Stellenbosch producer Spier won three of the five Grand Gold medals awarded to South African wines from the internationally acclaimed Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
A true champion on the awards circuit, the 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2020 continues building on a great awards lineage. It is complemented by the 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, which highlights the exceptional terroir of Stellenbosch.
A winner that has received its inaugural recognition is The Yellowwood Organic White 2021. This organic wine is a blend of 56% Chenin Blanc and 44% Viognier and is named after the indigenous yellowwood tree standing tall in the heart of Spier’s Werf (farmyard). Organically farmed, crafted and officially certified, it is a true standout wine.
“Each year the awards season provides the Spier winemaking team with a new set of thrills,” shared Johan Jordaan, cellar master at Spier.
“We are absolutely delighted to be recognised for our consistency within the 21 Gables range. It is also exciting to see a newcomer like The Yellowwood Organic take a prime position on the podium – a sign of the times and testament to the value of crafting wines in collaboration with nature.”
Spier’s achievements from the 2022 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles include:
Grand Gold medal: Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2020; Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2018; and Spier The Yellowwood Organic White 2021
Gold medal: Spier 21 Gables Pinotage 2018; Spier Creative Block 3 2018; Spier Creative Block 8 2017; Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc 2021; and Spier Seaward Shiraz 2020.
The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is an international competition which was held in Cosenza, Italy. This year, more than 7 375 wines from across the globe were entered to be tasted and evaluated by a panel of international judges.
