TWO of KWV’s fortified wines have achieved success at recent competitions.
KWV’s Cape Tawny Port N/V won second place in the category Reserve Champion Cape Tawny Port Award, at the prestigious SAPPA Port Challenge held in Stellenbosch, while the KWV White Muscadel N/V achieved a gold medal at the Muscats du Monde International Wine Competition held in France.
The South African Port Producers Association Port Challenge recognises top examples of the different styles of port that are available on the local market.
This year’s event was adjudicated by five judges of the Port Panel, which was chaired by Honorary Cape Wine Master, Dave Hughes.
The Muscats du Monde, which has been recognising the world’s best Muscadel wines since 2000, was hosted over two days in the city of Frontignan-la-Peyrade in France where 206 wines were tasted.
Only 32 gold and 37 silver medals were awarded in the competition.
“We are delighted by these results,” said chief winemaker Richard Rowe.
“To achieve such success with our Lifestyle fortified wines confirms that our wines are amongst the best on the market.
“These awards are particularly exciting and encouraging as we aim to improve the quality and style of our entire fortified range,” said Rowe.
“We are striving to produce fortified wines that are slightly lower in alcohol, and with greater emphasis on palate generosity, concentration and sweetness. It’s also a bonus that our wines offer extraordinary value for money.”
