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Win a trip worth R 30 000 to any wine destination in the world.

The Anchor Oenology Trophy goes to the winemaker or distiller with the best product at the Vitis Vinifera Awards.

Anchor Oenology is proud to sponsor the following prize:

  • They will contribute up to R20 000 to a flight ticket to any wine destination of the winemaker’s choice.
  • They will contribute an R10 000 travel allowance subject to the following:
    • The travel allowance will be a cash passport travel wallet.
    • The winning winemaker must allocate two days to winery visits with the Anchor Distributor in the country they have chosen to visit.

The Vitis Vinifera Awards recognise high-quality wines and grape-derived spirits. The aim is to identify and award the very best.

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2022 Event

The 2022 event went on without a hitch, and we are very happy with the result. For more insight please visit this page.

ABOUT US

The Vitis Vinifera Awards was established to recognise high-quality wines and grape-derived spirits. The aim is to identify and award the very best.

This event has constantly evolved to find better ways to evaluate wine and spirits and to utilise the best judges.

HOW WE FIND THE BEST

Many fine wines and spirits are produced across a range of taste spectra. The Vitis Vinifera Awards aim to commend products of quality.

Wines and spirits are tasted blind by a group of top qualified tasters that include Masters of Wine, Cape Wine Masters, Sommeliers, and industry experts.

Judging Methodology

Meticulous judging by professionals ensures the best of the best gets awarded. Panellists do not discuss the products and are left to judge wines and spirits on merit.

Red wine flights alternate with white wine flights, to prevent palate fatigue. Ten products of a particular class will be tasted per flight to prevent flavour saturation and tannin build-up.

Experienced
Tasters

Panels will be comprised of Masters of Wine, Cape Wine Masters, Sommeliers, and industry experts.

Gender and
age equity

We are sensitive to gender and age equity in our judging roster, and that is why we try to staff each panel with a diverse group of judges..

SPECIALISED SPIRIT PANEL

Spirit is a very specialised field, and factors such as alcohol content and tasting order are very important. We find experts with a proven track record to judge this specialised category.

The Award Stickers

Winning products will be awarded Silver, Gold and Double Gold awards, and the Top 5 producers will be able to add the Top 5 Producer sticker to their entries.

Some of our partners making this event a success

CATEGORIES

NO. CATEGORY SPECIFICATION
0 Low or No Alcohol Any sugar level
1 Perlé or Slightly Sparkling Wine Any sugar level
2 Sparkling Wine (Non Cap Classique) RS<=15 g/L
3 Sparkling Wine (Non Cap Classique) RS>15 g/L
4 Cap Classique
5 Bukettraube
6 Chenin blanc RS<=10 g/L
7 Chenin blanc RS>10 g/L
8 Colombar RS<=10 g/L
9 Colombar RS>10 g/L
10 Chardonnay RS<=10 g/L
11 Chardonnay RS>10 g/L
12 Pinot Gris
13 Weisser Riesling (Rhine Riesling)
14 Sauvignon blanc RS<=10 g/L
15 Sauvignon blanc RS>10 g/L
16 Viognier RS<=10 g/L
17 Other Single White Varietal RS<=10 g/L
18 Other Single White Varietal RS>10 g/L
19 White Blend RS<=10 g/L
20 White Blend RS>10 g/L
21 Blanc de noir / Rosé RS<=10 g/L
22 Blanc de noir / Rosé RS>10 g/L
23 Low-Alcohol Wine Alc<10%
24 Cabernet Franc RS<=10 g/L
25 Cabernet Sauvignon RS<=10 g/L
26 Malbec RS<=10 g/L
27 Merlot RS<=10 g/L
28 Mourvèdre RS<=10 g/L
29 Petit Verdot RS<=10 g/L
30 Pinot noir RS<=10 g/L
31 Pinotage RS<=10 g/L
32 Shiraz RS<=10 g/L
33 Other Single Red Varietal RS<=10 g/L
34 Bordeaux-Style Red May only contain the five Bordeaux varietals;
RS<=10 g/L
35 Cape Blend At least 30% Pinotage but no more than 70%;
RS<=10 g/L
36 Other Red Blend RS<=10 g/L
37 Sweet Red RS>10 g/L
38 Natural Sweet Wine Any sugar level
NO. CATEGORY SPECIFICATION
39 Special Late Harvest RS>50 g/L
40 Noble Late Harvest Any sugar level
41 Straw Wine Any sugar level
42 Cape Ruby Port
43 Cape Tawny Port
44 Cape Vintage Port
45 Cape Late-Bottled Vintage Port
46 Other Port
47 White Jeripigo
48 Red Jeripigo
49 White Muscadel
50 Red Muscadel
51 Fino Sherry
52 Oloroso Sherry
53 Cream Sherry
54 Brandy Non-Vintage/Age Not Defined
55 Brandy 3–8 years
56 Brandy 9–12 years
57 Brandy 13–20 years
58 Flavoured Brandy made from grape spirit
59 Vodka/Witblits – unflavoured
60 Flavoured Vodka
61 Grappa (Marc) Unflavoured
62 Vodka/Witblits made from grapes
63 Grappa (Marc) Wood aged
64 Grappa infused with other flavours
65 London Dry Gin
66 Plymouth Style Gin
67 New Style Gin
68 Gin Other
69 White Vermouth White wine blended with spices
70 Red Vermouth Red wine blended with spices
71 Flavoured White Wine Still
72 Flavoured Red Wine Still
73 Sparkling Flavoured White Wine
74 Sparkling Flavoured Red Wine

