2008 was a great year for Raisin Social wines, with accolades and awards from all over the world.
Here in the UK there are 3 main wine competitions, the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), the International Wine Challenge (IWC) and the Decanter World Wine Awards. Raisin Social wines have won numerous medals in all three and the results are summarised below
2008 Awards
Decanter World Wine Awards 2008
Wine | Country | Winery | Award |
Caves de Roquebrun Roches Noires 2006 | Saint-Chinian Roquebrun, Languedoc-Roussillon, France | Caves de Roquebrun | GOLD |
ElginVintners Sauvignon Blanc 2007 | Elgin, South Africa | ElginVintners | GOLD |
ElginVintners Shiraz 2006 | Elgin, South Africa | ElginVintners | GOLD |
Caves de Roquebrun Les Fiefs d'Aupenac 2006 | Saint-Chinian Roquebrun, Languedoc-Roussillon, France | Caves de Roquebrun | GOLD & TROPHY |
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2004 | Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa | Kanonkop | GOLD & TROPHY |
Kanonkop Pinotage 2004 | Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa | Kanonkop | GOLD & TROPHY |
Caves de Roquebrun Chemin des Olivettes 2007 | Coteaux du Languedoc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France | Caves de Roquebrun | Silver |
Caves de Roquebrun Col d'Arribat 2006 | Saint-Chinian Roquebrun, Languedoc-Roussillon,France | Caves de Roquebrun | Silver |
Caves de Roquebrun Col de la Serre 2007 | Saint-Chinian, Languedoc-Roussillon, France | Caves de Roquebrun | Silver |
Caves de Roquebrun Les Fiefs d'Aupenac 2005 | Saint-Chinian Roquebrun, Languedoc-Roussillon, France | Caves de Roquebrun | Silver |
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 | Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa | Kanonkop | Silver |
Leopard's Leap Chenin Blanc 2007 | Franschhoek, Coastal Region, South Africa | Leopard’s Leap | Silver |
Shingleback McLaren Vale Grenache 2005 | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Silver |
Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2007 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Silver |
ElginVintners Pinot Noir 2006 | Elgin, South Africa | ElginVintners | Bronze |
La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 | Franschhoek, Coastal Region, South Africa | La Motte | Bronze |
La Motte Pierneef Collection Shiraz Viognier 2006 | Paarl, Coastal Region, South Africa | La Motte | Bronze |
Leopard's Leap Kiss & Tell Reserve 2004 | Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa | Leopard’s Leap | Bronze |
Louis Max MercureyVignes du Domaine 2006 | Mercurey, Bourgogne, France | Louis Max | Bronze |
Neil Ellis Chardonnay 2006 | Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa | Neil Ellis Wines | Bronze |
Quinta da Aveleda Follies Cabernet Sauvignon - Touriga Nacional 2005 | Bairrada, Portugal | Quinta da Aveleda | Bronze |
Quinta da Aveleda Follies Touriga Nacional Cara da Aguiera 2005 | Bairrada, Portugal | Quinta da Aveleda | Bronze |
Shingleback Cellar Door Chardonnay 2007 | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Shingleback D Block McLaren Vale Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Shingleback D Block McLaren Vale Reserve Shiraz 2006 | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Shingleback McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2007 | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Shingleback Red Knot McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Shingleback Red Knot McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006 | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Don' Riesling 2007 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Bronze |
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Straits' Sauvignon Blanc 2007 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Bronze |
Van Loveren Vineyards Wolverine Creek Chardonnay Reserve 2007 | Robertson, Breede River Valley, South Africa | Van Loveren | Bronze |
Caves de Roquebrun Col de l'Orb 2007 | Saint-Chinian, Languedoc-Roussillon, France | Caves de Roquebrun | Commended |
La Motte Millennium 2005 | Franschhoek, Coastal Region, South Africa | La Motte | Commended |
Leopard's Leap Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2007 | Western Cape, South Africa | Leopard’s Leap | Commended |
Leopard's Leap Pinotage Shiraz 2006 | Franschhoek, Coastal Region, South Africa | Leopard’s Leap | Commended |
Louis Max Beaucharme Chardonnay 2006 | Bourgogne, France | Louis Max | Commended |
