Koelfontein |

Showcasing “superior” Syrah from the foot of Africa – Shiraz SA

07/2021 Mike Froud One comment

THE ONLINE award presentation was a rather dumbed-down affair, not without technical hiccups, but the panel of judges for the 2021 Challenge convened by the industry association Shiraz SA was strong on experience. Among the selectors were Cape Wine Masters Andy Roediger (chair for the ninth year) and Paul Benadé, cellarmasters Frans Smit (Spier) and Richard Kershaw MW, as well

2021
SA Wine Ratings
Shiraz SA Challenge

Shiraz Challenge winners hail from 12 different corners of the Cape

07/2020 Mike Froud One comment

DUE TO lockdown restrictions imposed on local drinks industry players in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, announcing the 2020 Shiraz SA Challenge results was a sombre occasion conducted online without the winners in attendance. A virtually dry celebration! The judging, held over four days at Nederburg in Paarl, was chaired by Cape Wine Master Andy Roediger, with the panellists