NATIONAL CERTIFICATE WINNERS
Front from left are Martin Moore (Durbanville Hills), Edmund Terblance (La Motte) and Stephan du Toit (Dieu Donne). Middle from left are Sjaak Nelson (Jordan), Chris Joubert (Lourensford), Jaco van der Watt (Ghost Corner), Justin van Wyk (Beau Constantia), Christo Pienaar (Nuy), Deidré Labuschagne (Bergsig) and André Bruwer (Bon Courage). Behind from left are Karin de Villiers (Klein Roosboom), Jacques Wentzel (Welbedacht), Kim McFarlane (Hermanuspietersfontein), Friedrich Kühne (Doolhof), De Wet Viljoen (Neethlingshof) and Johnnie Calitz (Anura).2011
2011 Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards National Certificate winners are:
Top Chenin Blanc:
Welbedacht Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2005
Top Pinotage:
Welbedacht Pinotage 2009
Top Sauvignon Blanc:
Durbanville Hills Biesjes Craal Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Top Rosé:
Durbanville Hills Merlot Rosé 2011
Top White Blend:
Hermanuspietersfontein Die Bartho 2010
Top Cabernet Franc:
Hermanuspietersfontein Swartskaap 2009
Top Chardonnay:
Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2009
Top Riesling:
Jordan Riesling 2009
Top Petit Verdot:
Signatures of Doolhof Petit Verdot 2009
Top Malbec:
Signatures of Doolhof Malbec 2009
Top Semillon:
David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Semillon 2009
Top Viognier:
Beau Constantia Cecily 2010
Top Gewürztraminer:
Neethlingshof Gewürztraminer 2011
Top Red Blend:
Dieu Donné Cross Collection Merlot/Cabernet 2008
Top Merlot:
Klein Roosboom Merlot 2009
Top Shiraz:
Anura Syrah Limited Release 2007
Top Cabernet Sauvignon:
Bon Courage Inkara Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Top Sparkling Wine:
La Motte Methodé Cap Classique Brut 2008
Top Port:
Bergsig Cape LBV 2001
Top Muscat:
Nuy White Muscadel 2005
Top Natural Sweet Wine:
Lourensford Winemakers Selection Noble Late Harvest 2009
2011 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 Shiraz: Bon Courage Inkara Shiraz 2009
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Bon Courage Inkara Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Breedekloof District Terroir Awards
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Avondrood Ancient Mountain Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Top Pinotage: Slanghoek Private Selection Pinotage 2008
Top Cap Classique Sparkling Wine: Hendrik Lodewyk Cap Classique NV
Worcester District Terroir Awards
Top Chenin Blanc: Nuy Chenin Blanc 2011
Top Shiraz: Nuy Barrel Selection Syrah 2008
Klein Karoo Region, Swartberg and Prins Albert Wards Terroir Awards
Top Shiraz: Star Hill Shiraz 2009
Constantia Ward, Hout Bay Ward and Cape Point District Terroir Awards
Top Red Blend: Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve Red 2009
Top White Blend: Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve White 2009
Top Viognier: Beau Constantia Cecily 2010
Durbanville Ward and Philadelphia Ward Terroir Awards
Top Merlot: Klein Roosboom Merlot 2009
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Durbanville Hills Biesjes Craal Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: De Vallei Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Top Pinotage: Altydgedacht Pinotage 2010
Top Shiraz: Meerendal Shiraz 2006
Top Red Blend: Altydgedacht Tintoretto 2009
Top Pinot Noir: De Grendel Pinot Noir 2009
Top Viognier: De Grendel Viognier 2011
Top Semillon: Nitida Semillon 2010
Top Cap Classique Sparkling Wine: Meerendal Blanc de Blanc 2007
Paarl District Terroir Awards
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Bovlei Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Top Gewürztraminer: Bovlei Gewürztraminer 2010
Top Pinotage: Welbedacht Pinotage 2009
Top Red Blend: Welbedacht No.6 2006
Top Merlot: Anura Merlot Reserve 2008
Top Chardonnay: Welbedacht Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2005
Top Chenin Blanc: Welbedacht Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2005 Top Malbec: Signatures of Doolhof Malbec 2009
Top Petit Verdot: Signatures of Doolhof Petit Verdot 2009
Top Merlot: Anura Merlot Reserve 2008
Franschhoek Valley District and Simonsberg-Paarl Ward Terroir Awards
Top Shiraz: Anura Syrah Limited Release 2007
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Anura Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Top Merlot: Anura Merlot Reserve 2008
Top Chardonnay: Vrede en Lust Chardonnay Marguerite 2010
Top Cap Classique Sparkling Wine: La Motte Methode Cap Classique Brut 2008
Wellington Ward and Voor-Paardeberg Ward Terroir Awards
Top Petit Verdot: Signatures of Doolhof Petit Verdot 2009
Top Malbec: Signatures of Doolhof Malbec 2009