Louis Max Beaucharme Red 2006 | Bourgogne, France | Louis Max | Commended |
Shingleback Cellar Door Shiraz 2006 | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Commended |
Shingleback Show Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Commended |
Shingleback The Gate Shiraz 2005 | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Commended |
Sileni Estate Selection 'River Reach' Sauvignon Blanc 2007 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Commended |
Sileni Satyr Sauvignon Blanc 2007 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Commended |
International Wine Challenge 2008
| Wine | Country | Wine | Award |
Caves de Roquebrun Roches Noires 2006 | Languedoc, France | Caves De Roquebrun | GOLD |
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Grande Reserva 2005 | Portugal | Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo | Silver |
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo LBV 2003 | Portugal | Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo | Silver |
Shingleback D Block McLaren Vale Reserve Shiraz 2006 | South Australia | Shingleback | Silver |
Shingleback Show Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006 | South Australia | Shingleback | Silver |
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Don' Riesling 2007 | Hawke's Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Silver |
Louis Max Beaucharme Chardonnay 2006 | Burgundy, France | Louis Max | Bronze |
Louis Max Mercurey les Caudroyes 2006 | Burgundy, France | Louis Max | Bronze |
Louis Max Nuits Saint Georges les Lievres 2006 | Burgundy, France | Louis Max | Bronze |
Neil Ellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 | Western Cape, South Africa | Neil Ellis Wines | Bronze |
3 Pomares Rosé 2007 | Portugal | Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo | Bronze |
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Reserva 2005 | Portugal | Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo | Bronze |
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Ruby Reserve NV | Portugal | Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo | Bronze |
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Vintage 1995 | Portugal | Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo | Bronze |
Shingleback D Block McLaren Vale Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 | South Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Shingleback McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 | South Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Shingleback McLaren Vale Grenache 2005 | South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006 | South Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Shingleback Red Knot McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006 | South Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Shingleback Show Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 | South Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Shingleback The Gate Shiraz 2005 | South Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Sileni Estate Selection 'River Reach' Sauvignon Blanc 2007 | Hawke's Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Bronze |
Caves de Roquebrun Grand Canal 2006 | Languedoc, France | Caves De Roquebrun | Commended |
Caves de Roquebrun Les Hauts De Coulinié 2007 | Languedoc, France | Caves De Roquebrun | Commended |
Mâcon Cruzille les Avoueries 2006 | Burgundy, France | Demessey | Commended |
Louis Max Bourgogne Hautes de Cotes de Beaune2006 | Burgundy, France | Louis Max | Commended |
Louis Max Mercurey 1er Cru les Vasees 2006 | Burgundy, France | Louis Max | Commended |
Grainha Tinto 2005 | Portugal | Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo | Commended |
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Tinto 2006 | Portugal | Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo | Commended |
Shingleback Cellar Door Chardonnay 2007 | South Australia | Shingleback | Commended |
Shingleback Cellar Door Shiraz 2006 | South Australia | Shingleback | Commended |
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Lodge' Chardonnay 2006 | Hawke's Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Commended |
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Straits' Sauvignon Blanc 2007 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Commended |
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Triangle' Merlot 2006 | Hawke's Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Commended |
