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Recognition

Competitions & guides

The Old Vine category is now represented as a separate competition and reference category at South Africa's most prestigious wine competitions and guides - giving certified heritage vine wines the recognition they deserve.

International competition

Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards

One of South Africa's premier international wine competitions. Old Vine wines are now judged as a dedicated category, bringing recognition to certified heritage vine producers on a global stage.

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National competition

The Trophy Wine Show

South Africa's most prestigious points-based competition. Heritage vine wines compete in their own dedicated category, judged by an international panel of experts.

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National competition

Veritas awards

Celebrating over 30 years of honouring South African wines. The inclusion of an Old Vine category reflects the growing importance of certified heritage vineyards in the industry.

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National competition

Terroir Wine Awards

A competition that celebrates wines that express a sense of place. Heritage vine wines fit perfectly within this ethos — old roots, deep terroir, distinctive character.

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Reference guide

Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide

The definitive annual reference guide to South African wine. Old vine certified wines are now identified and highlighted as a standalone category within Platter's annual publication.

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More to come

Competitions

The OVP category continues to grow across competitions and international guides

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