THE 2022 AWARDS WINNERS

TOP 5 PRODUCERS
Bloemendal Wine Estate,
Imbuko Wines
Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar
Koelenhof Wine Cellar
Sands Traders Wineways
DOUBLE GOLD AWARD WINNERS
Bloemendal Wine Estate Bloemendal Estate Chardonnay 2017
Bloemendal Wine Estate Bloemendal Estate Sauvignon blanc 2021
Imbuko Wines Van Zijl Family Vintners Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Jakkalsvlei Jakkalsvlei Hanepoot 2022
Kindred Spirits Sugarbird XO Brandy NA
Koelenhof Wynkelder Koelenberg 2021
Landskroon Wines Landskroon Paul Hugo Red 2021
Ridgeback Wines Ridgeback Lion Hound Sauvignon blanc 2022
Roodezandt RF McGregor Red Muscadel 2021
Thor Vintners & Co Badlands Sauvignon Blanc / Nouvelle / Colombard 2022
Wilderer Distillery Wilderer Grappa Shiraz NA
Wilderer Distillery Wilderer Rogue Vodka NA
Wineways Black Tie Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2021
Wineways Leipoldt Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2021
GOLD AWARD WINNERS
Almenkerk Wine Estate Almenkerk Chardonnay 2019
Almenkerk Wine Estate Almenkerk Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Almenkerk Wine Estate Lace Vineyard Selection 2019
Altydgedacht Altydgedacht Gewürztraminer 2021
Altydgedacht Altydgedacht Barbera 2021
Alvi’s Drift Wines International Signature Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Alvi’s Drift Wines International Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
AYAMA AYAMA Vermentino 2020
Badsberg Wine Cellar Badsberg Perle Moscato Pink 2022
Wine Badsberg Merlot 2020
Badsberg Wine Cellar Badsberg Pinotage 2021
Badsberg Wine Cellar Badsberg Belladonna 2020
Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Syrah 2020
Black Horse Distillery Kolibrie & Passieblom NA
Blackwood Spirits Blackwood Spirits Pinot Noir Husk Spirit NA
Blackwood Spirits Blackwood Spirits Pinot noir / Chardonnay Husk Spirit NA
Bloemendal Wine Estate Bloemendal Estate Blanc de Blancs MCC NV
Bloemendal Wine Estate Bloemendal Estate Terras Sauvignon blanc 2017
Bloemendal Wine Estate Bloemendal Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Bloemendal Wine Estate Bloemendal Estate Merlot 2019
Bloemendal Wine Estate Bloemendal Estate Pinotage 2018
Bloemendal Wine Estate Bloemendal Estate Noble Late Harvest 2020
Boplaas Family Vineyards Boplaas Merlot 2021
Boplaas Family Vineyards Boplaas Woolworths Tinta Barocca 2021
Boplaas Family Vineyards Boplaas Touriga Nacional 2021
Boplaas Family Vineyards Boplaas Cape Vintage Port 2019
Boplaas Family Vineyards Boplaas Cape Vintage – The Chocolate – Port 2019
Boshoff Family Wines Katholischer – The Red Catholic 2021
Brandvlei Cellar BC Wines Brut Vonkelwyn Sauvignon Blanc NV
Brandvlei Cellar BC Wines Chenin Blanc 2022
Brandvlei Cellar BC Wines Chardonnay 2022
Brandvlei Cellar BC Wines Shiraz 2020
Cape Fynbos Wines & Spirits Cape Fynbos Gin NA
CLOS MALVERNE Silver Leaf Sauvignon blanc 2022
Craft Link Distillery Ginologist Citrus NA
Craft Link Distillery Ginologist Orient NA