Sileni Satyr Sauvignon Blanc 2007 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Commended |
Sileni Satyr Sauvignon Blanc 2007 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Commended |
International Wine and Spirits Competition 2008
Only some results have been issued so far. Results for Southern Hemisphere are not due to be announced until 30th Sept 2008
| Wine | Country | Winery | Award |
Grainha Branco 2006Douro DOC - | Portugal | Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo | Silver (Best in Class) |
Côteau Brulé 2005Côtes du Rhône Villages | France– Rhone | Cave de Cairanne | Bronze |
Grainha Tinto 2005 | Portugal | Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo | Bronze |
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Grande Reserva 2005 | Portugal | Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo | Bronze |
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Reserva 2005 | Portugal | Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo | Bronze |
2007 Awards
Decanter World Wine Awards 2007
Wine | Country | Winery | Award |
Elgin Vintners Agama 2005 | Elgin, Overberg, South Africa | GOLD | |
Les Roches Noires 2004 | St. Chinian Roquebrun, Languedoc-Roussillon, France | Silver | |
Domaine Louis Max Vigne du Chapitre 2005 | Bourgogne, France | Silver | |
Elgin Vintners Sauvignon Blanc 2006 | Elgin, Overberg, South Africa | Elgin Vintners | Silver |
Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve 2005 | Darling, Stellenbosch, South Africa | Beyerskloof | Bronze |
Les Roches Noires 2005 | St. Chinian Roquebrun, Languedoc-Roussillon, France | Cave de Roquebrun | Bronze |
Elgin Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 | Elgin, Elgin, South Africa | Elgin Vintners | Bronze |
La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 | Franschhoek Valley, Western Cape, South Africa | La Motte | Bronze |
La Motte Shiraz 2005 | Western Cape, South Africa | La Motte | Bronze |
Maison Louis Max Les Lièvres 2005 | Bourgogne, France | Domaine Louis Max | Bronze |
Mancico Garnacha Tempranillo Gold Label 2005 | Calatayud, Aragón, Spain | Mancico | Bronze |
Shingleback Shiraz 2004 | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Bronze |
Maison Louis Max 2005 | Bourgogne, France | Sileni | Bronze |
Sileni Cellar Selection Cabernet Franc Rose 2006 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni | Bronze |
Sileni Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2006 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni | Bronze |
Sileni Estates Satyr Pinot Noir 2006 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni | Bronze |
Sileni Exceptional Vintage Merlot 2005 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni | Bronze |
Sileni The Straits Sauvingon Blanc 2006 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni | Bronze |
Swartland Eagle Crest Shiraz-Cabernet 2005 | Swartland, South Africa | Swartland | Bronze |
Swartland Indalo Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 | Swartland, South Africa | Swartland | Bronze |
Swartland Shiraz-Malbec 2006 | Swartland, South Africa | Swartland | Bronze |
Ayles Joven 2006 | Cariñena, Aragón, Spain | Ayles | Commended |
Beyerskloof Pinotage 2006 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Beyerskloof | Commended |
Beyerskloof Synergy Reserve 2004 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Beyerskloof | Commended |
Domaine Louis Max 2005 Bourgogne Blanc | Burgundy, France | Domaine Louis Max | Commended |
Domaine Louis Max 2005 | Bourgogne, France | Domaine Louis Max | Commended |
Domaine Louis Max Les Coudroyes 2005 | Burgundy, France | Domaine Louis Max | Commended |
Maison Louis Max Haute Côte de Beaune 2005 | Bourgogne, France | Domaine Louis Max | Commended |
Elgin Vintners Merlot 2005 | Elgin, Overberg, South Africa | Elgin Vintners | Commended |
Kanonkop Kadette 2004 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Kanonkop | Commended |
La Motte Chardonnay 2005 | Western Cape, South Africa | La Motte | Commended |
Ormonde Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot 2005 | Darling, Swartland, South Africa | Ormonde | Commended |
Ormonde Private Cellar Chardonnay 2004 | Darling, Swartland, South Africa | Ormonde | Commended |
Shingleback Chardonnay 2006 | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Commended |
Shingleback Winemakers Select McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005 | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia | Shingleback | Commended |
