Wine Awards
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS:
BRONZE (88 Points) = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2023
FINE WINE AWARDS
SILVER (94 Points) = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2023
SILVER (94 Points) = The Old Tractor Pinotage 2024
SILVER (92 Points) = Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2024
SILVER (92 Points) = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Shiraz 2024
SILVER (91 Points) = Black Granite Vintage Reserve 2024
SILVER (91 Points) = Lime Kilns Chenin Blanc 2025
SILVER (90 Points) = The Old Grain Silo Shiraz 2024
SILVER (90 Points) = Reserve Bushvine Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
GILBERT & GAILLARD:
GOLD (88 Points) = Gustus Premium Reserve White Blend
GOLD (88 Points) = Gustus Premium Reserve Red Blend
IWSC
SILVER (93 Points) = Sir Charles Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2023
SAUVIGNON BLANC SELECTION BY CMB:
SILVER (88.5 Points) = Lady Ann Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2025 (UNF)
STANDARD BANK TOP 10 CHENIN BLANC CHALLENGE:
TOP 20 WINNER = Hannuwa Amphora Chenin Blanc 2024
SWARTLAND JONGWYNSKOU:
ABSA Trophy Champion Wine in Swartland, Dry Red blend (Pinotage/Cinsaut)
Champion Sauvignon Blanc, Vinventions Trophy
Champion Dry White Blend (Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon), Malmesbury Toyota Trophy
Champion Dry Red Blend (Pinotage/Cinsaut), Nexus Trophy
Champion Merlot, Porex SA Trophy
WAFA: World Alcohol Free Awards
SILVER = DC De-Alcoholised Sparkling Rosé NV
SILVER = DC De-Alcoholised Shiraz NV
COMMENDED = DC De-Alcoholised Sauvignon Blanc NV
AMORIM CAP CLASSIQUE CHALLENGE:
GOLD = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2023
FINE WINE AWARDS:
SILVER (92 points) = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2023
SILVER (92 points) = Hannuwa Amphora Chenin Blanc 2024
SILVER (92 points) = Lady Ann Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2023
SILVER (90 points) = The Old Grain Silo Shiraz 2022
SILVER (90 points) = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Shiraz 2023
BRONZE (89 points) = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Nectar 2023
BRONZE (89 points) = Lime Kilns Chenin Blanc 2023
BRONZE (89 points) = Darling Cellars Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2022
BRONZE (89 points) = Sir Charles Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2020
BRONZE (89 points) = Signal Tower Sauvignon Blanc 2024
BRONZE (89 points) = Hannuwa Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2024
BRONZE (88 points) = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2021
BRONZE (87 points) = Darling Cellars Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2023
GILBERT & GAILLARD:
GOLD = Chocoholic Pinotage 2023
INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS
SILVER (90 points) = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2023
BRONZE (88 points) = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2025
BRONZE (88 points) = The Old Grain Silo Shiraz 2022
BRONZE (85 points) = Signal Tower Sauvignon Blanc 2025
BRONZE (85 points) = Sir Charles Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2020
LUMO WINE AWARDS:
GOLD = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2023
GOLD = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2025
GOLD = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2025
GOLD = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Malbec 2024
GOLD = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Shiraz 2024
GOLD = DC Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc 2025
MICHELANGELO WINE AWARDS:
DOUBLE GOLD = Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage 2023
GOLD = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2025
GOLD = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2025
GOLD = DC Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2024
MALBEC CHALLENGE:
GOLD = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Malbec 2024
MUNDUS VINI SUMMER TASTING:
GOLD = Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage 2023
GOLD = The Old Tractor Pinotage 2022
SILVER = Signal Tower Sauvignon Blanc 2025
ROSé WINE AND SPIRITS CHALLENGE:
GOLD = Darling Cellars Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon
Blanc/Grenaché
SAUVIGNON BLANC SELECTION BY CMB:
SILVER = Signal Tower Sauvignon Blanc 2024
SILVER = Hannuwa Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2024
STANDARD BANK Top 10 CHENIN BLANC CHALLENGE:
Top 20 Finalist = Hannuwa Amphora Chenin Blanc 2024
SWARTLAND YOUNG WINE SHOW:
ABSA Trophy Champion Wine in Swartland – Sauvignon Blanc (unwooded)
Vinventions Trophy for Champion Sauvignon Blanc (Class 14, unwooded)
CJP Chemicals Trophy for Champion Chenin Blanc (Class 08)
Enartis Trophy for Champion Other White – Chardonnay (wooded, Class 07)
Malmesbury Toyota Trophy for Champion Dry White blend – Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon (Class 02)
Kobus Basson Trophy for Champion Pinotage (wooded, Class 17)
Kotzé/Steyn Trophy for Champion Shiraz (Class 74)
Porex SA Trophy for Champion Merlot (wooded Class 63)
Séan Nieuwoudt Trophy for Champion Cinsaut (Class 58)
Santam Landbou Trophy for Other red – Durif (Class 76)
Nexus Trophy for Champion Dry Red blend – Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot (Class 51)
SAIL Trophy for Champion Fortified Wine – White Jerepigo (Class 80)
Vinochem Trophy for best 5 entries
TIM ATKINS:
93 Points = Hannuwa Amphora Chenin Blanc 2024
92 Points = Hannuwa Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2024
