Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2007 results by category

2007 MEDAL WINNERS & SCORES - BY CATEGORY

Full results of the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2007 - producers listed in alphabetical order - with wines judged using the 100-point system.

T Trophy awarded to highest-scoring gold medal winner in a class
G Gold medal awarded for a score of 90 to 100 points out of 100: superlative, world class
S Silver medal awarded for a score of 80 to 89 points out of 100: excellent, wine of distinction
B Bronze medal awarded for a score of 70 to 79 points out of 100: good to very good, fine character

RED WINES

BEST CABERNET SAUVIGNON
94 T Longridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
93 G Brampton Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (screwcap)

85 S Post House Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
84 S Nederburg Private Bin R163 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
83 S Three Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
81 S Guardian Peak Lapa Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

78 B Blaauwklippen Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
78 B Zevenwacht Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
76 B Miravel Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
76 B Woolworths Diemersfontein Founders Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
75 B Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
74 B La Petite Ferme Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
73 B Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
72 B Landskroon Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
72 B Graham Beck Coffeestone Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
71 B Mooiplaas Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
70 B Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
70 B Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

BEST MERLOT
94 T Hillcrest Merlot 2005
94 G Meerlust Merlot 2004

79 B Seidelberg Roland's Reserve Merlot 2004
78 B Longridge Merlot 2004
74 B Asara Merlot 2002
73 B Guardian Peak Merlot 2006
72 B Excelsior Merlot 2006 (screwcap)
71 B Bein Merlot 2005
70 B Hartenberg Merlot 2004
70 B Stellenbosch Hills Merlot 2003
70 B Zevenwacht Merlot 2005

BEST PETIT VERDOT
79 B Du Preez Hendrik Lodewyk Petit Verdot 2001

BEST PINOTAGE
94 T Hartenberg Pinotage 2004

89 S Hidden Valley Pinotage 2004
80 S Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Pinotage 2005

77 B Lindhorst Pinotage 2005
75 B Laibach Pinotage 2005
72 B Longridge Pinotage 2004
70 B Perdeberg Pinotage 2006 (screwcap)
70 B PK Morkel Pinotage 2004
70 B Meerendal Pinotage 1995 - Museum Class

BEST PINOT NOIR
75 B Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2004
74 B Bouchard Finlayson Tête de Cuvée Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2005
72 B Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2005
72 B Meerlust Pinot Noir 2003

BEST SANGIOVESE
70 B Idiom Sangiovese 2005

BEST SHIRAZ / SYRAH
94 T Quoin Rock Simonsberg Syrah 2005

84 S Hartenberg The Stork Shiraz 2003
80 S Lomond Syrah 2005

79 B Perdeberg Shiraz 2006 (screwcap)
77 B Kanu Limited Release Shiraz 2003
77 B Saronsberg Shiraz 2004
76 B Ashton Reserve Shiraz 2005
75 B Alto Shiraz 2004
75 B Cederberg Shiraz 2005
74 B La Motte Shiraz 2005
72 B Nederburg Manor House Shiraz 2005
72 B Waverley Hills Shiraz 2005
71 B Bonfoi Shiraz 2004
71 B Nederburg Private Bin R121 Shiraz 2004
71 B Mischa Shiraz 2004
70 B Anatu Shiraz 2004
70 B Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Shiraz 2005

BEST RED BLENDS - BORDEAUX STYLE
97 T Môreson Magia 2003
94 G Seidelberg Un Deux Trois 2004

87 S Saronsberg Provenance Rooi 2005
85 S Buitenverwachting Christine 2003
85 S Vilafonté Series M 2005
81 S Vilafonté Series C 2004

78 B Raka Quinary 2005
77 B Nick & Forti's Epicentre 2005
75 B Bonfoi Ouverture 2004
75 B La Motte Millennium 2004
75 B Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2003
75 B Vilafonté Series C 2005
74 B Rustenberg John X Merriman 2005
74 B Morgenster 2003
73 B Eikendal Classique 2003
73 B Tokara Red 2003
72 B Hartenberg The Mackenzie 2004
71 B Dornier Donatus Red 2004
71 B Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve 2004
71 B Saronsberg Seismic 2005
70 B Vergelegen V 2003

BEST RED BLENDS - PINOTAGE BASED
84 S Three Peaks Cantata 2005

78 B Brahms Quartet 2003
74 B Raka Figurehead 2005

BEST RED BLENDS - SHIRAZ BASED
79 B Guardian Peak SMG 2005
79 B Knorhoek Pantère 2003
75 B Barton Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
75 B Uitkyk Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2004
72 B Landskroon Paul de Villiers Reserve 2004

