While a great wine ends in the bottle it ultimately starts in the vineyard and we believe that recognition should be given where it is due. With this philosophy in mind Roodezandt began issuing a “Certificate of Merit” to producers for quality grapes delivered to our cellar. Only vineyards from which exceptional quality wines are made are taken into account when deliberating each year’s winner.
F.L.T.R.: Messrs. E. du Plessis (Winemaker – McGregor premises), B. Burger (Farm Manager – Takkap), P.B. Kriel and J. Lategan (Viticulturist)
The 2021 Certificate of Merit was awarded to Mr. P.B. Kriel from the farm Takkap for Shiraz grapes delivered. The grapes from this farm resulted in a Shiraz that received the following accolades.
Champion Shiraz – Robertson Regional Young Wine Show 2021
Champion Shiraz runner-up – SA Young Wine Show 2021
The 2020 Certificate of Merit was awarded to two producers, namely. Mr. W.J. de Wet from the farm Wel van Pas and Mr. F.J. Roux form the farm Hokaai for Chenin Blanc grapes that produced the Champion Chenin Blanc at the Robertson Young Wine Show and runner up in the National Young Wine Show 2020.
F.L.T.R.: Messrs. J. Lategan (Viticulturist), W.J. de Wet, F. Roux and C. Steytler (Production Manager)
F.L.T.R.: Messrs. J. du Plessis (Winemaker), D. de Wet and J. Lategan (Viticulturist)
The 2019 Certificate of Merit was awarded to Mr. D. de Wet from the farm De Wilgen for Shiraz grapes delivered. The wooded Shiraz produced from his vineyard received gold medals awards in two Shiraz classes during the SA Young Wine Show
The 2018 Certificate of Merit was awarded to two producer members namely Mr. D. de Wet from the farm De Wilgen and Mr. W.J. de Wet for Chenin Blanc grapes delivered. The unwooded Chenin Blanc wine produced from their vineyards received the following accolades.
Class Winner – SA Young Wine Show 2018
Silver – Veritas Awards 2018
Silver – Ultra Value Wine Challenge 2018
Double Gold – Michaelangelo Awards 2018
F.L.T.R.: C Steytler (Production Manager), D. de Wet, W.J. de Wet and J. Lategan (Viticulturist)
F.L.T.R.: J. du Plessis (Winemaker), H.J. Bruwer, H.B. Kloppers and J. Lategan (Viticulturist)
The 2017 Certificate of Merit was awarded to two producer members . Mr. H.J. Bruwer from the farm Zevenbergen received a Certificate of Merit for Shiraz and Cinsaut grapes delivered and Mr. H.B. Kloppers form the farm Bruwerspoort received a Certificate of Merit for Petit Verdot grapes delivered.
The 2013 Certificate of Merit was awarded to both Mr. H.J. Bruwer from the farm Zevenbergen for Merlot grapes delivered and Mr. H.B. Kloppers form the farm Bruwerspoort for Petit Verdot grapes delivered. These vineyards produced the following champion wines.
Robertson Young Wine Show – Champion Merlot 2013
Robertson Young Wine Show – Champion Petit Verdot 2013
F.L.T.R.: J. du Plessis (Winemaker), H.J. Bruwer, H.B. Kloppers and J. Lategan (Viticulturist)
F.L.T.R.: F. Coetzee (Winemaker), G.F. Bruwer, and J. Lategan (Viticulturist)
The 2011 Certificate of Merit was awarded to Mr. G.F. Bruwer from the farm Klipdrift for Cabernet Sauvignon grapes delivered,
The Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 produced from Mr. G.F. Bruwer’s vineyard block was awarded the title of Champion Cabernet Sauvignon at the 2011 regional Young Wine Show.