2023 SA Terroir Trophy Winners
Trophy for SA Terroir Top Wine: 2018 Alto Cabernet Sauvignon
Trophy for SA Terroir Top Producer: Rietvallei Wine Estate
Trophy for SA Terroir Top Wine Estate: Rietvallei Wine Estate
Trophy for SA Terroir Top Single Vineyard Wine: 2020 Almenkerk Chardonnay (wooded)
Trophy for SA Terroir Top Area: Malmesbury
Class Name | Year | Description | |
Cabernet Franc | 2019 | Rietvallei JMB Cabernet Franc | |
Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 | Alto Cabernet Sauvignon | |
Cap Classique | 2011 | Lourensford Cap Classique Cuvée 124 Brut Zero | |
Cape Style | 2017 | Stettyn Family Vineyards Cape Vintage | |
Certified Heritage Vineyard: Fortified Wine | 2020 | Muratie Ben Prins Cape Vintage | |
Certified Heritage Vineyard: Natural Wine | 2019 | Old Road Wine Co. Stone Trail Chenin Blanc | |
Chardonnay | 2020 | Almenkerk Chardonnay (wooded) | |
Chenel | 2021 | Springfontein Terroir Selection Chenel (wooded) | |
Chenin Blanc | 2021 | Bergsig Patmos Chenin Blanc Reserve (wooded) | |
Cinsault | 2022 | Welbedacht Bakleiblok Cinsault | |
Gewürztraminer | 2023 | Neethlingshof Estate Gewürztraminer | |
Grenache Blanc | 2022 | Arbeidsgenot Grenache Blanc | |
Grenanche | 2020 | Saronsberg Grenanche | |
Low Alcohol Rosé | NV | Slanghoek Vinay Vin Rosé | |
Malbec | 2021 | Vergenoegd Löw Malbec Valentina | |
Merlot | 2018 | Meinert Merlot | |
Mourvèdre | 2020 | Saronsberg Mourvèdre | |
Muscadel | 2015 | Nuy Barbiri Idro Barrel Matured Red Muscadel | |
NLH | 2020 | Benguela Cove NLH | |
Petit Verdot | 2021 | Le Bonheur Petit Verdot | |
Pinot Noir | 2020 | La Vierge Apogée Pinot Noir | |
Pinotage | 2020 | Doolhof Single Vineyard Pinotage | |
Red Blend | 2019 | Rietvallei Estéanna Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc | |
Rosé | 2023 | Eerste Hoop Blushing Bride Rosé | |
Roussanne | 2022 | Arbeidsgenot Roussanne | |
Sauvignon Blanc | 2021 | Lutzville Vineyards Diamond Collection Sauvignon Blanc | |
Sémillon | 2020 | Benguela Cove Catalina Sémillon (wooded) | |
Shiraz | 2021 | De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah | |
Straw Wine | 2022 | Villa Esposto Muscat d’Alexandrie Straw Wine | |
Tannat | 2021 | Kranskop SV Tannat | |
Touriga Naçional | 2022 | Boplaas Touriga Naçional | |
Verdelho | 2022 | Arbeidsgenot Verdelho | |
Viognier | 2022 | Deetlefs Signature Viognier | |
Weisser Riesling | 2020 | Bergsig Weisser Riesling | |
White Cultivar Blend | 2022 | Flagstone Treaty Tree Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon (wooded) |
2023 SA Terroir Area Winners
Breedekloof District including wards | |||
Cabernet Sauvignon | 2019 | Bergsig Oom Prop Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve | |
Cap Classique | 2018 | Mariëtte Brut Rosé | |
Chardonnay | 2022 | Bergsig Chardonnay (wooded) | |
Chenin Blanc | 2021 | Bergsig Patmos Chenin Blanc Reserve (wooded) | |
Gewürztraminer | 2023 | Bergsig Gewürztraminer | |
Low Alcohol Rosé | NV | Slanghoek Vinay Vin Rosé | |
Malbec | 2020 | Deetlefs Signature Malbec | |
Merlot | 2021 | Deetlefs Merlot | |
Pinot Blanc | 2021 | Mariëtte Pinot Blanc (wooded) | |
Pinotage | 2021 | Silkbush Single Vineyard Pinotage | |