Sileni "The Plateau" Pinot Noir 2005 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni | Commended |
Sileni Cellar Selection Chardonnay 2006 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni | Commended |
Sileni Cellar Selection Unoaked Chardonnay 2006 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni | Commended |
Sileni Exceptional Vintage 2005 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni | Commended |
Sileni Satyr Sauvignon Blanc 2006 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni | Commended |
Sileni Sauvignon Blanc 2006 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni | Commended |
Sileni Selection 'The Lodge' Chardonnay 2006 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni | Commended |
Swartland Merlot 2006 | Swartland, South Africa | Swartland | Commended |
Yonder Hill Inanda 2003 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Yonder Hill | Commended |
International Wine Challenge 2007
Wine | Country | Winery | Award |
La Motte Pierneef Shiraz Viognier 2005 | Western Cape, South Africa | GOLD TROPHY (South African red) TROPHY (South African Shiraz) | |
Shingleback Winemakers Select McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 | South Australia, Australia | GOLD | |
La Motte Shiraz 2005 | Western Cape, South Africa | Silver | |
Tesco Finest Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2006 | Darling, South Africa | Silver | |
Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004 | South Australia, Australia | Silver | |
ElginVintners Agama 2005 | Elgin , South Africa | Elgin Vintners | Bronze |
ElginVintners Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 | Elgin , South Africa | Elgin Vintners | Bronze |
ElginVintners Sauvignon Blanc 2006 | Elgin , South Africa | Elgin Vintners | Bronze |
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Lodge' Chardonnay 2005 | Hawke's Bay, New Zealand | Bronze | |
Beyerskloof Pinotage 2006 | South Africa | Commended | |
ElginVinters Merlot 2005 | Elgin , South Africa | Elgin Vintners | Commended |
Kanonkop Kadette 2004 | Stellenbosch , South Africa | Commended | |
2006 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2006 | Western Cape, South Africa | Commended | |
Mancico Garnacha Tempranillo, 2005 | Calatayud, Spain | Commended | |
Mancico Garnacha, 2005 | Calatayud, Spain | Commended | |
Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Chardonnay, 2005 | South Africa | Commended | |
Sincerely Sauvignon Blanc, 2006 | Western Cape, South Africa | Commended | |
Shingleback Cellar Door McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005 | South Australia, Australia | Commended | |
Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 | South Australia, Australia | Commended | |
Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004 | South Australia, Australia | Commended | |
Shingleback McLaren Vale Chardonnay, 2006 | South Australia, Australia | Commended | |
Shingleback Winemakers Select McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005 | South Australia, Australia | Commended | |
Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2006 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Commended | |
Sileni Cellar Selection Unoaked Chardonnay 2006 | Hawke's Bay, New Zealand | Commended | |
FIVE'S RESERVE MERLOT ROSE 2006 | Boland, South Africa | Commended | |
| Namaqua Diamond Coast Shiraz 2006 | Western Cape, South Africa | Commended |
International Wine and Spirits Competition 2007
Wine | Country | Winery | Award |
Shingleback Black Bubbles Sparkling Shiraz– NV | McLaren Vale, Australia | Shingleback Wine | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
The Gate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005 | McLaren Vale, Australia | Shingleback Wine | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Sileni Estate Selection The Lodge Chardonnay 2006 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Sileni Exceptional Vintage Pinot Noir 2005 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Sileni Satyr Pinot Noir 2006 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 1991 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Kanonkop | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Kanonkop | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Kanonkop CWG 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Kanonkop | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Kanonkop Pinotage 1995 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Kanonkop | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Kanonkop