HEINEKEN Beverages' distinguished wine portfolio delivered an exceptional performance at the 2026 Investec Trophy Wine Show, earning an impressive collection of trophies, gold and silver accolades across its leading brands, including Nederburg and Durbanville Hills.
The results underscore the group’s commitment to producing world-class South African wines across a wide range of styles and price points, with standout performances led by Nederburg's trophy-winning wines.
Nederburg leads with double trophy success
Nederburg Wines emerged as one of the competition's top-performing producers, securing two major trophies for its acclaimed Winemasters range.
The Nederburg The Winemasters Noble Late Harvest 2018 achieved a remarkable 98 points and won:
- Trophy for Best Museum Class Dessert Wine
- Trophy for Best Museum Class Wine Overall
The winery’s celebrated The Winemasters Shiraz 2024 further impressed judges, earning 97 points alongside:
- Investec Trophy for Best Shiraz
- Investec Trophy for Discovery of the Show – Best Value Gold Medallist
Additional highlights for Nederburg included:
- Nederburg Heritage Heroes The Brew Master Bordeaux Blend 2021 – Gold, 96 points
- Nederburg Heritage Heroes The Anchor Man Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024 – Silver, 91 points
- Nederburg Baronne 2024 – Silver, 91 points
- Nederburg Cap Classique 2018 – Silver, 90 points
Strong showing for Durbanville Hills
Durbanville Hills once again demonstrated its winemaking consistency, particularly through its premium Collectors Reserve range.
Top performers included:
- Durbanville Hills The Tangram White Blend 2024 – Silver, 91 points
- Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Promenade Pinotage 2024 – Silver, 90 points
Commenting on the results, the Heineken Beverages wine team said:
"These results are a proud recognition of the exceptional talent, dedication and innovation across our wineries and vineyard teams. To see multiple brands awarded across such diverse categories reflects the strength and depth of our wine portfolio, as well as our commitment to delivering quality and value to wine lovers both locally and internationally."
Widely regarded as one of South Africa’s most authoritative wine competitions, the Investec Trophy Wine Show is judged through rigorous blind tastings by respected local and international wine experts.
The 2026 results reaffirm Heineken Beverages’ position as a leading force in South African wine, with accolades spanning premium heritage wines, contemporary styles and accessible everyday favourites.