THE MOST successful South African cellar at the 2019 Concours Mondial du Sauvignon was Delaire Graff of Stellenbosch, winning two gold medals (including one for a nine-year-old Sauvignon Blanc!), with Diemersdal of Durbanville, Strandveld outside Elim in Cape Agulhus, Kleine Zalze of Stellenbosch and Kroonpoort Vineyards also securing gold.

1010 wines from 26 countries were assessed by 73 judges from 18 countries who convened in the city of Udine, Italy. 122 gold medals and 180 silvers were awarded – most going to French cellars, followed by the Austrians, Italians, New Zealanders and South Africans. Full results here.

SA GOLD MEDALLISTS

• Delaire Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2010
• Delaire Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2018
• Diemersdal Winter Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2018
• First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Strandveld)
• Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2017
• Kroonpoort Sauvignon Blanc 2018