THE Michelangelo Awards remains one of the biggest South African wine competitions, contested by many leading cellars in the Cape winelands. The 2020 edition attracted 1558 entries, and, as in 2019, the judges were particularly impressed by the Chardonnay class: the Grand Prix Trophy on this occasion was presented for the Chamonix 2018 from Franschhoek, following the top score for Groot Constantia 2018 last time round.
Of the 615 awards, there were 28 trophies presented in various wine, spirit, low- and non-alcohol categories as well as for packaging. Also considered excellent were 24 platinum award winners scored 96+ out of 100, and there were 89 double gold medallists, 363 golds and 111 silver medallists. The most highly rated South African wines at Michelangelo 2020 are highlighted below. For the full results, the names of the judges and more about the competition, see here.
TROPHY LAUREATES
Aan de Doorns Red Muscadel 2017
R55pb ex-cellar, Worcester
Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
R270pb ex-cellar, Helderberg, Stellenbosch
Anura Signature Cape Cuvée 2017 (Red Blend)
R360pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl
Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2004 (Port)
Museum Class, Calitzdorp cellar
Chamonix Chardonnay 2018
R200pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
De Grendel Op die Berg Pinot Noir 2017
R220pb ex-cellar, Panorma, Durbanville WR
Diemersdal Winter Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2020
R145pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Kaapzicht 1947 Chenin Blanc 2019
R550pb ex-cellar, Bottelary, Stellenbosch
Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2013 (Red Blend)
R190pb ex-cellar, Somerset West
Org de Rac Roussanne 2019
R90pb ex-cellar, Piketberg
Rainbow's End Merlot 2018
R195pb ex-cellar, Banghoek, Stellenbosch
Saronsberg Shiraz 2018
R260pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh
Under Oaks Chenin Blanc 2019
R89pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Villiera Monro Brut 2014 (MCC)
R273pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch
Windmeul Reserve Pinotage 2017
R180pb ex-cellar, Paarl
PLATINUM WINNERS
Aan de Doorns Muscat d'Alexandrie 2015
R28pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Worcester
Badsberg Pinotage Reserve 2019
Price t.b.a. ex-cellar, Rawsonville
Blake's Tourmaline 2018 (White Blend)
R150pb ex-cellar, Malmesbury
Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2019
R125pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Brink Family Shiraz 2018
Price t.b.a. – Pulpit Rock, Riebeek West
Christina Chardonnay 2020
R113pb at Van Loveren cellar, Robertson
Clarington Chenin Blanc 2018
Export-only, Normandie cellar, Franschhoek
D'Aria Merlot 2017
R116pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Darling Cellars Black Granite Shiraz 2018
R65pb ex-cellar, Darling
De Grendel Shiraz 2018
R200pb ex-cellar, Panorama, Durbanville WR
Diemersdal Pinotage 2019
R100pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Cableway Chardonnay 2018
R160pb ex-cellar, Durbanville
Great Five Reserve Pinotage 2017
R198pb at Stellenview cellar, Devon Valley, Stellenboslch
Highlands Road Semillon 2018
R190pb ex-cellar, Elgin
Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2019
R210pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Sur Lie 2019
R220pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch
Kranskop Viognier Noble Late Harvest 2019
R130pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Robertson
Lourensford Chrysalis White 2017
R300pb ex-cellar, Somerset West
Oude Denneboom Chenin Blanc 2020
Price t.b.a. – Paarl cellar
Perdeberg Dry Land Natural Sweet Chenin Blanc 2017
R115pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Paarl
Rhebokskloof Chenin Blanc 2019
R75pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Spier 21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc 2019
R180pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch
Sumaridge Chardonnay 2017
R245pb ex-cellar, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde
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Michelangelo Trophy winner Under Oaks Chenin is now R120 at the estate!! A short while ago they had a special of “2 for R90”, then they got an award and now… Good for them!