NATIONAL CERTIFICATE WINNERS
Front fom left are Pieter de Wet (De Wetshof) and Jacques Bruwer (Bon Courage). Behind from left are Francios Roode (Diemersfontein), Lisha de Villiers (Nelson Estate), Alex Nel (Cederberg), De Wet Lategan (Bergsig), Lance Bouma (Anura), Christo Pienaar (Nuy), Newald Marais (Kranskop), Andre Bruwer (Bon Courage), Bartho Eksteen (Hermanuspietersfontein) en William Wilkinson (Wildekrans).
2013 Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards National Winners are:
Top Chenin Blanc
Wildekrans Chenin Blanc Barrel Selection Reserve 2011
Top Semillon
Ghost Corner Semillon 2011
Top Sauvignon Blanc
Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Top Shiraz
Cederberg Shiraz 2010
Top White Blend
Hermanuspietersfontein Die Bartho 2011
Top Chardonnay
De Wetshof Bateleur 2009
Top Red Blend
Nelson Estate Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot 2008
Top Malbec
Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Malbec 2010
Top Pinotage
Anura Pinotage Reserve 2010
Top Cabernet Sauvignon
Bon Courage Inkará Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Top Sparkling Wine
Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Brut Rosé 2007
Top Viognier
Kranskop Viognier 2012
Top Natural Sweet Wine
Kranskop Viognier Noble Late Harvest 2011
Top Port
Bergsig Cape Late Bottle Vintage 2003
Top Muscadel
Nuy White Muscadel 2005
2013 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 Pinot Noir: Kranskop Pinot Noir 2011
Top Chardonnay: De Wetshof Bateleur 2009
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Bon Courage Inkara Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Top Viognier: Kranskop Viognier 2012
Top Natural Sweet Wine: Kranskop Viognier Noble Late Harvest 2011
Top Sparkling Wine: Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Brut Rosé 2007
Top Dessert Wine: Bon Courage Wit Muscadel 2012
Breedekloof District Terroir Awards
Top Dessert Wine: Du Preez Estate Hanepoot 2011
Top Port: Bergsig Cape LBV 2003
Worcester District Terroir Awards
Top Muscadel: Nuy White Muscadel 2005
Klein Karoo Region, Swartberg and Prins Albert Wards Terroir Awards
Top Port: SoetKaroo Cape Vintage 2012
Top Shiraz: Garden Route Shiraz 2011
Top Dessert Wine: Boplaas Heritage Muscadel 2012
Constantia Ward, Hout Bay Ward and Cape Point District Terroir Awards
Top Chardonnay: Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2012
Top Pinotage: Groot Constantia Pinotage 2011
Durbanville Ward and Philadelphia Ward Terroir Awards
Top Semillon: Nitida Semillon 2012
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Diemersdal Eighth Rows Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Top Viognier: De Grendel Viognier 2012
Top Pinotage: Diemersdal Pinotage Reserve 2012
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Phizantekraal Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Paarl District Terroir Awards
Top Chardonnay: Glen Carlou Quartz Stone Chardonnay 2011
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Mitres Edge Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Top Red Blend: Nelson Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008
Top Pinotage: Anura Pinotage Reserve 2010
Wellington District Terroir Awards
Top Chenin Blanc: Bosman Family Vineyards Optenhorst Chenin Blanc 2011
Top Red Blend: Welbedacht Cricket Pitch 2008
Top Shiraz: Bohemian Shiraz 2008
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Wellington Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Top Malbec: Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Malbec 2010
Franschhoek Valley District Terroir Awards
Top Red Blend: Starlette Rouge 2011
Stellenbosch District Terroir Awards
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Jordan Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Top Chardonnay: Bartinney Chardonnay 2012
Top Riesling: Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling 2012
Top Gewurztraminer: Neethlingshof Gewurztraminer 2013
Top Red Blend: Morgenster 2010
Top Pinotage: Neethlingshof Short Story Edition Owl Post 2011
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Kaapzicht Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Top Natural Sweet Wine: Neethlingshof Short Story Edition Maria 2011