BEST RED BLENDS - OTHER
82 S Mont Destin The Pink Door 2005

79 B Neethlingshof Lord Neethling Laurentius 2000
78 B La Bascula Turret Fields 2005 (Spain)
76 B Flagstone Dragon Tree 2005 (screwcap)
75 B Clos Malverne Auret 2004
72 B Backsberg Klein Babylons Toren 2003
71 B Avondale Reserve Graham 2005
70 B Avondale Reserve Graham 2003
70 B De Krans Red Stone Reserve 2005

Rosé Wines

BEST BLANC DE NOIR
74 B Lynx Blanc de Noir 2007 (screwcap)

WHITE WINES

BEST CHARDONNAY
96 T Backsberg Babylons Toren Chardonnay 2003 (screwcap)
95 G Mulderbosch Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2005
94 T Chamonix Reserve Chardonnay 1997 - Museum Class
93 G Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2006
93 G Van Loveren Reserve Chardonnay 2006

82 S Peacock Ridge Chardonnay 2006 (screwcap)
82 S Koelfontein Chardonnay 2005
80 S Buitenverwachting Chardonnay 2003 - Museum Class

79 B Buitenverwachting Husseys Vlei Chardonnay 2005
78 B Le Riche Chardonnay 2006
78 B Thandi Chardonnay 2005
78 B Hartenberg The Eleanor Chardonnay 2004
76 B Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2005
75 B Môreson Premium Chardonnay 2005
75 B Mont Rochelle Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2005
75 B Uitkyk Chardonnay 2004
75 B Quoin Rock Cape Agulhas Chardonnay 2003
74 B Hill & Dale Chardonnay 2006
74 B La Motte Chardonnay 2005
73 B Groote Post Chardonnay 2006
73 B Ormonde Chardonnay 2006
73 B Dombeya Chardonnay 2005
72 B Dieu Donné Chardonnay 2006
72 B Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2006
72 B Vergelegen Chardonnay 2005
72 B Saronsberg Chardonnay 2005
71 B Ondine Chardonnay 2006
71 B Jordan Chardonnay 2006
71 B Ataraxia Chardonnay 2006
71 B Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2005
70 B Mont Rochelle Unwooded Chardonnay 2006
70 B Sterhuis Chardonnay 2006
70 B Tokara Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2005

BEST CHENIN BLANC

95 T Rijk's Chenin Blanc 2005
95 G Perdeberg Reserve Chenin Blanc 2006

83 S Kleine Zalze Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2006
82 S Eikendal Chenin Blanc 2006 (screwcap)
80 S Jordan Chenin Blanc 2005

78 B Woolworths Ken Forrester Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2006
76 B Koelenbosch Wooded Chenin Blanc 2005
75 B Basson Chenin Blanc 2006 (screwcap)
75 B Beaumont Hope Marguerite 2006
75 B Fleur du Cap Chenin Blanc 2006
75 B Hazendal Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2006
75 B Post House Chenin Blanc 2006
73 B Rijk's Chenin Blanc 2003 - Museum Class
72 B BC Chenin Blanc 2007
72 B The FMC Forrester Meinert Chenin 2005
72 B Hazendal Wooded Chenin Blanc 2005
72 B Perdeberg Chenin Blanc 2006 (screwcap)
71 B Zondernaam Chenin Blanc 2006 (screwcap)
70 B Barton Chenin Blanc 2006
70 B Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc 2006 (screwcap)

BEST PINOT BLANC

72 B Flagstone Field Day Pinot Blanc 2005 (screwcap)

BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC
95 T Cape Point Sauvignon Blanc 2006

85 S Neethlingshof Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (screwcap)
85 S Ormonde Sauvignon Blanc 2006
82 S Kumkani Lanner Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2006
82 S Welmoed Sauvignon Blanc 2007 (screwcap)
81 S Quoin Rock Simonsberg Oculus Sauvignon Blanc 2005
80 S Mooiplaas Sauvignon Blanc 2003 - Museum Class

