Cabernet Sauvignon in Nature
Judges at this year’s Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards have awarded some of the event’s highest scores to Bonnievale Winery’s The River Collection Chenin Blanc 2023 and Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2021.
Each received a Double Gold medal, which represents a score of 93 out of a possible 100 points – or higher. They were among just 12.8% of the 1 555 entries this year that made the cut.
Says Bonnievale Winery chief winemaker Marthinus Rademeyer. “Only outstanding grapes can make outstanding wine, as these awards from Michelangelo have again shown.”
In excelling at the Michelangelo Awards this year, both wines showcase the world-class quality of Bonnievale Winery’s wines across price points and varieties. The competition is renowned for its international panel of judges, which comprised top experts from five continents.
The essence of a champion – Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon
Bonnievale ward is known as a source of top-quality Cabernet Sauvignon, with many wineries across the winelands making use of grapes from the region for their own labels. The Bonnievale Winery Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – a full-bodied wine – is a prime example– aged in French and American oak barrels for 18 months and bottle-matured prior to release. Superb value at R171 at the cellar
Typical of excellence – River Collection Chenin Blanc
The River Collection Chenin Blanc 2023 is typical of the variety, showing all the traits that make it popular. It is bracingly crisp and shows floral and fruity characters on the nose and palate.
A medium-bodied wine, it hails from vineyards that are meticulously farmed. Once harvested, this vintage’s fruit underwent 16 days of fermentation prior to settling and bottling.
The Chenin Blanc is available from Bonnievale Winery’s online store, www.bonnievalewines.co.za, for R73/bottle. The Cabernet Sauvignon sells from the site for R171/bottle.
All wines produced by Bonnievale Winery are available countrywide.
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