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1 2016 Celebrating 20 years Sponsored by

2 Contents South Africa s only true international wine and spirits competition The results of six days of judging of local and foreign wines, liqueurs, spirits and brandies by 28 wine and spirits experts from around the globe 2016 Foreword 4 Governance and Audit 8 Looking back 12 Our Judges 18 Technical Director s Report 30 Trophy Winners 33 Platinum Medal Winners 62 Grand Or Medal Winners 67 Gold Medal Winners 84 Silver Medal Winners 109 THE MICHELANGELO TEAM: Mariëtte de Beer (Office manager), Kelvin Kapoloza (Store assistant), Eddie Coetzee (Logistics manager), Nicholas Tigere (Store assistant), Lorraine Immelman (Owner and CEO), Christine Rudman (Technical director) 3

3 Foreword The 20th Michelangelo has lived up to and exceeded all our expectations in many ways: a new record number of 1829 entries was received this year from wine and spirits producers in South Africa, with an additional 11 international wine and spirits producing countries also submitting samples. A selection of wines and spirits were received from Australia, Italy, France, the Czech Republic, Lebanon, Chile, Moravia, China, Croatia, Slovakia and Slovenia. For the first time this year spirits producers entered their rum, gin and vodka products to be judged alongside liqueur and brandy entries, leading to some interesting discussions among our international judges and eventually to even more interesting results! Continuing the tradition of being South Africa s only true international wine and spirits competition since 1997, we brought 28 wine and spirits Lorraine Immelman, Michelangelo founder and CEO specialists from 20 countries to South Africa in August to take on the task of judging the entries over a period of six days. At the glittering awards dinner on 26 September, 670 awards in total were presented to award winning wines and spirits. Of these 18 medals were platinum, 113 Grand Or, 271 gold and 253 silver. Medals were awarded to 52 international wines and spirits. IN THE BACK ROOM Over the past two decades many changes and adaptions have become necessary, as the competition rapidly outgrew various venues for storage, judging and the awards ceremony. Entries await judgement in tidy, ordered rows on purpose-built shelves: two deep, five rows high. This system also allows for the ordered and quick drawing of samples as well as good temperature control of the wines. A Michelangelo winner is without doubt an exceptional wine. Samples are opened and sorted for the day s tasting in an adjoining section, from where the bottles are brought to the judging panels in closed bags which conceal their identity. Wines were judged blind, utilising the international 100-point system. Should 4

4 Foreword panel members differ greatly in their scores and consensus cannot be reached, a different panel is asked to re-taste the wine. ONLY A THIRD OF ENTRIES ARE WINNERS! A Michelangelo winner is without doubt an exceptional wine: according to the Michelangelo s international scoring system we award only an approximate one third of entries (36% in 2016 to allow for percentile cut-offs and fairness of medal allocation), with the lowest medal awarded (silver) requiring at least 86/100. A wine wearing a Michelangelo Platinum sticker has been awarded 96/100 and a Grand Or (double gold) at least 94/100! THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Lastly, I would like to extend a personal thank you to the sponsors and ambassadors of the Michelangelo - I am immensely proud and grateful for the competition s growth in both stature and recognition over the past 20 years and realise that very little of this phenomenal growth would have happened without our sponsors. The wine industry producers and suppliers to the industry alike has supported the Michelangelo with enthusiasm and loyalty which often still astounds me. We look forward to the next 20 years and taking you all with us for the next part of the journey! 6

5 Governance and audit Governance and audit Report of factual findings in connection with the judging and scoring procedures of the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards of South Africa Principal details from the report of D Vermooten BAP (SA) with respect to the judging and scoring procedures of The Michelangelo International Wine Awards of South Africa during the week of August 15, 2016 to August 20, My engagement was undertaken in accordance with the International Standard on Related Services 4400 applicable to agreed-upon procedures engagements. The procedures are summarized as follows: 1. we arrived at the tasting venue before the wine judges to ensure that they were not present in the tasting room during the preparation stage; 2. we observed that at no point during the blind tasting were the wine judges informed about the identity of wines being tasted; 3. we checked that the names and vintages of the wines entered into the tasting correspond with those on the wine bottles from which the wines were poured into glasses for judging; 4. we checked that the label information was correctly captured for reporting purposes and that the bottles were numbered correctly; 5. we ensured that the wines from the numbered bottles were poured into glasses of the correct panel for tasting; 6. we observed the tasters discussions and made sure no undue influence was placed on the judges to change their score for any of the wines; 7. we verified more than half of the results of the trophy winners and confirmed that the entries with the highest scores in their respective classes received the relevant trophy; 8. we agreed the tasting sheets to score sheets where judges changed their scores after a second tasting in the event of wines being re-tasted; 9. we ensured that any incorrect entries (wines entered into wrong classes by producers) were removed and corrected for resubmission; 10. we ensured that only an estimated one third of entries were awarded a medal; 11. we tested the temperature in the storage area and checked the temperature of random samples of wines entered to make sure that temperatures complied with international standards: Red wines are served at between 15 C and 18 C and white wines, rosé and dessert wines at between 10 C and 12 C. Sparkling wines are served at between 8 C and 10 C. 12. we randomly selected 157 wine samples and agreed them to score sheets, entry forms, WSR2A & WSR4A forms, casted sample score sheets and checked sample score sheets for signatures, dates & panel numbers. D VERMOOTEN (SAIBA) Registered Accountant October 10, Fairview Centre Caledon Street SOMERSET WEST 7130 D VERMOOTEN Rekenmeester Accountant 8 9

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7 Spier Manor House, 2003 Looking back Looking back 1998 Since the start of the Michelangelo, more than 172 different judges from 45 countries have served on the panels. Judges and organisers LOOKING BACK A BIT... The first Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards was held in 1997 in Johannesburg, attracting all of 146 entries. Little did we realise that this would become South Africa s most influential wine competition with entries exceeded 1800 two decades later! The first Michelangelo took place in October 1997 in Johannesburg after six months of planning. The then vice president of the OIV in Brussels, Baudouin Havaux, flew to South Africa from Belgium to assist with setting up the first competition. In the first year only one double gold medal was awarded, namely to André van Rensburg for the Stellenzicht 1994 Shiraz. In the following year three double gold medals were Jean-Vincent Ridon of Signal Hill awarded to KWV, Vergelegen and Spier. In 2000 the first Michelangelo Trophy was awarded to Danie Steytler of Kaapzicht in 2000 for his 1999 Steytler Pinotage. By 2003, with entries increasing steadily at 10% per annum, the 1000 mark was breached. This corresponded with the Michelangelo moving to the Cape in that year. In 2009 entries surpassed the 1500 mark Spier Manor House, 2003 and this year Michelangelo broke the 1800 barrier. AND TO THE FUTURE The competition has built its reputation on a number of aspects, making it unique in South Africa in many ways: From the beginning, the strength of Michelangelo has been in the quality of its international judging panels. Judges are hand- picked from international wine competitions and organisations around the globe, and chosen for their experience and standing in the international wine industry. All wines are judged blind (unseen), using the 100 point international judging system Every aspect of the competition is audited Michelangelo is open not 12 13

8 Looking back only to wine and brandy entries, but offers the only platform I south Africa for the adjudication of spirits, including liqueurs and products such as rum, gin and vodka. ADDING MARKETING VALUE It remains the aim of Michelangelo to add value to the medals which our winners receive, and to this end we have signed a three-way agreement with Tamasa Wine Trading and Media Nova Publishing to host prestigious wine shows at selected international venues. At these glittering events only the crème de la crème of the Michelangelo winners will be on show, namely the trophy, platinum and Grand Or medal winners. In addition we have entered into an agreement with Fiera Milano, owners and organisers of The Good Food & Wine Show to host a Michelangelo Pavilion at every show, where our winners will have the opportunity to offer their wines and spirits for tasting and for sale to the public. INCREASED FOREIGN ENTRIES 2016 saw a drastic increase in the number of entries received from foreign producers, and more than 120 wines and spirits were entered from Australia, Italy, France, the Czech Republic, Lebanon, Chile, Moravia, China, Croatia, Slovakia and Slovenia. For the first time this year Michelangelo received a number of Champagne entries from France, as well as Prosecco entries from Italy. In total, sparkling wine entries showed an increase of almost 30% with a total of 91 entries. We, the organisers and sponsors look forward to the future, and would like to wish our winners success and huge sales of those medal-winning wines! Inaugural Michelangelo OIV Vice President, Baudouin Havaux (second from left), hands André van Rensburg of Stellenzicht his Grand Or medal the only one awarded that year

