Simonsig
Cellarmaster Johan Malan
Simonsig Estate
excelled as one of the top performing natural wine producers in South Africa
with a total tally of 21 medals, including two Double Gold and four Gold, at
the prestigious 2013 Veritas Awards.
Simonsig Frans
Malan Cape Blend
Basking in Double Gold
glory Simonsig Frans Malan 2010, a Cape Blend made in honour of the beloved
patriarch of this family owned estate, and the Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2010,
an ABSA Top 10 Pinotage, stood up to critical acclaim in this highly regarded
wine competition. Simonsig Estate was one of the early protagonists of the Cape
Blend, a truly South African wine, with the Pinotage varietal as a key
component.
Simonsig
Pinotage Redhill
Hot on the heels of
the Double Gold medallists, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel 2010 and three red wines,
the 2011 vintage of the Redhill Pinotage, Simonsig Merindol Syrah 2010 and Mr
Borio's Shiraz 2011 staked their claim in Gold. Whilst Simonsig also received
eight Silver and seven Bronze medals across a broad spectrum of wines at this
year’s Veritas Awards, underpinning the all-round winemaking talent and
craftsmanship of this reputable Cape Winelands wine estate.
The Veritas Awards
which attracted 1 792 entries this year, plays a major role in the South
African wine landscape setting the benchmark of quality market ready wines.
“We are particularly
thrilled to see that the wines on which we have built our reputation, can still
compete against the best in the business and this makes us proud,” says
Simonsig cellarmaster Johan Malan.
For more information
or wine orders contact Simonsig Estate at Tel: (+27)21
888 4915 or visit www.simonsig.co.za.
Simonsig Wine Estate is located outside Stellenbosch, on the
Kromme Rhee road between the R44 and R304.