Darling Cellars Darling Cellars Methodé Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2019
Darling Cellars Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon blanc 2022
Darling Cellars Darling Cellars Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon blanc / Grenaché 2022
Darling Cellars Darling Cellars Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2020
Darling Cellars Darling Cellars Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2021
Die Krans De Krans Free Run Chenin Blanc 2022
Die Krans De Krans Pinotage Rosé 2022
Diemersfontein Wines Diemersfontein Chenin Blanc 2022
Diemersfontein Wines Diemersfontein Rosé 2022
Diemersfontein Wines Diemersfontein The Prodigy Pinotage 2021
Diemersfontein Wines Diemersfontein Shiraz 2020
Dieu Donné Dieu Donné Blanc de Noir 2022
Druk My Niet Wine Estate Invictus 2014
Eagle’s Cliff Winery Eagle’s Cliff Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Eagle’s Cliff Winery Eagle’s Cliff Pinotage 2020
Gravel Junction Three Peaks Chenin Blanc 2022
Gravel Junction Three Peaks unwooded Chardonnay 2021
Gravel Junction Three Peaks Rosé 2022
Gravel Junction Three Peaks Pinotage 2021
Gravel Junction Three Peaks Cantata NV
Groenland Le Roux – Simon 2018
Groenland Wyne Landskap Chenin Blanc 2022
Groenland Wyne Groenland Shiraz Klassiek 2019
Groote Post vineyards Seasalter 2022
Imbuko Wines (Pty) Ltd Van Zijl Family Vintners Elizabeth Francoisnette 2020
Imbuko Wines (Pty) Ltd Shortwood Winemakers Blend Chenin Blanc 2022
Imbuko Wines (Pty) Ltd Imbuko Chenin Blanc 2022
Imbuko Wines (Pty) Ltd Van Zijl Family Vintners Chenin Blanc 2022
Imbuko Wines (Pty) Ltd Du Plevaux Madeleine Menanteau Sauvignon blanc 2022
Imbuko Wines (Pty) Ltd Du Plevaux Elizabeth Albertha Chenin blanc / Viognier 2022
Imbuko Wines (Pty) Ltd Van Zijl Family Vintners PINK Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Imbuko Wines (Pty) Ltd Shortwood Winemakers Blend Rosé 2022
Imbuko Wines (Pty) Ltd Imbuko Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Imbuko Wines (Pty) Ltd Imbuko Merlot 2020
Imbuko Wines (Pty) Ltd Van ZIjl Family Vintners Pinotage 2020
Imbuko Wines (Pty) Ltd Du Plevaux Jean Prieur Pinotage 2021
Imbuko Wines (Pty) Ltd Du Plevaux Daniel Johannes Shiraz 2021
Jakkalsvlei Jakkalvlei Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Jakkalsvlei Jakkalsvlei River Cuvée 2022
Jakkalsvlei Jakkalsvlei Pinotage Rosé 2022
Jakkalsvlei Jakkalsvlei Merlot 2021
Jakkalsvlei Jakkalvlei Pinotage 2021
Jakkalsvlei Jakkalvlei Red Muscadel 2022
Jan Harmasgat JHG Pinotage 2020
Jan Harmasgat JHG Shiraz 2020
Jason’s Hill Private Cellar Jason’s Hill Chenin Blanc 2022
Jason’s Hill Private Cellar Jason’s Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Jason’s Hill Private Cellar Jason’s Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Jason’s Hill Private Cellar Jason’s Hill Cinsault Unwooded 2021
Kindred Spirits Lean On Me Gin NA
Klein Roosboom Klein Roosboom Jéan Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Klein Roosboom Klein Roosboom Marianna Roos Rosé 2022
