Wine Awards

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

WineCountryWineryAward
Caves de Roquebrun Roches Noires 2006

Saint-Chinian Roquebrun, Languedoc-Roussillon, FranceCaves de RoquebrunGOLD
ElginVintners Sauvignon Blanc 2007Elgin, South AfricaElginVintnersGOLD
ElginVintners Shiraz 2006Elgin, South AfricaElginVintnersGOLD
Caves de Roquebrun Les Fiefs d'Aupenac 2006Saint-Chinian Roquebrun, Languedoc-Roussillon, FranceCaves de RoquebrunGOLD   & TROPHY
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2004Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South AfricaKanonkop

GOLD &

TROPHY

Kanonkop Pinotage 2004Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South AfricaKanonkop

GOLD &

TROPHY

Caves de Roquebrun Chemin des Olivettes 2007Coteaux du Languedoc, Languedoc-Roussillon, FranceCaves de RoquebrunSilver
Caves de Roquebrun Col d'Arribat 2006Saint-Chinian  Roquebrun, Languedoc-Roussillon,FranceCaves de RoquebrunSilver
Caves de Roquebrun Col de la Serre 2007Saint-Chinian, Languedoc-Roussillon, FranceCaves de RoquebrunSilver
Caves de Roquebrun Les Fiefs d'Aupenac 2005Saint-Chinian Roquebrun, Languedoc-Roussillon, FranceCaves de RoquebrunSilver
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2003Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South AfricaKanonkopSilver
Leopard's Leap Chenin Blanc 2007Franschhoek, Coastal Region, South AfricaLeopard’s LeapSilver
Shingleback McLaren Vale Grenache 2005

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackSilver
Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2007Marlborough, New ZealandSileni EstatesSilver
ElginVintners Pinot Noir 2006Elgin, South AfricaElginVintnersBronze
La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2005Franschhoek, Coastal Region, South AfricaLa MotteBronze
La Motte Pierneef Collection Shiraz Viognier 2006Paarl, Coastal Region, South AfricaLa MotteBronze
Leopard's Leap Kiss & Tell Reserve 2004Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South AfricaLeopard’s LeapBronze
Louis Max MercureyVignes du Domaine 2006Mercurey, Bourgogne, FranceLouis MaxBronze
Neil Ellis Chardonnay 2006Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South AfricaNeil Ellis WinesBronze
Quinta da Aveleda Follies Cabernet Sauvignon - Touriga Nacional 2005Bairrada, PortugalQuinta da AveledaBronze
Quinta da Aveleda Follies Touriga Nacional Cara da Aguiera 2005Bairrada, PortugalQuinta da AveledaBronze
Shingleback Cellar Door Chardonnay 2007McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback D Block McLaren Vale Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback D Block McLaren Vale Reserve Shiraz 2006McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback McLaren  Vale Chardonnay 2007McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback Red Knot McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2006McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback Red Knot McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Don' Riesling 2007Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesBronze
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Straits' Sauvignon Blanc 2007Marlborough, New ZealandSileni EstatesBronze
Van Loveren Vineyards Wolverine Creek Chardonnay Reserve 2007Robertson, Breede River Valley, South AfricaVan LoverenBronze
Caves de Roquebrun Col de l'Orb 2007Saint-Chinian, Languedoc-Roussillon, FranceCaves de RoquebrunCommended
La Motte Millennium 2005

Franschhoek, Coastal Region, South AfricaLa MotteCommended
Leopard's Leap Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2007Western Cape, South AfricaLeopard’s LeapCommended
Leopard's Leap Pinotage Shiraz 2006Franschhoek, Coastal Region, South AfricaLeopard’s LeapCommended
Louis Max Beaucharme Chardonnay 2006Bourgogne, FranceLouis MaxCommended
Louis Max Beaucharme Red 2006Bourgogne, FranceLouis MaxCommended
Shingleback Cellar Door Shiraz 2006McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackCommended
Shingleback Show Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2006McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackCommended
Shingleback The Gate Shiraz 2005

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackCommended
Sileni Estate Selection 'River Reach' Sauvignon Blanc 2007Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesCommended
Sileni Satyr Sauvignon Blanc 2007Marlborough, New ZealandSileni EstatesCommended

