Every year the Pinotage Association opens entries for the Perold ABSA Cape Blend and Pinotage Rosé wines from South Africa. After taking a position in 2021 as one of the Top 5 Pinotage Rosés tasted in the competition, Du Toitskloof came back this year with their 2023 vintage to claim the coveted position once again.
Read MoreThe highly anticipated Tim Atkin 2023 Report on South African wines was released this month in which DTK Wines was awarded 5 medals for wines produced in the Breedekloof and Agulhas Wine Triangle.
Read MoreAt the 27th Annual Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards that took place on the 4th of September 2023, Du Toitskloof was awarded 4 Double Gold and 3 Gold medals. The iconic and established retail brand once again showed how their commitment to quality remains consistent at any given price bracket in the market.
Read MoreThe 2023 IWSC (South African Leg) took place over 3 days in Stellenbosch, where an international and local team of judges tasted over 560 South African entries. DTK took home one 91-point medal, three 90-point medals, followed by more silver and bronze medals.
There are a number of factors that lead to Land's End Cape Agulhas's unique expression of Syrah. The 2020 vintage was recently awarded 94 points at the IWC (International Wine Challenge) with judges describing the wine as "Lots going on with ripe raspberries, red cherry, pepper, mocha, hints of cedar, fine and elegant, integrated tannins with very long, classy, floral, cherry finish." A mouthful of words and wine alike.
In what is known as South Africa’s most stringent wine competition, this year saw a total of only 432 medals awarded to wines with 36% of all entries receiving none. 92 points were awarded to both Du Toitskloof Pinotage 2020, Du Toitskloof Shiraz 2020 and 91 points to Land’s End Cape Agulhas Syrah 2020.
Read MoreQuest Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2022 was awarded a gold medal with 95 points and one of only 30 gold medals awarded to South African entries in this year’s Decanter Awards. “...And of the nation’s 30 Golds, Breedekloof was awarded its second-ever Gold (last awarded in 2016) to Quest Wines, Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2022” - Decanter’s official press release by Olivia Mason.
Read MoreThe International Wine Challenge is known for their rigorous judging process, ensuring only the best wines are awarded medals. In their 39th year, our Quest Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2022 is awarded with 95 points (Gold Medal) and Land's End Cape Agulhas Syrah 2020 with 94 points (Silver Medal).
Read MoreThis year Land's End takes first place in both the NWC Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz categories, receiving the highest score in both Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz flights.
It's difficult to determine the most popular style of Chardonnay in South Africa as it can vary depending on several factors, including regional preferences, trends in the wine industry, and personal taste. However, in general, unoaked Chardonnay tends to be more popular than oaked Chardonnay.
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