Klein Roosboom Klein Roosboom Johan Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Klein Welmoed Klein Welmoed Monogram MCC 2019
Klein Welmoed Klein Welmoed Chardonnay 2020
Klein Welmoed Klein Welmoed Partners White 2021
Klein Welmoed Klein Welmoed Pinot Noir 2020
Klein Welmoed Klein Welmoed Foothills Syrah 2019
Koelenhof Wynkelder Stellenbosch Gold Chenin blanc 2022
Koelenhof Wynkelder Koelenbosch Sauvignon blanc 2022
Koelenhof Wynkelder Koelenhof Koelnektar 2022
Koelenhof Wynkelder Koelenbosch Pinotage Rosé 2022
Koelenhof Wynkelder Koelenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Koelenhof Wynkelder Koelenbosch Merlot 2020
Koelenhof Wynkelder Koelenbosch Pinotage 2020
Koelenhof Wynkelder Koelenhof Pinotage 2021
Koelenhof Wynkelder Stellenbosch Gold Shiraz 2021
Koelenhof Wynkelder Koelenbosch Nineteenfortyone 2020
Koelenhof Wynkelder Stellenbosch Gold Dry Red 2020
Koelenhof Wynkelder ONE Range Red 2020
Koelenhof Wynkelder Koelenbosch Noble Late Harvest 2019
Koelenhof Wynkelder Koelenbosch Cape Vintage Pinorto 2020
Koelfontein Koelfontein Chardonnay 2020
Koelfontein Koelfontein Shiraz 2020
Kranskop Wines Kranskop Chenin blanc 2022
Kranskop Wines Kranskop SV Viognier 2022
Kunjani Wines Kunjani Chenin Blanc 2021
Kunjani Wines Kunjani Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Kunjani Wines Kunjani Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Kunjani Wines Kunjani Stolen Chicken Rosé 2021
Kunjani Wines Kunjani Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
KWV KWV Classic Collection Chenin Blanc 2022
KWV KWV Classic Collection Chardonnay 2022
KWV KWV Classic Collection Pinotage 2021
KWV KWV Classic Collection Shiraz 2021
KWV KWV Roodeberg Red Blend 2021
KWV KWV Classic Collection Cape Ruby NV
La Couronne Wine Estate Jacques Mouton Madeleine Chardonnay 2021
La Couronne Wine Estate Jacques Mouton Catherine Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
La Ricmal La Ricmal Supreme – Shiraz 2020
La Ricmal Lerato – Classic Red NV
La Vierge La Vierge Jezebelle 2021
La Vierge La Vierge The Affair 2021
Landskroon Wines Landskroon Merlot 2020
Landskroon Wines Landskroon Pinotage 2020
Le Roux & Fourie Vignerons Encore MCC Brut 2017
Louis57 King Louis Merlot 2019
Lutzville Vineyards Lutzville Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2022
Lutzville Vineyards Lutzville Vineyards Chardonnay 2022
Lutzville Vineyards Lutzville Vineyards Diamond Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Lutzville Vineyards Lutzville Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Lutzville Vineyards Lutzville Vineyards Pinotage 2020
Middelvlei Wines Middelvlei Shiraz 2020
Montagu Winery Lady Mary Montagu Sauvignon blanc 2022
Montagu Winery Montagu Winery Red Muscadel 2021
Nicholson Smith Pandora’s Box The Biscuit Tin Sparkling Brut NV
Nicholson Smith Bob’s Your Uncle A Perfect Storm Sauvignon Blanc NV
Nicholson Smith Bella Vino Sublime White NV
Nicholson Smith Bella Vino Seductively Sweet White NV
Nicholson Smith Pandora’s Box La Dolce Vita Moscato NV
Nicholson Smith Bella Vino Perky Pink Rosé NV