International Wine Challenge 2008

WineCountryWineAward
Caves de Roquebrun Roches Noires 2006Languedoc, FranceCaves De RoquebrunGOLD
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Grande Reserva 2005PortugalQuinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do CarmoSilver
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo LBV 2003PortugalQuinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do CarmoSilver
Shingleback D Block McLaren Vale Reserve Shiraz 2006South AustraliaShinglebackSilver
Shingleback Show Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006South AustraliaShinglebackSilver
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Don' Riesling 2007Hawke's Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesSilver
Louis Max Beaucharme Chardonnay 2006

Burgundy, FranceLouis MaxBronze
Louis Max Mercurey les Caudroyes 2006

Burgundy, FranceLouis MaxBronze
Louis Max Nuits Saint Georges les Lievres 2006

Burgundy, FranceLouis MaxBronze
Neil Ellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Western Cape, South AfricaNeil Ellis WinesBronze
3 Pomares Rosé 2007

PortugalQuinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do CarmoBronze
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Reserva 2005PortugalQuinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do CarmoBronze
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Ruby Reserve NVPortugalQuinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do CarmoBronze
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Vintage 1995PortugalQuinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do CarmoBronze
Shingleback D Block McLaren Vale Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006South AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2006South AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback McLaren Vale Grenache 2005South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006South AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback Red Knot McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006South AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback Show Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006South AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback The Gate Shiraz 2005South AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Sileni Estate Selection 'River Reach' Sauvignon Blanc 2007Hawke's Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesBronze
Caves de Roquebrun  Grand Canal 2006Languedoc, FranceCaves De RoquebrunCommended
Caves de Roquebrun Les Hauts De Coulinié 2007Languedoc, FranceCaves De RoquebrunCommended
Mâcon Cruzille les Avoueries 2006Burgundy, FranceDemesseyCommended
Louis Max Bourgogne Hautes de Cotes de Beaune2006

Burgundy, FranceLouis MaxCommended
Louis Max Mercurey 1er Cru les Vasees 2006Burgundy, FranceLouis MaxCommended
Grainha Tinto 2005PortugalQuinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do CarmoCommended
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Tinto 2006PortugalQuinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do CarmoCommended
Shingleback Cellar Door Chardonnay 2007South AustraliaShinglebackCommended
Shingleback Cellar Door Shiraz 2006South AustraliaShinglebackCommended
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Lodge' Chardonnay 2006Hawke's Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesCommended
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Straits' Sauvignon Blanc 2007Marlborough, New ZealandSileni EstatesCommended
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Triangle' Merlot 2006Hawke's Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesCommended
Sileni Satyr Sauvignon Blanc 2007Marlborough, New ZealandSileni EstatesCommended
Sileni Satyr Sauvignon Blanc 2007Marlborough, New ZealandSileni EstatesCommended

