Gold for Buitenverwachting
 
South Africa’s most respected wine competition The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show has just held its tenth annual judging of South African wines; a decade of bringing the attention of the wine loving public to the best wines in the land. There were 43 classes of entry to which 1062 wines were entered.
 
Gold achieved:
Hussey’s Vlei Sauvignon Blanc 2010
 
The grape for this wine is grown in a very special vineyard situated high on The Constantiaberg in a portion of the farm known as Hussey’s Vlei. Sauvignon Blanc from this vineyard is always special, the 2010 has been acknowledged as superb by an illustrious panel of judges headed by wine connoisseur Michael Fridjhon.
 
Bronze achieved:
Hussey’s Vlei Sauvignon Blanc 2009;
Maximus 2009;
Cabernet Franc 2009;
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006;
G Limited Vintage 2010;
Chardonnay 2010;
Sauvignon Blanc 2007
 
Winning an Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show medal is a great honour, each wine entered is closely scrutinised by an distinguished panel of nine judges headed by South African wine connoisseur Michael Fridjhon, who said: “The past decade has seen extraordinary changes at the top end of the South African wine industry and the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show played an important role in discovering new talent and showcasing this achievement”.

A word from Lars
 
The harvest is now finally over. 2011 was a small crop at Buitenverwachting, but the qualities on red and white varietals are very exciting. While the winemaking processes continue in the cellar, the viticultural planning for 2012 are in full swing.
  
We are implementing new pruning methods and our former Riesling block is getting prepared for new plantings in September. Past experience proved to us that the dark red and rich granite soils are perfect for expressive Sauvignon Blanc.