Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2005 jury

International and local tasters who judged the various classes at the 2005 Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show.

THE NO-SHOW SHOW

How did the handful of high profile South African wine producers who elected not to enter the 2004 Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show fare as unofficial entrants? Show chairman Michael Fridjhon discloses the raison d'être and revelations of the "No Show" Show.

THE JUDGES IN 2004

The Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show is a national wine competition which seeks to identify the top wines in South Africa.

OVERVIEW: 2004 Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show

Now in its third year, the Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show has assumed pre-eminence - today it is recognised internationally as South Africa's most authoritative national wine competition. WINE magazine, as the Show's co-convenor with Michael Fridjhon, brings you the eagerly anticipated results as well as the judges' commentary and other essential insights.

SENTINEL PINOTAGE 2003: DISCOVERY OF THE SHOW

There's no need to jettison quality just because you're producing affordable wines in big volumes, Coppoolse Finlayson-Sentinel proves with its Best Pinotage at R50 a bottle. By Marianne Holtman.

VERGELEGEN 2003: BEST WHITE WINE

Once again Vergelegen's remarkable white blend scoops the Best White Wine Trophy. Winemaker André van Rensburg spoke to Fiona McDonald.

IN SEARCH OF SOUTH AFRICA'S FINEST

No matter what the industry, it is widely recognised that performance is rewarded. Sportsmen and women the world over vie to improve their places in the world rankings, salesmen are turnover targeted - even schools use their matriculation pass rate as a means of attracting new custom.