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10 Our judges The strength and uniqueness of Michelangelo lies in the quality of its international judging panels: our wine and spirits judges are all wine industry professionals, hand-picked from other international wine competitions around the globe. We invite only judges who are certified, have substantial international judging experience and are acknowledged in their countries for their experience and expertise. As a result our judging panels are completely impartial in their judging of the wines put before them in the blind tasting, and the Michelangelo results completely unbiased audited, and objective. Since the start of the competition inn 1997, 172 different judges from 45 countries have served on the panels. Michelangelo judges Petronella Salvi France Also part of the 1997 panel was Nellie Salvi, who owns and runs Vino Fino, a wine events company specializing in the great vineyards of France, Spain, Italy and South Africa. She is a regular jury member of wine competitions in Europe and America, an active member of the British Circle of Winewriters and the International Federation of Wine and Spirits Writers and Journalists. Ronny Lau Hong Kong China Ronny Lau is chairman of the Hong Kong Wine & Spirits Writers Association, and also chairs the Shanghai International Wine Challenge. He writes on wine and spirits for publications in Hong Kong, mainland China and Malaysia and has authored six books on wine. In 2012 he released the first ever Tuscan wine in Italy, made by a Chinese winemaker. Andrej Ondrejmiska Slovakia Andrej works as wine maker, oenologist, viticulturist and wine marketer in his family s wine business, Vino Ondrejmiska. He judges in several international competitions in Europe, including Mundus Vini, Concou(rs) Mondial de Bruxelles, and Grand Prix Vinex. Sergio Correa Undurraga Chile Sergio was a judge on the inaugural Michelangelo panel in With a lifetime of experience in the many facets of oenology, Sergio has been awarded many times among them The Knight s Cross of Merit awarded by the French government and the Viticultural Merit Award for Best Chilean Winemaker Michael Bampfield-Duggan South Africa Mike is a founding member and owner of Wine Concepts cc in Newlands, Cape Town. With more than 35 years experience in the liquor and catering trade, Mike is recognized as one of the top wine list consultants in South Africa and was recently inducted into the prestigious L Ordre Des Coteaux De Champagne of France

11 Michelangelo judges Maria Katsouli Greece Maria Katsouli lives and works in Athens as sommelier, journalist and wine educator, as well as being a certified olive oil taster. She regularly judges in international wine and extracts competitions both in Greece and abroad, and introduced the profession of Sommelier in Greece. Kristina Wolf Germany Kristina is a well-respected spirits expert in Europe. She owns and runs a spirits shop in Berlin where she trades in over 700 different spirits including Rum, Whisky, Cognac, Armagnac, Gin, Cachaça and Pisco. Thomas Rydberg Denmark Thomas is a writer and editor for several Danish wine and spirits publications. He is a regular judge in international wine competitions, and is part of the jury of the Concours Grenache de Monde and judges in the Best Riesling Competition in Neustadt. He is currently working to complete his Master of Wine dissertation.. Dr Andy Roediger South Africa Andy is a Cape Wine Master and a winemaker in Stellenbosch. His Cape Wine Master thesis topic on Phenolic ripeness has made him a leading expert in this field and puts him in high demand during the harvest season, when he carries out phenolic ripeness analyses for wine producers in the Cape. Adrian Garforth UK Adrian is a Master of Wine, who worked as the European MD for the Spier wine group in Stellenbosch until He currently consults on over 1000 UK restaurant wine lists and works as advisor for several European importers and wineries. He holds a WSET Diploma and is a regular judge at the IWC and Decanter Wine shows in the UK. Tinashe Nyamudoka South Afica New to the Michelangelo panel this year is Tinashe Nyamudoka, Head Sommelier at The Test Kitchen in Cape Town. Tinashe hails from Zimbabwe and sits on the panel of the Wine of the Month club as well as on the Wells Faber Weekly sommelier blind tasting. Eduardo Viotti Brazil Hailing from Brazil, Eduardo has judged on the panels of all major wine competitions worldwide during the past 15 years and has been the editor of VINHO MAGAZINE since He has written 16 books for the collection The World of Wine and is also the author of several annual Brazilian Wine Guides. Cho Jung Yong South Korea Cho works as author and wine journalist in Seoul where he also lectures on wine at the University of Korea. His company, The Curious Wine Company in Korea, imports and distributes wine throughout Asia. Cho has written a number of books on wine and regularly judges at international wine competitions including Mundusvini, the Singapore Wine Challenge and Vinitaly

12 Michelangelo judges Carrie Adams South Africa Johannesburg-based Carrie has worked in the wine industry in the UK and South Africa since She is a director of Norman Goodfellows Fine Wines and a Classic FM radio host. In addition, Carrie is a member of the Commanderie de Bordeaux, The Ordre Des Coteaux de Champagne and the first female Keeper of the Quaich in Africa for William Grant & Sons. Dave Hughes South Africa Founder of the Cape Wine Academy and the Cape Wine and Spirit Education Trust, Dave is an honorary Cape Wine Master and a brandy distiller. He has written a number of books on wine and spirits and is a regular judge on many competition panels, locally and abroad, as well as a consultant to the SAA, the Nederburg Annual Wine Auction and the IWSC in London. Roberto Lepori Italy Roberto lives in Rome, and holds a degree in Law. He graduated as Master Wine Sommelier from the Italian Sommelier Association of Rome, is a rum and grappa expert and regularly conducts seminars on Italian wine in collaboration with the Consortium of Prosecco DOC Treviso, in Italy, Belgrade and Porto Montenegro. Colin Frith South Africa Colin is one of three of South Africa s Honorary Cape Wine Masters and started his career as a wine merchant in the United Kingdom. Returning to South Africa after 18 years, Colin worked as wine buyer with SFW for many years. Today he runs a wine production company in the Western Cape and regularly judges for the IWSC and Veritas. The Michelangelo Credo We honour the genius of the medieval Italian sculptor, painter, architect, poet, and engineer of the High Renaissance, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, who famously painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome and sculpted the Pietà and the famous David statue. As Michelangelo Buonarroti strived for perfection in every area, our entrants strive to create the perfect wine or spirits and be awarded with a prestigious medal or trophy. 22

13 Michelangelo judges Dr Marin Berovic Slovenia As OIV Commissioner and Chairman of European Wine Competitions, Marin adjudicates and oversees judging panels at wine competitions around the world. He holds the position of Professor in chemical and biochemical engineering at the University of Llubjana. Dr. Luboš Bárta Czech Republik Lubos is a recognized international wine judge, wine-writer and wine-critic, and lectures at the Prague Culinary Institute. He is Editor-in-chief of the Czech SOMMELIER Magazine and frequently judges at wine competitions including Fingerlakes in the USA and Concourse Mondial de Bruxelles in Belgium. He holds one of only five titles as Benchmark Taster for Vinopres in Belgium. Germain Lehodey France Germain grew up in Normandy, where his father was a Calvados producer. He started his career as sommelier at the world renowned Tour d Argent restaurant in Paris. An internationally accredited Sommelier, Germain was appointed head sommelier at the Orient Hotel Restaurant Mosaic near Johannesburg. In 2007 he was named a finalist in the Best Sommelier of the World competition. Elizabeth Palmer Canada Liz is a Champagne and Sparkling wine expert and judges these products around the world. Her book, entitled An Ultimate Guide To Champagne, has recently been published, while two other Champagnerelated books are also in the pipeline, namely The Most Powerful Women in Champagne and The Champagne Cookbook. Subhash Arora India Subhash is a respected judge at wine competitions world-wide, including the WSA Wine Challenge in Amsterdam and Singapore; Decanter Asia and the IWSC Hong Kong. He is editor of an on-line wine newspaper, delwine, with more than subscribers. Dr Winifred Bowman South Africa Winnie is a Cape Wine Master, as well as a qualified physiotherapist and biomedical scientist. She is a member of the Wine-ofthe-Month-Club s selection panel where her areas of expertise include Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Shiraz and Brandy. This year Winnie was a member of the Michelangelo brandy and spirits panel. Jean Smullen Ireland Jean works as wine journalist and broadcaster in Dublin. She holds a WSET Diploma, and regularly judges at wine competitions such as the IWSC, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles and Michelangelo. As international consultant her clients include the Italian Trade Commission; Wines of Argentina and Chile, Wines of South Africa and Viniportugal. Franjo Francem Croatia Franjo is a certified international wine judge with more than three decades of experience. He is Chairman of the Croatian Oenologist Society and a member of the International Union of Oenologists. Franjo is also the founder of the Croatian Wine Academy in Zagreb

14 Michelangelo judges Gregory Mutambe South Africa Gregory hails from Zimbabwe. He is Head Sommelier at the Twelve Apostles Hotel in Cape Town and his judging experience includes work for SAA, the Nederburg Auction, the SA Chenin Association and the Platter Wine Guide. He also presents wine tastings and food pairings at the Good Food and Wine Shows as part of the Michelangelo Pavilion. Chris Alblas The Netherlands Chris is an oenologist, wine lecturer and wine writer and has been an official taster for the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles since 2008 in Loire and Bordeaux. He specialises in organic and biodynamic wines and sits on the jury for the selection and import of organic wines in the Netherlands. Cristina Pandolfi Argentina Cristina is an agricultural engineer, wine consultant and vice president of the Oenology Commission of Argentina. She has been a juror in most major international wine competitions for the past 30 years and as wine consultant regularly writes and presents technical papers on various topics in the wine industry

