Winners from WineX, sales increase
Following the 1463 ballots cast in the 2010 Best Wines on Show poll for RMB WineX, the winners have been announced, with Viognier dominating in the white wine category and Pinotage again victor in the reds. Sponsored this year by wine glass producer Riedel, the poll represents one of the most detailed consumer research exercises conducted within the wine industry.
Best white Wines
First: Vrede en Lust Viognier 2010
Second: Eagles' Nest Viognier 2009
Third: Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2009
Fourth: Ataraxia Chardonnay 2008
Fifth: Springfield Life from Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Best red Wines
First: Diemersfontein Pinotage 2010
Second: De Toren Fusion V 2008
Third: Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2008
Fourth: De Toren Z 2008
Fifth: Vrede en Lust Boet Erasmus 2007
Consumer sales
The Shop@Show offered more than 80% of the wines on show and Gauteng wine lovers spent over R3.2 m in wine sales. Top sellers of the show were Springfield Estate (by value) and Raka (by volume). The show attracted an additional 20% attendance on last year's.
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