Red Blend | 2020 | Bergsig Icarus Red | |
Sauvignon Blanc | 2023 | Bergsig Sauvignon Blanc | |
Touriga Naçional | 2022 | Bergsig Touriga Naçional | |
Viognier | 2022 | Deetlefs Signature Viognier | |
Weisser Riesling | 2020 | Bergsig Weisser Riesling | |
Calitzdorp District | |||
Cape Style | 2019 | De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve | |
Red Blend | 2021 | De Krans Tritonia Calitzdorp Blend | |
Touriga Naçional | 2022 | Boplaas Touriga Naçional | |
Verdelho | 2022 | De Krans Tritonia Verdelho (wooded) | |
Cape Town District including wards | |||
Malbec | 2022 | Blake's Single Vineyard Malbec | |
Pinotage | 2022 | Meerendal Estate Pinotage | |
Sauvignon Blanc | 2023 | Meerendal Estate Sauvignon Blanc | |
Shiraz | 2022 | Meerendal Estate Shiraz | |
Ceres Plato District | |||
Chardonnay | 2022 | De Grendel Op die Berg Chardonnay (wooded) | |
Pinot Noir | 2021 | De Grendel Op die Berg Pinot Noir | |
Shiraz | 2021 | De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah | |
Citrusdal Mountain District including Wards | |||
Certified Heritage Vineyard Wines | 2020 | Piekenierskloof Old Vine Carel van Zyl Grenache Noir | |
Pinotage | 2021 | Allée Bleue Old Vine Pinotage | |
Straw Wine | 2022 | Villa Esposto Muscat d’Alexandrie Straw Wine | |
Darling District including wards | |||
Pinot Noir | 2021 | Flagstone Fiona Pinot Noir | |
Sauvignon Blanc | 2022 | Allée Bleue Sauvignon Blanc | |
White Cultivar Blend | 2022 | FlagstoneTreaty Tree Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon (wooded) | |
Elgin District | |||
Chardonnay | 2020 | Almenkerk Chardonnay (wooded) | |
Chenin Blanc | 2021 | Vrede en Lust Kogelberg Chenin Blanc (wooded) | |
Merlot | 2020 | Almenkerk Merlot | |
Pinot Noir | 2021 | Lourensford Dome Pinot Noir | |
Sauvignon Blanc | 2020 | Vrede en Lust Artisan Blanc Fumé (wooded) | |
Weisser Riesling | 2022 | Vrede en Lust Early Mist Riesling | |
Franschhoek/Franschhoek Valley District | |||
Cap Classique | 2017 | Pierre Jourdan Blanc de Blanc | |
Certified Heritage Vineyard: Natural Wine | 2019 | Old Road Wine Co. Stone Trail Chenin Blanc | |
Chardonnay | 2022 | Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Reserve (wooded) | |
Merlot | 2019 | Dieu Donné Merlot | |
Pinot Noir | 2019 | Haute Cabriere Pinot Noir Reserve | |
Rosé | 2023 | Allée Bleue Shiraz Rosé | |
Shiraz | 2018 | Allée Bleue Single Vineyard Syrah | |
Herbertsdale Ward | |||
Rosé | 2023 | Jakkalsvlei Pinotage Rosé | |
Langeberg-Garcia District | |||
Cabernet Franc | 2021 | Jakkalsvlei Lord Jackal Cabernet Franc | |
Lutzville Valley District including Wards | |||
Cabernet Sauvignon | 2020 | Lutzville Vineyards Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon | |
Chardonnay | 2021 | Lutzville Vineyards Diamond Collection Chardonnay (wooded) | |
Merlot | 2020 | Lutzville Vineyards Merlot | |
Pinotage | 2020 | Lutzville Vineyards Pinotage | |
Sauvignon Blanc | 2021 | Lutzville Vineyards Diamond Collection Sauvignon Blanc | |
Montagu Ward | |||
Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | Montagu Winery Cabernet Sauvignon | |
Chenin Blanc | 2023 | Montagu Winery Chenin Blanc | |