92 Points = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2023
91 Points = The Old Tractor Pinotage 2023
TROPHY WINE SHOW:
SILVER (90 points) = Lady Ann Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2023
BRONZE (89 points) = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2023
VERITAS AWARDS:
DOUBLE GOLD = Darling Cellars Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Blanc/Grenaché 2025
GOLD = Signal Tower Sauvignon Blanc 2025
SILVER OUTSTANDING = The Old Grain Silo Shiraz 2023
SILVER = Hannuwa Amphora Chenin Blanc 2024
SILVER = Lime Kilns Chenin Blanc 2024
SILVER = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2025
SILVER = Hannuwa Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2024
SILVER = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2025
SILVER = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Brut Blanc de Blanc 2023
SILVER = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2020
SILVER = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Malbec 2024
SILVER = The Old Tractor Pinotage 2023
SILVER = The Old Tractor Pinotage 2022
SILVER = Darling Cellars Wildflower White Jerepigo NV
BRONZE = Sir Charles Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2023
BRONZE = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2023
WAFA: World Alcohol Free Awards
SILVER = DC De-Alcoholised Sparkling Rosé NV
SILVER = DC De-Alcoholised Shiraz NV
COMMENDED = DC De-Alcoholised Sauvignon Blanc NV
PLATTER GUIDE 2026:
4.5* (94 Points) = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2023
4.5* = The Old Grain Silo Shiraz 2022
4* = The Old Tractor Pinotage 2022
4* = Hannuwa Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2024
4* = Hannuwa Amphora Chenin Blanc 2024
4* = Lime Kilns Chenin Blanc 2024
4* = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2023
4* = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Nectar 2023
4* = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Malbec 2024
4* = Darling Cellars Wildflower White Jerepigo NV
ABSA Vintage Pinotage Competition
Finalist & Winner = Darling Cellars Premium Pinotage 2012
Beverage Testing Institute (USA)
Gold 91 Points = Black Granite Vintage Reserve 2022
Gold 91 Points = Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2024
Silver 87 Points = Chocoholic Pinotage 2022
Silver 87 Points = Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Lumo Awards
Gold = Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Gold = Reserve Pyjama bush Sauvignon Blanc/Grenaché 2024
Gold = Reserve Bushvine Malbec 2023
Michelangelo Wine Awards
Double Gold = Reserve Bushvine Malbec 2023
Gold = Signal Tower Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Gold = Reserve Pyjama bush Sauvignon Blanc/Grenaché 2024
Gold = Chocoholic Pinotage 2023
Silver = The Old Grain Silo Shiraz 2021
Rosé Challenge
Gold = Reserve Pyjama bush Sauvignon Blanc/Grenaché 2024
South African Wine Index SAWi
Platinum = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut
Platinum = Chocoholic Pinotage
Grand Gold = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc
Grand Gold = Lady Ann Darling
Grand Gold = Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc
The Fine Awards Report
Gold = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2022
Silver = Heritage Collection Lady Ann Darling 2021
Bronze = Hannuwa Amphora Chenin Blanc 2023
Bronze = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut Rosé 2023
Tim Atkins
93 Points = Hannuwa Amphora Chenin Blanc 2023
92 Points = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2023
91 Points = Hannuwa Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2023
91 Points = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2022
91 Points = Sir Charles Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2020
90 Points = Lady Ann Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2021
Veritas Awards
Gold = The Old Grain Silo Shiraz 2021
Gold = Lady Ann Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2023
Gold = Reserve Pyjama bush Sauvignon Blanc/Grenaché 2024
Silver Outstanding = Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Silver Outstanding = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2022
Silver = Lime Kilns Chenin Blanc 2023
Silver = Hannuwa Amphora Chenin Blanc 2023
Silver = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2021
Silver = The Old Tractor Pinotage 2021
Silver = Reserve Old Block Pinotage 2022
Silver = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2023
Bronze = Signal Tower Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Bronze = Sir Charles Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2020
Vitis Vinifera Awards
Gold = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Brut 2021
Gold = Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2024
Gold = Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2022
Platter 2025 Guide
4.5* (94 points) = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2022
4.5* (94 points = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2022
4.5* (93 points) = Sir Charles Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2020
4* (89 points) = Hannuwa Amphora Chenin Blanc 2023
4* (89 points) = Hannuwa Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2023
4* (89 points) = The Old Tractor Pinotage 2021
4* (89 points) = The Old Grain Silo Shiraz 2021
4* (88 points) = Lime Kilns Chenin Blanc 2023
4* (88 points) = Lady Ann Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2023
Amorim Cap Classique Challenge
Gold & Class Winner = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Nectar 2020
Concours Mondial du Sauvignon
