Stellenbosch producer Spier won three of the five Grand Gold medals awarded to South African wines from the internationally acclaimed Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A true champion on the awards circuit, the 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2020 continues building on a great awards lineage. It is complemented by the 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, which highlights the exceptional terroir of Stellenbosch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A winner that has received its inaugural recognition is The Yellowwood Organic White 2021. This organic wine is a blend of 56% Chenin Blanc and 44% Viognier and is named after the indigenous yellowwood tree standing tall in the heart of Spier\u2019s Werf (farmyard). Organically farmed, crafted and officially certified, it is a true standout wine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEach year the awards season provides the Spier winemaking team with a new set of thrills,\u201d shared Johan Jordaan, cellar master at Spier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are absolutely delighted to be recognised for our consistency within the 21 Gables range. It is also exciting to see a newcomer like The Yellowwood Organic take a prime position on the podium \u2013 a sign of the times and testament to the value of crafting wines in collaboration with nature.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spier\u2019s achievements from the 2022 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n Grand Gold medal: <\/b>Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2020; Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2018; and Spier The Yellowwood Organic White 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n Gold medal: <\/b>Spier 21 Gables Pinotage 2018; Spier Creative Block 3 2018; Spier Creative Block 8 2017; Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc 2021; and Spier Seaward Shiraz 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is an international competition which was held in Cosenza, Italy. This year, more than 7 375 wines from across the globe were entered to be tasted and evaluated by a panel of international judges. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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