International Wine and Spirits Competition 2008

WineCountryWineryAward
Tesco Finest* Beyers Truter Pinotage 2006South AfricaBeyerskloofGold & Trophy
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2003South AfricaKanonkopGold & Best in Class
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2004South AfricaKanonkopGold & Best in Class
Elgin Vintners Agama 2005South AfricaElgin VintnersSilver & Best in Class
Elgin Vintners Rosé 2008South AfricaElgin VintnersSilver & Best in Class
Elgin Vintners Shiraz 2006South AfricaElgin VintnersSilver & Best in Class
Elgin Vintners Viognier 2007South AfricaElgin VintnersSilver & Best in Class
Leopard's Leap Pinotage Shiraz 2006South AfricaHistoric WinesSilver & Best in Class
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2001South AfricaKanonkopSilver & Best in Class
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2003South AfricaKanonkopSilver & Best in Class
Kanonkop Pinotage 2004South AfricaKanonkopSilver & Best in Class
La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc - Organically Grown 2007South AfricaLa MotteSilver & Best in Class
Tesco Finest* Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2007South AfricaOrmondeSilver & Best in Class
Indalo Cabernet Sauvignon 2006South AfricaSwartlandSilver & Best in Class
Grainha Branco 2006 Douro DOCPortugalQuinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do CarmoSilver (Best in Class)
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2005South AfricaKanonkopSilver
Kanonkop Pinotage 2001South AfricaKanonkopSilver
La Motte Shiraz 2006South AfricaLa MotteSilver
Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2005AustraliaShinglebackSilver
Shingleback The Gate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005AustraliaShinglebackSilver
Swartland Vintage Port 2005South AfricaSwartlandSilver
La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2008South Africa Bronze
Côteau Brulé 2005 Côtes du Rhône VillagesFrance– RhoneCave de CairanneBronze
Elgin Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon 2005South AfricaElgin VintnersBronze
Elgin Vintners Merlot 2005South AfricaElgin VintnersBronze
Elgin Vintners Sauvignon Blanc 2007South AfricaElgin VintnersBronze
Leopard's Leap Chenin Sauvignon Blanc 2007South AfricaHistoric WinesBronze
Kanonkop Pinotage 2003South AfricaKanonkopBronze
La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2005South AfricaLa MotteBronze
La Motte Chardonnay 2007South AfricaLa MotteBronze
La Motte Millenium 2005South AfricaLa MotteBronze
Grainha Tinto 2005PortugalQuinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do CarmoBronze
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Grande Reserva 2005PortugalQuinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do CarmoBronze
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Reserva 2005PortugalQuinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do CarmoBronze
Shingleback Black Bubbles McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NVAustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback Cellar Door McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2008AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2006AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Shingleback Mclaren Vale Shiraz 2006AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Sileni The Straits Sauvignon Blanc 2007New ZealandSileni EstatesBronze
Indalo Pinotage 2006South AfricaSwartlandBronze
Indalo Sauvignon Blanc 2008South AfricaSwartlandBronze
Indalo Shiraz 2006South AfricaSwartlandBronze

2007 Awards

Decanter World Wine Awards 2007

WineCountryWineryAward
Elgin Vintners Agama 2005

Elgin, Overberg, South AfricaElgin VintnersGOLD
Les Roches Noires 2004

St. Chinian Roquebrun, Languedoc-Roussillon, FranceCave de RoquebrunSilver
Domaine Louis Max Vigne du Chapitre 2005
Mercurey Rouge
Bourgogne, FranceDomaine Louis MaxSilver
Elgin Vintners Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Elgin, Overberg, South AfricaElgin VintnersSilver
Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve 2005

Darling, Stellenbosch, South AfricaBeyerskloofBronze
Les Roches Noires 2005

St. Chinian Roquebrun, Languedoc-Roussillon, FranceCave de RoquebrunBronze
Elgin Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Elgin, Elgin, South AfricaElgin VintnersBronze
La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Franschhoek Valley, Western Cape, South AfricaLa MotteBronze
La Motte Shiraz 2005

Western Cape, South AfricaLa MotteBronze
Maison Louis Max Les Lièvres 2005
Nuits St Georges,
Bourgogne, FranceDomaine Louis MaxBronze
Mancico Garnacha Tempranillo Gold Label 2005

Calatayud, Aragón, SpainMancicoBronze
Shingleback Shiraz 2004

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackBronze
Maison Louis Max 2005
Gevrey Chamberlin,
Bourgogne, FranceSileniBronze
Sileni Cellar Selection Cabernet Franc Rose 2006Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileniBronze
Sileni Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2006

Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileniBronze
Sileni Estates Satyr Pinot Noir 2006

Marlborough, New ZealandSileniBronze
Sileni Exceptional Vintage Merlot 2005

Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileniBronze
Sileni The Straits Sauvingon Blanc 2006

Marlborough, New ZealandSileniBronze
Swartland Eagle Crest Shiraz-Cabernet 2005

Swartland, South AfricaSwartlandBronze
Swartland Indalo Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Swartland, South AfricaSwartlandBronze
Swartland Shiraz-Malbec 2006

Swartland, South AfricaSwartlandBronze
Ayles Joven 2006

Cariñena, Aragón, SpainAylesCommended
Beyerskloof Pinotage 2006Stellenbosch, South AfricaBeyerskloofCommended
Beyerskloof Synergy Reserve 2004

Stellenbosch, South AfricaBeyerskloofCommended
Domaine Louis Max 2005 Bourgogne Blanc

