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.
AFRICAN CELLAR SUPPLIERS METHODE CAP CLASSIQUE TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Nuy Winery
AFRICAN CELLAR SUPPLIERS PINOT NOIR TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Nitida
B2S CHENIN BLANC TROPHY WINNER
De Wet Cellar Chenin Blanc 2017
Produced by De Wet Wine Cellar
DISTILLIQUE CRAFT GIN TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Angel Heart Beverages
DISTILLIQUE CRAFT RUM TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Durbanville Distillery
DISTILLIQUE CRAFT VODKA TROPHY WINNER
ESQ Single Estate Chenin Vodka
Produced by ESQ Vodka
DISTILLIQUE MOST INNOVATIVE CRAFT SPIRITS TROPHY WINNER
Produced by A Mari Ocean Gin
IQ BUSINESS MOST INNOVATIVE WINE TROPHY WINNER
JF HILLEBRAND PINOTAGE TROPHY WINNER
MICHELANGELO BRANDY TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Oude Molen Distillers
MICHELANGELO GARAGISTE TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Hofstraat Kelder
MICHELANGELO GOLDEN OLDIE TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Lourensford
MICHELANGELO LIQUEUR TROPHY WINNER
MICHELANGELO ORGANIC TROPHY WINNER
MULTI COLOR CORPORATION DESSERT GRAND PRIX TROPHY WINNER
MULTI COLOR CORPORATION GRAND PRIX TROPHY WINNER
TM MERCUREY FRENCH STYLE RED BLEND TROPHY WINNER
Produced by De Grendel Wines
TN COOPERS COFFEE PINOTAGE TROPHY WINNER
TRANE CAPE BLEND TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Pulpit Rock Wines
TRANE INTERNATIONAL TROPHY WINNER
TSOGO SUN CABERNET FRANC 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.
AFRICAN CELLAR SUPPLIERS METHODE CAP CLASSIQUE TROPHY WINNER
AFRICAN CELLAR SUPPLIERS PINOT NOIR TROPHY WINNER
B2S CHENIN BLANC TROPHY WINNER
DISTILLIQUE CRAFT GIN TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Kinship Spirits Co
DISTILLIQUE CRAFT RUM TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Incendo Distillery
DISTILLIQUE CRAFT VODKA TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Pienaar & Son Distilling Co.
DISTILLIQUE MOST INNOVATIVE CRAFT SPIRITS TROPHY WINNER
Sipping Gin - Black Sesame & Cacao
Produced by Ginny Fowl
IQ BUSINESS MOST INNOVATIVE WINE TROPHY WINNER
De Wet Cellar Pettilent Fronté
Produced by De Wet Wine Cellar
JF HILLEBRAND PINOTAGE TROPHY WINNER
Vondeling, Bowwood Pinotage 2015
Produced by Vondeling Wines
MICHELANGELO BRANDY TROPHY WINNER
MICHELANGELO CABERNET SAUVIGNON TROPHY WINNER
KWV The Mentors Cabernet Sauvignon Darling 2014
Produced by KWV
MICHELANGELO GARAGISTE TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Hofstraat Kelder
MICHELANGELO GOLDEN OLDIE TROPHY WINNER
MICHELANGELO LIQUEUR TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Waterberg Breweries
MICHELANGELO MERLOT TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Oldenburg Vineyards
MICHELANGELO ORGANIC TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Waverley Hills Organic Wines
MICHELANGELO WHISKY TROPHY WINNER
MULTI COLOR CORPORATION DESSERT GRAND PRIX TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Nuy Winery
MULTI COLOR CORPORATION GRAND PRIX TROPHY WINNER
SA AIRLINK SHIRAZ TROPHY WINNER
TM MERCUREY FRENCH STYLE RED BLEND TROPHY WINNER
TRANE CAPE BLEND TROPHY WINNER
TRANE INTERNATIONAL TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Chateau Belá s.r.o
TSOGO SUN CABERNET FRANC TROPHY WINNER
Mitre's Edge Cabernet Franc 2015
Produced by Mitrés Edge
VINVENTIONS SAUVIGNON BLANC 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.
AFRICAN CELLAR SUPPLIERS METHODE CAP CLASSIQUE TROPHY WINNER
AFRICAN CELLAR SUPPLIERS PINOT NOIR TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Elgin Vintners
AIRLINK BRANDY TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Oude Molen Distillers
AIRLINK SHIRAZ TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Groot Constantia Trust NPC RF
BARKER & QUIN GIN TROPHY WINNER
BARKER & QUIN RUM TROPHY WINNER
Produced by 25 Degrees South Distillery
BEST COFFEE PINOTAGE WINNER
Produced by Boland Cellar
BEST NON- & LOW ALC PRODUCT WINNER
BEST VODKA WINNER
Produced by Blomendahl Vineyards
BIDVEST BANK MERLOT TROPHY WINNER
Neethlingshof Estate Merlot 2017
Produced by Neethlingshof Estate
BIDVEST CAR HIRE CHARDONNAY TROPHY WINNER
Produced by La Vierge Wines
BIDVEST CAR HIRE PINOTAGE TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Kaapzicht Wine Estate
BIDVEST LOUNGES BORDEAUX BLEND TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Bottega Family Wines
BIDVEST LOUNGES CAPE BLEND TROPHY WINNER
Rooiberg Winery Cape Blend 2015
Produced by Rooiberg Winery
CONSOL ORGANIC TROPHY WINNER
MICHELANGELO CABERNET FRANC TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Zorgvliet Wines
MICHELANGELO MOST INNOVATIVE SPIRITS TROPHY WINNER
Produced by West Coast Distillers
MICHELANGELO MUSEUM CLASS WINNER
Produced by Ormonde Vineyards
MICHELANGELO WHISKY TROPHY WINNER
MULTI COLOR CORPORATION DESSERT WINE GRAND PRIX WINNER
MULTI COLOR CORPORATION TOP SCORING WINE GRAND PRIX WINNER
TSOGO SUN HOTELS CABERNET SAUVIGNON TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Raka Wine
TSOGO SUN HOTELS SAUVIGNON BLANC TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Arabella Wines Pty Ltd
VINLOG, POWERED BY KUEHNE+NAGEL CHENIN BLANC TROPHY WINNER
Produced by Belle Rebelle
VINLOG, POWERED BY KUEHNE+NAGEL TOP SCORING SPIRITS GRAND PRIX WINNER
VINLOG, POWERED BY KUEHNE+NAGEL TROPHY FOR HIGHEST SCORING INTERNATIONAL ENTRY WINNER
Produced by Nové vinařství, a.s.
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!