The results were announced during an awards lunch at Anura Vineyards in Klapmuts. Bon Courage excelled among a record number of 328 entries. At this prestigious event, the Cape Winelands’ numerous first rate wine areas are showcased and only wines certified as single-vineyard wines, estate-produced, or wines from a ward or district not divided into more than one ward, may participate.
Bon Courage Estate’s specific winners were Bon Courage André's Fame Colombard 2019, Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blanc Cap Classique 2011 and Bon Courage Lady of the House Pinotage Rosé 2019. Several other wines from Bon Courage – situated in the Goedemoed Ward in Robertson – also scored top points, resulting in this estate being awarded both the Novare Trophies for Top Wine Estate and for Top Terroir Producer.
Its three national winners and two other national winners entered by cellars in the neighbouring Klaasvoogds ward – die Kranskop Tannat 2017 and Rietvallei JMB Cabernet Franc 2014 – resulted in the Klaasvoogds-,Goedemoed- and Goudmyn wine areas in the Robertson District winning the Novare Trophy for SA Terroir Top Wine Area.
For the first time ever, the Novare Trophy for SA Terroir Top Wine was awarded and the winner is from the Nuy ward outside Worcester. Nuy Wine Cellar entered two national winners, the Nuy Mastery Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 and Nuy Wit Muskadel 2006. Their Cabernet Sauvignon was named the top wine from all entries and thereby clinched this new trophy.
NOVARE SA TERROIR TROPHIES
Front: Newald Marais from Kranskop with the Area Trophy for Robertson (Klaasvoogds/Goedemoed/Goudmyn wards); Paul Burger from Nuy Winery with the Top Wine Trophy (Nuy Mastery Cabernet Sauvignon 2016); Gielie Beukes from Doolhof with the Top Single Vineyard Wine Trophy (Doolhof Riviersteen Chenin Blanc 2017) and Jacques Bruwer from Bon Courage with the Top Estate Trophy
Back: Christo Pienaar, Cellar master of Nuy; Ola Leepile, CEO of Novare Holdings; Philip Viljoen from Bon Courage with the Top Producer Trophy and Derrick Roper, Founder of Novare Holdings
Doolhof Estate in Wellington also entered two national winners, for the Chenin Blanc and Merlot categories, namely the Doolhof Riviersteen Chenin Blanc 2017 and Doolhof Signature Single Vineyard Merlot 2017. The Riviersteen Chenin Blanc 2017 received the Novare Trophy for SA Terroir Top Single-vineyard Wine.
Another two wineries achieved two national winners, Ormonde in Darling and Neethlingshof Estate in Stellenbosch. Ormonde’s two national winners are the Ondine Grenache 2016 and Ormonde Chip of the Old Block Shiraz 2015. Neethlingshof’s two national winners are the Neethlingshof Gewürztraminer 2019 and Neethlingshof The Short Story Collection The Maria Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2017.
The rest of the National Winners are Anura Petit Verdot Reserve 2013, Baleia Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Bartinney Chardonnay 2017, Boplaas Cape Vintage 2013, Bushmanspad Estate Malbec 2017, Creation The Art of Pinot Noir 2017, De Krans Touriga Nacional 2017, Flagstone Treaty Tree Reserve Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon 2017 (white blend), Ghost Corner Sémillon 2017, Kaapzicht Skuinsberg Cinsaut 2018, Lourensford Limited Release Viognier 2018, Mischa Estate Roussanne 2018, Nitida Riesling 2018, Slanghoek Vinay Natural Sweet Vin Rosé N/V, The Glen Carlou Collection Red Blend 2017 and Wildekrans Pinotage Barrel Select Reserve 2016.
The Top Area winner at the Novare SA Terroir competition was three of Robertsons’ wards – Klaasvoogds, Goedemoed and Goudmyn – with wynmakers Philip Viljoen and Jacques Bruwer (Bon Courage), Newald Marais (Kranskop) and Kobus Burger (Rietvallei)
The panel of esteemed judges comprised Jeff Grier (chairperson), David Biggs, Narina Cloete, Sandile Mkhwanazi and Anton Swarts.
