Following in the footsteps of the 2013 Michelangelo International Wine Awards, Rosendal Winery was at the top of its game at this year’s Veritas Awards. The much acclaimed RESERVE HILLTOP MERLOT 2011 was crowned with GOLD and the BARONY AUGUST CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011 with BRONZE.
Rosendal’s wines are HANDCRAFTED and prepared by THERESE DE BEER, one of South Africa’s leading and multiple award-winning winemakers. With inspiration drawn from the beautiful and fertile surrounding ROBERTSON VALLEY, it is clear that Rosendal Winery’s emphasis is on QUALITY rather than quantity. All grapes are carefully handpicked and specifically selected from the best grape cultivars found in the Western Cape. With Therese’s knowledge and mastery, combined with the quality standard of the Winery, a unique guarantee is ensured when it comes to the individuality of Rosendal’s exclusive wines. Simply said, these wines are different from anything you’ve ever tasted … and the proof is in the pudding with winning awards!
WHAT IS VERITAS?
The annual Veritas Awards is the longest running and most prestigious wine competition in South Africa with the organiser, South African National Wine Show Association (SANWSA), representing the full spectrum of the industry. It is the only wine competition in South Africa for the industry by the industry and there is not commercial gain for the organiser. In 1990 SANWSA first introduced the National Bottled Wine Show in SA and then renamed it Veritas Awards in 1991. Thus, after more than two decades Veritas has earned its reputation as one of South Africa’s most authoritative and credible competitions for market ready wines. No doubt that the Awards, with its coveted Veritas emblem, has become synonymous with EXCELLENCE and TOP QUALITY WINES.
The JUDGING SYSTEM for Veritas has been described as one of the most thorough in the industry. Judging panels are representative of the entire wine industry and include winemakers, researchers, academics and merchants. It also complies in collaboration with the relevant cultivar work groups.
Wines are tasted blind by panels that consist of seven experts judging ten wines at a time. The wines are then thoroughly discussed and scores are awarded according to the international 20-point scale, with discussion and consensus.
A double gold medal is awarded by the panel if the wine scores 18 or more. Gold is awarded when a wine notches-up 17 points, a silver sticker will go on a bottle of wine scoring 16 points, while bronze medals go to wines that scored 15 points.
“Our practice of signing on international wine personalities undoubtedly enhance the international interest in the Veritas competition,” says Charles Hopkins, SANWSA chairperson. “On the other hand these wine gurus return to their circles of influence with favourable impressions of our wines and of the credibility of the Veritas results, and on the other hand our judges and entrants gain valuable feedback from the parts of the world where their wines are being exported.”
EVENT OF THE YEAR
D-DAY arrived following 5 days of strict judging. On SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER 2013, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) greeted wine lovers and winemakers across international borders at Veritas’ Awards Ceremony where all guests eagerly awaited the results. It was an elegant and glamorous affair with the finest on stage and beautifully set tables.
As the dazzling black-tie event sponsored by Agri-Expo kicked off, the country’s best of the best were awarded with the more than sought after accolades of double gold, gold, silver and bronze medals … and this is where ROSENDAL shined yet again!
Following the ceremony THERESE DE BEER said that“The Veritas Awards is like the Oscars of the South African Wine Industry. I am beyond thrilled that our HILLTOP MERLOT won a gold and so very proud for Rosendal.”
GEIR TELLEFSEN, owner and MD of Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat, commented that “I am thrilled beyond words! Really proud and blessed to have a fantastic team that literally makes these awards possible. With inspiration and all the hard work showcased today I would like to thank Therese for her dedication to Rosendal Winery. Thank you also to Veritas for the privilege to be part of your ‘experience excellence’ motto … definitely something Rosendal Winery shares with you!”
From all at Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat, as well as thousands of Rosendal Wine lovers: “CONGRATULATIONS Rosendal Winery, Therese and Geir! Looking forward to another great year!”
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Author: Elvera Strydom from Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za.
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