Revelation South Africa Trophy & Gold = Darling Cellars Gustus Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Gold = Heritage Range Lady Ann Darling 2021
Silver = Darling Cellars Gustus Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Gilbert & Gaillard
Double Gold = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2020
Gold = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2023
International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Silver 93 Points = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2020
Silver 93 Points = DC De-Alcoholised Shiraz NV
Bronze 86 Points = DC De-Alcoholised Rosé NV
Bronze 85 Points = DC De-Alcoholised Sparkling Rosé NV
Lumo Wine Awards
Double Gold = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Gold = Darling Cellars Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2023
Gold = Darling Cellars Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2021
Gold = Darling Cellars Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2021
Merit Wine & Spirit Challenge
Double Gold = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Double Gold = Darling Cellars Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2021
Gold = Darling Cellars Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2023
Gold = Darling Cellars Pinotage Chocoholic 2022
Michelangelo Wine Awards
Double Gold = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Double Gold = Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage 2022
Rosé Challenge
Trophy Gold = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Brut Rosé
Gold = Darling Cellars Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Bl/Grenaché 2023
SA Swartland Young Wine Show 2023 Vintage
Vinventions Campion Sauvignon Blanc = Wooded Sauvignon Blanc – Class 15:08
Kotzé Steyn Campion Shiraz = Wooded Shiraz – Class 74:19
Porex SA Campion Merlot = Unwooded Merlot – Class 63:29
Séan Nieuwoudt Cinsaut Trophy = Unwooded Cinsaut – Class 58:04
ABSA Great Campion = Wooded Shiraz – Class 74:19
Vinochem Trophy for the 5 best entries
Shiraz SA Challenge
Top 12 Winner = Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz 2021
Tim Atkin MW
93 Points = Darling Cellars Hannuwa Amphora Chenin Blanc 2022
92 Points = Darling Cellars Hannuwa Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2022
92 Points = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2022
92 Points = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2021
91 Points = Heritage Range Sir Charles Darling 2020
91 Points = Heritage Range The Old Grain Silo Darling 2020
Trophy Wine Show
Bronze = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2020
Bronze = Darling Cellars Lady Ann Darling 2021
Veritas Awards
Gold = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2020
Gold = Heritage Range Lady Ann Darling 2021
Gold = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2020
Gold = Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz 2021
Silver Outstanding = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2020
Silver Outstanding = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Nectar 2020
Silver Outstanding = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Silver Outstanding = Darling Cellars Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2023
Silver = Heritage Range Old Grain Silo Darling 2019
Silver = Darling Cellars Gustus Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Silver = Darling Cellars Reserve Terra Hutton Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Bronze = Darling Cellars Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2021
Bronze = Darling Cellars Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Bl/Grenaché 2023
Vitis Vinifera Wine Awards
Double Gold = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2020
Gold = Darling Cellars Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Gold = Darling Cellars Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2023
Gold = Darling Cellars Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Bl/Grenaché 2023
Silver = Darling Cellars Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2021
Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA)
Bronze 87 points = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut Rosé 2021
Bronze 86 points = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2020
Gilbert & Gaillard
Gold = Reserve Bush vine Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Gold = Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2022
Gold Wine Awards
Double Gold = DC Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021
Gold = Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2022
Gold = Reserve Terra Hutton Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
International Wine Challenge
Bronze = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2020
International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Trophy Winner = DC De-Alcoholised Rosé NV
Silver 94 Points = DC De-Alcoholised Shiraz NV
Silver 90 Points = DC De-Alcoholised Sauvignon Blanc NV
Silver 90 Points = DC De-Alcoholised Sparkling Rosé NV
Silver 90 Points = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2021
Bronze = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2019
LUMO Wine Awards
Gold = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2019
Gold = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Blanc/Grenache 2022
Gold = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2020
Silver = Reserve Bush vine Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Silver = Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2022
Silver = Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2020
