DH Griffin wine. Picture: Supplied
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.
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.
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SA Wine Awards London 2022 Double Gold Winners:
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
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