The Novare group has been the sole sponsor of the prestigious Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards since 2006. According to Derrick Roper, CEO and co-founder of Novare, the company is proud to be associated with the Novare SA Terrroir Wine Awards as one of the most unique wine competitions in the world.
“Terroir, from the French for terre, meaning “land” is a buzzword in wine circles, possibly often without full comprehension of the concept. Terroir is the basis by which the elements like soil and altitude come together to result in the radically different tastes and characters of wines grown in the same area or region. South Africa can be proud of the wine we produce and top quality terroir we deliver,” said Roper.
The chairperson of the SA National Wine Show Association, Christo Pienaar, said, “We are very excited about this first year in which we presented the Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards and are elated that the entries grew by 25% over last year. Together with Novare we were able to take our first international steps for SA Terroir to present a very successful wine tasting of the national winners in June in Mauritius. The planning to repeat this exercise next year is well under way. Thereby the Terroir competition provides good opportunities for the marketing of our sought-after South African wines on the nearby islands.
Front: Berinda Basson (Ormonde), Henriette Jansen (Nitida), Paul Burger & Christo Pienaar (Nuy), Tilana Schwartz (Doolhof), Annemi Nel (De Krans), Elaine Conradie (Slanghoek)
Middle: Newald Marais (Kranskop), Stander Maass (Anura), Danie Steytler (Kaapzicht), Alex Nel (Cederberg Cellars), Braam Gericke (Wildekrans), Kobus Burger (Rietvallei), Ronel Wiid (Bartinney)
Back: Jacques Bruwer & Philip Viljoen (Bon Courage), Gerhard Swart (Flagstone), Hannes Nel (Lourensford), Philip Theron (Glen Carlou), Gielie Beukes (Doolhof), Jacobus van Zyl (Neethlingshof)
Absent: Baleia and Creation
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In addition to the National Winners and the Novare trophies, the top wines in the different areas are also named. The full results are available on the website www.terroirwineawards.co.za.
2019 Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards Trophy Winners
Novare Trophy for SA Terroir Top Wine Estate: Bon Courage
Novare Trophy for SA Terroir Top Producer: Bon Courage
Novare Trophy for SA Terroir Top Single-vineyard wine: Doolhof Riviersteen Chenin 2017
Novare Trophy for SA Terroir Top Area: Robertson: Klaasvoogds/Goedemoed/Goudmyn
Novare Trophy for SA Terroir Top Wine: Nuy Mastery Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
2019 Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards National Winners
Petit Verdot: Anura Petit Verdot Reserve 2013
Sauvignon Blanc: Baleia Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Chardonnay: Bartinney Chardonnay 2017
Colombard: Bon Courage André's Fame Colombard 2019
MCC: Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blanc Cap Classique 2011
Rosé: Bon Courage Lady of the House Pinotage Rosé 2019
Port: Boplaas Cape Vintage 2013
Malbec: Bushmanspad Estate Malbec 2017
Pinot Noir: Creation The Art of Pinot Noir 2017
Touriga Nacional: De Krans Touriga Nacional 2017
Chenin Blanc: Doolhof Riviersteen Chenin Blanc 2017
Merlot: Doolhof Signature Single Vineyard Collection Merlot 2017
White Blend: Flagstone Treaty Tree Reserve Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon 2017
Sémillon: Ghost Corner Sémillon 2017
Cinsaut: Kaapzicht Skuinsberg Cinsaut 2018
Tannat: Kranskop Tannat 2017
Viognier: Lourensford Limited Release Viognier 2018
Roussanne: Mischa Estate Roussanne 2018
Gewurztraminer: Neethlingshof Estate Gewürztraminer 2019
Noble Late Harvest: Neethlingshof The Short Story Collection The Maria Weisser Riesling 2017
Riesling: Nitida Riesling 2018
Cabernet Sauvignon: Nuy Mastery Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Muscadel: Nuy Wit Muskadel 2006
Grenache: Ondine Grenache 2016
Shiraz: Ormonde Single Vineyard Chip off the Old Block Shiraz 2015
Cabernet Franc: Rietvallei JMB Cabernet Franc 2014
Natural Sweet Wine: Slanghoek Vinay Vin Rosé N/V
Red Blend: The Glen Carlou Collection Red Blend 2017
Pinotage: Wildekrans Pinotage Barrel Select Reserve 2016
For more information contact the organisers on Tel 021 863 1599, e-mail info@terroirwineawards.co.za.
