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The excellence of Stellenbosch wine has again been highlighted on the global stage following the announcement of winners at one of the world\u2019s leading championships. Entrenching the region as the country\u2019s most awarded and outstanding wine region, the two main trophies at this year\u2019s International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) were not only claimed by South African wineries, but from Stellenbosch too.<\/p>\n

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\"Wines\"

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Gary, Kathy and Sjaak Jordan celebrate Jordan\u2019s trophy for White Wine Producer of the Year.<\/div>\n
Eikestadnuus<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"WInes\"

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Kanonkop received the trophy for Red Wine Producer of the Year. Receiving his trophy is Kanonkop co-owner Johann Krige.<\/div>\n
Eikestadnuus<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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At the awards ceremony, held just days ago in London, Kanonkop received the trophy for Red Wine Producer of the Year and Jordan the trophy for White Wine Producer of the Year.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe significance of these achievements for Stellenbosch as a region cannot be emphasised enough,\u201d says Stellenbosch Wine Routes chairman Mike Ratcliffe. \u201cBeyond having the highest density of exceptional and consistently awarded premium wines in South Africa, the 51-year-old Stellenbosch Wine Routes paved the way for the creation of the country\u2019s wine tourism, an industry that contributes R7,2bn to GDP per year.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs these and a raft of recent awards have again demonstrated, Stellenbosch is without doubt, the South African wine region.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This year alone has underscored its globally recognised reputation for top-quality wines, with Stellenbosch wineries featuring in every major local competition.<\/p>\n

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\u201cStellenbosch has reaffirmed its position as the Cape\u2019s pre-eminent region, as the source of a third of my top-scoring wines\u2026,\u201d declared respected British wine critic Tim Atkin in the 10th edition of his respected South African report, released last month.<\/p>\n

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Astoundingly, six wines from five Stellenbosch producers were among this year\u2019s Chenin Blanc Top 10. Chosen from 137 entries, they were Kaapzicht Wine Estate Kliprug Chenin Blanc 2021, Rascallion Devonian Chenin Blanc 2021, Spier Wines Seaward Chenin Blanc 2021, Stellenbosch Vineyards Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2021, Stellenrust Wine Estate Stellenbosch Manor Fermented Chenin Blanc 2020 and Stellenrust Wine Estate Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2021.<\/p>\n

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In addition, Stellenrust has featured on every Top Ten list since the inception of the challenge in 2014, making this its ninth consecutive win. This is the eighth time Spier has appeared.<\/p>\n

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At the 2022 Perold Absa Cape Blend, half of the total six winners were from Stellenbosch. They were the Beyerskloof Faith Cape Blend 2019, Kaapzicht\u2019s Steytler Vision 2020 and Spier Creative Block 8 2017.<\/p>\n

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As for Stellenbosch\u2019s Cap Classiques, they shone too at this year\u2019s Amorim Cap Classique Awards. Stellenbosch Wine Route member Louisvale collected Double Gold for its Brut NV in the category of Blanc de Blancs, while Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Ros\u00e9 2020 and Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar Ros\u00e9 2020 each claimed Gold in their respective categories.<\/p>\n

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Furthermore, it was Stellenbosch\u2019s Jeff Grier of Villiera who was recognised for the major role he has played in developing the Cap Classique category in South Africa. He received the competition\u2019s Frans Malan Legacy Trophy.<\/p>\n

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The most recent achievements at the IWSC crown another exceptional year for the region. The IWSC boasts the most highly qualified group of international judges of any wine and spirit competition in the world.<\/p>\n

No stranger to international recognition, Kanonkop won its title after the winery had received 12 medals for its wines at this year\u2019s edition.

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\u201cWe have a long relationship with this major international wine competition, including winning the coveted trophy for Best Winemaker four times,\u201d Kanonkop co-owner Johann Krige said. \u201cRed Wine Producer of the Year adds to this consistent showing. It proves that Kanonkop remains perennially true to making great red wine from a farm with the terroir that allows us to offer individually recognisable wines of excellence and site-specific class and identity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jordan was one of five producers shortlisted for the accolade together with wineries from France, New Zealand, and Germany. In addition, it is a four-time winner of the Chardonnay Trophy as well as the Blended Red Wine Trophy and has also previously received the Trophy for the South African Wine Producer of the Year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hold the IWSC competition in high regard as one of the best international wine competitions, and so we are thrilled to have received this coveted trophy for the best white wine of the competition,\u201d said Gary Jordan, co-owner of the eponymous winery. \u201cCool hillside slopes within sight of the sea, an understanding of our ancient soils and a dedicated team working closely together ensures that the best estate-grown Stellenbosch grapes are brought into the Jordan cellar.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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