Sommeliers Selection winners

Monday, 22 June, 2015
Pippa Pringle
Sommeliers, producers and media mingled and networked at the gala event to announce the winners of the inaugural The Sommeliers Selection which was deemed a resounding success with almost 400 entries received. The results were announced on 19 June at the recently launched Open Door Restaurant at Constantia Uitsig,

Wineries ranging from large, small and niche took part in what has been described as ‘A New Wine Award With a Difference’, which also catered for beer, ciders and international wineries. A total of 101 wines were selected for the Sommeliers Selection Wine List, which was judged only by members of the South African Sommeliers Association (SASA). The judging panel was chaired by internationally acclaimed sommeliers David Clarke and Higgo Jacobs.
The focus of the competition was to keep it fresh, new, and different, but still retaining the serious aspect of wine, whilst guaranteeing the highest standard.

The Wine By The Glass Trophy Wine List winners in each category are:

HOUSE WINE - WHITE
Nederburg Riesling 2014

HOUSE WINE - RED
Hartenberg Alchemy Syrah 2013

HOUSE WINE -BUBBLES
Graham Beck Brut Rosé NV

WHITE - FRESH/CRUNCHY  
Villiera Sauvignon Blanc 2014

WHITE - ELEGANT/CLASSY  
La Motte Chardonnay 2013
Laibach The Ladybird White Organic 2014
Shannon Semillon 2014

WHITE - FULL/RICH
Durbanville Hills Rhinofields Chardonnay 2012
Grande Provence Chardonnay 2013

RED - FRESH/ JUICY
Stellar Organics Reserve 2013

RED - ELEGANT / CLASSY  
Longridge Pinotage 2013
Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2014

RED - VOLUPTUOUS/RICH  
Flagstone Dragon Tree 2012
Oldenburg Syrah 2012

VINTAGE MCC  
Domaine des Dieux Claudia 2009

BLANC DE BLANCS
Bon Courage Blanc de blanc 2009

STICKYS
Paul Cluver Noble Late Harvest 2014

INTERNATIONAL WINES  
Domaine Grier - France Rosé 2014

FORTIFIED  
Monis Muscadel

‘We found the overall standard of entries received above average with an excellent range of wines to work with and judge. We believe in the potential of a wine competition in this format and can't wait to see consumers’ reaction and engagement with the awards, ‘ says Higgo Jacobs.

For more information visit www.thesommeliersselection.co.za.

ISSUED BY : ON THE MARQUE PR & COMMUNICATIONS
ON BEHALF OF : THE SOMMELIERS SELECTION
MEDIA QUERIES : PIPPA PRINGLE, ON THE MARQUE PR & COMMUNICATIONS,
071 461 6692 OR pippa@onthemarque.co.za

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Winners
Winners

Marin Moore - Durbanville Hills
Marin Moore - Durbanville Hills

The Somms
The Somms

Bubbles
Bubbles

Fresh & Crunch White
Fresh & Crunch White

Stickys
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