At the recent South African Terroir Wine Awards, Durbanville Hills wines were national winners in two categories. The 2009 Durbanville Hills Biesjes Craal Sauvignon Blanc and 2011 Merlot Rosé were the top scorers in the Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé categories, respectively. The Sauvignon Blanc is available from the Vinoteque and the Rosé is available at leading liquor outlets at around R37 per bottle.
Winners 2011 SA Terroir Wine Awards National Winners:
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 Viognier: Beau Constantia Cecily 2010
Top Gewürztraminer: Neethlingshof Gewürztraminer 2011
Top Semillon: David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Semillon 2009
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 Cap Classique Sparkling Wine: La Motte Methode 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
