Category: Awards

The Diners Club Winemaker Awards 2023 was hosted on a glamorous night at the Five Star Arabella Hotel & Spa on Saturday, 18 November. The black-tie gala dinner set the […]

Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023 Jean-Vincent Ridon

South Africa’s wine scene took centre stage on September 24th as Star Wine List of the Year celebrated the nation’s outstanding wine lists. The prestigious Grand Prix, along with two […]

Congratulations to the Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge winners! Alvi’s Drift, Anthonij Rupert, Durbanville Hills, Flagstone, KWV, Lievland and Stellenrust. Chenin Blanc, often referred to as Cape Chenin, […]

The Amorim Cap Classique Challenge, South Africa’s largest competition celebrating Cap Classique wines, experienced a record-breaking year with an astonishing 157 entries. This prestigious event, sponsored by Amorim Cork, honors […]

Having recently had the pleasure of savouring the Survivor Wines Pinotage Reserve 2021, it’s with great enthusiasm that I tell you of their recent victory at the 28th annual Absa […]

The South African wine industry is experiencing a significant boost, according to international wine critic and commentator Tim Atkin Master of Wine. In his recently released 2023 South Africa Report, […]

The 11th annual Shiraz SA Challenge concluded with a flourish, unveiling a medley of both seasoned veterans and promising newcomers as winners. The event, held on the 17th of August […]

The World’s Best Vineyards (WBV) ratings have just been announced, and Creation Wines in the Hemel-en-Aarde region of the Western Cape, South Africa, has once again secured its place among […]

The prestigious Trophy Wine Show, presented by Investec, has entered its next chapter with the 2023 edition, showcasing exceptional wines from South Africa. In an exciting twist, the presentation of […]

Survivor Cellar Master Series Chardonnay 2022 recently secured the titles of Best Chardonnay and Best White Wine at the renowned Trophy Wine Show. The Trophy Wine Show, now celebrating its […]

Congratulations to Trade Winds Wine who were awarded as Newcomer Winery of the Year by Platter’s by Diners Club Wine Guide Awards 2023. This prestigious title is awarded to a […]