Spier Wine Farm, known for crafting excellent wines from fertile soil and skilled winemakers, recently won six Gold Medals and a Grand Gold Medal at the 31st Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. The awards recognize the farm’s commitment to cultivating quality in diversity and across different pricing brackets. Their exceptional 21 Gables range and Seaward selection embody the essence of Stellenbosch and South Africa’s coastal regions, carving a niche for themselves and the country in the global wine industry.
Spier Wine Farm – The Epitome of Quality and Excellence
Spier Wine Farm recently won six Gold Medals and a Grand Gold Medal at the 31st Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. The event, known for its rigorous blind tasting procedures, awarded Spier for their exceptional wines that embody the essence of Stellenbosch and South Africa’s coastal regions. Spier’s commitment to cultivating excellence in diversity and across different pricing brackets cements its place in the annals of the world’s finest wineries.
Spier Wine Farm, standing on the solid foundation of crafting excellent wines from fertile soil by skilled winemakers, is yet again in the limelight of international recognition. The farm was recently lauded at the distinguished global platform of the 31st Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. The event, which gathers connoisseurs from the global wine industry, awarded Spier with six Gold Medals and a Grand Gold Medal. This acknowledgment cements Spier’s unwavering commitment to cultivating quality in diversity and across different pricing brackets.
Wining and Dining in the International Arena
The 2024 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles celebrated Spier in its honor roll with the following awards:
- Grand Gold Medal: Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
- Gold Medals: Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2021, Spier 21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Spier Creative Block 3 2020, Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc 2023, Spier Seaward Chardonnay 2023, and Spier Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon 2022.
The contest, known for its rigorous blind tasting procedures, pulled in almost 7,500 wines from 42 nations. An expertly assembled jury tasted this vast collection, with only 30% earning awards. The South African team, exhibiting a steady improvement in quality, left a remarkable impression with a significant rise in Grand Gold Medals (6 in total) and Gold Medals (35 in total).
Making a Mark in the Global Wine Industry
Spier’s show at the contest was exceptional, taking home seven out of the 35 Gold Medals given to South African wines. This accomplishment follows their earlier triumph when they seized five Gold Medals. This consistent superior performance emphasizes South Africa’s burgeoning role in the worldwide wine industry and simultaneously showcases Spier’s significant role in it.
The 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 was one of Spier’s standout performers at the competition, bagging the coveted Grand Gold Medal. This success marks the third year in a row that this wine has landed the top award at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. The winning journey commenced in 2022 with a Grand Gold for the 2018 vintage, followed by Gold for the 2019 vintage in 2023.
Sourcing Excellence from the Region
The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, procured from the Helderberg region, benefit from the region’s propitious growing conditions and the hint of coastal influence. This combination creates wines of unparalleled quality and distinctiveness, further elevating Stellenbosch’s standing as a superior Cabernet Sauvignon producer.
The Seaward series also put up an impressive performance, with the cool coastal winds working in their favor. The Seaward Chenin Blanc 2023, Chardonnay 2023, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 each earned Gold Medals.
Johan Jordaan, Cellar Master at Spier, shared his excitement about the outcomes: ‘We’re elated to witness our Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon continue to captivate the global arena. However, what’s particularly encouraging is the success of our Seaward series. The coastal influence undoubtedly adds a special touch to these wines, delivering exceptional quality and value. This is undoubtedly a series to keep an eye on.’
Carving a Niche in the Global Wine Industry
Indeed, Spier, with its exceptional 21 Gables range and the delightful Seaward selection, continually produces wines that embody the essence of Stellenbosch and South Africa’s coastal regions. They have etched out a niche for themselves and the country in the global wine industry, endorsing the superiority and distinctiveness of their offerings. This continued dedication to excellence is what sets Spier Wine Farm apart and ensures its place in the annals of the world’s finest wineries.
1. What awards did Spier Wine Farm recently win?
Spier Wine Farm recently won six Gold Medals and a Grand Gold Medal at the 31st Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
2. What is the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles?
The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is a distinguished global wine competition that gathers connoisseurs from the wine industry to taste and award exceptional wines.
3. What wines from Spier won awards at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles?
The Grand Gold Medal was awarded to Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, while Gold Medals were awarded to Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2021, Spier 21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Spier Creative Block 3 2020, Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc 2023, Spier Seaward Chardonnay 2023, and Spier Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon 2022.
4. How many wines were entered into the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles?
Almost 7,500 wines from 42 nations were entered into the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
5. What is the significance of Spier’s awards?
Spier’s awards at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles emphasize South Africa’s burgeoning role in the worldwide wine industry and simultaneously showcases Spier’s significant role in it.
6. What is special about Spier’s Seaward series?
The Seaward series benefits from the cool coastal winds, creating wines of exceptional quality and value. The Seaward Chenin Blanc 2023, Chardonnay 2023, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 each earned Gold Medals.
