THERE WERE 307 wines from 27 countries on the tasting bench at Syrah du Monde 2020, the 14th edition of this international competition held in the Rhône Valley, France. After three days of judging dry and sweet wines, reds, rosés, bubblies and desserts made from Shiraz, 101 medals were awarded – 87 silvers and just 14 golds, of which two went to South African producers, both based in Franschhoek.

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SA GOLD MEDALLISTS

Holden Manz Syrah Reserve 2016
R660pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Old Road Anvil Shiraz 2018
R105pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

SA SILVER MEDALLISTS

D’Aria Soprano Shiraz 2018
R220pb ex-cellar, Durbanville

Eagles’ Nest Shiraz 2016
R295pb ex-cellar, Constantia

GlenWood Grand Duc Syrah 2016
R630pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek

Hartenberg Megan 2016
R645pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Hartenberg Stork 2016
R800pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch

Old Road 12 Mile Syrah 2017
R220pb ex-producer, Franschhoek

Saronsberg Shiraz 2018
R260pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh