Sauvignon Blanc South Africa has announced the 20 finalists for the 2022 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition.
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This year’s top 20 wines come from a variety of wine regions, reaffirming the creativity and diversity of South African Sauvignon Blanc style and provenance. Many states boast more than one finalist.
A total of 102 producers entered 161 wines for this competition, the only South African competition dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc since 2007. Presented with the support of Top 10 Title Partner FNB and Platinum Partner Ever Solutions.
Here are the top 20 finalists (in alphabetical order).
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1. Bon Courage The Gooseberry Bush Sauvignon Blanc 2022
2. Bonnyvale The River Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2022
3. Cilmore Winemaker’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2021
4. De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc 2022
5. Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2022
6. Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Cape Dew Sauvignon Blanc 2019
7. Ghost Corner Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2021
8. Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2022
9. Groote Post Seasalter Sauvignon Blanc 2022
10. Iona Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc 2022
11. Klein Zalze Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2022
12. KWV Cathedral Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2020
13. La Motte Pierneuf Sauvignon Blanc 2021
14. Nitida Wild Child 2022
15. Paul Kluwer Village Sauvignon Blanc 2022
16. Spier 21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc 2021
17. Strandveld Pofadderbos Sauvignon Blanc 2022
18. Zevenwacht 7EVEN Sauvignon Blanc 2022
19. Zevenwacht Sauvignon Blanc 2022
20. Zevenwacht Z Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2021
This year’s competition was judged by a panel of wine experts, chaired by Cape Wine Master Dr. Winifred Bowman. Joining Dr. Bowman on the panel were wine judge and author Fiona MacDonald, Johan Fourie, Benguela Cove head winemaker, De Grendel winemaker Morgan Steyn, Cape Wine Master René Groenewald and protégé judge Mahalia Kotjan, Liveland’s assistant winemaker.
Top 10 Thursday, 13 October 2022 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 awards will be announced at FNB Portside as well as on the website.
