The results of the 2020 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show were announced by way of a unique online presentation, timed to coincide with their publication (on the website and on the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show App). The virtual awards function detailed the key results from the 19th edition of the Cape wine industry’s toughest – and most highly regarded – competition. Of the 747 wines judged from 161 producers, 39 gold medals were awarded. All Best-in-Class gold medallists emerged as trophy winners. In the end, 21 trophies, including the coveted Most Successful Producer of the Show, were unveiled in the presentation.
The 2020 results maintain the show’s tradition and have reinforced its talent-scouting reputation. While comfortably more than half of the trophy winners had previously taken home an award for a best-in-class wine, several stepped into the limelight for the first time.
All the Trophy Winners
Old Mutual Trophy for Most Successful Producer Overall
Kleine Zalze
Trophy for Best Shiraz and Old Mutual Trophy for Best Red Wine Overall
Trizanne Signature Wines Reserve Syrah 2018
Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc and Old Mutual Trophy for Best White Wine Overall
Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Old Mutual Trophy for Discovery of the Show / Best Value Gold Medallist
Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2019
Old Mutual Trophy for Best Sparkling Wine
Kleine Zalze Vintage Brut Méthode Cap Classique 2013
Harold Eedes Trophy for Best Chenin Blanc
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018
American Express Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Cederberg Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Riedel Trophy for Best Bordeaux-Style Red Blend
Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2014
Miele Trophy for Best Chardonnay
Rustenberg Five Soldiers Chardonnay 2018
Trophy for Best Museum Class Chardonnay
Rustenberg Five Soldiers Chardonnay 2011
Trophy for Best Cabernet Franc
Warwick Estate Cabernet Franc 2017
Trophy for Best Pinotage
Ormonde Basson Pinotage 2018
Grande Roche Trophy for Best White Blend
Durbanville Hills The Tangram 2018
Trophy for Best Museum Class White Blend
Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksrivier Caroline 2016 (Anthonij Rupert)
Trophy for Best Rhône-Style Red Blend
Underworld Red 2019 (Strange Kompanjie / Wildeberg)
Trophy for Best Niche Wine
Stellenbosch Vineyards Limited Release Verdelho 2019
Old Mutual Trophy for Best Unfortified Dessert Wine – Noble Late Harvest
Buitenverwachting ‘1769’ 2017
Tony Mossop Trophy for Best Cape Port
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2017
Trophy for Best Museum Class Fortified Wine
KWV Limited Release Port 1948
Gold Medal Winners
Allée Bleue Shiraz 2018
Bouchard Finlayson Kaaimasgat Crocodile’s Lair Chardonnay 2018
Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Cape Point Vineyards Isliedh 2018
Cilmor Limited Edition Wooded Chenin Blanc Viognier 2019
David Finlayson Camino Africana Cabernet Franc 2017 (Edgebaston)
Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2017
Des Dieux Chardonnay 2016 (Domaine Des Dieux)
Diemersdal Shiraz 2018
Hogan Chenin Blanc 2017
KWV Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Mt Vernon Galileo 2015 (Boutique Class Red Blend)
Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2019
Neethlingshof Short Story Collection Maria Noble Late Harvest 2019
Nicky Versveld Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Nuy Celine Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cap Classique Brut NV (Boutique Class)
Nuy Rooi Muskadel 2010 (Museum Class)
Nuy Rooi Muskadel 2014
Springfontein Daredevils’ Drums Skins Agleam Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Boutique Class)
Stark-Condé Round Mountain Sauvignon Blanc 2019
The Pledge Sauvignon Blanc 2020 (Le Grand Domaine)
Tokara Director’s Reserve White 2017
Issued by OutSorceress Marketing on behalf of The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
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