Annual Competition

The aim of the annual competition is to identify ten Pinotage wines which will serve as benchmark for the development of distinctive South African Pinotage, and illustrate the uniqueness of Pinotage in the local and international wine world.
Various promotional opportunities for the winning wines and their winemakers are available, media releases and advertorials are facilitated by the Pinotage Association post the announcement of the results.

Important Dates

Closing Date for Entries
14 June 2024
Closing Date for Late Entries
17 June 2024
Delivery of Samples
24 & 25 June 2024
Judging of Wines
10 & 12 July 2024
Award Ceremony
29 August 2024

2023 Top 10 Winners

Beeslaar

Pinotage 2019

Beyerskloof

Diesel Pinotage 2020

Fairview

Primo Pinotage 2020

Francois Van Niekerk

Pinotage 2021

Kanonkop

Pinotage 2017

L’Avenir

Single Block Pinotage 2020

Spier 21 Gables

Pinotage 2018

Stellenbosch 1679

Old Vintage Pinotage 2021

Survivor

Pinotage Reserve 2021

Wellington Wines

La Cave Pinotage 2021

2023 Top 10 Finalists

Beeslaar

Pinotage 2019

Beyerskloof

Diesel Pinotage 2020

Fairview

Primo Pinotage 2020

Francois Van Niekerk

Pinotage 2021

Kanonkop

Pinotage 2017

L’Avenir

Single Block Pinotage 2020

Spier 21 Gables

Pinotage 2018

Stellenbosch 1679

Old Vintage Pinotage 2021

Survivor

Pinotage Reserve 2021

Wellington Wines

La Cave Pinotage 2021

Windmeul Cellar

Windmeul The Legend Collection Pinotage 2021

Kanonkop Wine Estate

Kanonkop Pinotage 2018

KWV Wines

The Mentors Pinotage 2020

Vondeling Wines

Bowwood Pinotage 2020

Lyngrove Wines

Platinum Pinotage 2020

Diemersdal Wines

The Journal Pinotage 2021

Wellington Wines

La Cave Pinotage 2021

Beyeskloof Wines

Diesel Pinotage 2019

Springfontein Wine Estate

Single Vineyard Jonathan’s Ridge Pinotage 2018

Rijk’s Cellars

Pinotage Reserve 2018