Devon Valley, Papegaaiberg and Polkadraai Hills Wards Terroir Awards
Top Red Blend: Jordan Cobblers Hill 2009
Bottelary Ward Terroir Awards
Top Pinotage: Kaapzicht Steytler Pinotage 2010
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Kaapzicht Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Olifants River Region, Lamberts Bay and Cederberg Wards Terroir Awards
Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Cederberg Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Top Shiraz: Cederberg Shiraz 2010
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Bamboes Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Elgin District Terroir Awards
Top White Blend: Vrede en Lust Barrique 2012
Top Chardonnay: KWV Mentors 2011
Top Shiraz: Almenkerk Syrah 2010
Walker Bay and Cape Agulhas Districts Terroir Awards
Top White Blend: Die Bartho 2011
Top Shiraz: Wildekrans Shiraz Barrel Selection Reserve 2011
Top Pinotage: Wildekrans Pinotage Barrel Selection Reserve 2011
Top Sparkling Wine: Wildekrans MCC 2010
Top Chenin Blanc: Wildekrans Chenin Blanc Barrel Selection Reserve 2011
Top Sauvignon Blanc: Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Top Semillon: Ghost Corner Semillon 2011
Top Red Blend: Wildekrans Cape Blend Barrel Selection Reserve 2010
Novare Trophy for SA Terroir Top Wine Area
The Inkara Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 and Jacques Bruére Brut Rosé 2007 from Bon Courage Estate in the Klaasvoogds area outside Robertson are two of the Top 5 Estate Wines, as well as being the National Winners for the Top Cabernet Sauvignon and the Top Sparkling Wine. Kranskop Wines, from the Klaasvoogds terrains also garnered two National Winners for the Top Viognier and Top Sweet Wine, with their Kranskop Viognier 2012 and Viognier Noble Late Harvest 2011. De Wetshof, an estate in the Goudmyn area bordering Klaasvoogds clinched the National Winner for the Top Chardonnay, with the De Wetshof Bateleur 2009.
These tightly bunched cellars, with their five National Winners, thus ensured the fourth Novare Trophy for the SA Terroir Top Wine Area went to neighbouring Robertson terrains of Klaasvoogds and Goudmyn
From left are Newald Marais (Kranskop), André Bruwer (Bon Courage), Peter de Wet (De Wetshof) and Jacques Bruwer (Bon Courage).
Novare Trophy for SA Terroir Top Wine Estate
Novare Trophy for SA Terroir Top Wine Estate for 2013 is awarded to Bon Courage Wine Estate. The Inkara Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 and Jacques Bruére Brut Rosé 2007 from Bon Courage Estate in the Klaasvoogds area outside Robertson are two of the Top 5 Estate Wines, as well as being the National Winners for the Top Cabernet Sauvignon and the Top Sparkling Wine. The Bruwer family clinched the third annual Novare Trophy for the SA Terroir Top Wine Estate.
Andre and Jacques Bruwer from Bon Courage.
SA Terroir Top 5 Estate Wines
The SA Terroir Top 5 Estate Wines were once again selected by the esteemed panel of judges. South Africa’s top five estate wines are Bon Courage Inkará Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Brut Rosé 2007, Diemersdal Eight Rows Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Morgenster 2010 (red blend) and the Nelson Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot 2008.
From the left Henry Kotze (Morgenster), Andre Bruwer (Bon Courage), Lisha de Villiers (Nelson Estate) en Jacques Bruwer (Bon Courage). Not present - Diemersdal.
Results of Novare Bursary Scheme
The Novare bursary was presented to Kayla Koul at the annual graduations ceremony of Cape Institute for Agricultural training in December 2012. She applied to the Department of Agriculture, Sub-Programme Further Education and Training, to the learnership programme, after she learnt about it at school. The FET sub-programme held a school visit and the grade 11 and 12 groups was informed about the opportunities in the agricultural sector. Thereafter Kayla applied and completed the National Certificate in Mixed Farming (NQF Level 01) at the Bredasdorp Campus, obtaining 86%.
From the left Johan Henn (Novare), Kayla Koul (Novare Bursary Awards winner) and Marius Paulse (Elsenburg).