Nederburg basks in international and local acclaim as SA’s top cabernet sauvignon

Nederburg’s speciality cabernet sauvignon and other wines that form part of its multi-tiered range are stealing the limelight — basking in a bounty of acclaim by international and local critics.  

The news comes as the Paarl winery doubles down on regenerative viticultural and other sustainability measures and on investment in precision agriculture and cellar upgrades. 

International prestige platforms like the Drinks Business Global Cabernet Sauvignon Masters and Decanter World Wine Awards, as well as SA’s Veritas Awards and Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards (both featuring a mix of international and local judges) are rewarding the cellar for excellence in winemaking.  

Nederburg’s apex wine, Private Bin R163 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, was declared a Master in the 2022 The Drinks Business Global Cabernet Sauvignon series. The wine was also deemed one of the publication’s top 12 cabernet sauvignons of the year (the only SA cabernet sauvignon on the list), rubbing shoulders with the likes of the iconic Trefethen and Penfolds. 

Master of Wine, Patricia Stefanowicz, based in the UK, described the wine as “gorgeous” and “full and rich, packed with bramble and smoked meat flavours”. 

“Fresh acidity and dense tannins balance the generous alcohol, and hints of dark chocolate and vanilla bean accent the long finish,” she says. 

As if to underscore the age-worthiness of this special-edition cabernet, the 2009 vintage of the R163 celebrated a Cabernet Sauvignon trophy triumph at the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, while Nederburg was crowned the competition’s 2022 SA Producer of the Year.  

Matching the moment, Nederburg was also singled out as one of the top performing cellars at Veritas this year, coming away with five double gold and three gold medals. These were awarded across the multi-tiered range to embrace the Private Bin, Heritage Heroes and The Winemasters offerings. Top scores were earned by cabernets and by a variety of noble late harvest wines and a chenin blanc. 

The 2018 vintage of Nederburg’s Private Bin Two Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded gold by the esteemed judging panel of the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards.  

For details of availability and prices of award-winning offerings, visit:  www.vinoteque.co.za or www.nederburg.com.  

Here’s a glance at the 2022 major prize winners: 

This article was paid for by Nederburg.