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16 Technical director s report Since this is a competition where 90% of judges are internationally sourced - each one recruited months before the event with great care, based on their tasting experience and expertise - it was decided to let everyone s rating count during the judging without forcing panel consensus. The judges are chosen to represent diverse countries and regions and to represent various fields like journalists, sommeliers, wine-makers and academics. They were all brought to South Africa at considerable expense and with various logistical challenges the least of those being co-ordinating flights from around the globe! The critical role of panel presidents The five-person panels comprised four international tasters and one local (South African) judge. Much thought went into ensuring there were no personality clashes on the panels and that panel presidents were fair but firm, and organised. It was their job to feed the class results through to the auditor on an on-going Christine Rudman CWM, Michelangelo technical director basis, and where any panellist differed significantly from his/ her colleagues, their opinion was heard. It was not their role to select the trophies, but simply feed through scores. In all cases trophies went to the highest scoring wines in their class, based on the final results. The question of palate fatigue In order to eliminate any bias, each panel tasted an entire class of wines or spirits, and where the classes were big, they were split over three or four days. Between wines per day were allocated daily to each panel over the tasting period of six days. Each panel was also given a variety of both white and red wines to taste each day in order to reduce palate fatigue. Blind tasting International entries were not identified, appearing blind alongside the South African products. Scores were based on the OIV 100-point system and the results per class therefore a direct reflection of the panels ratings of the entries. Shiraz, Shiraz-based blends, Natural Sweet, Botrytis and Fortified wines, Pinotage, and Chenin Blanc received particularly good scores, resulting in a high proportion of Gold, Gran d Or and Platinum medals. This is noteworthy when you keep in mind the range of different fields and countries from which the judges originated. They were briefed to evaluate the wines according to international quality standards, making no concession for local consumer preferences. Particular levels of expertise were accommodated where possible, meaning the panellists had wide experience in the wine classes they were judging. There was special mention in the panels daily reports of the overall quality of single red varieties where terroir Technical director s report expression was a significant factor, barrel-fermented and older Sauvignon Blanc, and Bordeaux-style reds which generally showed complexity. But the star of the show was Chenin, where the unwooded wines had ripeness and flavour, and the wooded and older wines were particularly impressive. On wooded whites, judges commented on Chardonnay s good oak management and balance, but singled out the Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blends, which they said were of an international standard. There was more elegance in many of the wines, both white and red. A number of panellists had tasted for Michelangelo before, and remarked that they found a significant overall improvement in quality, as well as a much wider range of styles within the categories - even within a relatively short period like five or six years. There was more elegance in many of the wines, both white and red. Negatives included too much oak in some wines, and a sacrifice of complexity where one variety dominated in a white or red blend. It was also suggested that a few wines were entered too early, eg some 2014 reds, which might have done better if they were a year or two older

17 Trophy winners After six days of judging the 1829 entries, 670 awards were announced: 15 trophies 18 platinum medals 113 Grand Or medals 271 gold medals 253 silver medals Our trophy winners Back from left: William Wilkinson, Wildekrans (Cape Blend Trophy); Johan du Toit and Oliver Kirsten, The Grape Grinder (Coffee Pinotage Trophy); Lance Bouma, Anura (Pinotage Trophy); Mariëtte Coetzee, Stofberg Family Vineyards (Best Boutique wine/garagiste); Tertius Boshoff, Stellenrust (Chenin Blanc Trophy); Larry Berger, Spirit of Rooibos Aperitif (Most Innovative Wine/Spirits Trophy); Tielman Roos, Mooiplaas (Golden Oldie Trophy). Front from left: Marlene Bester, Van Ryn (Brandy Trophy); Izelle Swanepoel, Stellar Winery (Organic Trophy), Henry Swiegers, Badsberg (Dessert Wine Grand Prix Trophy); Seugnet Rossouw, House of Origin Wine (Best International Wine Trophy); Abraham van Heerden, Windmeul Kelder (French Style Red Blend Trophy); Francis Pratt, The Berrio (Grand Prix Trophy); Tinus van Niekerk, Spar Group Private Label Wines (Méthode Classique Trophy)

18 Trophy winners MULTI COLOR CORPORATION GRAND PRIX TROPHY The Berrio Weather Girl 2015 MULTI COLOR CORPORATION DESSERT GRAND PRIX TROPHY Badsberg Badslese 2012 Francis Pratt, owner and winemaker of The Berrio receives his trophy from Multi Color Corporation MD, Rian Moore. From left: Badsberg viticulturist, Nicholas Husselman, Rian Moore, Multi Color Corporation MD, and Badsberg senior winemaker, Henry Swiegers 34 35

19 Trophy winners JUVENAL CHENIN BLANC TROPHY Stellenrust Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2015 RX SOUTH AFRICA ORGANIC TROPHY Running Duck Sauvigon Blanc/ Semillon 2016 Stellar winemaker Izelle Swanepoel with Roelof Hugo, MD of RX South Africa (centre) and Stellar winemaker, Mauritius Naude. Johan Conradie, MD of Juvenal Cork, hands the trophy to Tertius Boshoff, winemaker at Stellenrust 36 37

20 Trophy winners JF HILLEBRAND PINOTAGE TROPHY Anura Pinotage Reserve 2014 TONELERIA NACIONAL COFFEE PINOTAGE TROPHY The Grinder Pinotage 2015 Anura s Lance Bouma receives the Pinotage trophy from JF Hillebrand Sales manager, Karen Dippenaar Oliver Kirsten, marketing director of The Grape Grinder with Marinus Potgieter, MD of Toneleria Naçional South Africa (centre) Johan du Toit, director, The Grape Grinder 38 39

21 Advertorial JF Hillebrand South Africa A global foot print with a local flavour For the second time this year JF Hillebrand South Africa sponsored the Pinotage trophy - awarded this time to Anura for their Pinotage Reserve We are incredibly proud to be part of the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards and to be the sponsor of this trophy. With 88 offices and employees across the globe, and 170 years experience in the industry, JF Hillebrand is a world leader in global beverage solutions. Our South African head office is based in Stellenbosch at the heart of the wine industry with our warehouse and fitting facility situated in Durbanville. We are resolute in our responsibility to continuously create and develop logistics solutions for the export and import industry. We continue to work at developing new and innovative products in order to assist in ensuring the quality and longevity of the commodities we move around the world. Information sharing is a major element of the service JF Hillebrand offers our customers. Our global support structure ensures our ability to control the transport, collection of information and the communication of that information to the industry. We are privileged to be associated with such a prestigious event as the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards and would like to congratulate all who received accolades in the 2016 competition. It takes special skills, expertise and robust processes to move beverages swiftly, reliably and securely around the world. With representation in 91 countries, you will find us in every major beer, wine and spirits export and import country. 40 A special mention to Anura for their achievement in securing the JF Hillebrand Pinotage Trophy! JF Hillebrand South Africa T capetown@jfhillebrand.com

22 Trophy winners BRANDY TROPHY Van Ryn s Collector s Reserve 20 Year Old GARAGISTE TROPHY Mia Chenin Blanc 2016 Rian Moore MD of Multi Color Corporation, hands the Brandy trophy to Van Ryn s master distiller, Marlene Bester. Stofberg winemaker Mariëtte Coetzee, receives her trophy from Michelangelo CEO, Lorraine Immelman 42 43

23 Trophy winners GOLDEN OLDIE TROPHY Chenin Blanc Bush Vines Chenin Blanc entries 3 Trophies awarded and Tielman Roos of Mooiplaas with Michelangelo technical director, Christine Rudman (centre), and Janine Roos

24 Trophy winners TONNELLERIE DE MERCUREY TROPHY for Best French Style Red (Bordeaux) Blend The Legend 2014 TRANE CAPE BLEND TROPHY Wildekrans Wine Estate Cape Blend Barrel Select Reserve 2014 Nicolette Senekal of TM Mercurey with Danie Marais, cellar master at Windmeul Kelder Wildekrans viticulturist, Braam Gericke, with Trane director, Brad Scrooby (centre) and Wildekrans wine maker, William Wilkinson

25 Trophy winners TRANE INTERNATIONAL TROPHY La Folie Douce Merlot 2014 LIQUEUR TROPHY Amarula Cream Johan Gerber, cellar manager and Seugnet Rossouw, senior winemaker at Home of Origin Wine with Leon Ebertsohn, Trane service director Marlene Bester receives the liqueur trophy on behalf of Distell from Rian Moore, MD of Multi Color Corporation

26 AFRICAN CELLAR SUPPLIERS MCC TROPHY Champagne Pierre Mignon Rose de Saignee Trophy winners IQbusiness Our team. Your advantage. IQ BUSINESS MOST INNOVATIVE WINE TROPHY Spirit of Rooibos Antonio de Gouveia of African of Cellar Suppliers with Tinus van Niekerk, Spar Group Private Label Wines Larry Berger of Spirit of Rooibos and Sue von Oppel of IQ Business 50 51

27 Trophy winners 122 International wines and spirits were entered representing all five continents: Australia Chile China Croatia Czech Republic France Italy Lebanon Moravia Slovakia Slovenia The Stellenrust team, celebrating being awarded the Chenin Blanc trophy. From left: Henro Steyn, Brendon Mclaren, Herman du Preez, Tertius Boshoff, Christiaan Esterhuyse, Juvan Janse van Rensburg International wine and spirit awards 5 Grand Or medals were awarded and 2 trophies: The Home of Origin Wine was awarded the Trane International Trophy for their French La Folie Douce Merlot 2014 Spar Group Private Label Wines was awarded the ACS Méthode Classique Trophy for their Champagne Pierre Mignon Rose de Saignee A further 50 medals were awarded to international wines and spirits 52 53

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30 Advertorial It remains the aim of Michelangelo to add value to the medals which our winners receive, and to this end we have signed a three-way agreement with Tamasa Wine Trading and Media Nova Publishing to host prestigious wine shows at selected international venues during 2017 and beyond. At these glittering events only the crème de la crème of the Michelangelo winners will be on show, namely the trophy, platinum and Grand Or medal winners. Our awards evening Tamasa Trading exports premium quality South African wines to all corners of the globe. South African Fine Wine Exporters Introducing the Tamasa Trading wine portfolio 58 59