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Bovlei Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Top Gewürztraminer: Bovlei Gewürztraminer 2010
Top Pinotage: Welbedacht Pinotage 2009
Top Red Blend: Welbedacht No. 6 2006
Top Chardonnay: Welbedacht Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2005
Top Chenin Blanc: Welbedacht Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2005
Stellenbosch District Terroir Awards
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Amares Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Top Shiraz: Rustenberg Shiraz 2008
Top Malbec: Neethlingshof Malbec 2010
Top Gewürztraminer: Neethlingshof Gewürztraminer 2011
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Neethlingshof Special Release Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Top Red Blend: Kaapzicht Pentagon 2007
Top Riesling: Jordan Riesling 2009
Top Chardonnay: Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2009
Top Chenin Blanc: Jordan Chenin Blanc 2009
Jonkershoek Ward and Banghoek Ward Terroir Awards
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Bartinney Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Devon Valley, Papegaaiberg and Polkadraai Hills Wards Terroir Awards
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Lovane Berries Only Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Top Malbec: Neethlingshof Malbec 2010
Top Gewürztraminer: Neethlingshof Gewürztraminer 2011
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Neethlingshof Special Release Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Top Chardonnay: Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2009
Top Riesling: Jordan Riesling 2009
Top Chenin Blanc: Jordan Chenin Blanc 2009
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Ward Terroir Awards
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Amares Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Top Shiraz: Rustenberg Shiraz 2008
Top Red Blend: Knorhoek Pantere 2007
Top Chardonnay: Uitkyk Chardonnay 2009
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Uitkyk Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Bottelary Ward Terroir Awards
Top Red Blend: Kaapzicht Steytler Pentagon 2007
Top Pinotage: Fort Simon Pinotage 2008
Swartland District and Darling District Terroir Awards
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Tulbagh District and Ceres Ward Terroir Awards
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Olifants River Region, Lamberts Bay and Cederberg Ward Terroir Awards
Top Shiraz: Cederberg Shiraz 2008
Overberg District Terroir Awards
Top Shiraz: Raka Biography Shiraz 2008
Elgin Ward Terroir Awards
Top Merlot: Elgin Vintners Merlot 2007
Top Chardonnay: Elgin Vintners Chardonnay 2010
Top Viognier: Elgin Vintners Viognier 2010
Walker Bay and Cape Agulhas Districts Terroir Awards
Top Pinotage: Wildekrans Osiris Pinotage Barrel Selection 2009
Top Shiraz: Wildekrans Shiraz 2009
Top Cabernet Franc: Hermanuspietersfontein Swartskaap 2009
Top White Blend: Hermanuspietersfontein Die Bartho 2010
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Springfontein Terroir Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Top Semillon: David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Semillon 2009
Novare Trophy for SA Terroir Top Wine Area
The second Novare Trophy for the SA Terroir Top Wine Area was awarded to the Durbanville ward. Besides three National Winners, 16 of the wines selected for the final round came from the same ward. The main contributors for the Top Wine Area Trophy being awarded to Durbanville, were Durbanville Hills, Klein Roosboom, Meerendal, Nitida, De Grendel, Altydgedacht and De Vallei. Last year’s winner, the Wellington ward, was the closest competitor for the 2011 top wine area.
Wilhelm Coetzee (Durbanville Hills), Martin Moore (Durbanville Hills) and Karin de Villiers (Klein Roosboom).
Novare Trophy for SA Top Wine Estate
For the first time ever the Novare Trophy for the SA Terroir Top Wine Estate was awarded to the wine estate that performed exceptionally well with finalist wines and National Winners. The Top Wine Estate Trophy was awarded to Jordan Wine Estate from the Polkadraai Hills ward in the Stellenbosch District, owned by the husband and wife winemaking team Gary and Kathy Jordan.
Sjaak Nelson (Jordan Estate), Gary Jordan (Jordan Estate) and Derrick Roper (Novare).
Results of Novare Bursary Scheme
The Novare bursary was presented to Lonia Malatji at the annual graduation ceremony of the Cape Institute for Agricultural training in December 2010.
Having excelled in her studies, Lonia successfully completed the Viticulture NQF Level 4 Learnership by achieving a 73% overall average. Lonia is registered for the B.Agri Programme at Higher Education and Training at the Elsenburg campus for 2011.