79 B First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (screwcap)
79 B Nederburg Private Bin D234 Sauvignon Blanc 2006
78 B Cape Point Sauvignon Blanc 2005
77 B Bon Courage Sauvignon Blanc 2007
77 B Nederburg Manor House Sauvignon Blanc 2006
76 B Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2006
76 B Lands End Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (screwcap)
76 B Nelson's Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2007
75 B De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (screwcap)
75 B Quoin Rock Cape Agulhas Sauvignon Blanc 2006
75 B Uitkyk Sauvignon Blanc 2006
74 B Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2006
74 B Nederburg Private Bin D234 Sauvignon Blanc 2003 - Museum Class
73 B Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 2006
73 B Du Toitskloof Sauvignon Blanc 2007 (screwcap)
73 B Stellenrust Sauvignon Blanc 2006
72 B Clos Malverne Sauvignon Blanc 2007
72 B Durbanville Hills Rhinofields Sauvignon Blanc 2006
72 B La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2006
72 B Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc 2006
72 B Sumaridge Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (screwcap)
71 B Constantia Glen Sauvignon Blanc 2006
71 B Durbanville Hills Biesjes Craal Sauvignon Blanc 2006
71 B Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2006
71 B Major's Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2006
70 B Neil Ellis Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (screwcap)

BEST SEMILLON
95 T Cape Point Semillon 2003 - Museum Class
95 T Cape Point Semillon 2005

80 S Cape Point Semillon 2006

75 B Fairview Oom Pagel Semillon 2006 (screwcap)
75 B Flat Roof Manor Semillon 2006 (screwcap)
75 B Vergelegen CWG Semillon 2003 - Museum Class
72 B Vergelegen Wooded Semillon 2006
70 B Landau du Val Private Selection Semillon 2006

BEST VIOGNIER
75 B Nederburg Private Bin D212 Viognier 2004 - Museum Class
73 B Fleur du Cap Limited Release Unfiltered Viognier 2005

BEST WHITE BLENDS
96 T Vergelegen White 2006
95 G Vergelegen White 2005

85 S Cape Point Vineyards Isliedh 2006
80 S Flagstone CWG Weather Girl 2006 (screwcap)
80 S Woolworths Longmarket Chardonnay Semillon 2006 (Delheim)

79 B Klein Constantia Mme Marlbrook 2005
78 B Saskia 2006
77 B Dornier Donatus White 2005 (screwcap)
75 B Alvi's Drift Premium Selection Chardonnay Viognier 2006
75 B Asara Ivory 2006
75 B Thokozani Chenin Blanc Viognier 2006 (screwcap)
74 B Vondeling Babiana Noctiflora 2005 (screwcap)
73 B Glenhurst Sauvignon Blanc Viognier 2006
73 B Joostenberg Fairhead 2006 (screwcap)
72 B Altydgedacht Blanc de Blanc 2006
72 B Kumkani Chardonnay Viognier 2005 (screwcap)
70 B Vendôme Sans Barrique 2006

SPARKLING WINE

BEST VINTAGE CAP CLASSIQUE (MCC)

94 T Woolworths Vintage Reserve Brut 1999 (Villiera)

85 S Villiera Monro Brut 2000
80 S JC le Roux Pinot Noir Rosé 1998

75 B Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blancs Brut Reserve 2004
75 B Desiderius Pongrácz 1999
72 B Chamonix Blanc de Blancs Brut 2003

BEST NON-VINTAGE CAP CLASSIQUE (MCC)

73 B Graham Beck Brut NV
72 B Môreson Blanc de Blanc Brut NV

PORT WINES

BEST RUBY
72 B Upland Organic Port Equinox 2006

BEST TAWNY
80 S Boplaas Cape Tawny Port

BEST VINTAGE
95 T Bredell's Cape Vintage 2000

85 S Bredell's Cape Vintage Reserve 1994 - Museum Class
81 S Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2005
81 S Bredell's Cape Vintage Reserve 2001

75 B Boplaas Cape Vintage Port 2005

DESSERT WINES - UNFORTIFIED

BEST NATURAL SWEET
96 T Meerendal Chenin Blanc Natural Sweet 2006

BEST NOBLE LATE HARVEST / BOTRYTISED
96 G Nederburg Private Bin Edelkeur Noble Late Harvest 2005

82 S Fleur du Cap Noble Late Harvest 2006

75 B Nederburg S316 Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2004
72 B Nederburg Private Bin Eminence Noble Late Harvest 2003

BEST STRAW WINE / VIN DE PAILLE
72 B Hazendal The Last Straw 2005

DESSERT WINES - FORTIFIED WINES

BEST RED MUSCADEL
70 B Monis Red Muscadel 2000

BEST WHITE MUSCADEL
80 S Bon Courage White Muscadel 2005