The Novare Trophy for South Africa’s Top Single Vineyard Wine was awarded for the first time this year and won by a Wellington cellar. Doolhof Estate’s Doolhof Single Vineyard Malbec 2014 was chosen as a single vineyard wine that represents its specific terroir the best.
As this wine was one of the highest scoring wines, it also won the National Winner for Malbec. Doolhof Lady in White 2010 won the National Winner for White Blend.
In addition to the awards won by Doolhof Estate, other Wellington cellars also did their part to win this prestigious award. Linton Park Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 was named as one of the Top 5 Estate Wines and wines from Wellington Wines (La Cave), Linton Park, Welbedacht, Diemersfontein and Napier also achieved above average scores.
Marko Roux, Viticulturist at Wellington Wines says in terms of terroir Wellington is a very exciting place to work. It is a warm Mediterranean viticulture area where wines have an overall good intensity; it is fruit driven and shows typical cultivar characteristics.
“With the influence of the surrounding mountains and the diverse soil types situated in the area – smaller unique terroirs are formed; the Doolhof valley is a perfect example. The area is filled with forgotten Chenin blanc and Cinsaut vines – this is also a niche market with unique offerings,’ says Roux.
Francois van Niekerk, the production manager at Wellington Wines is also excited about the areas potential.
“The enormous diversity of soil and climate in Wellington grants a space for each cultivar to reach their full potential and to finally deliver a top quality product. The wines show a big variation of personality and the fundamental principles of quality. Wellington is a very exciting and unique area to cultivate grapes and to make wine,” says Van Niekerk.
The conception of the local Wellington Quest for the Best - for Wellington, by Wellington, has contributed greatly to the overall quality of their wines. The first Quest for the Best was held after receiving the SA Terroir Top Wine Region award in 2010.
“Quest for the Best” is a competition initiated for 100% Wellington wines by Wellington, celebrating the wine district’s quest to showcase the overall quality, terroir and diversity of the Wine of Origin Wellington to the public.
For more info please contact +27.218641378 or email wine@wellington.co.za.
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