From a standing start in June 2013 the Vitis Vinifera Awards picked up a
lot of speed and accelerated through the finish line in the first week of
October. The idea behind the competition brewed for years and was fine
tuned to reflect specific values: passion, distinction and recognition.
The goodwill experienced from every sector I engaged quickly showed that this
competition will be a benchmark to consider in years to come.
I was very pleased with the spectrum of quality wines entered into this
year’s competition. The tasting was held on October 1st, and
panels judged wines in separate blind tasting flights.
Congratulations to the following producers, whose wines were awarded
trophies in their category:
Chardonnay
– Koelfontein 2011
Sauvignon Blanc
– De Grendel Koetshuis 2013
Viognier
– Leopard Frog
MCC
– Packwood Gent 2010
Red
Blend
– Druk My Niet Invictus 2010
Shiraz
– Kevin Arnold 2009
Cabernet Sauvignon –
Mooiplaas 2006
Pinotage
– Kaapzicht Steytler 2010
Chenin
Blanc
– Perdeberg 2013
Jerepigo
– Nuweland Muscat d’Alexandrie 2009
Details about the 2014 Vitis Vinifera Awards will be announced in the
last week of November this year. I look forward to growing relationships
with producers of fine wines!