Burgundy, FranceDomaine Louis MaxCommended
Domaine Louis Max 2005
BourgogneRouge
Bourgogne, FranceDomaine Louis MaxCommended
Domaine Louis Max Les Coudroyes 2005
Mercurey Blanc,
Burgundy, FranceDomaine Louis MaxCommended
Maison Louis Max Haute Côte de Beaune 2005
Haute Côte de Beaune
Bourgogne, FranceDomaine Louis MaxCommended
Elgin Vintners Merlot 2005

Elgin, Overberg, South AfricaElgin VintnersCommended
Kanonkop Kadette 2004

Stellenbosch, South AfricaKanonkopCommended
La Motte Chardonnay 2005

Western Cape, South AfricaLa MotteCommended
Ormonde Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot 2005

Darling, Swartland, South AfricaOrmondeCommended
Ormonde Private Cellar Chardonnay 2004

Darling, Swartland, South AfricaOrmondeCommended
Shingleback Chardonnay 2006

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackCommended
Shingleback Winemakers Select McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackCommended
Sileni "The Plateau" Pinot Noir 2005

Marlborough, New ZealandSileniCommended
Sileni Cellar Selection Chardonnay 2006

Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileniCommended
Sileni Cellar Selection Unoaked Chardonnay 2006

Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileniCommended
Sileni Exceptional Vintage 2005

Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileniCommended
Sileni Satyr Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileniCommended
Sileni Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Marlborough, New ZealandSileniCommended
Sileni Selection 'The Lodge' Chardonnay 2006

Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileniCommended
Swartland Merlot 2006

Swartland, South AfricaSwartlandCommended
Yonder Hill Inanda 2003

Stellenbosch, South AfricaYonder HillCommended

 International Wine Challenge 2007

WineCountryWineryAward
La Motte Pierneef Shiraz Viognier 2005Western Cape, South AfricaLa Motte

GOLD

TROPHY (South African red)

TROPHY (South African Shiraz)

Shingleback Winemakers Select McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackGOLD
La Motte Shiraz 2005Western Cape, South AfricaLa MotteSilver
Tesco Finest Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2006Darling, South AfricaOrmondeSilver
Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackSilver
ElginVintners Agama 2005Elgin , South AfricaElgin VintnersBronze
ElginVintners Cabernet Sauvignon,  2005Elgin , South AfricaElgin VintnersBronze
ElginVintners Sauvignon Blanc  2006Elgin , South AfricaElgin VintnersBronze
Sileni Estate Selection 'The Lodge' Chardonnay 2005Hawke's Bay, New ZealandSileniBronze
Beyerskloof Pinotage 2006South AfricaBeyerskloofCommended
ElginVinters Merlot 2005Elgin , South AfricaElgin VintnersCommended
Kanonkop Kadette 2004Stellenbosch , South AfricaKanonkopCommended
2006 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2006Western Cape, South AfricaLa MotteCommended
Mancico Garnacha Tempranillo, 2005Calatayud, SpainMancicoCommended
Mancico Garnacha, 2005Calatayud, SpainMancicoCommended
Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Chardonnay, 2005South AfricaNiel EllisCommended
Sincerely Sauvignon Blanc, 2006Western Cape, South AfricaNiel EllisCommended
Shingleback Cellar Door McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackCommended
Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2005South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackCommended
Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackCommended
Shingleback McLaren Vale Chardonnay, 2006South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackCommended
Shingleback Winemakers Select McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005South Australia, AustraliaShinglebackCommended
Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2006Marlborough, New ZealandSileniCommended
Sileni Cellar Selection Unoaked Chardonnay 2006Hawke's Bay, New ZealandSileniCommended
FIVE'S RESERVE MERLOT ROSE 2006Boland, South AfricaVan LoverenCommended
Namaqua Diamond Coast Shiraz 2006Western Cape, South AfricaWestcorpCommended