Nicholson Smith Bob’s Your Uncle Once in a blue moon Merlot NV
Nicholson Smith Pandora’s Box The Black Bird Merlot NV
Nicholson Smith Pandora’s Box The Italian Job Dry Red NV
Ridgeback Wines Ridgeback Lion Hound Shiraz 2021
Ridgeback Wines Ridgeback Lion Hound Red 2021
Roodezandt RF McGregor Chardonnay 2022
Roodezandt RF McGregor Sauvignon blanc 2022
Rooiberg Winery  Rooiberg Winery Chenin Blanc 2022
Rooiberg Winery  Rooiberg Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Rooiberg Winery Rooiberg Winery Pinotage Rosé 2022
Rooiberg Winery Rooiberg Winery Merlot 2021
Rooiberg Winery Rooiberg Winery Pinotage 2021
Rooiberg Winery Rooiberg Winery Shiraz 2021
Rooiberg Winery Rooiberg Winery Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2021
Rooiberg Winery The Game Reserve Pinotage 2021
Rosendal Wines Rosendal Reserve Red Rock 2020
Rosendal Wines Rosendal Reserve Black Spice Shiraz Grenache 2020
Running Stream Running Stream Chardonnay 2021
Slanghoek Wynkelder Slanghoek Legends Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2019
Slanghoek Wynkelder Slanghoek Crème de Chenin 2020
Slanghoek Wynkelder Slanghoek Noble Late Harvest 2018
Slanghoek Wynkelder Slanghoek Hanepoot Jerepigo 2022
Spijker & Bessie Wyne Bessie Sauvignon blanc 2022
Spijker & Bessie Wyne Spijker Malbec 2021
Stellenbosch Family Wines Stellenbosch Family Wines Chardonnay 2021
Stellenbosch Family Wines Stellenbosch Family Wines Glorious Merlot 2020
Stellenbosch Family Wines Stellenbosch Family Wines Pinot noir 2021
Thor Vintners & Co Gentis Badlands Chenin Blanc 2021
Thor Vintners & Co Gentis Red 2019
Thor Vintners & Co Gentis The Phoenix 2021
Van Loveren Family Vineyards Van Loveren Sauvignon blanc 2022
Van Loveren Family Vineyards Van Loveren Daydream Chardonnay Pinot noir 2022
Van Loveren Family Vineyards Van Loveren Blue Velvet Pinot noir 2021
Van Loveren Family Vineyards Bayede! BRoyal Pinotage 2021
Van Loveren Family Vineyards Rhino Run Organic Ian Player 2020
Van Loveren Family Vineyards Zandvliet My Best Friend Red NV
Vin de Classique Charmé Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Vin de Classique Charmé Shiraz 2021
Vondeling Wines Vondeling Little Sparkle NV
Vondeling Wines Vondeling Petit Blanc Chenin Blanc 2022
Weltevrede Wine Estate Cape Wine Crafters Collectibles Chardonnay 2020
Weltevrede Wine Estate Cape Wine Crafters Lemon Zest Chardonnay 2022
Weltevrede Wine Estate Cape Wine Crafters Turkish Delight Rosé 2022
Whalehaven Wines Whalehaven Merlot 2016
Wilderer Distillery Wilderer Grappa Pinotage NA
Wilderer Distillery Fynbos Gin NA
Wilderer Distillery Rose Water Gin NA
Wineways De Villiers Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Wineways Black Tie Merlot 2021
Wineways De Villiers Merlot 2021
Winkelshoek Cap Vino Chenin Blanc / Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Winkelshoek Schenkfontein Shiraz 2021
Winkelshoek Cap Vino Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz 2021
Winkelshoek Winkelshoek Cape Vintage 2021
Winkelshoek Schenkfontein Brandewyn NA
Winkelshoek Schenkfontein Gin NA

