Santé Classic Wine Trophy 2006

South African wines with a French Palate

Results of the ninth annual Classic Wine Trophy were announced recently. It is the second year running that the competition has been sponsored by the Santé Winelands Hotel and Wellness Centre in Paarl.

The Santé Classic Wine Trophy is convened by Jean-Vincent Ridon of Signal Hill winery and the object of the competition is to judge South African wines according to a French palate. Judges seek to reward those wines that show “balance, elegance and a potential for ageing”.

The winning wines were as follows:

White Wine Trophy:
Amani Chardonnay 2004

Red Wine Trophy:
Warwick Trilogy 2004

Sparkling Wine Gold Medal:
Villiera Monro 1999 Cap Classique

Dessert Wine Gold Medal:
Boplaas Tawny Port 1980

White Wine Gold Medals:
Amani Chardonnay 2004
Chamonix Chardonnay Reserve 2005
De Wetshof Bateleur Chardonnay 2006
Groot Constantia Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Hidden Valley Lands End Sauvignon Blanc 2006
L’Avenir Chenin Blanc 2006

Red Wine Gold Medals:
Backsberg Elba 2004
De Grendel Shiraz 2005
Diemersdal Private Collection 2004
Fairview Solitude Shiraz 2004
Groenland Reserve Shiraz 2004
Lindhorst Statement Shiraz/Merlot 2004
Sumaridge Merlot 2004
Warwick Trilogy 2004
Whalehaven Cabernet Franc 2005
Vilafonté Series C 2003