Michelangelo trophies and special awards are presented to the highest scoring wines and spirits in their respective class or category, by score and panel consensus. Below you will find this year’s 23 Trophy and 3 Grand Prix winners of the show.
Southern Sun Cabernet Franc Trophy WINNER
BOTHA LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE 2016
Produced by Botha Kelder
Michelangelo Dessert Wine Grand Prix Trophy WINNER
Produced by Vondeling Wines
Bidvest Catering Pinotage WINNER
Produced by Cape Craft Lab Distillery
ACS Gin Trophy WINNER
Produced by Badsberg Wine Cellar
Kuehne & Nagel Chardonnay Trophy WINNER
Produced by Graham Beck Cap Classique
ACS Cap Classique Trophy WINNER
Bidvest Catering Chenin Blanc Trophy WINNER
OVP White Wine Winner WINNER
Driehoek Mieke Pinot Noir 2022
Produced by Driehoek Wines
Kuehne & Nagel Pinot Noir Trophy WINNER
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Castle of Good Hope Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Produced by Heineken Beverages SA (Pty) Ltd
FlySafair Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy WINNER
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Castle of Good Hope Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Produced by Heineken Beverages SA (Pty) Ltd
Kuehne & Nagel Top Producer Trophy WINNER
Kuehne & Nagel Bordeaux Blend Trophy WINNER
FlySafair White Blend Trophy WINNER
Southern Sun Cape Blend Trophy WINNER
Southern Sun Sauvignon Blanc Trophy WINNER
Southern Sun Wine Grand Prix WINNER
Produced by Guardian Peak
Bidvest Catering Rhone Blend Trophy WINNER
FlySafair Rosé Trophy WINNER
Produced by La Bri Wines (Pty) Ltd
Bidvest Catering Shiraz Trophy WINNER
Old Vine Heidedal Cinsault 2022
Produced by Piekenierskloof Wines
OVP Red Wine Winner WINNER
Top International Spirit WINNER
Top International Wine WINNER
Michelangelo Spirits Grand Prix Trophy WINNER
Michelangelo Whisky Trophy WINNER
Michelangelo Brandy Trophy WINNER
Produced by Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate
Kuehne & Nagel Merlot Trophy WINNER
To receive a Michelangelo Platinum medal, wines and spirits need to score at least 96 out of a possible 100 points. Only 21 entries achieved this status.
A Michelangelo Double Gold medal represents a score of 93 out of a possible 100 points - or higher. This year 182 Double Gold medals were awarded.
Michelangelo Gold medal winners are awarded at least 89 points out of a possible 100 or higher. This year 391 Gold medals were awarded.
For a Michelangelo entry to earn a silver medal it has to score at least 86 out of a possible 100 points. This year Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards awarded 83 silver medals.