Pinotage 1999 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Kanonkop | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Kanonkop Pinotage 2003 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Kanonkop | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 | South Africa | La Motte | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Leopard's Leap Pinotage Rosé 2007 | South Africa | Lepard’s Leap | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Alexanderfontein Chardonnay 2006 | Darling , South Africa | Ormonde | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Alexanderfontein Merlot 2005 | Darling , South Africa | Ormonde | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Swartland Vintage Port 2004 | South Africa | Swartland Winery | Silver & BEST IN CLASS |
Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005 | McLaren Vale, Australia | Shingleback Wine | Silver |
Shingleback McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 | McLaren Vale, Australia | Shingleback Wine | Silver |
Shingleback Winemaker's Show Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 | McLaren Vale, Australia | Shingleback Wine | Silver |
Shingleback Winemaker's Show Reserve Select McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005 | McLaren Vale, Australia | Shingleback Wine | Silver |
Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2007 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Silver |
Elgin Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 | Elgin, South Africa | ElginVintners | Silver |
Sileni Exceptional Vintage Merlot 2005 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Silver |
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 | Stellenbosch , South Africa | Kanonkop | Silver |
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2003 | Stellenbosch , South Africa | Kanonkop | Silver |
Kanonkop Pinotage 2004 | Stellenbosch , South Africa | Kanonkop | Silver |
La Motte Millennium 2004 | South Africa | La Motte | Silver |
La Motte Pierneef Shiraz Viognier 2005 | South Africa | La Motte | Silver |
La Motte Shiraz 2005 | South Africa | La Motte | Silver |
Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2005 | Stellenbosch , South Africa | Neil Ellis | Silver |
Cairanne Coteau Brûlé Villages 2005 | Rhone , France | Caves de Cairanne | Bronze |
St Chinian Roches Noires 2005 | Languedoc, France | Cave de Roquebrun | Bronze |
Mancico Garnacha Tempranillo 2005 | Spain | Verde Marte | Bronze |
Shingleback Cellar Door McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 | McLaren Vale, Australia | Shingleback Wine | Bronze |
Shingleback Cellar Door McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005 | McLaren Vale, Australia | Shingleback Wine | Bronze |
Shingleback Cellar Door McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006 | McLaren Vale, Australia | Shingleback Wine | Bronze |
Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005 | McLaren Vale, Australia | Shingleback Wine | Bronze |
Overstone Pinot Noir 2007 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Bronze |
Overstone Sauvignon Blanc 2007 | Marlborough, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Bronze |
Sileni Cellar Selection Chardonnay 2006 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Bronze |
Sileni Estate Selection The Plateau Pinot Noir 2005 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Bronze |
Sileni Cellar Selection Unoaked Chardonnay 2007 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Bronze |
Sileni Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2007 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Bronze |
Sileni Cellar Selection Pinot Gris 2007 | Hawke's Bay, New Zealand | Sileni Estates | Bronze |
Beyerskloof Pinotage 2006 Pinotage - Stellenbosch - 2006 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Beyerskloof | Bronze |
Beyerskloof Synergy Reserve Cape Blend 2004 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Beyerskloof | Bronze |
Beyerskloof Synergy Cape Blend 2004 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Beyerskloof | |
Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve 2005 | South Africa | Beyerskloof | Bronze |
Elgin Vintners Agama 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot - Elgin - 2005 | Bronze | ||
Elgin Vintners Merlot 2005 | Elgin, South Africa | ElginVintners | Bronze |
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Kanonkop | Bronze |