International Wine and Spirits Competition 2007

WineCountryWineryAward
Shingleback Black Bubbles Sparkling Shiraz– NVMcLaren Vale, AustraliaShingleback WineSilver & BEST IN CLASS
The Gate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005McLaren Vale, AustraliaShingleback WineSilver & BEST IN CLASS
Sileni Estate Selection The Lodge Chardonnay 2006Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesSilver & BEST IN CLASS
Sileni Exceptional Vintage Pinot Noir 2005Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesSilver & BEST IN CLASS
Sileni Satyr Pinot Noir 2006Marlborough, New ZealandSileni EstatesSilver & BEST IN CLASS
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 1991Stellenbosch, South AfricaKanonkopSilver & BEST IN CLASS
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2001Stellenbosch, South AfricaKanonkopSilver & BEST IN CLASS
Kanonkop CWG 1997 Cabernet SauvignonStellenbosch, South AfricaKanonkopSilver & BEST IN CLASS
Kanonkop Pinotage 1995Stellenbosch, South AfricaKanonkopSilver & BEST IN CLASS
Kanonkop Pinotage 1999Stellenbosch, South AfricaKanonkopSilver & BEST IN CLASS
Kanonkop Pinotage 2003Stellenbosch, South AfricaKanonkopSilver & BEST IN CLASS
La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2004South AfricaLa MotteSilver & BEST IN CLASS
Leopard's Leap Pinotage Rosé 2007South AfricaLepard’s LeapSilver & BEST IN CLASS
Alexanderfontein Chardonnay 2006Darling , South AfricaOrmondeSilver & BEST IN CLASS
Alexanderfontein Merlot 2005Darling , South AfricaOrmondeSilver & BEST IN CLASS
Swartland Vintage Port 2004South AfricaSwartland WinerySilver & BEST IN CLASS
Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005McLaren Vale, AustraliaShingleback WineSilver
Shingleback McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2005McLaren Vale, AustraliaShingleback WineSilver

Shingleback Winemaker's Show Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet

Sauvignon 2005

McLaren Vale, AustraliaShingleback WineSilver

Shingleback Winemaker's Show Reserve Select

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005

McLaren Vale, AustraliaShingleback WineSilver
Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2007Marlborough, New ZealandSileni EstatesSilver
Elgin Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon 2005Elgin, South AfricaElginVintnersSilver
Sileni Exceptional Vintage Merlot 2005Marlborough, New ZealandSileni EstatesSilver
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 1997Stellenbosch , South AfricaKanonkopSilver
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2003Stellenbosch , South AfricaKanonkopSilver
Kanonkop Pinotage 2004Stellenbosch , South AfricaKanonkopSilver
La Motte Millennium 2004South AfricaLa MotteSilver
La Motte Pierneef Shiraz Viognier 2005South AfricaLa MotteSilver
La Motte Shiraz 2005South AfricaLa MotteSilver
Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2005Stellenbosch , South AfricaNeil EllisSilver
Cairanne Coteau Brûlé Villages 2005Rhone , FranceCaves de CairanneBronze
St Chinian Roches Noires 2005Languedoc, FranceCave de RoquebrunBronze
Mancico Garnacha Tempranillo 2005SpainVerde MarteBronze
Shingleback Cellar Door McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2005McLaren Vale, AustraliaShingleback WineBronze
Shingleback Cellar Door McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005McLaren Vale, AustraliaShingleback WineBronze
Shingleback Cellar Door McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006McLaren Vale, AustraliaShingleback WineBronze
Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005McLaren Vale, AustraliaShingleback WineBronze
Overstone Pinot Noir 2007Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesBronze
Overstone Sauvignon Blanc 2007Marlborough, New ZealandSileni EstatesBronze
Sileni Cellar Selection Chardonnay 2006Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesBronze
Sileni Estate Selection The Plateau Pinot Noir 2005Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesBronze
Sileni Cellar Selection Unoaked Chardonnay 2007Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesBronze
Sileni Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2007Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesBronze
Sileni Cellar Selection Pinot Gris 2007Hawke's Bay, New ZealandSileni EstatesBronze

Beyerskloof Pinotage 2006

Pinotage - Stellenbosch - 2006

Stellenbosch, South AfricaBeyerskloofBronze
Beyerskloof Synergy Reserve Cape Blend 2004Stellenbosch, South AfricaBeyerskloofBronze
Beyerskloof Synergy Cape Blend 2004Stellenbosch, South AfricaBeyerskloof 
Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve 2005South AfricaBeyerskloofBronze

