Agter-Paarl, South Africa, 24 June 2024: Perdeberg Wines, a leading producer of premium wines in the Agter-Paarl region, has emerged victorious at several prestigious wine competitions, adding to its already illustrious reputation. The exceptional performance underscores the winery’s commitment to excellence and showcases the potential of wines from dryland viticulture in the Agter-Paarl area.
The accolades garnered by Perdeberg Wines across various competitions include a remarkable array of awards for their exceptional wines:
Wine Magazine Prescient Chenin Blanc Report:
92 points for The Dry Land Collection Courageous Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2023
90 points for Endura Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2022
Wine Magazine Prescient White Blend Report:
90 points for The Dry Land Collection Rossouw’s Heritage 2021
NWC National Wine Challenge Top 100:
Double Platinum for The Dry Land Collection Courageous Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2023
Double Platinum for The Dry Land Collection Rossouw’s Heritage 2022
Double Platinum for G.O.A.T Chenin Blanc (Old Vine) 2023
Double Gold for The Vineyard Collection Cinsault 2022
Double Gold for The Vineyard Collection Grenache Noir 2022
Double Gold for SSR (Soft Smooth Range) White Blend 2023
Double Silver for The Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc 2023
Double Silver for Classic Collection Chenin Blanc 2023
Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge:
Gold (86 points) for The Vineyard Collection Cap Classique Chenin Blanc 2020
Gold (87 points) for The Vineyard Collection Cap Classique Pinot Noir Rose 2020
The Trophy Wine Show:
Silver (91 points) for The Vineyard Collection Grenache Noir 2022
Silver (90 points) for Endura Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2022
Bronze (88 points) for The Vineyard Collection Grenache Blanc 2023
DECANTER World Wine Awards:
Bronze (89 points) for Endura Winemaker’s Selection Cape Blend 2021
Silver (90 points) for The Dry Land Collection Courageous Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2023
Bronze (89 points) for The Dry Land Collection Fortitude Fortified Chenin Blanc 2022
Bronze (86 points) for G.O.A.T Chenin Blanc (Old Vine) 2023
Silver (90 points) for Endura Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2022
Bronze (88 points) for The Vineyard Collection Cinsault 2022
Cellarmaster, Albertus Louw comments on the outstanding achievements: “We are tremendously proud of the recognition received at these renowned competitions. These achievements are a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team, as well as the exceptional quality of our wines.”
Marketing Manager, Chantelle Boucher added, “These accolades solidify Perdeberg’s position as a powerhouse in the wine industry. We are honoured to have our wines acknowledged by esteemed competitions and look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional experiences to wine enthusiasts worldwide.”
These wins highlight the superior quality and unique character of Perdeberg’s wines, a product of the exceptional terroir in the Agter-Paarl region. The winery’s dedication to dryland viticulture, combined with the expertise of its winemaking team, continues to yield remarkable results, setting a high standard for wines produced in the region.
