Winemakers’ Choice Awards Results 2011

The Winemakers’ Choice Awards took place on Wednesday evening at MolenVliet Wine & Guest Estate, where the results of this year’s judging were released to the eager winemakers who attended.

Many thanks to all who attended, as well as the sponsors, Alternative Bottle Company, WineWare Consulting, SurePure, MolenVliet Wine & Guest Estate, Spoundprint and Grotto.

So without further ado Winemakers’ Choice proudly announce the 2011 award winners:

2011 Winemakers’ Choice Awards Winners

TROPHY RED WINNER 2011

Windmeul Reserve Pinotage 2010

TROPHY WHITE WINNER 2011

Raka Chenin Blanc 2010

Red Wine Winemakers’ Choice Diamond Winemaker of the Year 2011

Francois van Niekerk

… for his Windmeul Reserve Pinotage 2010

White Wine Winemakers’ Choice Diamond Winemaker of the Year 2011

Josef Dreyer

… for his Raka Chenin Blanc 2010

Winemakers' Choice Diamond Award Winning White Wines 2011

Sauvignon Blanc

Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Spier Private Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2010

D'Aria The Songbird Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Hermanuspietersfontein Nr 5 Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Chenin Blanc

De Wet Cellar Chenin Blanc 2011

Windmeul Chenin Blanc 2011

Raka Chenin Blanc 2010

Villiera Traditional Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2010

Unwooded Chardonnay

No Winners

Wooded Chardonnay

Douglas Green Chardonnay 2010

Laborie Limited Collection Chardonnay 2010

Oak Valley Elgin Chardonnay 2010

Other White Varieties

No Winners

White Varietal Blends

KWV The Mentors Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2009

Nederberg Ingenuity White 2009

Flagstone Treaty Tree Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon Reserve 2010

Cap Classique

Boschendal Grande Cuvee Brut MCC 2007

Bon Courage Cap Classique Jacques Brueré Blanc de Blancs 2006

Saronsberg Brut MCC 2007

Noble Late Harvest and Other Sweet Wines

Nederberg The Winemaster's Reserve Noble Late Harvest 2010

Bon Courage White Muscadel 2011

 

Winemakers' Choice Diamond Award Winning Red Wines 2010

Cabernet Sauvignon

Flagstone Music Room 2009

Maastricht Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Windmeul Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Merlot

Rosendal Hilltop Merlot 2009

Shiraz

Grande Provence Shiraz 2007

De Grendel Shiraz 2008

Hidden Valley Land's End Syrah 2008

Bon Courage Limited Release Inkará Shiraz 2009

KWV The Mentors Shiraz 2009

Rooiberg Winery Reserve Shiraz 2009

Pinotage

Môreson Pinotage 2010

Windmeul Reserve Pinotage 2010

Pinot Noir

Elgin Vintners Pinot Noir 2010

Other Red Varieties

Môreson Cabernet Franc 2008

Bordeaux Blends

Hidden Valley Hidden Gems 2008

Spier Creative Block 5 2008

Vuurberg Reserve Red 2008

Cape Blends

Altydgedacht Tintoretto 2009

Windmeul Reserve Cape Blend 2010

Other Red Blends

Hidden Valley Hidden Secret 2008

Saronsberg Full Circle 2008

Port

Muratie Cape Vintage Port 2008

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Feel free to go to the Winemakers’ Choice website to check up on the winners – www.winemakerschoice.co.za.

With the conclusion of another successful event we look forward to what the next year’s vintages bring. Until then, look out for the Diamond Sticker on this year’s award winning wines at your closest wine retail outlet.

By Richard Cranna