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Waka Waka wines win awards

Following its recent partnership with REH Kendermann, the Perdeberg Winery's Waka Waka wines have won gold and silver awards at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, including the 'Best of Nation' South Africa entry. The competition, held 17-19 June 2011, saw 48 judges taste 4184 wines from over 1200 wineries representing 20 US states and 29 countries.

10 Jul 2011

Waka Waka wines win awards

South African Results

Best of Nation - South Africa - Waka Waka Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc 2011
Bronze Medal- AA Badenhorst 2009 Secateurs,
Gold Medal - Blaauwklippen Vineyards 2009 Noble Late Harvest Zinfandel
Bronze Medal - Blaauwklippen Vineyards 2009 White Zinfandel
Bronze Medal - Blaauwklippen Vineyards 2009 Zinfandel
Silver Medal - Glen Carlou 2009 Chardonnay
Silver Medal - Graham Beck NV Brut
Silver Medal - Graham Beck 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
Bronze Medal Graham Beck NV Sparkling Rosé
Gold - Waka Waka Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc 2011
Silver - Waka Waka Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz 2010
Silver Xavier Flouret - 2010 Chenin Blanc Fynbos
Bronze Xavier Flouret -2007 Red Bordeaux blend uQamata

For a complete list of winners and judges, go to www.sfwinecomp.com.

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