Decanter World Wine Awards 2018: See which SA wines won medals

See which South African wines won medals at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards.

The results of the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 were recently announced. Of the 149 platinum medals that were awarded, South African producers managed to scoop up a total of five. Four of them hail from the Stellenbosch region, and one of them is from the Cape Agulhas area (Strandveld). All five scored a perfect 97 points for their wines. They were:

Platinum Medal Winners (SA):

• De Morgenzon Reserve Chenin Blanc 2017
• Rustenberg Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
• Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
• Uva Mira D.W. Syrah 2015
• Strandveld First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Now in its 15th year, the Decanter World Wine Awards is the world’s largest and most influential wine competition. Judged by top wine experts from around the globe, the DWWA is trusted internationally for its rigorous judging process. This year just under 17 000 entries were received.

France won the most Best in Show medals, with its producers scooping 12 of the most coveted accolade at the DWWA. Rhône, in particular, shone brightly by winning three Best in Show medals and five Platinums. One South African producer managed to palm in a Best in Show medal:

Best in Show Medal Winner (SA):

• Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Sweet Wine 2014

A team of 275 judges (including many of the world’s top experts) blind-tasted 16 903 wines in the Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 competition. By the end, they had awarded 50 Best in Show medals, 149 Platinum medals, 439 Gold medals, 3 454 Silver medals, and 7 079 Bronze medals. Of the total medal tally, South African producers won 28 gold, 244 silver and 276 bronze medals.

Gold Medal Winner (SA):

For the South African silver and bronze full medal results, CLICK HERE.