AWARDS

2017

Awards for the period 1 July 2016 – 30 June 2017

2016 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)

World’s Best Brandy Producer of 2016 - Distell

World’s Best Cognac 2016 - Richelieu XO Cognac World’s Best Vodka 2016 - Count Pushkin World's Best Cabernet Sauvignon - Nederburg Private Bin R163 Cabernet Sauvignon

2013 Abraham Perold Trophy for Pinotage - Neethlingshof Wine Estate South African Wine Producer of the Year - Nederburg

Gold Outstanding: o Nederburg Private Bin R163 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 o Neethlingshof Malbec 2015 o Neethlingshof Owl Post Pinotage 2014

Gold: o Nederburg Private Bin Eminence 2012 o Nederburg Private Bin Eminence 2007 o Nederburg Edelkeur 2009 o Nederburg Edelkeur 2005 o Neethlingshof Six Flowers 2015

New York International Spirits Competition South Africa Distillery of the Year: Distell

12 Year Brandy of the Year: Van Ryn’s Distillers Reserve 12 Yr

15 Year Brandy of the Year: Van Ryn’s Fine Cask Reserve 15 Yr

5 Year Whiskey of the Year: Three Ships Premium Select

South Africa Whiskey of the Year: Bain’s Cape Mountain Whiskey

South Africa Cream Liqueur of the Year: Amarula

Gold: o Van Ryn’s Fine Cask Reserve, 15 Yr o Amarula Cream o Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky o Three Ships Premium Select 5yr o Three Ships Bourbon Cask Finish o Three Ships Pinotage Finish

ABSA Top 10 Pinotage Awards Top 10 Listing: Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Pinotage 2014

The Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards Best in variety class: Neethlingshof Gewurztraminer 2016

Best in variety class: Neethlingshof Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2016

China Wine and Spirits Awards Double Gold: Three Ships Select Gold: Three Ships Bourbon Cask Finish

Gold: Three Ships 5 Year Old Premium Select

Sommeliers Selection Listed:

o Alto Rouge 2013 o Neethlingshof Owl Post Pinotage 2014

Michelangelo Awards Grand d’Or:

o Zonnebloem Shiraz Mourvèdre Viognier 2014 o Zonnebloem Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 o Durbanville Hills Rhinofields Merlot 2013 o Durbanville Hills Blanc de Blanc MCC 2012

Gold:

Zonnebloem Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Durbanville Hills Rhinofields Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Durbanville Hills Merlot Dry Rosé 2016 Durbanville Hills Caapmans (Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot) 2011

World Whisky Awards Best South African Grain – Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky

Best South African Blended Whisky – Three Ships Bourbon Cask Finish Best South African Single Malt Whisky – Three Ships 10 Year Old Best South African Single Cask Single Malt – Three Ships 10 Year Old

Scotch – Islands (no Islay) Single Malt 12 Year Old & Under – Ledaig 10 Year old

FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 Top 10 Listing: Uitkyk Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Veritas Awards Producer of the Year: Distell Best Performer by Entry in the class for more than 10 entries: Distell

Double Gold: o Van Ryn’s 15 year old o Van Ryn’s 12 year old o Richelieu 10 year old o Flight of the Fish Eagle o Fleur Du Cap Unfiltered Sauvignon Blanc 2015 o Nederburg Private Bin Eminence Noble Late Harvest Muscadel 2012 o Neethlingshof Lord Neethling Pinotage Limited Release 1999 o Lomond Cape Agulhas Shiraz Mourvèdre Viognier 2015

Gold: o Pongrácz Rose Méthode Cap Classique o Neethlingshof Malbec 2015 o Zonnebloem Shiraz Mourvèdre Viognier 2014 o Zonnebloem Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2014 o Zonnebloem Limited Edition Semillon 2007 o Neethlingshof Malbec 2015 o Neethlingshof Lord Neethling Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2006 o Neethlingshof Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2016 o Neethlingshof Short Story Collection Six Flowers 2016 o Neethlingshof Gewürztraminer 2010 Museum Class o Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 o Collison's White Gold Brandy o Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Chardonnay 2015 o Lomond Cape Agulhas Conebush Syrah 2014 o Van Ryn’s 10 year old o Van Ryn’s 20 year old o Oude Meester Reserve 12 Year Old o Oude Meester Souverein 18 Year Old o Oude Meester VSOB Liqueur Brandy o Klipdrift Limited Edition Export o Klipdrift Premium o J.C. Le Roux Scintilla Vintage Reserve 2011 o Nederburg II Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 o Nederburg Ingenuity 2014 o Nederburg Private Bin Edelkeur Chenin Blanc NLH 2013 o Nederburg Private Bin Edelkeur Chenin Blanc NLH 2012 o Nederburg Private Bin Eminence NLH Muscadel 2013 o Nederburg The Motorcycle Marvel Günter Brözel 2014

