La Motte makes the most of MUNDUSvini
The estate, situated just outside Franschhoek, in the heart of the Cape Winelands, has claimed two awards at the 2007 MUNDUSvini International Wine Awards.
The competition has become the largest officially recognised wine contest in the world, this year welcoming a record-breaking 4 925 entries from 35 countries. In terms of the rules, however, no more than 30% of the wines entered may be awarded medals, which adds another keen competitiveness to the event. La Motte received the following awards this year:
* Gold for the 2005 Shiraz Viognier from their Pierneef collection
* Silver for the 2004 Millennium from their classic range
To date, the estate has won the following awards in 2007:
* Five gold awards at the annual Concours Mondial de Bruxelles competition. The La Motte wines that won gold are the: 2005 Shiraz, Millennium, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Chardonnay and the estate's 2005 Pierneef Shiraz Viognier
* Gold for its 2005 Pierneef Shiraz Viognier at the International Wine Challenge
* The South African Shiraz trophy and the South African Red Wine Trophy for the 2005 Pierneef Shiraz Viognier.