FAQ’s

Timeline and dates for 20232022-10-13T12:56:04+02:00
Entries open: 11 April 2023
Early bird cut-off:

The cut-off date for entries:

3 August 2023

29 August 2023

Delivery of samples: 4 and 5 September 2023 (Monday and Tuesday)
Results released: 12 September 2023
How many samples are needed per entry?2022-10-13T12:55:47+02:00

A wine sample has to comprise only three 750ml bottles and a spirit sample has to comprise only two 750ml bottles, or the volumetric equivalent thereof.

How much does it cost to enter a product?2022-10-13T12:24:38+02:00
The Vitis Vinifera Awards is one of the most affordable wine and spirit events. Early bird entries done by 3 August 2023 are R925 excluding VAT per entry. Entries that are done after the early bird special closed are R1125 excluding VAT per entry, if done by 29 August 2023.Silver, Gold, Double Gold and Top 5 producer stickers will be available at R425 excluding VAT per 1000.

Do I get a certificate if my wine wins an award?2021-12-02T15:29:46+02:00

An electronic certificate will be sent by email to the winners. If the exact same product is sold under different brand names, you can request a certificate for each brand at no extra cost.

When will the winners be announced?2022-10-13T12:25:53+02:00

Results will be emailed to entrants on or before the 12 September 2023 to notify them. The entrants can utilise the stickers and award artwork to maximise exposure on various social media fronts and for their existing client base, but must display them together with the name(s) of the product and vintage if applicable, that earned this accolade. Stickers will focus attention on the award-winning products, leading to higher visibility and a boost in sales.

When will the stickers be available?2020-07-20T14:50:53+02:00

We will endeavour to have the stickers ready for collection approximately 2 weeks after the results are announced. The stickers have to be paid for prior to collection, unless other arrangements are made with the organisers.

Do I have to order stickers?2020-02-12T21:51:32+02:00

You’re not obligated to order stickers; if you do not want any, indicate the number on the entry form as 0 (zero). Once the results have been revealed, you have to take the number of stickers you indicated. Stickers will be available approximately two weeks after the winners have been notified.

What happens to the samples that is left over after tasting?2020-02-12T21:51:02+02:00

Any remaining samples at the end of the judging process becomes the property of Vitis Vinifera Awards.

Will the tastings be audited?2020-02-12T21:50:19+02:00

The tasting procedure will be audited by a reputable auditing firm to ensure the judges are not influenced and the tasting is done blind and conforms to international standards.