Muscadel | 2022 | Montagu Winery Red Muscadel | |
Overberg District including wards | |||
Cap Classique | 2020 | Krone Kaaimansgat Blanc de Blancs | |
Chardonnay | 2022 | Eerste Hoop Chardonnay (wooded) | |
Chenin Blanc | 2022 | Eerste Hoop Chenin Blanc (wooded) | |
Pinot Noir | 2022 | Eerste Hoop Pinot Noir | |
Red Blend | 2021 | Eerste Hoop Lady Brigitte | |
Rosé | 2023 | Eerste Hoop Blushing Bride Rosé | |
Shiraz | 2021 | Eerste Hoop Shiraz | |
Paarl District including wards | |||
Cabernet Franc | 2020 | Mitre's Edge Cabernet Franc | |
Certified Heritage Vineyard: Natural Wine | 2022 | The Dry Land Collection Courageous Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc | |
Chardonnay | 2022 | Babylonstoren Chardonnay (wooded) | |
Chenin Blanc | 2020 | Eenzaamheid Chenin Blanc (wooded) | |
Cinsaut | 2021 | Eenzaamheid Cinsaut | |
Merlot | 2019 | Mitre's Edge Merlot | |
Pinot Noir | 2022 | Glen Carlou Pinot Noir | |
Red Blend | 2020 | Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar | |
Rosé | 2022 | Babylonstoren Mourvèdre Rosé | |
Shiraz | 2020 | Vrede en Lust Lady J Syrah | |
White Cultivar Blend | 2022 | Eenzaamheid Vin Blanc | |
Robertson District including wards | |||
Cabernet Franc | 2019 | Rietvallei JMB Cabernet Franc | |
Cabernet Sauvignon | 2019 | Rietvallei Cabernet Sauvignon | |
Cap Classique | 2014 | Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Cuveé Rosé Brut | |
Chardonnay | 2022 | Rietvallei Classic Chardonnay (wooded) | |
Muscadel | 2022 | Bon Courage White Muscadel | |
Pinot Noir | 2022 | De Wetshof Estate Nature in Concert Pinot Noir | |
Red Blend | 2019 | Rietvallei Esteanna Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc | |
Rosé | 2023 | Kranskop Shiraz/Viognier Rosé | |
Sauvignon Blanc | 2023 | Rietvallei Sauvignon Blanc | |
Shiraz | 2021 | Rietvallei Shiraz | |
Tannat | 2021 | Kranskop SV Tannat | |
Stellenbosch District including wards | |||
Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 | Alto Cabernet Sauvignon | |
Cap Classique | 2011 | Lourensford Cap Classique Cuvée 124 Brut Zero | |
Cape Style | 2017 | Lourensford Kwikbos Cape Late Bottled Vintage Viognier | |
Certified Heritage Vineyard: Fortified Wine | 2020 | Muratie Ben Prins Cape Vintage | |
Chardonnay | 2022 | Vergenoegd Löw Chardonnay (wooded) | |
Chenin Blanc | 2020 | Stellenbosch 1679 Bush Vine Chenin Blanc (wooded) | |
Gewürztraminer | 2023 | Neethlingshof Estate Gewürztraminer | |
Malbec | 2021 | Vergenoegd Löw Malbec Valentina | |
Merlot | 2018 | Meinert Merlot | |
Petit Verdot | 2021 | Le Bonheur Petit Verdot | |
Pinotage | 2021 | Stellenbosch 1679 Old Vine Pinotage | |
Red Blend | 2018 | Allée Bleue L'Amour Toujours | |
Roussanne | 2020 | Lourensford Kleipot Roussanne | |
Sauvignon Blanc | 2022 | Lourensford Dome Sauvignon Blanc (wooded) | |
Shiraz | 2021 | Lourensford Dome Shiraz | |
Viognier | 2022 | Lourensford Limited Release Viognier (wooded) | |
White Cultivar Blend | 2019 | Lourensford Chrysalis White Blend (wooded) | |
Swartland District including Wards | |||
Chenin Blanc | 2022 | Old Road Wine Co. Anemos Chenin Blanc (wooded) | |
Grenache | 2020 | Arbeidsgenot Grenache Noir | |
Grenache Blanc | 2022 | Arbeidsgenot Grenache Blanc | |