SA Terroir Award Best Gewürztraminer

o Neethlingshof Gewürztraminer 2016 Best Sauvignon Blanc

o Neethlingshof Sauvignon Blanc Single Vine 2015

Tim Atkin South Africa Report 95 Points

o Alto M.P.H.S. 2011 o Nederburg Winemasters Reserve Noble Late Harvest 2014

93 Points o Zonnebloem Shiraz Mourvèdre Viognier 2014

92 Points o Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 o Pongrácz Desiderius 2008 o Fleur Du Cap Unfiltered Semillon 2015 o Nederburg Heritage Heroes Young Airhawk Sauvignon Blanc 2016 o Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 o Uitkyk Pinotage 2013 o Uitkyk Pinotage 2014

91 Points o Alto Shiraz 2013 o Fleur du Cap Laszlo 2012 o Nederburg Ingenuity White 2015 o Zonnebloem Lauréat 2013

90 Points o Lomond Syrah ConeBush 2013 o Ned Eminence 2012 o Nederburg Heritage Heroes Anchorman Chenin Blanc 2015 o Nederburg Two Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 o Neethlingshof The Owl Post 2014 o Neethlingshof Six Flowers 2015

Six Nations Wine Challenge

Double Gold o Nederburg Two Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 o Nederburg Edelkeur 2005 o Nederburg Private Bin Edelkeur 2005 o Nederburg Heritage Heroes Young Airhawk Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Gold o Nederburg Private Bin Eminence 2012

INTERNATIONALTRAVEL RETAIL EXCELLENCE AWARDS- Gold Travel Retail Award

o Amarula Cream (New Jabulani bottle)

SA YOUNG WINE SHOW Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 SA Champion in the category cabernet sauvignon (wooded)

o Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Adforum Top 5 Alcohol TV Advertisements

o Nederburg

2017

Platter's South African Wine Guide

Winery of the Year o Nederburg

Five-star ratings: o Nederburg The Winemasters Noble Late Harvest 2015 o Nederburg The Brew Master 2014 o Nederburg Private Bin R163 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 o Nederburg s Private Bin D234 Sauvignon Blanc 2015 o Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Sauvignon Blanc 2015 o Fleur du Cap Noble Late Harvest 2015

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Director's Award of Excellence: Distell Group Best Blended Scotch - no age statement: Black Bottle Best Other Brandy: Oude Meester 12 Year Old

Double Gold: o Black Bottle o Bunnahabhain Toiteach o Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old o Deanston 12 Year Old o Ledaig 18 Year Old o Ledaig 10 Year Old o Oude Meester Demant o Oude Meester Souverein o Oude Meester 12 Year Old o Van Ryn's 20 Year Old Collector's Reserve Brandy o Van Ryn's 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve Brandy

Gold: o Amarula Cream o Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old o Richelieu 10 Year Old

Decanter World Wine Awards Platinum Award (best South African Chenin Blanc priced at over £15.):

o Nederburg Heritage Heroes The Anchorman Chenin Blanc 2013 Gold:

o Nederburg Private Bin Eminence Noble Late Harvest 2012 o Nederburg Private Bin Eminence Noble Late Harvest 2013 o Nederburg Ingenuity White blend 2014

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show

Trophy for Best Museum Class Unfortified Dessert Wine o Nederburg Private Bin Edelkeur Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2009

Gold: o Nederburg Private Bin Eminence Noble Late Harvest Muscadel 2007 o Uitkyk Chenin Blanc 2015

Best Brandy Awards Results

Best Wine Brandy o Oude Meester, Demant

Gold Winners: o Richelieu International o Klipdrift Premium o Oude Meester 18 Years Old Sovereign

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