The home of Chenin Blanc shines at the Paarl regional and national South African Young Wine Show

Wednesday, 27 August, 2025
Perdeberg
Perdeberg Wines is proud to announce its outstanding achievements at the prestigious South African Young Wine Show.

Our talented winemaking team brought home a remarkable nine gold awards across a diverse range of wine categories, a testament to the dedication, innovation, and passion that drive everything we do.

In addition to these nine gold medals, we were honoured with six trophies at the Paarl Regional show and a trophy in the Paarl National show:

SA Young Wine Show awards

While we celebrate these regional triumphs, we are even more excited to announce our results on the national stage, where the country’s best young wines are recognised.

At the 2025 National South African Young Wine Show, Perdeberg Wines was honoured with a prestigious trophy for our Natural Sweet wine, for wines such as our Dry Land Collection Longevity Natural Sweet Chenin Blanc. This recognition not only adds to our proud collection of accolades but also further cements our reputation as leaders in crafting world-class Chenin Blanc wines that express both character and longevity.

Regional awards

  • White Blend (Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay/Viognier – wooded)
  • Wooded Chenin Blanc
  • Unwooded Chenin Blanc
  • Natural Sweet White wine (Chenin Blanc natural sweet – wooded)
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz

These accolades highlight the breadth of excellence across our wines, from heritage blends to innovative single varietals.

The significance of the Young Wine Show

The South African Young Wine Show is the oldest wine competition in the Southern Hemisphere, first held in 1833, and has become a benchmark of excellence within the wine industry. Focused on young wines from the latest vintage, it gives our winemakers a unique opportunity to showcase quality and innovation at the very start of our wine’s journey.

For Perdeberg, performing strongly at this competition demonstrates the consistency of our winemaking philosophy: producing wines that combine authentic regional character, technical mastery, and consumer appeal. Success at the Young wine is not just about winning medals, but about reinforcing our reputation as a winery that sets the standard for quality and creativity in South African wine.

The home of Chenin Blanc

Winning across three Chenin Blanc categories once again adds to Perdeberg’s reputation as “The Home of Chenin Blanc.” With multiple expressions of this versatile varietal, from wooded and unwooded styles to naturally sweet, we continue to showcase its depth, elegance, and enduring significance in our portfolio.

Experience our award-winning wines

From wooded to unwooded, from crisp whites to full-bodied reds, Perdeberg offers an award-winning wine for every palate. Wine lovers can conveniently explore and purchase our celebrated ranges online, ensuring that the excellence recognised at the SA Young Wine Show can be enjoyed in homes and gatherings across the country.