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32 Our platinum medal winners Back from left: Leon Esterhuizen (winemaker at Journey s End); Werner Schrenk (winemaker at Peter Falke Wines); Carel Nel (cellar master/ owner of Boplaas); Anri Truter (winemaker at Beyerskloof); Grant Newton (Groot Constantia Marketing & Sales Manager); Bernard le Roux (winemaker at Zorgvliet Wines); Pieter de Bod (brandy master, KWV); Samuel Viljoen (Red winemaker, Nederburg); Abraham van Heerden (wine maker, Windmeul Kelder); Alex Nel (winemaker, Cederberg Wines); Erni Leicht (winemaker, Niel Joubert Wines). Front from left: André Schriven (winemaker, Rooiberg Winery); Brandon Smit (De Grendel Wines); Sacha Muller (assistant winemaker, KWV); Marlene Bester (Master Distiller, Van Ryn s Distillery, for Distell Richelieu); Natasha Boks (White winemaker, Nederburg); Albertus Louw (Cellar Master, Perdeberg Wines); Gerhard Swart (head winemaker, Flagstone Wines) Journey s End Vineyards Destination Chardonnay 2014 Flagstone Winery Flagstone Writer s Block Pinotage 2014 Cederberg Private Cellar Cederberg Shiraz 2014 De Grendel Wines De Grendel Shiraz 2015 Peter Falke Wines Peter Falke Exclusive Blend 2014 Zorgvliet Wines Richelle Bordeaux Blend 2014 Windmeul Kelder Chenin Blanc Reserve 2015 KWV Classic Collection Cape Tawny NV Nederburg Wines Nederburg Private Bin Eminence 2007 Groot Constantia Wine Estate Grand Constance 2013 Platinum medal winners Platinum medals were awarded to 18 outstanding wines which scored 96 points or higher Beyerskloof Diesel Pinotage 2014 Niel Joubert Christine-Marié Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Rooiberg Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2014 Perdeberg Wines Natural Sweet Chenin Blanc 2014 Nederburg Wines Winemaster s Noble Late Harvest 2014 Boplaas Landgoed Boplaas Reserve Potstill 12 Year Brandy KWV SA KWV Alambic 15 Year Old Limited Release Distell Richelieu 10 Year Old Vintage Brandy 62 63

33 Platinum medal winners Our platinum medal winners Michelangelo Platinum medals are awarded to outstanding wines which the judges have awarded 96 points or more. Only 18 of these medals were awarded this year, with the exceptional achievement of two Platinum medals presented to Nederburg Wines

34 126 Pinotage entries Grand Or medal winners Our Grand Or medal winners This year 113 Grand Or medals were awarded to wines with a required score of at least 93 points 2 Trophies awarded and Aan De Doorns Wynkelder Aan De Doorns Cape Ruby 2015 Allée Bleue Wines Allée Bleue L Amour Toujours 2013 Altydgedacht Estate Pierre Simond Reserve Pinotage 2013 Anura Vineyards Anura Shiraz/Mouvedre/Grenache 2009 Babylonstoren Babylonstoren Shiraz 2014 Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar 2014 Badsberg Wine Cellar Badsberg Cape Vintage 2009 Bergsig Estate Bergsig Reserve Chenin Blanc 2015 Bergsig Cape LBV 2003 Beyerskloof Beyerskloof Diesel Pinotage 2011 Bloemendal Wine Estate Bloemendal Kanonberg 2015 Boland Cellar Boland Cellar Reserve No1 Shiraz

35 Grand Or medal winners Bonnievale Wines Bonnievale Chardonnay 2016 Boplaas Family Vineyards Boplaas Cape Vintage The Chocolate 2012 Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2014 Boschendal Reserve Selection De Werf 2013 Cantine Marisa Cuomo Srl Doc Costa D Amalfi Furore Rosso Riserva 2012 (Country of origin: Italy) Cape Chamonix Wine Farm Unwooded Chardonnay 2016 Cederberg Private Cellar Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Cloof Wine Estate Cloof Duckitt Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc 2015 Cloof Crucible Shiraz 2014 Clos Malverne Clos Malverne Ellie MCC 2012 De Wet Wine Cellar De Wet Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 De Wet Cellar Shiraz 2015 Deetlefs Wine Estate Deetlefs Estate Pinotage 2013 Delaire Graff Estate Chenin Blanc Swartland Reserve 2015 Diemersdal Wine Estate Pinotage 2014 Shiraz 2015 Diemersfontein Wine Estate Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Pinotage Reserve 2014 Woolworths Coffee Pinotage 2014 Dieu Donnè Vineyards Dieu Donnè Noble Late Harvest 2015 Durbanville Hills Rhinofields Merlot 2013 Durbanville Hills Blanc De Blancs 2012 Du Toitskloof Wines Pinotage 2015 Quest Heroes Journey 1 Red Blend 2011 Eenzaamheid Wines Eenzaamheid Shiraz 2013 Elgin Vintners Elgin Vintners The Century 2015 Elgin Vintners Syrah 2011 Excelsior Estate Shiraz Rosé 2016 Goedverwacht Estate Great Expectations Triangle 2014 Great Expectations Shiraz Rosé 2016 Grangehurst Winery Woolworths Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Groenland Shiraz Premium 2013 Groot Constantia Wine Estate Gouverneurs Reserve Red 2013 Shiraz 2014 Het Vlock Casteel Merlot

36 Grand Or medal winners 24% of the 185 Sauvignon Blanc entries were awarded: 18 gold medals 26 silver medals 41% of the 180 Shiraz entries received awards: 2 Platinum medals 15 Grand Ors medals 32 gold medals 24 silver medals 35% of the 126 Pinotages entered, received awards 34% of the 141 Chardonnay entries received awards Hidden Valley Wines Hidden Gems 2014 Holden Manz Holden Manz Big G 2012 Holden Manz Syrah Reserve 2014 Home of Origin Wine La Folie Douce Chardonnay 2015 Jakkalsvlei Jakkalsvlei Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Jan Harmsgat Jan Harmsgat Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Jason s Hill Private Cellar Jason s Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Joubert Quality Wines Johan Joubert Granite Selection Chenin Blanc 2013 Journey s End Vineyards Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2014 Kranskop Wines Kranskop Chardonnay 2015 KWV The Mentors Pinotage 2014 The Mentors Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch 2014 The Mentors Canvas 2014 Cathedral Cellar Chenin Blanc 2015 Laborie Jean Taillefert 2013 KWV SA KWV 20 Year Old Brandy KWV 10 Year Old Brandy Cruxland Gin Laibach Vineyards Laibach Founders Blend

37 Grand Or medal winners Lanzerac Estate Lanzerac Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Lazanou Organic Vineyard Lazanou Syrah/Mourvedre 2014 Linton Park Wines The Bridge Premium Chardonnay 2014 Longridge Wine The Emily 2016 Lourensford Wine Estate Lourensford Limited Release White Blend 2012 Merwida Vineyards Merwida Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Namaqua Wines Namaqua Cellar Door Pinotage 2013 Nederburg Wines Nederburg Private Bin Edelkeur 2009 Nederburg Heritage Heroes The Brewmaster 2013 Nederburg Private Bin Edelkeur 2005 Newstead Lund Family Vineyards MCC Rosé 2014 Nicholson Smith Pandora s Box Bell Pepper Cabernet Sauvignon NV Niel Joubert Estate Niel Joubert Chenin Blanc 2016 Niel Joubert Shiraz 2013 Noble Hill Wine Estate Noble Hill Syrah 2014 Nuy Winery Nuy Mastery Shiraz 2013 Oude Molen Distillery Oude Molen VSOP Oude Meester Demant Oude Meester Souverein Perdeberg Winery The Dry Land Collection Joseph s Legacy 2013 Piekenierskloof Wine Company Piekenierskloof Grenache Rosé 2016 Rainbow s End Wine Estate Rainbow s End Mystical Corner 2015 Robertson Winery Constitution Road Chardonnay 2015 Rooiberg Winery Rooiberg Winery Cape Vintage 2013 Saronsberg Cellar Saronsberg Provenance Earth In Motion 2016 Signal Gun Signal Gun Tin Hill Red 2015 Silkbush Mountain Vineyards Viognier 2016 Simonsvlei International Simonsvlei Premier Shiraz Rosé 2016 Simonsvlei 1945 Pearl White 2015 Stellenbosch Vineyards Flagship Cabernet Franc 2010 Swartland Winery Swartland Cape Vintage 2010 Thandi Wines Thandi Merlot

38 Grand Or medal winners uniwines Vineyards Meander Chenin Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Daschbosch Steen 2015 Van Loveren Family Vineyards Van Loveren Chenin Blanc No Van Ryn s Distiller s Reserve 12 Year Old Vinarstvi Klubus Klubus Riesling Ice Wine 2010 (Country of origin: Czech Republic) Vinska Klet Prus Yellow Muscat Dry Berry Selection 2011 (Country of origin: Czech Republic) Welbedacht Wine Estate Welbedacht Pinotage 2009 Wellington Wines Wellington Wines La Cave Chenin Blanc 2014 Wildekrans Wine Estate Pinot Noir Barrel Select Reserve 2013 Woolworths Single Vineyard The Hutton Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Zevenwacht Wine Estate Zevenwacht Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Znovin Znojmo Znovin Riesling Ice Wine 2015 (Country of origin: Czech Republic) Zonnebloem Shiraz Mourvedre Viognier 2014 Zonnebloem Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon

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43 Our gold medal winners Gold medal winners Aan De Doorns Wynkelder R43 Crisp White 2016 Rooi Muskadel 2015 Allee Bleue Wines Allée Bleue Cab/Merlot 2013 Starlette Shiraz Rosé 2016 Allée Bleue Shiraz 2014 Altydgedacht Estate Gewürtraminer 2015 Alvi s Drift Private Cellar Signature Pinotage 2015 Alvi s Drift Signature Viognier 2016 Annexkloof Wines Annexkloof Tulu 2015 Xenna Pinotage 2015 Anura Anura Merlot Reserve 2014 Arabella Wines Pinotage 2016 Asara Wine Estate & Hotel Vineyard Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Vineyard Collection Cape Fusion 2014 Ashton Wynkelder Chardonnay Limited Release 2015 Azienda Gulfi Societa Agricola srl Nerojbleo 2012 (Country of origin: Italy) Babylonstoren Babylon s Peak Viognier/Roussanne 2016 Babylon s Peak Pinotage 2014 Badsberg Wine Cellar Belladonna 2014 Badsberg Red Muscadel 2003 Bayede! Marketing 7 Icon Merlot 2014 Bergsig Estate Bergsig Icarus 2011 Bloemendal Wine Estate Bloemendal Chardonnay 2014 Bloemendal Waterlily Merlot 2014 Bodren Rajnskitizling Ice wine 2013 (Country of origin: Croatia) Bon Courage Estate Bon Courage Noble Late Harvest 2015 Bon Courage Cap Classique Jacques Bruere Blanc de Blancs 2010 Boplaas Landgoed Boplaas Ouma Cloete Straw Wine 2015 Borgo Molino Vigne & Vini Motivo Prosécco D.O.C. Brut (Country of origin: Italy) Millesimato Brut Valdobbiadene D.O.C.G. Prosécco Superiore 2015 (Country of origin: Italy) Boschkloof Boschkloof Epilogue 2014 Louis 57 Conclusion 2014 Botha Kelder Botha Kelder Late Bottled Vintage 2010 Botha Kelder Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Bottega Family Wines Idiom Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/ Petit Verdot

44 Gold medal winners Bramon Wines Bramon Blanc de Balncs MCC Brëeland Elephant Hills Shiraz 2015 Buglioni Amarone Classico Riservea DOCG IL Lussurioso 2011 (Country of origin: Italy) Ca di Rajo Be Lux Oruvate Cuvée Chardonnay Spumante Brut (Country of origin: Italy) Calitzdorp Cellar White Muscadel 2015 Cantina Giogantinu Lughente Vendemmia Tardiva IGT 2011 (Country of origin: Italy) Cantine Marisa Cuomo Srl Doc Costa D Amalfi Ravello Rosso Riserva 2012 (Country of origin: Italy) Cape Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2015 Woolworths Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Casas del Toqui Codigo 2012 (Country of origin: Chile) Cathedral Peak Wine Estate Pinotage 2015 Cederberg Private Cellar Ghost Corner Bowline 2015 Château Bela Alibernet Ladovy Zbed 2012 (Country of origin: Slovenia) Clos Triguedina Clos Triguedina Probus (Country of origin: France) 2007 Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Carmenere 2015 (Country of origin: Chile) Casillero del Diablo Pinot Noir 2015 (Country of origin: Chile) Constantia Uitsig Semillon 2014 Constantini Wines Cabernet Franc MUSE 2009 Dagbreek Wines LCJ Special Edition Straw Wine 2016 D Aria Winery D Aria SV Shiraz 2013 D Aria Pop Song Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2016 D Aria Cape Minstrel Pinotage 2015 Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage 2015 Sir Charles Henry Darling 2012 De Grendel Wines Op die Berg Chardonnay 2015 De Krans De Krans Touriga Naçional 2014 De Krans Free Run Chenin Blanc 2016 De Wetshof Estate De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2016 Woolworths Danie de Wet Reserve Chardonnay 2015 Delheim Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2016 DeMorgenzon Woolworths DMZ Concerto White 2016 Brampton Shiraz

45 Gold medal winners Bellingham Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2015 Homestead Chardonnay 2015 Die Mas Van Kakamas Die Mas Pinotage 2015 Diemersdal Wine Estate Diemersdal Merlot 2015 Sir Lambert Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Diemersfontein Pinotage 2014 Woolworths Ovation Pinotage 2015 Woolworths Diemersfontein Pinotage Reserve 2014 Klipdrift Klipdrift Gold Brandy Oude Meester Oude Meester Reserve Brandy Van Ryn s Distillery Fine Cask Reserve 15 Year Old Doolhof Wine Estate Lady in Red 2014 Drie Berge Winery Drie Berge 3 Year old Brandy Montagu Muskadel 2014 Driehoek Wines Driehoek Pinot Noir 2014 Du Toitskloof Wines Red Muscadel 2014 Hanepoot Jerepigo 2014 Dunstone Wines Dunstone Shiraz 2014 Durbanville Hills Rhinofields Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Caapmans Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2011 Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Merlot Dry Rosé 2016 DuVon Family Wine Estate DuVon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Eagles Nest Eagles Nest Merlot 2012 Excelsior Estate Shiraz 2015 Flagstone Winery Treaty Tree Reserve Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2015 Dark Horse Shiraz 2014 Fröhlich Family Wines Carménère Rosé 2016 Merlot Rosé 2016 Glen Carlou Vineyards Glen Carlou Unwooded Chardonnay 2015 Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2015 Goedverwacht Estate Misty Kloof Shiraz Rosé 2016 Goudini Goudini Sparkling Brut Goudini Merlot 2015 Groenland Cabernet Sauvignon Premium 2014 Landskap Chenin Blanc 2016 Shiraz Classic 2015 Groot Constantia Wine Estate Blanc de Noir

46 Advertorial The art and science of cooperage manipulating wood for the creation of superior wines Nature s magical oak varieties and the skills of the Toneleria Nacional coopers combine to bring you, the winemaker, the best of art and science: barrels which invoke magical flavours into award winning wines We realise the changing requirements of modern oenology and strive to continuously develop new production processes which help create wines full of personality. We use mainly French Oak (all French oak is certified under the PEFC), American White Oak and a mix of Eastern European oaks from Hungary, Romania, Russia, Slovenia and Ukraine. The difference lies in convection toasting In 2004 convection toasting technology was introduced, producing a softer and slower toasting than traditional toasting of the interior directly over an open flame. And so the Coffee Pinotage trophy is born The temperature at which a barrel is toasted impacts on the flavours it releases in the wine and this was the science behind the creation of the Coffee Pinotage trophy: flavours from French oak toasted near 190 C produce intensified scents of coffee, cocoa, cinnamon, chocolate, vanilla and cloves! A bird s eye view of an oak barrel being toasted over a direct flame Toneleria Nacional is the proud sponsors of the Michelangelo Coffee Pinotage Trophy since Toneleria Nacional s new South African head quarters in Paarl, officially opened in October Ambrosia flavour boost Mistral harmonious and elegant wines Odysé Convection Toasted: balance between wood and fruit The programmed application of water eliminates unwanted chemical components and bitter tannins from the wood. Contact details:marinus Potgieter, GM South Africa Mobile:

47 Gold medal winners Groot Phesantekraal Phizante Kraal Chenin Blanc 2016 Phizante Kraal Shiraz 2014 Groote Post Groote Post Riesling 2016 Grundheim Wyne Grundheim Rosyntjiewyn Stasiemeester Shiraz 2015 Guizhou Runyuan Wine Co Ltd Xiang Xue Ling Plum Wine (Country of origin: China) Het Vlock Casteel Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Hidden Valley Wines White Blend 2016 Hofstraat Kelder Renosterbos Cape Vintage 2010 Holden Manz Holden Manz Visionaire 2012 Ilocki Podrumi Traminac TBA 2011 (Country of origin: Croatia) Imbuko Wines Van Zijl Family Vintners Shiraz/Mourvédre 2014 Du Plevaux Private Collection Pinotage 2014 Du Plevaux Private Collection Chenin Blanc/Viognier 2016 Into Africa Distributors The Liquid Bakery & Co Milktart Vodka J&J Ostrožovič Tobajská výberová eseneia 2000 (Country of origin: Slovakia) Jakkalsvlei Jakkalsvlei Mount Cuvèe 2015 Jakob s Vineyards Jakob s Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2012 Joubert Quality Wines Johan Joubert Granite Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Kaapse Liqueurs Kaapse Honeybush Kaapse Buchu Limoncello Kaapse Pittekou Kaapzicht Wine Estate Kaapzicht Chenin Blanc 2016 Kaapzicht Pinotage 2013 Klein Doolhof Klein Doolhof Merlot 2013 Klein Roosboom Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2016 Kleine Zalze Kleine Zalze Brut Rosé NV MCC Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Shiraz 2012 Kleine Zalze Woolworths Chenin Blanc 2016 Knorhoek Knorhoek Pinotage 2014 Kolby A.S. Pinot Blanc 2011 (Country of origin: Czech Republic) KWV The Mentors Noble Late Harvest 2015 Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay 2015 Cathedral Cellar Pinotage 2014 Roodeberg Rosé 2016 KWV SA Laborie Alambic - 5 Year Old Brandy Imoya Brandy Wild Africa Cream Liqueur Van der Hum Tangerine Liqueur La Bri La Bri Syrah

