Groot Constantia, the oldest and most iconic working winery in South Africa, scooped up a whopping 14 top awards at this year's prestigious National Wine Awards – including three Grand Cru Awards, a phenomenal six Top 100 and Double Platinum Awards, as well as two Double Gold Awards and three Double Silver.
Groot Constantia, the oldest and most iconic working winery in South Africa, scooped up a whopping 14 top awards at this year’s prestigious National Wine Awards – including three Grand Cru Awards, a phenomenal six Top 100 and Double Platinum Awards, as well as two Double Gold Awards and three Double Silver.The Grand Cru Award category recognises exceptional wines that are considered the cream of the crop in South Africa.
The Groot Constantia wines that were recognised in this category are the 2020 Merlot, 2020 Gouverneurs Reserve Red, 2022 Gouverneurs Reserve White, 2023 Chardonnay, 2021 Shiraz and 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon. A sentiment shared by Floricius Beukes, Viticulturist and Estate Manager for Groot Constantia, who says they are so thankful for these accolades, which are a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire Groot Constantia team.
An esteemed panel of high-profile judges, featuring Master of Wines , global connoisseurs, Cape Wine Masers and seasoned winemakers, evaluates each wine ‘blind’ to ensure fairness and eliminate bias.
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