Excellent wines from Michelangelo
Michelangelo International Wine & Spitits Awards
The Michelangelo International Wine & Spitits Awards are unique in South Africa in that only internationally accredited wine judges serve on the judging panels. Over the past 16 years, more than 160 experts from over 36 different countries have served on Michelangelo's judging panels. The judges are carefully selected from around the world for their international experience, judgement skills and credibility and include representatives from across the industry such as oenologists, wine buyers, sommeliers and wine journalists. Over the years, this has ensured good publicity for the award-winning wines worldwide, with articles about Michelangelo's winners appearing every year in the electronic media and international consumer magazines as far afield as Northern Europe, South America, Japan and India. Owner and director of the company, Lorraine Immelmann, founded the company in 1997. She recognised the need for South African wines to be judged by international experts and wine industry professionals in South Africa - the Michelangelo International Wine Awards were born, with the main focus being on annually identifying wines that could position themselves well on the world markets. As a result, Michelangelo has served local producers as a guideline for their exports for years.
Méthode Cap Classique Brut
- Graham Beck Wines
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin 2018: 90 points
- Vinordic Wine Challenge 2017: Best value for money and golden trophy
- Veritas Awards 2018: Silver
Content: 0.75 Liter (€23.27* / 1 Liter)
Cape Tawny Limited Release
- De Krans
- Fortified - sweet
- South Africa - Calitzdorp
- Touriga Nacional
- John Platter: 4.5 stars
- Robert Parker: 87 points
- Tim Atkin 2018: 89 points
- Veritas Awards 2018: Silver
Content: 0.75 Liter (€26.60* / 1 Liter)
Sauvignon Blanc
- Van Loveren
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 3 stars "vintage 2019" A rating for the vintage 2020 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.40* / 1 Liter)
Auret
- Clos Malverne
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Pinotage
- John Platter: 4.5 stars "Volume 2016" A rating for the volume 2017 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€26.53* / 1 Liter)
Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut Méthode Cap Classique
- Boschendal
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- Decanter Wine Awards 2018: Bronze
Content: 0.75 Liter (€33.27* / 1 Liter)
Chocoholic Pinotage
- Darling Cellars
- Red wine - off dry
- South Africa - Darling
- Pinotage
- John Platter. Three Stars
- Veritas Awards 2018: Bronze
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
1685 Sauvignon Blanc
- Boschendal
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Cape South Coast
- Semillon
- John Platter: 3.5 stars "Volume 2018" A rating for the volume 2019 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€14.60* / 1 Liter)
Great Five Reserve Merlot
- Stellenview Premium Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Merlot
- Veritas 2022: Silver
- Michelangelo Awards 2022: Double Gold
Content: 0.75 Liter (€15.93* / 1 Liter)
Chenin No. 5
- Van Loveren
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2020 - John Platter: 3 Stars
Content: 0.75 Liter (€10.60* / 1 Liter)
Nebukadnesar
- Babylonstoren
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Simonsberg-Paarl
- Petit Verdot
- John Platter: 4.5 stars "vintage 2017" A valuation for the 2018 edition is not available until the 2020 Platter edition!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€50.47* / 1 Liter)
Great Five Reserve Cape Premier Red
- Stellenview Premium Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Michelangelo 2020: gold
- Veritas 2022: silver award
Content: 0.75 Liter (€15.93* / 1 Liter)
Cellar Selection Chenin Blanc
- Kleine Zalze
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Coastal Region
- Chenin Blanc
- John Platter: 5 stars / 95 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.73* / 1 Liter)
OIV rating system
Michelangelo has adapted the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine) international 100-point scoring system, which is considered extremely accurate as each entry is scored according to its varietal characteristics based on appearance, aroma and taste. Michelangelo receives remarkable support from local producers (and increasingly from international producers) and is also regarded as one of South Africa's top wine competitions thanks to its high credibility and transparency. Producers who enter their wines appreciate the neutrality of the international jury and the fact that wines receive international recognition by the judges in their respective countries after the competition.
Challenge on new levels
| A total of 15 trophies are currently awarded in a variety of different categories: |
| CCL Label Grand Prix Trophy |
| Tonnelleri de Mercurey Trophy for the Best Bordeaux Blend, sponsored by RX Group |
| Best International Entry Trophy |
| RX South Africa Trophy for the Most Innovative Wine |
| Best Organic Wine Trophy |
| Best Garagiste Entry Trophy |
| Sue van Wyk Pinotage Trophy |
| Toneleria Naçional Trophy for Best Coffee/Mocha Style Pinotage |
| Grotto Top Producer Trophy |
| Golden Oldie Trophy |
| Michelangelo Brandy Trophy |
| AfriRackBest Dessert Wine Trophy |
| Best Fairtrade Red Wine Trophy sponsored by Pick & Pay |
| Best Fairtrade White Wine Trophy sponsored by Pick & Pay |
| African Cellar Suppliers Trophy for Best MCC |