BABYLONSTOREN and Cederberg Wines struck gold at the 2025 (19th) edition of Syrah du Monde, the international competition held in France's Rhône Valley. There were 207 wines (from 22 countries) assessed over two days by 100 judges from around the world, with the 32 gold medallists including South Africans Babylonstoren Shiraz 2022 of Simonsberg-Paarl and the 2021 Shiraz of Cederberg Wines. Moreover, the Babylonstoren ranked among the Top 10 gold medal winners along with wines representing France (3), Canada and Switzerland (2 each), Australia, Italy, Greece and Spain. The Cederberg Shiraz 2021 was also a 95-pointer at the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK).
SA GOLD MEDALLISTS
Babylonstoren Shiraz 2022
R375pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl
Cederberg Shiraz 2021
R295pb ex-cellar, Cederberg
SA SILVER MEDALLISTS
Bon Courage Inkára Shiraz 2022
R280pb ex-cellar, Robertson
Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2021
R180pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek
Saronsberg Shiraz 2023
R390pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh
Tamboerskloof Shiraz 2021
R310pb ex-Kleinood cellar, Helderberg-Stellenbosch
• For the full results, click here.
