“The Cape Legends’ portfolio is built on heritage, innovation, passion,
people, responsibility and respect. These are qualities that are appreciated
internationally, as demonstrated by this latest performance at the IWSC,” says
Cape Legends Marketing Director Ross Sleet. “Notably, the award winners
included wines from our two Fairtrade wine ranges as well, the Place in the Sun
and Earthbound brands.”
Demonstrating the diversity of the portfolio, the winning gold medals
were: Le Bonheur Prima 2009, described by the esteemed judging panel as being
“rich and well layered with great structure”; the Neethlingshof The Six Flowers
2013, rated as a “beautifully balanced” wine; and, the Stellenzicht Rhapsody
2007, which received a top rating for its “great balance [and] good mature
notes in long finish”.
In addition to its gold winners, Cape Legends also collected 10 Silver
Outstanding awards, which went to Lomond Syrah 2011, Lomond Conebush Syrah
2011, Plaisir de Merle Grand Brut 2011, Alto Shiraz 2011, Fleur du Cap
Unfiltered Merlot 2011, Le Bonheur Tricorne 2009, Le Bonheur Sauvignon Blanc
2013, Allesverloren Shiraz 2012, Fleur du Cap Noble Late Harvest 2013 and
Pongrácz Desiderius 2008.
The IWSC was founded in 1969 to promote the quality and excellence of
the world's best wines, spirits and liqueurs. It is the premier competition of
its kind, thanks to an experienced panel of experts and a rigorous two-stage
judging which involves blind tasting and laboratory analysis.
The IWSC’s award winning South African, Chilean and Argentine wines were
announced on September 10, on the first day of the Beautiful South Tasting at
Olympia Central in London.
The IWSC’s Annual Awards Banquet will take place on November 12 at the
Guildhall in London. The top performing products will be showcased at the
dinner.
For more information about the Cape Legends fine wines, visit www.capelegends.co.za.