Elgin Vintners Agama 2005

Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot - Elgin - 2005

  Bronze
Elgin Vintners Merlot 2005Elgin, South AfricaElginVintnersBronze
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Stellenbosch, South AfricaKanonkopBronze
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2001Stellenbosch, South AfricaKanonkopBronze
Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2005South AfricaLeopard’s LeapBronze
Indalo Shiraz 2005Swartland, South AfricaSwartland WineryBronze
Indalo Chenin Blanc 2007Swartland, South AfricaSwartland WineryBronze
Eagle Crest Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay 2007Swartland, South AfricaSwartland WineryBronze
Eagle Crest Cabernet Merlot 2006Swartland, South AfricaSwartland WineryBronze

Ormonde Private Cellar

Alexanderfontein Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Darling, South AfricaOrmondeBronze
La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2006WalkerBay, South AfricaLa MotteBronze

2006 Awards

International Wine and Spirits Competition 2006

WineCountryWineryAward
Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004AustraliaShinglebackGold
Beyerskloof 2001South AfricaBeyerskloofSilver & Best in Class
Sileni Estate Selection "The Lodge" Chardonnay 2004New ZealandSileniSilver and Best in Class
Sileni Exceptional Vintage Chardonnay 2005New ZealandSileniSilver and Best in Class
Sileni Exceptional Vintage Pinot Noir 2005New ZealandSileniSilver and Best in Class
Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2004AustraliaShinglebackSilver
Shingleback McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2004AustraliaShinglebackSilver
Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003AustraliaShinglebackSilver
Shingleback Cellar Door McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004AustraliaShinglebackSilver
Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004AustraliaShinglebackSilver
SynergyReserve Cape Blend 2002South AfricaBeyerskloofSilver
Ambiance Special Release 2005South AfricaBeyerskloofSilver
Beyerskloof 2003South AfricaBeyerskloofSilver
Neil Ellis Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2000South AfricaNeil EllisSilver
Coteau Brule AOC Cotes du Rhone Villages Cairanne 2004FranceCaves de CairanneBronze
Sileni Cellar Selection Saignée Rosé 2005New ZealandSileniBronze
Sileni Estate Selection "The Lodge" Chardonnay 2005New ZealandSileniBronze
Sileni Estate Selection "The Plateau" Pinot Noir 2005New ZealandSileniBronze
Sileni Estates Overstone Pinot Noir 2005New ZealandSileniBronze
Sileni Estate Selection "The Sounds" Sauvignon Blanc 2005New ZealandSileniBronze
SynergyReserve Cape Blend 2004South AfricaBeyerskloofBronze
Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve 2003South AfricaBeyerskloofBronze
La Motte Millennium 2003South AfricaLa MotteBronze
La Motte Chardonnay 2004South AfricaLa MotteBronze
La Motte Pierneef Shiraz Viognier 2004South AfricaLa MotteBronze
La Motte Shiraz 2003South AfricaLa MotteBronze
Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc 2005South AfricaNeil EllisBronze
Neil Ellis Vineyard Selection Shiraz 2000South AfricaNeil EllisBronze