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2001 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | Kanonkop | Bronze |
Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 | South Africa | Leopard’s Leap | Bronze |
Indalo Shiraz 2005 | Swartland, South Africa | Swartland Winery | Bronze |
Indalo Chenin Blanc 2007 | Swartland, South Africa | Swartland Winery | Bronze |
Eagle Crest Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay 2007 | Swartland, South Africa | Swartland Winery | Bronze |
Eagle Crest Cabernet Merlot 2006 | Swartland, South Africa | Swartland Winery | Bronze |
Ormonde Private Cellar Alexanderfontein Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 | Darling, South Africa | Ormonde | Bronze |
La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2006 | WalkerBay, South Africa | La Motte | Bronze |
2006 Awards
International Wine and Spirits Competition 2006
| Wine | Country | Winery | Award |
| Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004 | Australia | Shingleback | Gold |
| Beyerskloof 2001 | South Africa | Beyerskloof | Silver & Best in Class |
| Sileni Estate Selection "The Lodge" Chardonnay 2004 | New Zealand | Sileni | Silver and Best in Class |
| Sileni Exceptional Vintage Chardonnay 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Silver and Best in Class |
| Sileni Exceptional Vintage Pinot Noir 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Silver and Best in Class |
| Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 | Australia | Shingleback | Silver |
| Shingleback McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 | Australia | Shingleback | Silver |
| Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003 | Australia | Shingleback | Silver |
| Shingleback Cellar Door McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004 | Australia | Shingleback | Silver |
| Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004 | Australia | Shingleback | Silver |
| SynergyReserve Cape Blend 2002 | South Africa | Beyerskloof | Silver |
| Ambiance Special Release 2005 | South Africa | Beyerskloof | Silver |
| Beyerskloof 2003 | South Africa | Beyerskloof | Silver |
| Neil Ellis Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 | South Africa | Neil Ellis | Silver |
| Coteau Brule AOC Cotes du Rhone Villages Cairanne 2004 | France | Caves de Cairanne | Bronze |
| Sileni Cellar Selection Saignée Rosé 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Bronze |
| Sileni Estate Selection "The Lodge" Chardonnay 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Bronze |
| Sileni Estate Selection "The Plateau" Pinot Noir 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Bronze |
| Sileni Estates Overstone Pinot Noir 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Bronze |
| Sileni Estate Selection "The Sounds" Sauvignon Blanc 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Bronze |
| SynergyReserve Cape Blend 2004 | South Africa | Beyerskloof | Bronze |
| Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve 2003 | South Africa | Beyerskloof | Bronze |
| La Motte Millennium 2003 | South Africa | La Motte | Bronze |
| La Motte Chardonnay 2004 | South Africa | La Motte | Bronze |
| La Motte Pierneef Shiraz Viognier 2004 | South Africa | La Motte | Bronze |
| La Motte Shiraz 2003 | South Africa | La Motte | Bronze |
| Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc 2005 | South Africa | Neil Ellis | Bronze |
| Neil Ellis Vineyard Selection Shiraz 2000 | South Africa | Neil Ellis | Bronze |
Decanter World Wine Awards 2006
| Wine | Country | Winery | Award` |
| Beyerskloof 2001 | South Africa | Beyerskloof | REGIONAL TROPHY |
| Sileni Cellar Selection Saignée Rosé 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | SILVER |
| Sileni Estates Exceptional Vintage Chardonnay 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | SILVER |
| Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Circle’ Semillon 2004 | New Zealand | Sileni | SILVER |
| Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Sounds’ Sauvignon Blanc 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | SILVER |
| La Motte Chardonnay 2004 | South Africa | La Motte | SILVER |
| La Motte Shiraz 2003 | South Africa | La Motte | SILVER |
| Swartland Winery Indalo Shiraz 2004 | South Africa | Swartland | SILVER |
| Swartland Winery Shiraz Malbec 2005 | South Africa | Swartland | SILVER |
| Château Parenchère, Cuvée Raphaël 2003 | France | Château Parenchère | BRONZE |
| Overstone Pinot Noir 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | BRONZE |
| Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Triangle’ Merlot 2004 | New Zealand | Sileni | BRONZE |
| Sileni Exceptional Vintage Pinot Noir 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | BRONZE |
| BeyerskloofSynergy Cape Blend Reserve 2002 | South Africa | Beyerskloof | BRONZE |
| La Motte Millenium 2002 | South Africa | La Motte | BRONZE |
| La Motte Pierneef Collection Shiraz Viognier 2004 | South Africa | La Motte | BRONZE |
| Swartland Winery Indalo Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 | South Africa | Swartland | BRONZE |
| Swartland Winery Eagle Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot | South Africa | Swartland | BRONZE |
| Van Loveren Signature Series Chardonnay Reserve 2005 | South Africa | Van Loveren | BRONZE |
| Van Loveren Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Series Reserve 2004 | South Africa | Van Loveren | BRONZE |
| Cave de Cairanne, La Reserve de Camille Cayran 2004 | France | Cave de Cairanne | COMMENDED |
| Cave de Roquebrun Roches Noires, Macération 2003 | France | Cave de Roquebrun | COMMENDED |
| Overstone Sauvignon Blanc 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | COMMENDED |
| Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Plateau’ Pinot Noir 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | COMMENDED |
International Wine Challenge 2006
| Wine | Country | Winery | Award |
| Coteau Brûlé 2004 | France | Cave de Cairanne | SILVER |
| Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Circle’ Semillon 2004 | New Zealand | Sileni | SILVER |
| Goiya Shiraz Pinotage 2004 | South Africa | Westcorp | SILVER |
| Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Triangle’ Merlot 2004 | New Zealand | Sileni | BRONZE |
| Landskroon Pinotage 2004 | South Africa | Landskroon | BRONZE |
| Alexanderfontein Sauvignon Blanc 2005 | South Africa | Alexanderfontein - Ormonde | BRONZE |
| The Swartland Shiraz Malbec 2005 | South Africa | Swartland | BRONZE |
| Yonder Hill Merlot 2004 | South Africa | Yonder Hill | BRONZE |
| Y-Shiraz 2004 | South Africa | Yonder Hill | BRONZE |
| Dis Tinto Tempranillo Syrah 2005 | Spain | Bodega Enguera | BRONZE |
| Aylés Merlot Tempranillo 2004 | Spain | Bodega Señorio de Aylés | BRONZE |
| Mancico Garnacha Tempranillo 2004 | Spain | Mancico | BRONZE |
| Overstone Pinot Noir 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Seal of Approval |
| Overstone Sauvignon Blanc 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Seal of Approval |
| Sileni Cellar Selection Saignée Rosé 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Seal of Approval |
| Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Seal of Approval |
| Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Lodge’ Chardonnay 2004 | New Zealand | Sileni | Seal of Approval |
| Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Plateau’ Pinot Noir 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Seal of Approval |
| Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Sounds’ Sauvignon Blanc 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Seal of Approval |
| Sileni Exceptional Vintage Pinot Noir 2005 | New Zealand | Sileni | Seal of Approval |
| Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve 2004 | South Africa | Beyerskloof | Seal of Approval |
| Leopard’s Leap Lookout White | South Africa | Leopards Leap - Historic Wines of the Cape | Seal of Approval |
| Kanonkop Pinotage 2003 | South Africa | Kanonkop | Seal of Approval |
| La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2005 | South Africa | La Motte | Seal of Approval |
| Alexanderfontein Merlot 2004 | South Africa | Alexanderfontein - Ormonde | Seal of Approval |
| Eagle Crest Cabernet Merlot 2004 | South Africa | Swartland | Seal of Approval |
| Indalo Shiraz 2004 | South Africa | Swartland | Seal of Approval |
| Van Loveren Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 | South Africa | Van Loveren | Seal of Approval |
| Van Loveren Signature Series Chardonnay 2005 | South Africa | Van Loveren | Seal of Approval |
| Gioya Ruby Cab Pinotage 2004 | South Africa | Westcorp | Seal of Approval |
| Goiya Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 | South Africa | Westcorp | Seal of Approval |
| Spruitdrift Merlot 2004 | South Africa | Westcorp | Seal of Approval |
| Spruitdrift Shiraz 2004 | South Africa | Westcorp | Seal of Approval |
| Enye Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo | Spain | Enye | Seal of Approval |
| Mancico Garnacha 2004 | Spain | Mancico | Seal of Approval |