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Syrah du Monde

Author: Corlien Morris
Published: 25 Jun 10
 

Syrah du Monde

2010 results

387 Wines from 27 countries were tasted over 3 days, resulting in a total of 130 medals, 37 Gold and 93 Silver, being awarded by the panel.
South Africa has achieved 8 Gold and 9 Silver medals, only second to France, who managed a total of 46 medals. Australia was in third place with 16 medals.

Gold Medal winners:

KWV The Mentors Shiraz 2008
The Auction Crossing Syrah Viognier 2008
Ronnie Melck Shiraz 2006 - Muratie
Lomond Conebush Vineyard Syrah 2007
Rhebokskloof Black Marble Hill Syrah 2007
Rijk's Private Cellar Shiraz 2005
Simonsig Merindol Syrah 2007
Bon Courage Shiraz 2008

Silver Medal winners:

Hartenberg The Stork Shiraz 2007
Hartenberg The Stork Shiraz 2006
Rijk's Estate Syrah 2007
Cirrus Syrah 2007 - Ernie Els Wines
Stellenzicht Syrah 2003
Zandvliet Kalkveld Hill of Enon Shiraz 2004
Nederburg The Winemaster's Reserve Shiraz 2008
Lyngrove Platinum Shiraz 2007
Waterford Kevin Arnold Shiraz - Nadine 2007

 

2009 results

The Top 10 ranking has a strong international diversity with South African producers Nederburg taking first place and Groot Constantia second place. In total South Africa achieved nine gold and nine silver medals.

Gold Medal winners:

Nederburg Private Bin R121 Shiraz 2006
Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Shiraz 2006
Rust en Vrede Syrah 2006
Hartenberg The Stork Shiraz 2006
KWV Reserve Shiraz 2006
Boland Kelder Reserve No.1 Shiraz 2006
KWV The Mentors Shiraz 2006
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Shiraz 2006
Rhebokskloof Syrah 20006

Silver Medal winners:

Eagle's Nest Shiraz 2007
Hartenberg Shiraz 2006
Simonsig Merindol Syrah 2005
Riebeek Cellars Reserve Shiraz 2006
Rijk's Estate Shiraz 2007
Cirrus Syrah 2006
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Shiraz 2007
Lyngrove Platinum Shiraz 2007
Glen Carlou Syrah 2006

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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