2026 NATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE TOP 100 WINES ANNOUNCED
Congrats to the four Sauvignon Blanc wines that have earned a place among the 2026 National Wine Challenge Top 100 Wines. Be sure to give them a try!
- @BonCourageWines The Gooseberry Bush Sauvignon Blanc 2026
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At this year's Pinot Noir Challenge, the judges were unanimous: South African Pinot Noir has reached a level of maturity where it no longer asks for allowances. See the results:
https://t.co/pizz8TcR15
SEVEN South African Semillons worth drinking now!
Also discussed in this episode:
-Historical background on Semillon
-Intro Elgin Estate @highlandsroad
-"Sine Cera": How Roman sculptures help you understand wine
https://t.co/2pEaEjonOW
2024 NATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE / TOP 100 SA WINE RESULTS
🥂#ConstantiaUitsig Sauvignon Blanc 2022: Grand Cru – Best in Class & Top 100 & Double Platinum.
🥂 @HighlandsRdWine Sauvignon Blanc White Reserve 2022 is listed in the Top 100 list and was awarded a Double Platinum award.
Sunday evening tipple. A super delicious wine from @highlandsroad This Sine Cera Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2016 is 8 years old and only just starting to hit its straps with gooseberry, lemon grass, black currant leaf and fresh fennel. A real beaut from Elgin! 94+/100 GSMW 💥🍷
Spending quality time with the @winesofelgin vintners
@highlandsroad asks: “how do you identify Elgin?”
🇿🇦 only demarcated wine region in SA
🍇 Known for cool climate conditions. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling & Syrah excel
🍏 Apple country @PaulCluverWines#WinesofElgin