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In its best showing in the 45-year history of South Africa's iconic Platter's Guide to the country's wine offerings, Diemersdal Estate in Durbanville secured five five-star ratings in the 2025 Platter’s, two of which were named as the guide’s Wines of the Year. Diemersdal Wild Horseshoe 2023 Sauvignon Blanc and The Journal Pinotage 2022 were named Sauvignon Blanc and Pinotage of the Year respectively, while five star ratings were also presented to Diemersdal Syrah 2023, The Journal Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 and The Journal Sauvignon Blanc 2023.

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In 2017, I had my first encounter with Glen Carlou's Gravel Quarry, and it left a lasting impression that has only grown stronger with time. Now, as I eagerly await the opportunity to savor the 2021 vintage, I know this is a wine that I want in my pantry or cellar. Discover the remarkable Gravel Quarry 2021, a wine that embodies the pinnacle of craftsmanship and terroir from Glen Carlou. This exquisite offering showcases the estate's unwavering commitment to quality and precision. Gravel Quarry captures the spirit of the vineyard, crafted from a rare, gravel-rich single vineyard where Cabernet Sauvignon vines thrive in the unique Simonsberg stones. This exceptional drainage allows for concentrated ripeness and depth of flavor.

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The Fine Wine Awards sponsored by American Express announced today its inaugural winners during an Awards ceremony at Cavalli Estate in Stellenbosch. The Fine Wine Awards aims to become the largest listings of blind-tasted wines in South Africa and be a comprehensive guide for South African wine lovers*. American Express is operated in South Africa through its licensee Nedbank. Hout Bay Vineyards Klasiek 2020 in Cap Classique category and Spier Frans K. Smit White 2018 in Dry White category were awarded the highest rankings (96/100).  12 Trophy awards were awarded to the highest-ranking wine in their category: