What is a Michelangelo Trophy wine:
This wine/spirits was awarded the trophy by 28 international judges because all its peers paled by comparison: it had the highest score of all entries in its class. Be humbled in its presence.
Produced by A Mari Ocean Gin
DISTILLIQUE MOST INNOVATIVE CRAFT SPIRITS TROPHY WINNER
MULTI COLOR CORPORATION DESSERT GRAND PRIX TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Angel Heart Beverages
DISTILLIQUE CRAFT GIN TROPHY WINNER
IQ BUSINESS MOST INNOVATIVE WINE TROPHY WINNER
Produced by De Grendel Wines
TM MERCUREY FRENCH STYLE RED BLEND TROPHY WINNER
De Wet Cellar Chenin Blanc 2017
Produced by De Wet Wine Cellar
B2S CHENIN BLANC TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Durbanville Distillery
DISTILLIQUE CRAFT RUM TROPHY WINNER
ESQ Single Estate Chenin Vodka
Produced by ESQ Vodka
DISTILLIQUE CRAFT VODKA TROPHY WINNER
TSOGO SUN CABERNET FRANC TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Hofstraat Kelder
MICHELANGELO GARAGISTE TROPHY WINNER
MICHELANGELO ORGANIC TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Lourensford
MICHELANGELO GOLDEN OLDIE TROPHY WINNER
MICHELANGELO LIQUEUR TROPHY WINNER
MULTI COLOR CORPORATION GRAND PRIX TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Nitida Cellars
AFRICAN CELLAR SUPPLIERS PINOT NOIR TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Nuy Winery
AFRICAN CELLAR SUPPLIERS METHODE CAP CLASSIQUE TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Oude Molen Distillers
MICHELANGELO BRANDY TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Pulpit Rock Wines
TRANE CAPE BLEND TROPHY WINNER
TN COOPERS COFFEE PINOTAGE TROPHY WINNER
Viljoensdrift River Grandeur Single Vinyard Pinotage 2014
Produced by Viljoensdrift Associated Wineries
JF HILLEBRAND PINOTAGE TROPHY WINNER
TRANE INTERNATIONAL TROPHY WINNER
To receive a Michelangelo Platinum medal, wines and spirits need to score at least 96 points. These 24 outstanding products fall in the top 1% of total entries.
A Double Gold medal represents a score of 93 points or higher. This year 89 Double Gold medals are awarded to the following deserving wines and spirits:
This wine/spirits was awarded a gold medal in the Michelangelo awards - 28 international judges from 20 countries gave it 89 points out of a possible 100, putting it in the top 30% of all entries.
Not all silver medals are created equal. For a Michelangelo entry to earn a silver medal it has to have at least 86 out of a possible 100 points, awarded by 28 international wine and spirits experts. Not easily done in a drinks industry where thousands of products vie for bling.
What is a Michelangelo Trophy wine:
This wine/spirits was awarded the trophy by 28 international judges because all its peers paled by comparison: it had the highest score of all entries in its class. Be humbled in its presence.
TRANE CAPE BLEND TROPHY WINNER
TM MERCUREY FRENCH STYLE RED BLEND TROPHY WINNER
AFRICAN CELLAR SUPPLIERS METHODE CAP CLASSIQUE TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Chateau Belá s.r.o
TRANE INTERNATIONAL TROPHY WINNER
AFRICAN CELLAR SUPPLIERS PINOT NOIR TROPHY WINNER
De Wet Cellar Pettilent Fronté
Produced by De Wet Wine Cellar
IQ BUSINESS MOST INNOVATIVE WINE TROPHY WINNER
MICHELANGELO BRANDY TROPHY WINNER
VINVENTIONS SAUVIGNON BLANC TROPHY WINNER
Sipping Gin - Black Sesame & Cacao
Produced by Ginny Fowl
DISTILLIQUE MOST INNOVATIVE CRAFT SPIRITS TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Hofstraat Kelder
MICHELANGELO GARAGISTE TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Incendo Distillery
DISTILLIQUE CRAFT RUM TROPHY WINNER
MICHELANGELO WHISKY TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Kinship Spirits Co
DISTILLIQUE CRAFT GIN TROPHY WINNER
SA AIRLINK SHIRAZ TROPHY WINNER
MULTI COLOR CORPORATION GRAND PRIX TROPHY WINNER
KWV The Mentors Cabernet Sauvignon Darling 2014
Produced by KWV
MICHELANGELO CABERNET SAUVIGNON TROPHY WINNER
B2S CHENIN BLANC TROPHY WINNER
Mitre's Edge Cabernet Franc 2015
Produced by Mitre`s Edge
TSOGO SUN CABERNET FRANC TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Nuy Winery
MULTI COLOR CORPORATION DESSERT GRAND PRIX TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Oldenburg Vineyards
MICHELANGELO MERLOT TROPHY WINNER
MICHELANGELO GOLDEN OLDIE TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Pienaar & Son Distilling Co.
DISTILLIQUE CRAFT VODKA TROPHY WINNER
Vondeling, Bowwood Pinotage 2015
Produced by Vondeling
JF HILLEBRAND PINOTAGE TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Waterberg Breweries
MICHELANGELO LIQUEUR TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Waverley Hills Organic Wines
MICHELANGELO ORGANIC TROPHY WINNER
To receive a Michelangelo Platinum medal, wines and spirits need to score at least 96 points. These 24 outstanding products fall in the top 1% of total entries.
A Double Gold medal represents a score of 93 points or higher. This year 89 Double Gold medals are awarded to the following deserving wines and spirits:
This wine/spirits was awarded a gold medal in the Michelangelo awards - 28 international judges from 20 countries gave it 89 points out of a possible 100, putting it in the top 30% of all entries.
Not all silver medals are created equal. For a Michelangelo entry to earn a silver medal it has to have at least 86 out of a possible 100 points, awarded by 28 international wine and spirits experts. Not easily done in a drinks industry where thousands of products vie for bling.
What is a Michelangelo Trophy wine:
This wine/spirits was awarded the trophy by 28 international judges because all its peers paled by comparison: it had the highest score of all entries in its class. Be humbled in its presence.
Produced by 25 Degrees South Distillery
BARKER & QUIN RUM TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Arabella Wines Pty Ltd
TSOGO SUN HOTELS SAUVIGNON BLANC TROPHY WINNER
KUEHNE & NAGEL TOP SCORING SPIRITS GRAND PRIX WINNER
Produced by Blomendahl Vineyards
BEST VODKA WINNER
Produced by Boland Cellar
BEST COFFEE PINOTAGE WINNER
MULTI COLOR CORPORATION DESSERT WINE GRAND PRIX WINNER
Produced by Bottega Family Wines
BIDVEST LOUNGES BORDEAUX BLEND TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Elgin Vintners
AFRICAN CELLAR SUPPLIERS PINOT NOIR TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Groot Constantia Wine Estate
AIRLINK SHIRAZ TROPHY WINNER
MULTI COLOR CORPORATION TOP SCORING WINE GRAND PRIX WINNER
MICHELANGELO WHISKY TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Kaapzicht Wine Estate
BIDVEST CAR HIRE PINOTAGE TROPHY WINNER
Produced by La Vierge Wines
BIDVEST CAR HIRE CHARDONNAY TROPHY WINNER
CONSOL ORGANIC TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Le Belle Rebelle
KUEHNE & NAGEL CHENIN BLANC TROPHY WINNER
BARKER & QUIN GIN TROPHY WINNER
Neethlingshof Estate Merlot 2017
Produced by Neethlingshof Estate
BIDVEST BANK MERLOT TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Nové vinařství, a.s.
KUEHNE & NAGEL TROPHY FOR HIGHEST SCORING INTERNATIONAL ENTRY WINNER
Produced by Ormonde Vineyards
MICHELANGELO MUSEUM CLASS WINNER
Produced by Oude Molen Distillers
AIRLINK BRANDY TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Raka Wine
TSOGO SUN HOTELS CABERNET SAUVIGNON TROPHY WINNER
Rooiberg Winery Cape Blend 2015
Produced by Rooiberg Winery
BIDVEST LOUNGES CAPE BLEND TROPHY WINNER
BEST NON- & LOW ALC PRODUCT WINNER
AFRICAN CELLAR SUPPLIERS METHODE CAP CLASSIQUE TROPHY WINNER
Produced by West Coast Distillers
MICHELANGELO MOST INNOVATIVE SPIRITS TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Zorgvliet Wines
MICHELANGELO CABERNET FRANC TROPHY WINNER
To have earned a prestigious Platinum medal this wine/spirits was considered a world-class creation. It was awarded 96 points out of a possible 100 by 28 international judges from five continents. It falls in the top 1% of all 2019 entries. Cherish the honour.
To earn a Michelangelo Grand Gold medal, is no mean feat. 28 International judges from 20 countries awarded it 93 points out of a possible 100, which puts it in the top 10% of the winners. Impressive!