Stellenview Premium Wines added another significant chapter to its growing list of accolades, earning five outstanding ratings at the prestigious 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).

What’s more, the winery’s Cape Discovery Pinotage 2024 secured an impressive 95 points and a coveted place in this year’s Winemag Prescient Top 10 Pinotage Awards.

Widely regarded as the world’s largest and most influential wine competition, the DWWA attracted close to 17 000 wines from 58 countries, judged by an international panel of leading wine experts.

The 2026 results highlighted the highest overall quality in the competition’s 23-year history, making recognition at this level particularly significant.

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Stellenview’s award-winning performance at the 2026 DWWA

• 92 Points – Kruger Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022;
• 92 Points – Cape Five Reserve Shiraz 2023;
• 91 Points – Cape Five Reserve Pinotage 2023;
• 90 Points – Kruger Family Reserve Shiraz 2022; and
• 90 Points – KFK Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2023.

Dedicated team

Adding to the achievements, the Cape Discovery Pinotage 2024 achieved one of South Africa’s highest honours for the cultivar, earning 95 points and securing a place among the Top 10 Pinotages in the 2026 Winemag Prescient Pinotage Awards, an achievement that further cements Stellenview’s reputation for producing exceptional Pinotage across its portfolio.

“Receiving recognition from both the DWWA and the Winemag Prescient Top 10 Pinotage Awards in short succession is immensely rewarding,” says Stellenview Premium managing director Reino Kruger.

“These accolades reflect the dedication of our entire team, from the vineyards through to the cellar. Our focus has always been on crafting authentic wines that express the character of

Stellenbosch while consistently delivering quality that resonates with both local and international judges.”

Diverse portfolio

The results also demonstrate the strength and diversity of the Stellenview Premium Wins portfolio.

From the flagship Kruger Family Reserve collection to the consistently acclaimed Cape Five Reserve range, and now the exciting recognition for Cape Discovery Pinotage, the awards span multiple brands and varieties, showcasing excellence across the winery’s premium offering.

The outstanding performance follows a succession of major achievements for Stellenview Premium Wines over the past 11 years and reinforces their growing reputation as one of Stellenbosch’s most awarded producers.

For more information on the range, visit www.stellenview.co.za.

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