Stay in touch with the SA Terroir Wine Awards on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SATerroirAwards and Twitter on @SATerroirAwards.
Below are the full results in each District/area:
2019 Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards Area Winners
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Breedekloof District including wards
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Top Red Blend
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2017
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Deetlefs Familie Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Pinotage/Petit Verdot
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Top Sémillon
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2018
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Deetlefs Familie Sémillon
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Top Malbec
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2015
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Deetlefs Signature Malbec
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Top White Blend
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2018
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Deetlefs Voyage 3566.1
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Top Pinotage
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2017
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Flagstone Writer's Block Pinotage
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Top Cabernet Sauvignon
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2016
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Mariëtte Cabernet Sauvignon
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Top Chenin Blanc
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2017
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Mariëtte Chenin Blanc
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Top Pinot Blanc
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2018
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Mariëtte Pinot Blanc
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Top Shiraz
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2015
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Mariëtte Syrah
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Top Muskadel
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2017
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Slanghoek Hanepoot Jerepigo
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Top NLH
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2016
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Slanghoek NLH
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Top Sauvignon Blanc
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2019
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Slanghoek Private Selection Sauvignon Blanc
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Top Natural Sweet
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NV
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Slanghoek Vinay Vin Rosé
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Calitzdorp District
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Top Port
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2013
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Boplaas Cape Vintage
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Top Touriga Nacional
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2017
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De Krans Touriga Nacional
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Top Red Blend
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2016
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De Krans Tritonia Calitzdorp Blend
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Elim Ward
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Top Red Blend
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2017
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Lomond Belladona SMV
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Top Shiraz
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2015
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Lomond Cat's Tail Shiraz
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Top Sauvignon Blanc
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2017
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Lomond Sugarbush Sauvignon Blanc
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Cederberg Ward
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Top Cabernet Sauvignon
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2017
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Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon
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Top Chenin Blanc
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2017
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Cederberg Five Generations Chenin Blanc
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Top Shiraz
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2017
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Cederberg Shiraz
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Top Sauvignon Blanc
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2018
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Driehoek Ludic Sauvignon Blanc
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Top Pinot Noir
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2018
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Driehoek Mieke Pinot Noir
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Ceres Plato District
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Top Chardonnay
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2018
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De Grendel Op die Berg Chardonnay
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Top Shiraz
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2015
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Koelfontein Shiraz
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Darling District including wards
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Top White Blend
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2018
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Darling Cellars Lady Ann Darling
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Top Sauvignon Blanc
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2017
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Fleur du Cap Series Priveé Sauvignon Blanc
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Top Cabernet Franc
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2014
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Ondine Cabernet Franc
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Top Grenache
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2016
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Ondine Grenache
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Top Cabernet Sauvignon
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2015
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Ormonde Barrel Selected Cabernet Sauvignon
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Top Chardonnay
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2014
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Ormonde Barrel Selected Chardonnay
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Top Chenin Blanc
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2017
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Ormonde Single Vineyard Chip off the Old Block Chenin Blanc
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Top Shiraz
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2015
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Ormonde Single Vineyard Chip off the Old Block Shiraz
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Top Red Blend
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2013
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Ormonde Vernon Basson
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Elgin District
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Top Chardonnay
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2017
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Almenkerk Chardonnay
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Top Shiraz
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2015
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Almenkerk Syrah
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Top Merlot
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2015
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Elgin Vintners Merlot
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Top Pinot Noir
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2016
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Elgin Vintners Pinot Noir
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Top Sauvignon Blanc
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2018
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Shannon Elgin Sauvignon Blanc
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Top Cabernet Sauvignon
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2016
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South Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
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Top Red Blend
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2015
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South Hill Vineyards Kevin King Micah
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Top Riesling
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2018
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Vrede en Lust Early Mist Riesling
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Top White Blend
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2018