48 Gold medal winners La Motte Pierneef Syrah Viognier 2014 La Vierge Wines Anthelia 2014 La Vierge Noir 2013 Landskroon Wines Landskroon Cape Vintage 2012 Landzicht Landzicht Cape Ruby 2014 Lanzerac Estate Lanzerac Mrs English 2014 Lanzerac Merlot 2014 Lazanou Organic Vineyard Lazanou Viognier 2016 Lazanou Organic Vineyard Lazanou Syrah 2014 Leipzig Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Linton Park Wines Linton Park Shiraz 2014 Louisvale Wines Louisvale MCC Rosé Luka Wines Luka Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Lutzville Vineyards Diamond Collection Noble Late Harvest 2015 Vintals Road Trip Pinotage 2015 Lyngrove Wine Estate Lyngrove Platinum Shiraz 2014 Maastricht Maastricht Sauvignon Blanc 2016 MAN Family Wines Jan Fiskaal Merlot 2015 McGregor Wynkelder McGregor Winery Red Muscadel 2014 Montpellier de Tulbagh Montpellier Shiraz 2011 Mount Vernon Malbec 2013 Muratie Wine Farm Ben Prins Cape Vintage 2012 Musgrave Crafted Spirits Musgrave Pink Gin Namaqua Wines Namaqua Cape West Chardonnay 2015 Namaqua Noble Late Harvest Semillon 2013 Nederburg Wines Nederburg Private Bin R163 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Nederburg Private Bin Eminence 2012 Neethlingshof Neethlingshof The Short Story Collection: Maria 2016 New Harbour Distillery Spekboom //IGwanitsha 8 Botanical Gin 8 Botanical Gin Infused with Rooibos Niel Joubert Niel Joubert Chardonnay 2016 Nitida Cellars Nitida Calligraphy 2014 Nitida Cellars (Woolworths) Nitida Woolworths Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2016 North Shore Trading 266CC Zulu Impi Rum 94 95

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50 Gold medal winners Nuy Winery Nuy White Muscadel 2006 Nuy Potstill Brandy Org de Rac Landgoed Org de Rac Shiraz 2014 Org de Rac Shiraz Reserve 2014 Ormonde Vineyards Ormonde Theodore Eksteen 2013 Ormonde Shiraz 2014 Oude Denneboom Oude Denneboom Black Harrier Shiraz 2014 Oude Molen Distillery Ladismith Brandy Oude Molen XO Brandy Overhex Overhex Wines International Survivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Perdeberg Wines The Vineyard Collection Grenache Blanc 2015 Peter Falke Wines Peter Falke Exclusive Blend 2013 Posboom Distillers Pot Shot Coffee Liqueur Pulpit Rock Winery Pulpit Rock Reserve Petit Verdot 2012 Quando Vineyards and Winery Quando Mourvedre Rosé 2016 Raats Family Wines Raats Granite Blocks Cabernet Franc 2014 Raka Raka Quinary 2013 Raka Biography Shiraz 2013 Rhebokskloof Estate Sandstone Grove Chardonnay 2014 Rhebokskloof Estate Black Marble Hil Syrah 2012 Rickety Bridge Winery Paulinas Reserve Chenin Blanc 2015 Ridgeback Ridgeback Journey 2014 Ridgeback Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Riebeek Cellar Short Street CGV 2015 Rietvallei Wine Estate Estéanna White 2016 Burger Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2015 John B Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Robertson Winery Gewurztraminer Special Late Harvest 2016 Romond Vineyards Rebus Cape Cuvèe 2011 Rooiberg Winery Rooiberg Winery Shiraz Reserve 2014 Woolworths Chenin Blanc 2016 Rustenberg Wines Rustenberg Unwooded Chardonnay 2015 Rustenberg Stellenbosch Shiraz 2014 Saronsberg Cellar Saronsberg Viognier 2015 Saronsberg Shiraz 2014 Seven Oaks 6+1 Pinotage 2012 Shannon Wines Shannon Rockview Ridge Pinot Noir 2015 Shannon Woolworths Sauvignon Blanc

51 Gold medal winners Signal Gun Signal Gun Chardonnay 2016 Silkbush Mountain Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Simonsvlei International Simonsvlei Premier Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Slanghoek Slanghoek Vin Doux Sparkling Wine Slanghoek Private Selection Crème de Chenin 2014 Slowine Slowine Chenin Blanc 2016 Spar Group Private Label Wines Olive Brook Crafter s Choice Sémillon 2013 Spier Wines Spier Woolworths Private Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Stellar Winery The Sensory Collection Chardonnay 2015 Stellenbosch Hills Stellenbosch Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo Limited Release Verdelho 2015 Stellenrust Stellenrust Simplicity 2015 Stellenrust Timeles 2013 Stepan Manak Ryzlink rynsky Terroir vyber z hroznu 2015 (Country of origin: Czech Republic) Stettyn Cellar Stone White Chenin Blanc 2016 Swartland Winery Swartland Bush Vine Syrah 2013 Twee Jonge Gezellen Krone Rosé Vintage Cuvèe Brut 2015 Under Oaks Under Oaks Chenin Blanc 2016 Upland Organic Upland Organic Pure Potstill Brandy Usana Wines Usana The Fox Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Van Loveren Family Vineyards Van Loveren Blanc de Noir Red Muscadel 2016 Bayede King Goodwill Shiraz 2013 Metzer Wines The Kitchen Sink Red Blend 2015 Vergelegen Wines Woolworths Merlot 2014 Vierkoppen Vierkoppen Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Viljoensdrift Associated Wineries Viljoensdrift River Grandeur Cape Blend 2015 Viljoensdrift Villion 2009 Villa Matilde Flanghina IGT Rocca dei Leoni 2015 (Country of origin: Italy) Villiera Wines Domaine Grier French Chardonnay 2014 Villiera Woolworths Vintage Reserve Brut MCC 2010 Vina Jakob Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc 2012 (Country of origin: Croatia) Vinarstvi Cech Sauvignon Blanc Late Harvest 2015 Vinium AS Chardonnay pozdni sběr 2015 (Country of origin: Czech Republic)

52 Gold medal winners Vinofol sro Rulandské šedé Pinot Gris 2015 (Country of origin: Czech Republic) Vinska Klet Prus Sauvignon Blanc Ice Wine 2003 (Country of origin: Slovenia) Vondeling Vondeling Erica 2013 Vondeling Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Zonnebloem Zonnebloem Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Zonvin Znojmo Znovin Ryzlink Rynsky Vyber Z Horsnu 5035 Riesling 2015 (Country of origin: Moravia) Zorgvliet Wines Zorgvliet Cabernet Franc 2014 Vrede en Lust Vrede en Lust Marguerite 2015 Vrede en Lust Artisan Range Semillon 2015 Vredenheim Vredenheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Wakefield Taylors Wines Eighty Acres Shiraz 2015 (Country of origin: Southern Australia) St Andrews Chardonnay 2015 (Country of origin: Southern Australia) Welbedacht Wine Old Bush Vine Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2012 Wellington Wines La Cave Chenin Blanc 2015 La Cave Pinotage 2015 Wildehurst Wines Wildehurst Chenin Blanc 2015 Wildekrans Wine Estate Chenin Blanc Barrel Select Reserve 2015 Wilderer Distillery Grappa Muscato 2015 Wilderer Fynbos Gin Windmeul Kelder Windmeul Reserve Brandy VSOP Zandvliet Estate My Best Friend Muscat

53 Be part of Africa s largest culinary event which attracts local and international industry experts as well as the public. 2 4 JUNE 2017 CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE JULY 2017 TICKET PRO DOME Good Food & Wine Show 2017 will showcase: Africa s leading sommeliers and the wine theatre, which creates awareness and promotes wine A new Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards pavilion Michelangelo award winning wines The largest food and wine platforms in Africa A wine tasting experience Over consumers visiting Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban shows More than 50% of visitors come for the wine experience 92% enjoyed the wine variety and quality on offer at the shows OCTOBER 2017 DURBAN EXHIBITION CENTRE TO BE PART OF THE SHOW OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DANIEL BLOCH ON daniel@fieramilano.co.za PRODUCED BY

54 Advertorial CAPE TOWN GOOD FOOD & WINE SHOW and Michelangelo pool their resources South Africa s leading culinary event and South Africa s biggest wine and spirits competition have signed an agreement to bring lovers of the good life an even better gastronomic experience. It seems only logical that these two leading brands of industry should collaborate to showcase the very best of South African and international food, wine and spirits. Early in 2016 Fiera Milano Exhibitions Africa (owners of the Good Food & Wine Show) and Lorraine Immelman (founder and CEO of Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards) got together to showcase some award winning wines at the Cape Town and Johannesburg Good Food & Wine Shows. These first cautious steps have now led to a new and exciting agreement for This means that Michelangelo will again join forces with Fiera Milano for all three Good Food & Wine Shows (Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban) in 2017, while Fiera Milano will be involved with the official 2017 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards ceremony as a partner. The agreement will offer Michelangelo s medal and trophy Michelangelo office manager, Mariëtte de Beer, (right) and FMEA managing director, Maria Chieppa, have some fun at the Johannesburg Good Food & Wine Show. winning wines a platform to interact with over visitors to the three shows and educate them on the merit and the value of a Michelangelo award. On the other hand the agreement will offer the GF&WS the opportunity to expand the wine offering at the shows, providing visitors with an exciting wine experience by tasting, learning and purchasing some of the best wines in the country and abroad under one roof. We invite all the producers and marketers of Michelangelo award winning wines and spirits to join us in promoting and showcasing your products to consumers across South Africa. See you in 2017! Daniel Bloch, Sales & Operations Manager, Fiera Milano Exhibitions Africa