Decanter World Wine Awards 2006

WineCountryWineryAward`
Beyerskloof 2001South AfricaBeyerskloofREGIONAL TROPHY
Sileni Cellar Selection Saignée Rosé 2005New ZealandSileniSILVER
Sileni Estates Exceptional Vintage Chardonnay 2005New ZealandSileniSILVER
Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Circle’ Semillon 2004New ZealandSileniSILVER
Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Sounds’ Sauvignon Blanc 2005New ZealandSileniSILVER
La Motte Chardonnay 2004South AfricaLa MotteSILVER
La Motte Shiraz 2003South AfricaLa MotteSILVER
Swartland Winery Indalo Shiraz 2004South AfricaSwartlandSILVER
Swartland Winery Shiraz Malbec 2005South AfricaSwartlandSILVER
Château Parenchère, Cuvée Raphaël 2003FranceChâteau ParenchèreBRONZE
Overstone Pinot Noir 2005New ZealandSileniBRONZE
Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Triangle’ Merlot 2004New ZealandSileniBRONZE
Sileni Exceptional Vintage Pinot Noir 2005New ZealandSileniBRONZE
BeyerskloofSynergy Cape Blend Reserve 2002South AfricaBeyerskloofBRONZE
La Motte Millenium 2002South AfricaLa MotteBRONZE
La Motte Pierneef Collection Shiraz Viognier 2004South AfricaLa MotteBRONZE
Swartland Winery Indalo Cabernet Sauvignon 2004South AfricaSwartlandBRONZE
Swartland Winery Eagle Crest Cabernet Sauvignon MerlotSouth AfricaSwartlandBRONZE
Van Loveren Signature Series Chardonnay Reserve 2005South AfricaVan LoverenBRONZE
Van Loveren Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Series Reserve 2004South AfricaVan LoverenBRONZE
Cave de Cairanne, La Reserve de Camille Cayran 2004FranceCave de CairanneCOMMENDED
Cave de Roquebrun Roches Noires, Macération 2003FranceCave de RoquebrunCOMMENDED
Overstone Sauvignon Blanc 2005New ZealandSileniCOMMENDED
Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Plateau’ Pinot Noir 2005New ZealandSileniCOMMENDED

International Wine Challenge 2006


WineCountryWineryAward
Coteau Brûlé 2004FranceCave de CairanneSILVER
Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Circle’ Semillon 2004New ZealandSileniSILVER
Goiya Shiraz Pinotage 2004South AfricaWestcorpSILVER
Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Triangle’ Merlot 2004New ZealandSileniBRONZE
Landskroon Pinotage 2004South AfricaLandskroonBRONZE
Alexanderfontein Sauvignon Blanc 2005South AfricaAlexanderfontein - OrmondeBRONZE
The Swartland Shiraz Malbec 2005South AfricaSwartlandBRONZE
Yonder Hill Merlot 2004South AfricaYonder HillBRONZE
Y-Shiraz 2004South AfricaYonder HillBRONZE
Dis Tinto Tempranillo Syrah 2005SpainBodega EngueraBRONZE
Aylés Merlot Tempranillo 2004SpainBodega Señorio de AylésBRONZE
Mancico Garnacha Tempranillo 2004SpainMancicoBRONZE
Overstone Pinot Noir 2005New ZealandSileniSeal of Approval
Overstone Sauvignon Blanc 2005New ZealandSileniSeal of Approval
Sileni Cellar Selection Saignée Rosé 2005New ZealandSileniSeal of Approval
Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2005New ZealandSileniSeal of Approval
Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Lodge’ Chardonnay 2004New ZealandSileniSeal of Approval
Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Plateau’ Pinot Noir 2005New ZealandSileniSeal of Approval
Sileni Estate Selection ‘The Sounds’ Sauvignon Blanc 2005New ZealandSileniSeal of Approval
Sileni Exceptional Vintage Pinot Noir 2005New ZealandSileniSeal of Approval
Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve 2004South AfricaBeyerskloofSeal of Approval
Leopard’s Leap Lookout WhiteSouth AfricaLeopards Leap - Historic Wines of the CapeSeal of Approval
Kanonkop Pinotage 2003South AfricaKanonkopSeal of Approval
La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2005South AfricaLa MotteSeal of Approval
Alexanderfontein Merlot 2004South AfricaAlexanderfontein - OrmondeSeal of Approval
Eagle Crest Cabernet Merlot 2004South AfricaSwartlandSeal of Approval
Indalo Shiraz 2004South AfricaSwartlandSeal of Approval
Van Loveren Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2004South AfricaVan LoverenSeal of Approval
Van Loveren Signature Series Chardonnay 2005South AfricaVan LoverenSeal of Approval
Gioya Ruby Cab Pinotage 2004South AfricaWestcorpSeal of Approval
Goiya Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2004South AfricaWestcorpSeal of Approval
Spruitdrift Merlot 2004South AfricaWestcorpSeal of Approval
Spruitdrift Shiraz 2004South AfricaWestcorpSeal of Approval
Enye Cabernet Sauvignon TempranilloSpainEnyeSeal of Approval
Mancico Garnacha 2004SpainMancicoSeal of Approval


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