Merit Wine & Spirit Challenge
Double Award Gold & Value = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Blanc/Grenache 2022
Double Award Gold & Value = Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2020
Double Award Gold & Value = DC Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2021
Gold = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2019
Michelangelo Wine Awards
Double Gold = Old Grain Silo Darling 2020
Double Gold = Gustus Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Gold = Gustus Chenin Blanc 2020
Gold = Gustus Shiraz 2020
Silver = DC De-Alcoholised Sauvignon Blanc
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
Bronze = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2020
Bronze = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2020
Bronze = Gustus Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Bronze = Gustus Shiraz 2020
Rosé Challenge
Gold = Reserve Pyjama bush Sauvignon Blanc/Grenache 2022
Rosé Rocks
Gold = Darling Cellars Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2019
Tim Atkin MW
92 Points = Hannuwa Amphora Chenin Blanc 2021
91 Points = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2021
91 Points = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2020
91 Points = Gustus Sauvignon Blanc 2021
91 Points = Gustus Shiraz 2020
90 Points = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut Rosé 2021
90 Points = Gustus Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Awarded Medal of Excellence: PRODUCER CELLAR OF THE YEAR
SA Swartland Young Wine Show 2022 Vintage
Champion Dry White Blend = Sauvignon Blanc/Chenin Blanc (unwooded)
Champion Other White cultivar = Semillon (wooded)
Champion Natural Sweet Wine = Sauvignon Blanc/Grenache
Champion Dry Red Blend = Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Syrah
Champion Pinotage = Pinotage
Champion Cabernet Sauvignon = Cabernet Sauvignon (unwooded)
Champion Cinsaut = Cinsaut
Champion Other Red Cultivar = Petit Syrah
Cellar with the most points achieved with 5 entries
Grand Champion Young Wine 2022
Decanter World Wide Awards (DWWA)
85 Points = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2019
88 Points = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2018
Decanter Magazine Feb 2022 edition
95 points(outstanding) = Chocoholic Pinotage 2020
89 points = Reserve Old Block Pinotage 2019
Gilbert & Gaillard
Double Gold = Darling Cellars Methode Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2018
Best Value Award = DC De-Alcoholised Sauvignon Blanc NV
Best Value Award = DC De-Alcoholised Shiraz NV
Gold Wine Awards
Gold = Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2021
Gold = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Blanc/Grenache 2021
Gold = Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Gold = Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2019
Gold = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2019
IWC
Commended = DC De-Alcoholised Sauvignon Blanc NV
Commended = DC De-Alcoholised Rosé NV
IWSC
Bronze = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Chenin blanc 2019
Bronze = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2019
Bronze = Chocoholic Pinotage 2020
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
Silver = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2019
Rosé Rocks
Double Gold = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Blanc/Grenache 2021
Alun Mullins Trophy = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Blanc/Grenache 2021
SA SPARKLING
Gold = Darling Cellars Methode Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2019
Gold = Darling Cellars Methode Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2019
Tim Atkin MW
90 Points = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2019
South African National Young Wine Show (Regional) 2021 Vintage
Trophy winner = Sauvignon Blanc
Trophy winner = Chenin Blanc
Trophy winner = Natural Sweet
Trophy winner = Shiraz
Trophy winner = Cabernet Sauvignon
Best 5 entries in region
South African National Young Wine Show (National) 2021 Vintage
Trophy winner = Unwooded Sauvignon Blanc
Vitis Vinifera Wine Awards
Gold = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Blanc/Grenache 2021
Gold = Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2019
Veritas
Gold = Winemakers Selection Sauvignon Blanc/Chenin Blanc 2020
Gold = Wildflower Hanepoot Jerepigo
Silver Outstanding = Lady Ann Darling 2020
Silver = Lime Kilns Darling 2019
Silver = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2019
Silver = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2020
Silver = Darling Cellars Gustus Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Silver = Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz 2019
Silver = Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2021
Silver = Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Silver = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon Blanc/Grenache 2021
Silver = DC De-alcoholised Rosé NV
Bronze = Sir Charles Darling 2019
Bronze = The Old Grain Silo 2019
Bronze = Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2019
Bronze = DC De-alcoholised Sauvignon Blanc NV
Wine of the Month Club
1st of 20 wines tasted = Darling Cellars Gustus Pinotage 2018
1st of 20 wines tasted = Darling Cellars Gustus Sauvignon Blanc 2019
2nd of 20 wines tasted = Darling Cellars Gustus Shiraz 2018
1st of 20 wines tasted = Lady Ann Darling 2019
SA Women’s Wine Awards
Gold = Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Gold = Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2019
Ultra Value Wine Challenge