55 CAPE TOWN Silver medal winners Our silver medal winners Allée Bleue Wines Allée Bleue Brut Rosé 2013 Allée Bleue Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Allée Bleue Chenin Blanc 2015 Altydgedacht Estate Cabernet Franc Blanc de Noir 2016 Pinotage 2015 Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Alvi s Drift Private Cellar Signature Chardonnay 2016 Albertus Viljoen Chenin Blanc 2015 Andreas Wine Trading Andreas Shiraz 2013 Anura Anura Viognier Barrel Selection 2014 Anura Sauvignon Blanc Unfiltered Reserve 2015 Arabella Wines Pink Panacea 2016 Asara Wine Estate & Hotel Vineyard Collection Merlot 2012 Bell Tower 2012 Vineyard Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Ashton Wynkelder Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Chardonnay Unwooded 2016 Azienda Gulfi Societa Agricola srl Rossojbleo 2015 (Country of origin: Italy) Badsberg Wine Cellar Badsberg Chenin Blanc Barrel Fermented 2015 Badsberg Vin Doux 2015 Badsberg Red Jerepigo

56 Silver medal winners Bellevue Wine Estate Bellevue Cinsaut 2015 Bergsig Estate Bergsig Reserve Chenin Blanc 2014 Bergsig Icarus 2012 Beyerskloof Beyerskloof Faith Cape Blend 2011 Bloemendal Wine Estate Bloemendal Suider Terras 2015 Boland Cellar Reserve No1 Chenin Blanc 2015 Reserve No1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 One Formation 2016 Five Climates Chenin Blanc 2016 Bon Courage Estate Bon Courage Chardonnay Prestige Cuvée 2015 Bon Courage White Muscadel 2015 Bonnievale Wines Bonnievale Barrel Select Shiraz 2014 Boplaas Landgoed Boplaas Merlot 2015 Boplaas Ring of Rocks 2013 Borgo Molino Vigne & Vini This Cuvée Prestige (Country of origin: Italy) Boschendal Wines Boschendal 1685 Shiraz Mourvedre 2014 Boschendal 1685 Sauvignon Blanc Grande Cuvée 2015 Botha Kelder Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bottega Family Wines Idiom Viognier 2014 Idiom Shiraz Mourvedre Viognier 2011 Brëeland Brëeland Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Ca di Rajo Manzoni Rosa Spumante Extra Dry Millesimato 2015 (Country of origin: Italy) Prosécco Superiore DOCG Valdobbiadene Millesimato Brut Cuvée del Fondatore 2015 (Country of origin: Italy) Prosécco Superiore DOCG Valdobbiadene Millesimato Extra Dry 2015 (Country of origin: Italy) Canella SpA Prosécco Canella DOCG Superiore Millesimato 2015 (Country of origin: Italy) Cape Chamonix Greywacke Pinotage 2014 Cape Wine Company The Nature Reserve Shiraz Grenache 2015 Cathedral Peak Wine Estate Merlot Jerepigo 2016 Cederberg Private Cellar Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Ghost Corner Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2015 CK Wines CK Sincera 2013 Clos Malverne Clos Malverne Spirit of Malverne 2013 Clos Malverne Auret 2013 Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Merlot 2015 (Country of origin: Chile) D Aria Winery D Aria Lullaby Semillon Noble late Harvest 2015 D Aria The Soprano Shiraz

57 Silver medal winners Darling Cellars Darling Cellars White Blend 2015 De Grendel Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2016 De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2013 De Wetshof Estate THE SITE Chardonnay 2014 Woolworths Danie de Wet Limestone Hill 2016 Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2016 Deetlefs Wine Estate Deetlefs Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Die Mas Van Kakamas Die Mas Kalahari Truffel Potstil Brandy Diemersdal Wine Estate Diemersdal Private Collection 2011 Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Diemersdal Pinotage Reserve 2015 Dieu Donnè Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Dieu Donnè Shiraz 2014 Doedak Farm Chennels Wines Chennells Wines The Journey 2013 Domaine Des Dieux Rose of Sharon Rosé MCC 2010 Driehoek Wines Driehoek Shiraz 2013 Driehoek Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Du Toitskloof Wines Merlot 2015 Cape Ruby 2010 Durbanville Hills The Scout Red Blend 2015 Biesjes Craal Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Eersterivier Wine Cellar Thandi Rosé 2016 Thandi Chardonnay 2016 Flagstone Winery Flagstone Truth Tree Pinotage 2015 Flagstone Dark Horse Shiraz 2013 Franschoek Cellar Chardonnay 2015 Glen Carlou Vineyards The Welder Chenin Blanc 2015 Goedverwacht Estate Misty Kloof Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Misty Kloof Chardonnay 2016 Great Expectations Chardonnay 2016 Gordon Bruins Legacy Brandy Grande Provence Angels Tears Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Groenland Shiraz Premium 2014 Antoninette Marié Classic 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Classic 2011 Antoinette Marié Premium 2014 Groote Post Groote Post Riesling Barrique 2014 Grundheim Wyne Grundheim Danie se Withond

58 Advertorial TM Winner of the 2016 IQ Business Trophy for the Most Innovative Wine/Spirits Larry Berger s Premium Triple Distilled Spirit of Rooibos aperitif has managed to capture all the woody undertones and unique aromas of South African Rooibos in a smooth, full bodied drink. Not a liqueur, not a strong spirit (28% alcohol) Best enjoyed chilled No ice No water The bio-diverse Cederberg region is home to a vast number of indigenous fynbos species and it is only here that it grows in its natural state. Even though it is endemic to the Western Cape the unique aroma of Rooibos is universally recognized and its health benefits and remarkably high anti-oxidant levels globally acknowledged. My passion for premium spirit and my curiosity about the unique properties of South Africa s Fynbos - and the Rooibos plant in particular - led me to begin a journey of distillation via this magical shrub. I invite you to share this innovative product with your friends and join the journey this is Rooibos as you have never tasted it. Drink it well chilled, no ice, no water enjoy! Larry Berger Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis ) Harvesting The Rooibos crop is harvested by hand once a year during summer when the bushy-plant s branches are cut using sickles, and bound into bundles Cutting and processing Upon arrival at the farm processing facility, the bundles are sorted and cut to a uniform length (from 1 mm to 5 mm) to ensure a neat and consistent appearance of the final product. The wet, freshly cut (and bruised) Rooibos is then placed in a long low heap across a tea court to sweat a carefully managed process of enzymatic oxidation which takes place during fermentation and causes the Rooibos to change from green to the characteristic red/amber color and develop its distinctive aroma. Drying and storage After the sweating process, the fermented Rooibos is spread out across a tea court to dry naturally in the hot African sun. The entire process is completed in less than 24 hours, and the new Rooibos is picked/sucked up and fed into 40kg sacks which are then graded, labeled and transported. A PROUDLY CAPE OF STORMS INFUSION Cape Town, South Africa info@spiritofrooibos.co.za Ph , Cell

59 Silver medal winners Hidden Valley Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Highlands Road Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Holden Manz Cabernet Franc Reserve 2014 Home of Origin Wine Original Series Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014 Ilocki Podrumi Traminac Premium 2015 (Country of origin: Croatia) Imbuko Wines Van Zijl Family Vintners Pinotage 2014 Pomüla Pomegranate Marula Flavoured Wine/ Wine Spritzer Pomüla Berry Vanilla Flavourd Wine/ Wine Spritzer J&J Ostrozovic Muškát žltý, Saturnia 2015 (Country of origin: Slovakia) Jakkalsvlei La Perlé Rosé 2016 Lord Jackal TROP 2013 Lord Jackal Cabernet Franc 2015 Jan Harmsgat Jan Harmsgat Shiraz 2015 Jason s Hill Private Cellar Jason s Creek Classic Red 2015 Journey s End Vineyards Single Vineyard Shiraz 2012 Kaapse Liqueurs Kaapse Buchu Gin Kaapzicht Wine Estate Kaapzicht Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Kings Kloof Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Klein Roosboom Marianna Rosé 2016 Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chardonnay 2015 Brut NV MCC Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Koopmanskloof Wingerde GEIA Koopmanskloof Shiraz 2015 Kranskop Wines Pinot Noir 2014 Kranskop Merlot 2012 KWV The Mentors Cabernet Sauvignon Darling 2014 Classic Collection Grenache Blanc 2015 Laborie Limited Collection Pinot Noir 2015 La Vierge Wines The Affair 2015 Laibach Claypot Merlot 2014 Lammershoek Farm Lammershoek s Terravinum Reserve Red 2015 Lammershoek s Reserve Syrah 2015 Landskroon Wines Landskroon Paul De Villiers Merlot 2014 Paul De Villiers Shiraz 2013 Landzicht Landzicht White Muscadel 2015 Lanzerac Estate Lanzerac Chardonnay

60 Silver medal winners To be awarded a Michelangelo silver medal, a wine or spirit has to earn at least 86 points! Linton Park Wines Black Rhino Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Linton Park Merlot 2015 The Bridge Reserve Merlot 2011 Lourensford Wine Estate Lourensford Limited Release Merlot 2013 Lourensford Limited Release Viognier 2015 Lourensford Limited Release Chardonnay 2015 The Dome Chardonnay 2015 Lutzville Vineyards Francois Le Vaillant Pinotage 2014 Francois Le Vaillant Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Lyngrove Wine Estate Platinum Latitude 2014 Lyngrove Wine Estate Lyngrove Brut Pinot Noir Maastricht Maastricht Pinotage 2015 Maastricht Pinot Noir 2015 McGregor Winery McGregor Colombard 2016 Merwida Vineyards Merwida Barbera 2015 Mischa Estate Mischa Merlot 2014 La Famille Merlot 2014 Mont Du Toit Kelder Les Coteaux Selection 2012 Montpellier de Tulbagh Montpellier Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Mooiplaas Wine Houmoed Chenin Blanc 2015 Mooiplaas Tabakland 2013 Musgrave Crafted Spirits Musgrave Gin 119

