{"id":33031,"date":"2020-10-03T12:52:17","date_gmt":"2020-10-03T10:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wfi-global-staging.com\/topwineold\/?p=33031"},"modified":"2021-01-25T17:41:48","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T15:41:48","slug":"michelangelo-trophy-for-top-rated-wine-on-show-goes-to-franschhoek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wfi-global-staging.com\/topwineold\/2020\/10\/michelangelo-trophy-for-top-rated-wine-on-show-goes-to-franschhoek\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelangelo trophy for top-rated wine on show goes to Franschhoek"},"content":{"rendered":"

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THE Michelangelo<\/strong><\/span><\/a> Awards remains one of the biggest South African wine competitions, contested by many leading cellars in the Cape winelands. The 2020 edition attracted 1558 entries, and, as in 2019, the judges were particularly impressed by the Chardonnay class: the Grand Prix Trophy on this occasion was presented for the Chamonix 2018 from Franschhoek, following the top score for Groot Constantia 2018 last time round.<\/p>\n

Of the 615 awards, there were 28 trophies presented in various wine, spirit, low- and non-alcohol categories as well as for packaging. Also considered excellent were 24 platinum award winners scored 96+ out of 100, and there were 89 double gold medallists, 363 golds and 111 silver medallists. The most highly rated South African wines at Michelangelo 2020 are highlighted below. For the full results, the names of the judges and more about the competition, see here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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TROPHY LAUREATES<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Aan de Doorns Red Muscadel 2017<\/strong>
\nR55pb ex-cellar, Worcester<\/p>\n

Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016<\/strong>
\nR270pb ex-cellar, Helderberg, Stellenbosch<\/p>\n

Anura Signature Cape Cuv\u00e9e 2017<\/strong> (Red Blend)
\nR360pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Paarl<\/p>\n

Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2004<\/strong> (Port)
\nMuseum Class, Calitzdorp cellar<\/p>\n

Chamonix Chardonnay 2018<\/strong>
\nR200pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek<\/p>\n

De Grendel Op die Berg Pinot Noir 2017<\/strong>
\nR220pb ex-cellar, Panorma, Durbanville WR<\/p>\n

Diemersdal Winter Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2020<\/strong>
\nR145pb ex-cellar, Durbanville<\/p>\n

Kaapzicht 1947 Chenin Blanc 2019<\/strong>
\nR550pb ex-cellar, Bottelary, Stellenbosch<\/p>\n

Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2013<\/strong> (Red Blend)
\nR190pb ex-cellar, Somerset West<\/p>\n

Org de Rac Roussanne 2019<\/strong>
\nR90pb ex-cellar, Piketberg<\/p>\n

Rainbow's End Merlot 2018<\/strong>
\nR195pb ex-cellar, Banghoek, Stellenbosch<\/p>\n

Saronsberg Shiraz 2018<\/strong>
\nR260pb ex-cellar, Tulbagh<\/p>\n

Under Oaks Chenin Blanc 2019<\/strong>
\nR89pb ex-cellar, Paarl<\/p>\n

Villiera Monro Brut 2014<\/strong> (MCC)
\nR273pb ex-cellar, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch<\/p>\n

Windmeul Reserve Pinotage 2017<\/strong>
\nR180pb ex-cellar, Paarl<\/p>\n

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PLATINUM WINNERS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Aan de Doorns Muscat d'Alexandrie 2015<\/strong>
\nR28pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Worcester<\/p>\n

Badsberg Pinotage Reserve 2019<\/strong>
\nPrice t.b.a. ex-cellar, Rawsonville<\/p>\n

Blake's Tourmaline 2018<\/strong> (White Blend)
\nR150pb ex-cellar, Malmesbury<\/p>\n

Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2019<\/strong>
\nR125pb ex-cellar, Franschhoek<\/p>\n

Brink Family Shiraz 2018<\/strong>
\nPrice t.b.a. \u2013 Pulpit Rock, Riebeek West<\/p>\n

Christina Chardonnay 2020<\/strong>
\nR113pb at Van Loveren cellar, Robertson<\/p>\n

Clarington Chenin Blanc 2018<\/strong>
\nExport-only, Normandie cellar, Franschhoek<\/p>\n

D'Aria Merlot 2017<\/strong>
\nR116pb ex-cellar, Durbanville<\/p>\n

Darling Cellars Black Granite Shiraz 2018<\/strong>
\nR65pb ex-cellar, Darling<\/p>\n

De Grendel Shiraz 2018<\/strong>
\nR200pb ex-cellar, Panorama, Durbanville WR<\/p>\n

Diemersdal Pinotage 2019<\/strong>
\nR100pb ex-cellar, Durbanville<\/p>\n

Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Cableway Chardonnay 2018<\/strong>
\nR160pb ex-cellar, Durbanville<\/p>\n

Great Five Reserve Pinotage 2017<\/strong>
\nR198pb at Stellenview cellar, Devon Valley, Stellenboslch<\/p>\n

Highlands Road Semillon 2018<\/strong>
\nR190pb ex-cellar, Elgin<\/p>\n

Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2019<\/strong>
\nR210pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch Kloof<\/p>\n

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Sur Lie 2019<\/strong>
\nR220pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch<\/p>\n

Kranskop Viognier Noble Late Harvest 2019<\/strong>
\nR130pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Robertson<\/p>\n

Lourensford Chrysalis White 2017<\/strong>
\nR300pb ex-cellar, Somerset West<\/p>\n

Oude Denneboom Chenin Blanc 2020<\/strong>
\nPrice t.b.a. \u2013 Paarl cellar<\/p>\n

Perdeberg Dry Land Natural Sweet Chenin Blanc 2017<\/strong>
\nR115pb (375ml) ex-cellar, Paarl<\/p>\n

Rhebokskloof Chenin Blanc 2019<\/strong>
\nR75pb ex-cellar, Paarl<\/p>\n

Spier 21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc 2019<\/strong>
\nR180pb ex-cellar, Stellenbosch<\/p>\n

Sumaridge Chardonnay 2017<\/strong>
\nR245pb ex-cellar, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde<\/p>\n

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