The team at Stellenbosch-based winery Fleur du Cap must be collectively patting themselves on the back after clinching three double gold and two gold medals at this year’s Veritas Awards, held in Cape Town on the weekend.
Overall red blends led the race for double gold medals with seven awards followed by Sauvignon Blanc (6), Shiraz (5), Chardonnay (3), Cabernet Sauvignon (3), Pinotage (3), Chenin Blanc (2), Merlot (2), White blends (1), Muscadel (1), Port (1), Museum Class Chardonnay (1) and Museum Class Muscadel (1).
Other wine farms that will be popping Cap Classique corks in celebration this week are Cederberg, Kleine Zalze, Nuy and Rust & Vrede with two double gold awards each.
Fleur du Cap raked in double gold honours for their 2004 Laszlo, 2007 Unfiltered Chardonnay and 2007 Unfiltered Viognier/Chardonnay/Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc Ltd Release. In addition, they won gold with the 2007 Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Sauvignon Blanc and 2007 Noble Late Harvest.
Full results are available online at www.veritas.co.za.
All that ends well is well