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2010 Terroir award results out

The 2010 SA Terroir Wine Awards, announced on Wednesday 21 July 2010, singled out wines as truly portraying the country's winegrowing areas in its fifth competition since 2006. Making its solo cultivar statement at the awards, Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Franc 2008 has been awarded a National Certificate for the Top Cabernet Franc and received the Paarl District Terroir Award.
Front (L-R): Jacques Bruwer (Bon Courage), Therese de Beer (Bartinney), Danie Steytler Jnr (Kaapzicht), Stiaan Cloete (Klein Constantia) and Stander Maas (Fort Simon).<p>Middle (L-R): Francois Roode (Diemersfontein), Friedrich Kühne (Doolhof), William Wilkinson (Wildekrans), Jaco Theron (Slanghoek) and Hannes van Rensburg (Plaisir de Merle).<br>Back (L-R): De Wet Viljoen (Neethlingshof), Christie Langeveld (Bloemendal), Juli Slabbert (Bloemendal) and Richard Theron (De Grendel).
Front (L-R): Jacques Bruwer (Bon Courage), Therese de Beer (Bartinney), Danie Steytler Jnr (Kaapzicht), Stiaan Cloete (Klein Constantia) and Stander Maas (Fort Simon).
Middle (L-R): Francois Roode (Diemersfontein), Friedrich Kühne (Doolhof), William Wilkinson (Wildekrans), Jaco Theron (Slanghoek) and Hannes van Rensburg (Plaisir de Merle).

Back (L-R): De Wet Viljoen (Neethlingshof), Christie Langeveld (Bloemendal), Juli Slabbert (Bloemendal) and Richard Theron (De Grendel).
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National Certificate winners:

  • Chardonnay: Bartinney Chardonnay 2008
  • Sauvignon Blanc: Bloemendal Sauvignon Blanc 2009
  • Red Blend: Kaapzicht Steytler Vision 2007
  • Merlot: Kaapzicht Merlot 2007
  • Cabernet Franc: Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Franc 2008
  • Muscat: Slanghoek Red Muscadel 2009
  • Chenin Blanc: Wildekrans Chenin Blanc Barrel Select 2009
  • Sparkling Wine: Wildekrans Chenin MCC 2008
  • Malbec: Neethlingshof Malbec 2009
  • Pinotage: Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Pinotage 2008
  • Cabernet Sauvignon: Klein Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
  • Natural Sweet Wine: Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2006
  • Semillon: David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Semillon 2009
  • White Blend: De Grendel Winifred 2009
  • Viognier: Fort Simon Platinum Collection Viognier 2009
  • Petit Verdot: Signatures of Doolhof Petit Verdot 2008
  • Shiraz: Bon Courage Inkará Shiraz 2008

See the 2010 SA Terroir district category winning wines here (PDF).

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