The DGB team celebrating their victory at the ProWein wine trade show in Germany.
DGB, South Africa’s leading premium wine producer, is thrilled to announce its remarkable achievement of being named Best South African Producer for the fourth consecutive year at the prestigious MUNDUS VINI Spring Tasting, which was announced at Prowein on 16 March 2025. This historic win marks the first time any producer has secured this accolade four years in a row, underscoring DGB's unwavering commitment to excellence in winemaking. Robert Joseph, a global wine authority who is a judge and board member of MUNDUS VINI, says: "To win the top South African Producer for four consecutive years is an outstanding achievement."
DGB's exceptional performance at this year's competition is highlighted by an impressive haul of 31 Gold Medals and 27 Silver Medals across its diverse portfolio of wineries. The wineries responsible for all of the accolades include Boschendal, Backsberg, Fryers Cove, Old Road Wine Co, Bellingham, Franschhoek Cellar, Douglas Green, and Vineyard Friends. This achievement reflects the outstanding quality and versatility of DGB's wines, spanning a wide range of styles, varieties, and price points.
"To win this amazing accolade at Prowein as the top South African for the fourth consecutive year is the ultimate tribute to the passion and expertise of our Viticulture and winemaking teams,” said Tim Hutchinson, executive chairman of DGB. “It is also gratifying to see our major investment in premium vineyards starting to pay dividends."
The Mundus Vini Spring Tasting is one of the most esteemed wine competitions globally, attracting thousands of entries from top producers around the world. DGB's consistent success at this event highlights its position as a leader in the South African wine industry and its ongoing pursuit of winemaking excellence.
For more information about DGB and its award-winning wines, please visit www.dgb.co.za
Full list of awards:
- Backsberg - Blueberry Row 2022 - Gold
- Backsberg - John Martin 2023 - Gold
- Backsberg - Smuggled Vines Chardonnay 2024 - Gold
- Backsberg - The Patriarch 2022 - Gold
- Bellingham - Homestead Pinotage 2021 - Gold
- Bellingham - Homestead Pinotage 2021 - Gold
- Bellingham - Homestead Sauvignon Blanc 2024 - Gold
- Bellingham - The Bernard Bush Vine Pinotage 2022 - Gold
- Bellingham - The Bernard Old Vine Chenin Blanc Cape Town 2024 - Gold
- Bellingham - The Bernard Old Vine Chenin Blanc Limited Release 2024 - Gold
- Bellingham - The Bernard Series The Maverick SMV 2021 - Gold
- Boschendal - 1685 Chenin Blanc 2024 - Gold
- Boschendal - 1685 Shiraz 2021 - Gold
- Boschendal - Appellation Series Elgin Pinot noir 2023 - Gold
- Boschendal - Black Angus 2021 - Gold
- Boschendal - MCC Brut nv - Gold
- Boschendal - MCC Grande Cuvee Brut MCC 2017 - Gold
- Boschendal - MCC Jean Le Long 2012 - Gold
- Boschendal - Nicolas 2022 - Gold
- Boschendal - Sommelier Pinotage 2022 - Gold
- Boschendal - Suzanne 2024 - Gold
- Boschendal - Vin d Or Noble Late Harvest 2022 - Gold
- Franschhoek - Cellar Le Cotte Mill Chenin Blanc 2024 - Gold
- Franschhoek - Cellar Statue de Femme Sauvignon Blanc 2024 - Gold
- Fryers Cove - Chenin Blanc 2024 - Gold
- Fryers Cove - Sauvignon Blanc 2024 - Gold
- Old Road Wine Co. - Grand-Mere Single Vineyard Semillon 2022 - Gold
- Old Road Wine Co - Le Courier Chenin Blanc 2024 - Gold
- Tall Horse - Chenin Blanc 2024 - Gold
- Vineyard Friends - Chenin Blanc 2024 - Gold
- Vineyard Friends - Pinotage 2022 - Gold
- Backsberg - Gravel Road Chenin Blanc 2024 - Silver
- Backsberg - Pumphouse Shiraz 2023 - Silver
- Bellingham - Homestead Chenin Blanc 2024 - Silver
- Bellingham - Homestead Shiraz 2022 - Silver
- Bellingham - The Bernard Series Basket Press Syrah 2022 - Silver
- Boschendal - 1685 Merlot 2022 - Silver
- Boschendal - 1685 Sauvignon Blanc 2024 - Silver
- Boschendal - Appellation Series Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 2024 - Silver
- Boschendal - Elgin Chardonnay 2023 - Silver
- Boschendal - MCC Brut Rosé nv - Silver
- Boschendal - Sommelier Chardonnay 2023 - Silver
- Boschendal - Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 - Silver
- Brampton - Roxton Black 2021 - Silver
- Douglas Green - Chardonnay 2024 - Silver
- Douglas Green - Chenin Blanc 2024 - Silver
- Franschhoek Cellar - Chardonnay 2024 - Silver
- Franschhoek Cellar - Cinsault 2024 - Silver
- Franschhoek Cellar - Last Elephant 2021 - Silver
- Fryers Cove - Grenache Cinsault 2023 - Silver
- Old Road Wine Co. - 12 Mile Syrah 2023 - Silver
- Old Road Wine Co. - Anemos Chenin Blanc 2023 - Silver
- Old Road Wine Co. - Pepper Wind Limited Release Syrah 2023 - Silver
- Old Road Wine Co. - Stone Trail Single Vineyard Chenin blanc 2023 - Silver
- Old Road Wine Co - The Fat Man Pinotage 2022 - Silver
- Bellingham - The Bernard Basket Press Syrah 2022 - Silver
- Vineyard Friends - Merlot Malbec 2021 - Silver
- Vineyard Friends - Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - Silver