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Vrede en Lust White Mischief
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Franschhoek/Franschhoek Valley District
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Top Cabernet Sauvignon
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2017
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Dieu Donné Cabernet Sauvignon
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Top Red Blend
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2016
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Dieu Donné The Cross Collection Shiraz/Viognier
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Top White Blend
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2016
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Glenwood Grand Duc Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc
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Top Shiraz
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2016
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Glenwood Grand Duc Syrah
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Top NLH
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2014
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Glenwood Noblesse Grand Duc
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Top Chardonnay
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2017
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Glenwood Vigneron Selection Chardonnay
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Top Pinot
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2016
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Haute Cabriere Pinot Noir
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Top Malbec
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2016
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La Couronne Malbec
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Top Rosé
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2019
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La Couronne Merlot Rosé
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Top Shiraz
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2017
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La Motte Syrah
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Top Shiraz
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2016
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La Motte Syrah
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Top Merlot
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2017
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La Petite Ferme Merlot
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Top Viognier
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2018
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Lynx Wines Viognier
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Kaap Agulhas District
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Top Shiraz
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2017
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De Grendel Elim Shiraz
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Top White Blend
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2017
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Flagstone Treaty Tree Reserve Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon
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Top Pinot Noir
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2017
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Ghost Corner Pinot Noir
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Top Sauvignon Blanc
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2018
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Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc
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Top Sémillon
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2017
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Ghost Corner Sémillon
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Kaapstad District including wards
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Top Malbec
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2016
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Bloemendal Waterlily Malbec
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Top Shiraz
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2017
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D’Aria The Soprano Shiraz
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Top Pinotage
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2017
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De Grendel Amandelboord Pinotage
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Top Port
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2017
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Groot Constantia Cape Ruby
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Top Chardonnay
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2018
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Groot Constantia Chardonnay
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Top Red Blend
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2016
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Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve Red
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Top NLH
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2016
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Groot Constantia Grand Constance
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Top MCC
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2017
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Groot Constantia MCC
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Top Merlot
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2017
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Groot Constantia Merlot
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Top Rosé
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2018
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Groot Constantia Rosé
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Top Sauvignon Blanc
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2019
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Meerendal Sauvignon Blanc
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Top Natural Sweet
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2018
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Meerendal Sauvignon Blanc Natural Sweet
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Top Cabernet Sauvignon
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2017
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Nitida Cabernet Sauvignon
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Top White Blend
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2017
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Nitida Coronata Integration
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Top Pinot Noir
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2017
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Nitida Pinot Noir
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Top Riesling
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2018
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Nitida Riesling
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Top Sémillon
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2018
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Nitida Sémillon
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Lower Duivenhoks River District
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Top Sauvignon Blanc
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2019
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Baleia Sauvignon Blanc
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Montagu Ward
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Top Chenin Blanc
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2019
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Montagu Winery Chenin Blanc
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Top Red Blend
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2018
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Montagu Winery Merlot/Ruby Cabernet
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Top Muskadel
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2018
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Montagu Winery White Muscadel
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Outeniqua Ward
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Top Sauvignon Blanc
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2018
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De Krans Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc
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Paarl District including wards
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Top Malbec
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2017
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Anura Malbec Reserve
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Top Petit Verdot
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2013
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Anura Petit Verdot Reserve
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Top Shiraz
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2017
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Babylonstoren Shiraz
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Top MCC
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2014
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Babylonstoren Sprankel
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Top Viognier
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2018
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Babylonstoren Viognier
