South African wines are world-renowned for the quality of their grapes and taste, and wine judges agree. The inaugural SA Wine Awards London 2022 took place this week and the results are in after over 200 entries. The judges are qualified Master of Wines, considered in the wine industry as one of the highest standards…
South African wines are world-renowned for the quality of their grapes and taste, and wine judges agree.
The inaugural SA Wine Awards London 2022 took place this week and the results are in after over 200 entries.
The judges are qualified Master of Wines, considered in the wine industry as one of the highest standards of professional knowledge.
Gold medals were handed to a handful of winners as 14 double gold medals were chosen. Double gold in the wine industry means a unanimous decision by the panel of judges.
Main winners of SA Wine Awards London 2022:
Best red wine
Kleine Zalze’s Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Best white wine
Old Road Wine Co. Grand Mere Semillon 2020
Best MCC
Journey’s End Brut Reserve MCC NV
Best Producer Award
Journey’s End Vineyards won a total of three Double Gold’s and one each for their Gabb Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 and Mount Rozier Reserve Red Snapper Cinsault 2021.
Journey’s End MCC. Picture: Supplied
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SA Wine Awards London 2022 Double Gold Winners:
Brookdale Single Vineyard, Chenin Blanc 2020Flagstone Word of Mouth, Viognier 2020Gabb Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2020Hazendal Roussanne 2018Hazendal Semillion Sauvignon Blanc 2018Hazendal Syrah 2017Journey’s End Family Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 2020Journey’s End Sir Lowry, Cabernet Sauvignon 2020Journey’s End The Griffin, Syrah 2016Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon 2020KWV The Mentors, Chenin Blanc 2020Mount Rozier Reserve Red Snapper, Cinsault 2021Old Road Wine Co. Grand Mere Semillon 2020Simonsig Merindol Syrah 2019
Greg Sherwood said they were surprised by the consistency of quality across all reds and whites.
“The Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux Blend categories showed some exceptional wines in several of the flights. South Africa’s reds and whites tread a wonderful line between approachability and classicism, age ability and value for money.”
Complied by Sandisiwe Mbhele
