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
