NATIONAL CERTIFICATE WINNERS
Front from left are Liza Goodwin (Meerendaal), Therese de Beer (Doolhof), Susan Wessels (Vrede en Lust), Christo Piennaar (Nuy), Hennie du Preez (Du Preez Estate) and Nicky Versfeld (Kumkani). Middle from left are Bartho Eksteen(Hermanuspietersfontein), Chriso Versfeld (Springfontein), Charles Hopkins (De Grendel). Behind from left are De Wet Viljoen (Neethlingshof), David Nieuwoudt, Conrad Vlok (Strandveld), Hennie Snyman (Grande Provence), Johnnie Calitz (Anura) and Adam Mason (Klein Constantia)
2008 Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards National Certificate winners are:
Top Cabernet Franc
Hermanuspietersfontein Swartskaap 2006
Top Cabernet Sauvignon
Grande Provence Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Top Chardonnay
Grande Provence Chardonnay 2006
Top Chenin Blanc
Springfontein Jills Dune Chenin Blanc 2007
Top Colombar
Nuy Colombar 2008
Top Dessert Wine
Nuy Wit Muskadel 2005
Top Malbec
Anura Malbec 2005
Top Merlot
De Grendel Merlot 2006
Top Natural Sweet Wine
Lord Neethling Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2006
Top Pinotage
Signatures of Doolhof Pinotage 2006
Top Red Blend
Klein Constantia Marlbrook 2006
Top Sauvignon Blanc
Kumkani Lanner Hill Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Top Semillon
David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Semillon 2007
Top Shiraz
Meerendal Bin 159 Shiraz 2006
Top Sparkling Wine
Hendrik Lodewyk Cap Classique
Top Viognier
Vrede and Lust Viognier 2008
Top White Blend
Strandveld Vineyards Adamastor 2007
2008 Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards category winners are:
Besides the national Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards certificates, the top wines were also selected in the different categories identified for the Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards.
Robertson District and Swellendam District Terroir Awards
Top Chardonnay: De Wetshof D’Honneur Chardonnay 2005
Top Colombar: Bon Courage Andre Fame Colombar 2008
Top White Blend: McGregor Colombar/Chardonnay 2008
Breedekloof District and Worcester District Terroir Awards
Top Colombar: Nuy Colombar 2008
Top Chardonnay: Avondrood Chardonnay 2007
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Avondrood Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Top Merlot: Jasons Hill Merlot 2006
Top Pinotage: Bergsig Pinotage 2005
Top Grenache: Jasons Hill Grenache 2007
Top Barbera: Riverstone Family Reserve Barbera 2006
Top Dessert wine: Nuy Wit Muskadel 2005
Klein Karoo Region, Swartberg and Prins Albert Wards Terroir Awards
None
Constantia Ward and Cape Point District Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Klein Constantia Marlbrooke 2006
Top White Wine: Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Chardonnay 2007
Top Natural Sweet Wine: Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2004
Durbanville Ward and Philadelphia Ward Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Meerendal Bin 159 Shiraz 2006
Top White Wine: De Grendel Winifred 2007
Paarl District Terroir Awards (including the wards below)
Top Chenin Blanc: Optenhorst Chenin Blanc 2007 (Bosman Family Vineyards)
Top Viognier: Vrede and Lust Viognier 2008
Top Chardonnay: Grand Provence Chardonnay 2006
Top Red Blend: Vrede en Lust Classic 2004
Top Merlot: Noble Hill Merlot 2005
Top Malbec: Anura Malbec 2005
Top Shiraz: La Cave Shiraz 2005
Top Pinotage: Signatures of Doolhof Pinotage 2006
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Grand Provence Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Top Rosé: Lisha Nelson Rosé 2008
Franschhoek Valley Ward and Simonsberg-Paarl Ward Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Grand Provence Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Top White Wine: Grand Provence Chardonnay 2006
Wellington Ward and Voor-Paardeberg Ward Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Signatures of Doolhof Pinotage 2006
Top White Wine: Optenhorst Chenin Blanc 2007
Stellenbosch District Terroir Awards (including the wards below)
Top Chenin Blanc: Fort Simon Chenin Blanc 2007
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Goede Hoop Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Top Red Blend: Middelvlei Momberg 2005
Top Malbec: Morkel Malbec 2006
Top Shiraz: Fort Simon Shiraz 2005 and 2004
Top Natural Sweet Wine: Lord Neethling Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2006
Jonkershoek Ward and Banghoek Ward Terroir Awards
None
Devon Valley, Papegaaiberg and Polkadraai Hills Ward Terroir Awards
None
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Ward Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Knorhoek Reserve 2004
Bottelary Ward Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Morkel Petit Verdot 2005
Top White Wine: Goedehoop Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Swartland District and Darling District Terroir Awards
Top White Wine: Kumkani Lanner Hill Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Tulbagh District and Ceres Ward Terroir Awards
None
Olifants River Region and Cederberg Ward Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Cederberg Shiraz 2006
Walker Bay, Overberg, Cape Agulhas and Bot River Districts Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Hermanuspietersfontein Swartskaap 2006
Top White Wine: Strandveld Vineyards Adamastor 2007