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Top Red Blend
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2017
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The Glen Carlou Collection Red Blend
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Top Cabernet Sauvignon
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2017
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Glen Carlou Gravel Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon
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Top Merlot
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2018
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Glen Carlou Merlot
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Top Pinot Noir
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2018
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Glen Carlou Pinot Noir
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Top Chardonnay
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2018
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Glen Carlou Quartz Stone Chardonnay
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Top Cabernet Franc
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2017
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Nelson Lisha Nelson Signature Cabernet Franc
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Robertson District including wards
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Top Colombard
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2019
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Bon Courage André's Fame Colombard
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Top Cabernet Sauvignon
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2016
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Bon Courage Inkará Cabernet Sauvignon
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Top Shiraz
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2016
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Bon Courage Inkará Shiraz
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Top MCC
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2011
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Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blanc Cap Classique
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Top Rosé
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2019
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Bon Courage Lady of the House Pinotage Rosé
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Top NLH
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2018
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Bon Courage NLH
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Top Sauvignon Blanc
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2019
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Bon Courage The Gooseberry Bush Sauvignon Blanc
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Top Muskadel
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2018
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Bon Courage White Muscadel
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Top Malbec
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2017
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Bushmanspad Estate Malbec
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Top Pinot Noir
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2017
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Kranskop Pinot Noir
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Top Tannat
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2017
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Kranskop Tannat
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Top Viognier
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2018
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Kranskop Viognier
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Top Chardonnay
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2018
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McGrecor The Golden Shower
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Top Chenin Blanc
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2019
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McGregor Chenin Blanc
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Top Pinotage
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2018
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McGregor Pinotage
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Top Red Blend
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2017
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McGregor The Falling Star
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Top Cinsaut
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2017
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Rietvallei “Dark Cin” Cinsaut
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Top Cabernet Franc
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2014
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Rietvallei JMB Cabernet Franc
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Stellenbosch District including wards
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Top Cabernet Sauvignon
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2014
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Bartinney Cabernet Sauvignon
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Top Chardonnay
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2017
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Bartinney Chardonnay
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Top Shiraz
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2015
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Bartinney Montegray Vineyards Syrah
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Top White Blend
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2018
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Jordan Chameleon Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay
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Top Chenin Blanc
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2018
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Kaapzicht 1947 Chenin Blanc
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Top Cinsaut
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2018
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Kaapzicht Skuinsberg Cinsaut
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Top Pinotage
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2017
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Kaapzicht Steytler Pinotage
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Top Red Blend
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2017
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Kaapzicht Steytler Vision
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Top Merlot
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2017
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Lourensford Limited Release Merlot
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Top Viognier
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2018
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Lourensford Limited Release Viognier
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Top MCC
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2014
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Lourensford MCC Brut Blanc
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Top Gewurztraminer
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2019
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Neethlingshof Estate Gewürztraminer
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Top Malbec
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2017
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Neethlingshof Estate Malbec
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Top NLH
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2017
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Neethlingshof Estate The Short Story Collection The Maria Noble Late Harvest
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Top Sauvignon Blanc
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2019
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Neethlingshof Estate Sauvignon Blanc
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Swartland District including wards
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Top Chenin Blanc
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2017
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Perdeberg Endura Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc
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Tulbagh District
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Top Chardonnay
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2018
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Waverley Hills Chardonnay
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Top Grenache
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2017
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Waverley Hills Grenache
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Top Shiraz
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2015
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Waverley Hills CW Reserve Shiraz
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Top Red Blend
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2014
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Waverley Hills SMV
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Walker Bay District including wards
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Top Pinot Noir
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2017
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Creation The Art of Pinot Noir
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