NATIONAL CERTIFICATE WINNERS
Front from left are Adam Mason (Klein Constantia), De Wet Lategan (Bergsig), Christo Pienaar (Nuy), David Nieuwoudt (Ghost Corner) and Jacques Bruwer (Bon Courage). Middle from left are Marinus Bredell (Fort Simon), Conrad Vlok (Strandveld), Bartho Eksteen (Hermanuspietersfontein), Charles Hopkins (De Grendel), Susan Perold (SoetKaroo) and André du Toit (Springfontein). Behind from left are DP Burger (Glenwood), Johnnie Calitz (Anura), Albertus van Rensburg (Avondrood), William Wilkinson (Wildekrans) and Brett Rightford (Diemersfontein).
2009 Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards National Certificate winners are:
Top Cabernet Franc:
Hermanuspietersfontein Swartskaap 2007
Top Cabernet Sauvignon:
Bon Courage Inkara Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Top Colombar:
Bon Courage Andre’s Fame 2009
Top Malbec:
Signatures of Doolhof Malbec 2007
Top Chenin Blanc:
Springfontein Jil’s Dune Chenin Blanc 2008
Top Pinotage:
Springfontein Jonathan’s Ridge Pinotage 2007
Top Rosé:
Avondrood Blush Pinotage Rosé 2009
Top Semillon:
David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Semillon 2008
Top White Blend:
De Grendel Winifred 2008
Top Viognier:
Fort Simon Platinum Collection 2008
Top Chardonnay:
Glenwood Chardonnay Vignerons Selection 2008
Top Red Blend:
Diemersfontein Thokozani 2008
Top Petit Verdot:
Anura Petit Verdot Limited Release 2007
Top Shiraz:
First Sighting Shiraz 2007 (Strandveld)
Top Sauvignon Blanc:
Strandveld Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Top Natural Sweet Wine:
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2005
Top Sparkling Wine:
Wildekrans MCC 2007
Top Port:
Bergsig Cape LBV 2000
Top Muscadel:
Nuy White Muscadel 2004 and Nuy Red Muscadel 2003
Top Red Muscat d´Alexandrie:
SoetKaroo Red Muscat d´Alexandrie 2008
2009 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 Bateleur Chardonnay 2007
Top Colombar: Bon Courage Andre’s Fame Colombar 2009
Top White Blend: Bon Courage Gooseberry Bush 2009
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Bon Courage Inkara Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Top Dessert Wine: Bon Courage White Muscadel 2008
Breedekloof District en Worcester District Terroir Awards
Top Colombar: Nuy Colombar 2009
Top Chardonnay: Nuy Chardonnay 2008
Top Petit Verdot: Hendrik Lodewyk Petit Verdot 2004 (Du Preez Estate)
Top Shiraz: Jason’s Hill Shiraz 2007
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Conradie Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Top Dessert Wine: Nuy White Muscadel 2004 and Nuy Red Muscadel 2003
Klein Karoo Region, Swartberg and Prins Albert Wards Terroir Awards
Top Dessert Wine: SoetKaroo Muscat d’Alexandrie 2008
Constantia Ward, Houtbaai Ward and Cape Point District Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Groot Constantia Shiraz 2006
Top White Wine: Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Semillon 2008
Top Natural Sweet Wine: Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2005
Durbanville Ward and Philadelphia Ward Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: De Grendel Shiraz 2007
Top White Wine: De Grendel Winifred 2008
Paarl District Terroir Awards (including the Paarl wards below)
Top Chenin Blanc: Bosman Family Vineyards Old Bush Vine 2008
Top Viognier: Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Viognier 2008
Top Chardonnay: Glenwood Chardonnay Vigneron’s Selection 2008
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Signatures of Doolhof Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Top Red Blend: Diemersfontein Thokozani 2008
Top Malbec: Signatures of Doolhof Malbec 2007
Top Shiraz: Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Shiraz 2006
Top Pinotage: Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Pinotage 2007
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Mount Vernon Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Franschhoek Vallei Ward en Simonsberg-Paarl Ward Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Mount Vernon Malbec 2007 and Anura Shiraz Ltd Release 2007
Top White Wine: Glenwood Chardonnay Vigneron’s Selection 2008
Wellington Ward and Voor-Paardeberg Ward Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Diemersfontein Thokozani 2008
Top White Wine: Signatures of Doolhof Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Viognier 2008
Stellenbosch District Terroir Awards (including Stellenbosch wards below)
Top Viognier: Fort Simon Platinum Collection 2008
Top Red Blend: Muratie Ansela van de Caab 2006
Top Cabernet Franc: Knorhoek Cabernet Franc 2006
Top Pinotage: Fort Simon Pinotage 2006
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Jonkershoek Ward and Banghoek Ward Terroir Awards
None
Devon Valley, Papegaaiberg and Polkadraai Hills Wards Terroir Awards
None
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Ward Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Bottelary Ward Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Fort Simon Pinotage 2006
Top White Wine: Fort Simon Platinum Collection 2008
Swartland District and Darling District Terroir Awards
Top White Wine: Kumkani Lanner Hill Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Tulbagh District and Ceres Ward Terroir Awards
None
Olifants River Region, Lambertsbaai and Cederberg Wards Terroir Awards
Top Red Wine: Cederberg Shiraz 2007
Walker Bay, Overberg and Cape Agulhas Districts Terroir Awards
Top Chenin Blanc: Springfontein Jil’s Dune Chenin Blanc 2008
Top Semillon: David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Semillon 2008
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Strandveld Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Top White Blend: Strandveld Vineyards Adamastor 2008
Top Cabernet Franc: Hermanuspietersfontein Swartskaap 2007
Top Shiraz: First Sighting Shiraz 2007
Top Pinotage: Springfontein Jonathan’s Ridge Pinotage 2007
Results of Novare Bursary Scheme
The Novare bursary was presented to Peter John Danster at the annual graduation ceremony of the Cape Institute for Agricultural training in December 2008. Having excelled in his studies, Peter John is amongst the top performers in his class and has been accepted for the Higher Certificate, after completing his NQF level 4 learnership training at the Cape Institute for Agricultural Training in preparation for a promising future in the agricultural sector.
Johan Henn (Novare), Azola Majeke (Novare), Joyene Isaacs (Western Cape Department of Agriculture) and Peter John Danster (Novare Bursary Awards Recipient).