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Special Late Harvest
Wines in Nederburg's
popular Winemaster's Reserve range have earned scores ranging from 93 to 85,
plus three gold medals and six best buy titles at the 2013 World Wine
Championships, it was announced in Chicago, US today (May 7).
Nederburg
Foundation Chenin Blanc
Run by the highly
respected Beverage Tasting Institute, the annual championships focus on wines
selling for US$20 and below.
Nederburg
Foundation Lyric
Top 2012 vintage
performers from Nederburg were the Special Late Harvest, with a score of 93,
Chardonnay, with 91 and Sauvignon Blanc, with 90. All won gold medals and were
ranked as "exceptional".
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Chardonnay
The 2012 Lyric, 2011
Chenin Blanc and 2010 Pinotage were also rated best buys and scored either 89
or 88, to win silver. The 2010 Shiraz took silver with a score of 85. Wines
scoring between 89 and 85 are deemed "highly recommended" by the
organisers.
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Pinotage
"It's great to
earn the affirmation for our wines in the US that is becoming an increasingly
important market for us," said global marketing manager Lynette Harris.
"Historically our international awards have come mostly from Europe and the
UK, so we are very happy to be extending our reputation."
Nederburg WMR
Sauvignon Blanc
Nederburg is South
Africa's most awarded winery. Last year it was judged the most successful South
African producer at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in
London.
Nederburg WMR
Shiraz
