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Du Toitskloof announced as one of the major winners in NWC Top 100

 

The National Wine Challenge, incorporating Top 100 SA Wines, the premier fine-wine-only wine competition in SA, launched the industry’s results over the past 3 weeks for 2021.

Du Toitskloof has been announced as one of the major winners this year being awarded Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class for their Nebbiolo 2016, 3 Top 100 & Double Platinum awards, 3 Double Gold awards and 7 Double Silver awards.


3 Top 100 & Double Platinum awards

  • Du Toitskloof Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2020

  • Du Toitskloof Nebbiolo 2016

  • Land’s End Cape South Coast Syrah 2018

“Wow! To have three wines in the Top 100 is an absolute honour. Keywords that come to mind are Dedication, Attention to Detail and incredible Teamwork. I am so happy about the Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc which is the first of its kind from our valley and what was once only an idea is now making us so very proud. Then, one of the most special reds to work with and also a firm favourite of the winemaking team is the Nebbiolo that also came in under the Top 100! Finally, Land’s End Cape South Coast Syrah which is such a special story that was only born a few years ago - a wine that craves meticulous attention to detail has grown into something very close to our hearts."

 - Shawn Thomson, Chief Production Manager & Winemaker


3 Double Gold awards

  • Du Toitskloof Dimension 2017

  • Du Toitskloof Shiraz 2018

  • Du Toitskloof Pinotage 2018

“Fantastic news after a very long and challenging harvest! We feel blessed to have received such results and it remains something quite remarkable to be a part of such an amazing team at Du Toitskloof. Every year as the grapes arrive at the cellar there is only one primary goal; to make beautiful wines. When I look at these accolades it reflects the long hours, passion and commitment which go into every wine that we produce. One final thought wraps it all up for me, “When love and skill work together, you can expect a masterpiece”.”

 - Tiaan Loubser, Winemaker


Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class

  • Du Toitskloof Nebbiolo 2016

“We’ve been making Nebbiolo since the early 2000s. She’s that dark horse who has patiently been waiting in the stables as we’ve groomed her over two decades. Now, as we begin to understand this lovely and mysterious Italian variety grown in our South African soil, we know how to best showcase her exotic beauty and I believe that the 2016 vintage is but the beginning of great things to come for this Du Toitskloof wine.”

 - Ed Beukes, Marketing & Sales Manager