Event Rules2022-10-13T12:28:46+02:00
  1. Spirits have to be 100% grape based to qualify for entry.
  2. Submission of samples and/or payment of entry fees constitutes acceptance of all the rules.
  3. Tank samples will not be accepted as entries into the event.
  4. All wines from outside South Africa do not need a WSR2 or WSR4 certificate. All non-flavoured wines from South Africa must be accompanied by a SAWIS (South African Wine Industry Information & Systems – www.sawis.co.za) application number, and the stickers awarded may only be applied to the wine attached to the application number. If a certain wine has more than one application number, the wines must be entered separately.
  5. Each non-flavoured wine from South Africa has to have a current WSR2 or WSR4 certificate showing that the wine was approved on the strength of taste and analysis by SAWIS, or a Department of Agriculture Wine-on-Line screen capture printout to show the wine has a current tasting date. This certificate must be current (i.e. the wine must have been tasted and approved by the board no more than one year before the first day of delivery in the case of a white wine and 18 months in the case of a red wine). A sample will not be accepted without this certificate. No refunds will be paid if the WSR2 or WSR4 certificate is not current.
  6. Each category will be determined by the product information on the label.
  7. There is no minimum stock quantity needed to enter a product.
  8. There is no limit to the number of entries per producer. However, each flavoured wine or spirit may only be entered once into the event (even if it is under a different label), and any participant may enter more than one wine, flavoured wine or spirit in a class. Examples are wineries that produce several wines of the same varietal type but with different vineyard designations or vintages.
  9. A wine that has not been certified as a cultivar wine, although it may be one, may be entered into a blended category.
  10. A product that received an award in a previous year’s event may be entered again.
  11. Entries and registration will be accepted from the start of the event until midnight on the last day. Proof of payment must be emailed to support@vitisawards.com before midnight on the closing date for entries to be accepted.
  12. Invoices for entries will be emailed to participants after they entered.
  13. A wine sample must comprise three 750ml bottles, or the volumetric equivalent thereof and a flavoured wine or spirit sample two 750ml bottles, or the volumetric equivalent thereof.
  14. The samples must be delivered to the drop-off point in Stellenbosch, South Africa between 9:00 and 16:00 on the two days allocated to be accepted into the event.
  15. Winners will be notified by email, and stickers will be available for collection about two weeks later. Proof of payment of both the entries and stickers is needed before stickers can be collected. Silver, Gold, Double Gold and Top 5 Producer stickers cost R425 excl VAT per 1000, and come in multiples of 1000 and 2000.
  16. Quantities of stickers ordered that are not multiples of 1000 will be rounded up and invoiced as such.
  17. By entering the event, the entrant commits to paying for the number of stickers indicated before the required deadline for the products that receive awards.
  18. The winners of the Top 5 Producer Award may put this sticker on all wines entered. The producer may only use the Silver, Gold and Double Gold stickers awarded on the particular product that was entered and won the award. Stickers may not be put onto another batch of product similar to the one entered, that did not win an award in this year’s event. Participants must always market their winning products in conjunction with the year of the event the product won the award.
  19. By entering the event, the entrant agrees that if awarded Top 5 producer, Anchor Oenology may contact the winemaker to learn more about their production methods.
  20. The event logo or stickers may not be displayed on their own for purposes of marketing, but must be accompanied by the details of the particular product that won, or may be photographed on the product that won the award.
  21. Any samples remaining at the conclusion of the judging become the property of the event.
  22. The judging process will be entirely confidential and no details will be released concerning the judging process and reasoning. No feedback of any nature will be given.
  23. The decision of the judges is final and no changes will be made to awards after the judging process is complete. In the event of a dispute, the event’s management’s decision will be final.
  24. No refund of entry fees will be made.
  25. By entering the event, the entrant states that the information provided is factually and legally correct.
  26. If a participant does not follow all the rules of the event or legal requirements as required by SAWIS for South African wine, the event has the right to disqualify the particular entry concerned or the entire year’s entries, or ban the producer from the event.
  27. The Awards Show (Pty) Ltd will not make available a list of all the producers that took part in the event, or reveal the scores assigned to any product, or make available the details of products that were not awarded. It remains the prerogative of The Awards Show (Pty) Ltd to publish results of awarded products as they see fit.
  28. Entries will only be accepted in English.
  29. Entries must be completed in full, and entries that were not completed in full could be declared void.
  30. Employees of the event and their immediate family are not allowed to enter the event.
  31. If an entrant does not comply with the rules of the event, their entries may be cancelled.
  32. The producer whose product is entered must be fully aware of the submission, and must grant the person entering the event the right to enter the product and order stickers. If this is not found to be the case, the person entering the event will be liable for any financial commitment made.
  33. In the event that for any reason possible the judging cannot take place, or entrants cannot be given results, half of the entrants’ entry fee will be refunded, and no other damages will be awarded to the event, or any of the companies involved.
  34. For any claim to be made against The Awards Show (Pty) Ltd for defective stickers, the stickers must be returned to Postnet at Stellenbosch, South Africa within 7 days after the date of delivery to Postnet. The Awards Show (Pty) Ltd will within its discretion either replace or pass a credit for defective stickers so proven, but shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or any other loss, including loss to third parties and legal expenses, arising out of errors in providing stickers, or by delay in delivery, or by unsuitability of goods for use intended.
  35. Event management cannot be held liable for any damage incurred to stickers once the stickers have been accepted by the client or by a third party transportation company.
  36. This event’s management may change the rules of the event without notice, and publish them on the website without giving notice to entrants. If the entrant does not want to comply with the new rules of the event, they can cancel their entries up to the date entries close. After this time, entrants have to comply with the rules of the event.

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GENERAL EVENT ENQUIRIES
AND ADMINISTRATION

Sanet van Heerden

DELIVERIES CONTACT PERSON

Michelle Grimbeek

DROP-OFF POINT FOR SAMPLES

Lanzerac Hotel
Lanzerac Service Entrance
Jonkershoek Road
Stellenbosch

Security will point the drop-off area for samples out to you.

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