol industry and boost the role of marketing in influencing consumer behaviour, the Drinks Business Green Awards provide a high-profile platform for companies to showcase their positive commitment to the planet.

South African players in the wine industry took center stage collecting three awards.

Inge Kotze, project co-cordinator of the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative acheived the Personality Award

for her passion, influence and determination in getting her message across in South Africa.

said Nicola Jenkin who presented the award. The BWI is a partnership between the South African wine industry and the conservation sector. The goals are to minimise the further loss of threatened natural habitat and to contribute to sustainable wine production through the adoption of biodiversity guidelines by the South African wine industry.

Backsberg Estate Cellars won the sustainability award for their care for the environment which includes attaining Carbon Neutral Status, being part of the BWI and bottling wine in lightweight bottles.

Dr Paul Cluver, Neurosurgeon and Elgin Western Cape winemaker, was the worthy recipient of the Lifetime Acheivement Award for his

energy and wholistic approach to environmental issues.

On the farm which was acquired by the Cluver family in 1896, Dr Cluver developed the first biodiversity and wine route. He is highly regarded for the establishment in 1996 of the Thandi Project a partnership between the state, the surrounding community and private enterprise with the aim of creating ownership, empowerment and a sustainable business for the community.

Tags: Backsberg, BWI, Dr Paul Cluver, Drinks Business Green Awards, Inge Kotze

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