Muscat d'Alexandrie | 2022 | Glen Carlou Collection Muscat d'Alexandrie (wooded) | |
Roussanne | 2022 | Arbeidsgenot Roussanne | |
Shiraz | 2021 | Old Road Wine Co. Elite 12 Mile Syrah | |
Verdelho | 2022 | Arbeidsgenot Verdelho | |
Tulbagh District | |||
Cap Classique | 2020 | Saronberg MCC Brut | |
Grenanche | 2020 | Saronsberg Grenanche | |
Mourvèdre | 2020 | Saronsberg Mourvèdre | |
Red Blend | 2021 | Saronsberg Seismic | |
Shiraz | 2021 | Saronsberg Shiraz | |
Viognier | 2021 | Saronsberg Viognier (wooded) | |
Upper Langkloof Ward | |||
Sauvignon Blanc | 2022 | De Krans Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc | |
Walker Bay District including wards | |||
Cabernet Franc | 2015 | Villion Cabernet Franc | |
Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | Benguela Cove Cabernet Sauvignon | |
Cap Classique | 2019 | Benguela Cove Joie de Vivre | |
Certified Heritage Vineyard: Natural Wine | 2022 | Villion Henning Chenin Blanc | |
Chardonnay | 2022 | Benguela Cove Estate Chardonnay (wooded) | |
Chenel | 2021 | Springfontein Terroir Selection Chenel (wooded) | |
Malbec | 2020 | Benguela Cove Vinography Malbec | |
NLH | 2020 | Benguela Cove NLH | |
Pinot Noir | 2020 | La Vierge Apogée Pinot Noir | |
Pinotage | 2018 | Springfontein Single Vineyard Jonathan's Ridge Pinotage | |
Red Blend | 2020 | Benguela Cove Collage | |
Rosé | 2023 | Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Rosé | |
Sémillon | 2020 | Benguela Cove Catalina Sémillon (wooded) | |
Shiraz | 2020 | Wildekrans Barrel Select Reserve Shiraz Limited Release | |
Wellington District including wards | |||
Blanc de Noir | 2022 | Simelia Delucius Old Vine Single Vineyard Syrah | |
Cabernet Franc | 2020 | Doolhof Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc | |
Chardonnay | 2019 | Doolhof Morestond Chardonnay (wooded) | |
Chenin Blanc | 2022 | Doolhof Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc (wooded) | |
Cinsault | 2022 | Welbedacht Bakleiblok Cinsault | |
Malbec | 2021 | Doolhof Single Vineyard Malbec | |
Merlot | 2018 | Doolhof Single Vineyard Merlot | |
Pinotage | 2020 | Doolhof Single Vineyard Pinotage | |
Sauvignon Blanc | 2023 | Welbedacht Blanc Fume Sauvignon Blanc (wooded) | |
Shiraz | 2017 | Simelia Senectus Syrah | |
Viognier | 2022 | Welbedacht Estate Viognier (wooded) | |
Worcester District including wards | |||
Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | Stettyn Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon | |
Cape Style | 2017 | Stettyn Family Vineyards Cape Vintage | |
Certified Heritage Vineyard: Natural Wine | 2022 | Stettyn Family Vineyards Shackleton Old Vine Chenin Blanc | |
Chenin Blanc | 2023 | Nuy Inspiration Chenin Blanc | |
Merlot | 2021 | Stettyn Family Vineyards Merlot | |
Muscadel | 2015 | Nuy Barbiri Idro Barrel Matured Muscadel | |
Pinotage | 2021 | Stettyn Family Vineyards Pinotage | |
Red Blend | 2020 | Stettyn Family Vineyards Guardian | |
Rosé | 2022 | Stettyn Family Vineyards Chardonnay/Pinot Noir | |
Sauvignon Blanc | 2023 | Stettyn Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc | |
Shiraz | 2021 | Stettyn Family Vineyards Shiraz | |