Groenenberg shines at awards
2005-09-08
GROENENBERG winery at Wellington shone at the recent 2005 Michelangelo International Wine Awards.
The Groenenberg Andreas Shiraz 2004 finished hot on the heels of Cloof near Darling, winner of the Grand Prix with their Crucible Shiraz 2003. The Andreas Shiraz is made by owner Hennie Andrews.
The panel of wine experts selected wines of excellent international quality from virtually all the different varieties, blends and styles made in the Cape winelands.
The Franschhoek winery Allée Bleue walked off with the Sue van Wyk Pinotage Trophy for their Allée Bleue Pinotage 2004, while Soet Karoo Red Muscat d’Alexandrie 2004 received the Garagiste Trophy.
Bon Cap Organic Pinotage 2004, a WO Robertson, won the inaugural trophy donated to the highest scoring organic wine.
A further 18 Grand D’Or (double gold) medals were awarded. Local winners were Anura Chardonnay 2004, Crow’s Nest Marcel de Reuck Shiraz 2003, Glen Carlou Vineyards Syrah 2004, Graham Beck Wines Pheasant Run Sauvignon Blanc 2005, Haute Espoire Chardonnay Reserve 2004, La Motte Shiraz 2003, Mischa Estate Shiraz 2004, Rijk’s Private Cellar Chardonnay 2003, Saronsberg Shiraz 2004, Seidelberg Estate de Leuwen Jagt Muscadel.
Other double golds were awarded to were Cape First Wines Makana Chardonnay 2004, Fleur du Cap Saugvinon Blanc 2005, Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2005, Kaapzicht Estate Bin 3 2003, Lourensford Seventeen Hundred 2003, Pulpit Rock Chardonnay 2004 (Riebeeck West), Raka Figurehead 2004 and Viljoensdrift Wines Chardonnay 2004.
Furthermore, 72 gold medals and 237 silver medals were awarded, bringing this year’s total to 332 medals. Shiraz wines recorded the most entries and the highest number of medals. The event was sponsored by Winprint.
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