Annual Competition

The competition aims to identify six (6) Cape Blend wines annually, of which the quality characteristics are so uniquely distinctive that it could have a meaningful impact on the international wine market, to the benefit of South Africa.

The Pinotage Association would like to thank KWV for allowing the use of the name PEROLD for the competition.

Watch 2021 Awards Video

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

Bellevue Wine Estate

Atticus Cape Blend 2021

Beyerskloof Synergy Wines

Synergy Cape Blend 2021

Flagstone Winery

Dragon Tree Cape Blend 2020

KWV

The Mentors Perold 2019

Perdeberg Wines

Endura Winemaker’s selection Cape Blend 2020

Stellenbosch Hills

Suikerboschrand 2017

2023 Top 10 Finalists

Bellevue Wine Estate

Atticus Cape Blend 2021

Beyerskloof Synergy Wines

Synergy Cape Blend 2021

Beyerskloof Wines

Faith 2020

Blake Family Wines

Amethyst 2018

Flagstone Winery

Dragon Tree Cape Blend 2020

KWV

The Mentors Perold 2019

Perdeberg Wines

Endura Winemaker’s selection Cape Blend 2020

Stellenbosch Hills

Suikerboschrand 2017

Truter Family Wines

Agaat John David 2021

Windmeul Kelders

Windmeul Reserve Cape Blend 2019