61 Silver medal winners Namaqua Wines Namaqua Hanepoot 2015 Namaqua Wit Muskadel 2013 Nederburg Wines Nederburg Ingenuity White 2015 Neethlingshof Gewürztraminer 2016 New Cape Wines Arendskloof Tannat 2013 New Harbour Distillery Natural Copper Catalysed Vodka Newstead Lund Family Vineyards MCC Brut 2014 Nicholson Smith Pandora s Box Persian Collection Shiraz Niel Joubert Herr Leicht Sauvignon Blanc/Nouvelle/ Chenin Blanc 2016 Noble Hill Wine Estate Noble Hill Merlot 2013 North Shore Trading Zulu Rum Nuy Winery Nuy Mastery Chardonnay 2015 Nuy Legacy Argilla 2013 Org de Rac Landgoed Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2011 Overhex Survivor Pinotage 2015 Perdeberg Wines Perdeberg Winery The Vineyard Collection Cinsaut 2014 Perdeberg Winery The Dry Land Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Peter Falke Wines Peter Falke Signature Syrah 2013 Peter Falke Pinot Noir 2014 Peter Falke Blanc De Noir 2016 Pulpit Rock Winery Pulpit Rock Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Rickety Bridge Winery Rickety Bridge Foundation Stone Red 2014 Riebeek Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Shiraz 2015 Rietvallei Wine Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Rietvallei Cinsaut 2015 John B Cabernet Sauvignon Tinta Barocca 2015 John B Rosé 2015 Robertson Winery Cape Ruby 2013 Kings River Chardonnay 2013 Rooiberg Winery Rooiberg Winery Pinotage Reserve 2015 Rooiberg Winery Shiraz Reserve 2015 Rooiberg Winery Chardonnay Reserve 2015 Rosendal Winery Rosendal Merlot 2014 Rustenberg Wines Rustenberg Stellenbosch Petit Verdot Rosé 2016 Rustenberg Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Rustenberg Buzzard Kloof Syrah 2013 Rustenberg Five Soldiers Chardonnay 2014 Saronsberg Cellar Provenance Seismic Rooi 2013 Saronsberg Full Circle 2014 Woolworths Saronsberg SGM

62 Silver medal winners Simonsvlei International Simonsvlei Premier 2016 Simonsvlei Toffee Chunk Shiraz 2014 Simonsvlei Premier 2015 Simonsvlei Lifestyle Pinotage Rosé 2016 Slanghoek Red Muscadel 2016 Cape Ruby 2016 Slowine Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Spar Group Private Label Wines Olive Brook Moscato Rosé (Country of origin: Spain) Champagne Pierre Mignon Blanc de Blanc Grand Gru (Country of origin: France) Champagne Pierre Mignon - Année de Mandame 2006 (Country of origin: France) Spier Wines Woolworths Spier Private Collection Chenin Blanc 2014 Stellenbosch Vineyards Haydens White 2014 Credo Shiraz 2014 Credo Reserve Pinotage 2014 Welmoed Rosé 2016 Stellenrust Stellenrust Lucky Number 7 Shiraz Stettyn Cellar The Griffin Range Chardonnay 2016 Stofberg Family Vineyards Mia Pinot Noir Rosé 2016 Strandveld Wines First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Sumaridge Estate Wines Sumaridge Maritimus 2012 Swartland Winery Swartland Idelia Cape Blend 2013 Swartland Winemakers Collection Blanc de Noir 2016 Swartrivier Petite Sirah 2015 (Durif) The Grape Grinder Chenin Blanc 2015 The Blue Moose Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2015 The Milkwood Shiraz Viognier 2014 The High Road Classique Red Blend 2013 Topiary Wines Topiary Shiraz 2013 Under Oaks Under Oaks Three Twenty 2015 uniwines Vineyards Dashbosch Steen 2014 Van Loveren Family Vineyards Van Loveren Neil s Pick Colombar 2016 Bayede The Prince Merlot 2014 Bayede The Prince Pinotage 2014 Vierkoppen Vierkoppen Weavers Nest Reserve 2013 Viljoensdrift Associated Wineries Viljoensdrift River Grandeur Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Viljoensdrift River Grandeur Merlot 2015 Vinarstvi U Kaplicky Vino Dalibor Rulandske sede 2015 (Country of origin: Czech Republic) Vondeling Sauvignon Blanc

63 Silver medal winners Vredenheim Vredenheim Gracious Lady Red Blend 2014 Wakefield Taylors Wines Reserve Parcel Shiraz 2015 (Country of origin: South Australia) The Visionary Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 (Country of origin: South Australia) St Andrews Shiraz 2014 (Country of origin: South Australia) JOHANNESBURG Wellington Wines Wellington Wines La Cave Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Wildekrans Wine Estate Shiraz Barrel Select Reserve 2014 Wilderer Distillery Wilderer Peach Mampoer Windfall Wine Farm Kibali 2013 Windmeul Kelder Chardonnay 2016 Shiraz Preserve 2014 Wonderfontein Paul René Brut 2013 ZD Nemcicky Rulandské bilé 2015 (Country of origin: South Moravia) Zevenwacht Wine Estate Zevenwacht Chenin Blanc 2015 Zevenwacht Reserve 2013 Zevenwacht Chardonnay 2015 Zonnebloem Zonnebloem Laureat 2013 Zorgvliet Wines Zorgvliet Petit Verdot 2014 Zululand Distilling Company Tapanga Gold Rum Tapanga White Rum

64 Silver medal winners JOHANNESBURG

65 PRESS RELEASE INTERNATIONAL MARKET LEADER CONSOLIDATES IN SOUTH AFRICA Fiera Milano Exhibitions Africa (FMEA) is a leading trade fair and event organiser in South Africa. It has in its portfolio the fast-growing Cape Town Art Fair as well as the Good Food & Wine Show the biggest food and beverage fair in Africa. Managing Director, Maria Chieppa says: Trade fairs are important instruments for the development of small to medium-sized enterprises. They help them to access their respective markets. With the Good Food & Wine Show, for example, FMEA provides companies in the food and wine sector with South Africa s largest marketing and communications platform, and helps them to confront their market, meet its demands and understand its needs. Each year, the Good Food & Wine Show takes place in three leading South African cities - Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. The event showcases novel innovations, the latest trends, new product and upto-the-minute developments in food and beverages, lifestyle gadgets and appliances. In 2016, FMEA s investment has been directed at transforming the show s format and its content profile in collaboration with industry associations for a renewed emphasis on food and wine, customer/exhibitor interaction, entertainment and education. Extended exhibition hours and networking dinners are also part of the new-look show. As always, a key focus is the lifestyle benefit to local home chefs of the latest world class food and wine products that it showcases. In 2016 and 2017 the Good Food & Wine Show s dates are: Durban, October 2016; Cape Town, 2 4 June 2017; Johannesburg, July 2017; and Durban, October The fifth edition of the Cape Town Art Fair will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from February The CTICC can accommodate the event s rapidly expanding gallery presence and visitor numbers and has an international profile. As the leading international art fair on the African continent, it represents the very best contemporary art galleries from South Africa, Africa, and around the world. Trade shows and exhibitions are also powerful marketing tools for host cities and countries. FMEA will ultimately strengthen and support economic growth in South Africa not only in the promotion of Cape Town, but by attracting to the region international FMEA clients, industry associations, chambers of commerce and business partners. Fiera Milano Exhibitions Africa belongs to Fiera Milano S.p.A., one of the largest trade fair players in the world. Fiera Milano S.p.A. is the only Italian trade fair company listed on the Italian stock exchange. ABOUT FIERA MILANO EXHIBITIONS AFRICA Fiera Milano S.p.A. holds a well-diversified portfolio of exhibitions, while its footprint includes Italy, Russia, China, Singapore, Thailand, India, Brazil and South Africa. It occupies 1,634,425 square metres of exhibition space across these territories and holds 113 exhibitions each year 62 of which are held outside Italy that play host to 32,790 exhibitors annually 10,360 outside Italy. Its experience in hosting trade fairs, excellence in professional exhibitions and services, its cutting edge facilities, and its success in international conference management, make Fiera Milano S.p.A. the ideal partner for the international promotion and development of any company. Fiera Milano S.p.A. is the only Italian trade fair listed on the stock exchange (since December 2002). Fiera Milano Exhibitions Africa (FMEA) is the South African branch of Fiera Milano S.p.A., the leading exhibition and congress group in Italy and one of the top conference and exhibition organisers in the world. In South Africa, FMEA combines almost 100 years of international experience with in-depth local expertise to successfully manage its rapidly expanding portfolio of high quality fairs, including the Good Food & Wine Show and the Cape Town Art Fair. In doing so, FMEA also provides a marketing and communications platform for the exchange of knowledge and the stimulation of economic development that helps businesses, cities and regions to grow. More at

66 130 An imposing ice sculpture of the Michelangelo logo adorned the stage at the awards ceremony, presenting a perfect background for a toast between Lorraine Immelman (CEO) and Mariëtte de Beer (Office manager).