Durbanville Hills Named Top Producer at 2024 Michelangelo Wine Awards
In an outstanding achievement, Durbanville Hills has emerged as the top producer at the 2024 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Competition. This prestigious competition awarded Durbanville Hills with trophies for the best Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Red Blend, and White Blend, alongside two double gold awards and seven gold awards, highlighting the winery's exceptional craftsmanship and quality.
Michelangelo Wine Competition
Celebrating its 28th year, the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Competition is Africa’s largest competition of its kind. This year saw a whopping 1,555 entries, including 1,388 wines and 167 spirits from seven different countries. The competition was fierce, particularly in the Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon categories, as top wineries vied for recognition.
Judges included 24 experts from across the globe, scoring entries based on a 100-point scale, bringing both local and international perspectives to the evaluation process.
Awards Sweep for Durbanville Hills
Durbanville Hills’ collection of accolades speaks volumes about the winery's commitment to excellence. Here’s a rundown of their achievements:
Trophy Awards
Kuehne & Nagel Top Producer Trophy
FlySafair Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy - Collectors Reserve The Castle of Good Hope Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Kuehne & Nagel Bordeaux Blend Trophy - The Tangram Red Blend 2020
FlySafair White Blend Trophy - The Tangram White Blend 2022
Double Gold Awards
Collectors Reserve The Lighthouse Merlot 2021
Signature Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Gold Awards
Barrel Finished Merlot Potstill Brandy 2012
Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Collectors Reserve The Cableway Chardonnay 2023
Collectors Reserve The Cape Garden Chenin Blanc 2023 & 2022
Collectors Reserve The Cape Mist Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Durbanville’s Unique Terroir
Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Durbanville Hills Cellar Master, attributed the success to the unique terroir of Durbanville, a cool-climate region ideal for cultivating premium wine grapes. Reflecting on the legacy of late winemaker Martin Moore, Rossouw credited Moore’s intuition for the region’s landscape, which consistently produces standout wines, especially the beloved Sauvignon Blanc.
“Sauvignon Blanc thrives in Durbanville’s cool climate, just 10km from the ocean and refreshed by breezes from False Bay and the Atlantic Ocean,” said Rossouw. “This environment gives our wines that vibrant acidity and distinctive aromatic profile that’s become our hallmark.”
Honouring a Legacy and Looking Forward
Albert Gerber, Managing Director of Durbanville Hills, shared his pride in the winery’s achievements, paying tribute to the winemaking team, past and present. “While we honour Martin’s legacy, we’re also excited about the talent and dedication of our new team members, including Pieter-Niel Rossouw and winemaker Tammy Claasen.”
Gerber also acknowledged the crucial role of Durbanville Hills’ member farms, whose dedication to terroir-driven winemaking has fostered the winery’s success.
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