Double Gold = Reserve Terra Hutton Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Gold = Reserve Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Gold = Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2021
Gold = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon/Grenache 2021
Gold = Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2019
SA Wine Index
Platinum (98 points) = Chocoholic Pinotage
Platinum (96 points) = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut
Grand Gold (94 points) = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc
Grand Gold (93 points) = Lime Kilns Darling
Grand Gold (93 points) = Lady Ann Darling
Platter Guide
4½* = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2019
4½* = Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2020
4* = The Old Grain Silo 2019
4* = Winemakers Selection Sauvignon Blanc/Chenin Blanc 2020
4* = Winemakers Selection Bukettraube 2020
4* = Darling Cellars Gustus Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
4* = Darling Cellars Gustus Chenin Blanc 2020
4* = Old Bush Vines MCC Brut 2018
4* = Darling Cellars MCC Demi Sec 2021
Decanter World Wide Awards (DWWA)
Silver (92) = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2017
International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC)
Gold (95) = Chocoholic 2018
Silver (91) = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2018
Bronze = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2019
Bronze = Irresistible Chenin Blanc 2019
Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards
Platinum (96) = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2018
National Wine Challenge (NWC) Top 100
Double Gold = Darling Cellars Cabernet/Merlot 2019
Double Silver = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Double Silver = Chocoholic 2018
Double Silver = Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2018
Double Silver = Reserve Terra Hutton Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
Bronze = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2019
Bronze = Lady Anne Darling 2019
Rosé Rocks
Double Gold = MCC Brut Rosé 2019
Gold = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon/Grenache 2020
The Merit Wine Challenge
Double Award
Gold & Value = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Tim Atkin MW
91 Points = Gustus Pinotage 2018
90 Points = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2018
90 Points = Gustus Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
South African National Young Wine Show (wines not bottled yet)
SA Champion Wooded Red = Merlot
SA Champion Red Blend = Shiraz/Pinotage
Vitis Vinifera Wine Awards
Gold = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Veritas
Double Gold = Lady Ann Darling 2019
Double Gold = Winemaker’s Selection Bukettraube 2020
Gold = Gustus Shiraz 2018
Silver Outstanding = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2019
Silver Outstanding = Gustus Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Silver = Gustus Chenin Blanc 2020
Silver = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2018
Silver = Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2020
Silver = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2019
Silver = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Silver = Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2018
Bronze = Sir Charles Darling 2018
Bronze = DC Chenin blanc/Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Bronze = DC Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2020
Platter Guide
4,5* = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2019
4,5* = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2018
4,5* = Lime Kilns 2019
4.5* = Lady Ann Darling 2019
4* = Sir Charles Darling 2018
4* = The Old Grain Silo 2018
4* = Gustus Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
4* = Gustus Chenin Blanc 2019
4* = Gustus Skattie NV
4* = MCC Blanc de Blanc Brut 2018
Gold Wine Awards
Gold = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Gold = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2019
Gold = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon/Grenache 2020
SA Women’s Wine Awards
Gold = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Amorim Cap Classique Challenge
Bronze = MCC Brut Blanc de Blanc 2017
Ergebnis Mundus Vini Summer Tasting
Gold = Gustus Pinotage 2017
Gold = Gustus Bukettraube 2018
Silver = Gustus Shiraz 2017
Silver = Gustus Chenin Blanc 2018
Gold Wine Awards
Gold = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Gold = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon/Grenache 2019
Gold = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2018
International Wine and Spirits Competition
Bronze = Irresistible Chenin Blanc 2019
International Wine Challenge 2
Commended = Chocoholic 2017
Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards
Gold = The Old Grain Silo Darling 2017
Silver = Lime Kilns Darling 2018
Novare Terroir Awards
Top White Blend = Darling District, Lady Ann Darling 2018
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
Silver = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2017
Bronze = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2018
Bronze = The Old Grain Silo Darling 2017
Platter Guide
4,5* = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2018
Rosé Rocks
Double Gold = MCC Brut Rosé 2017
Double Gold = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon/Grenache 2019
SA Women’s Wine and Spirits Awards
Gold = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Gold = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2017
Tim Atkin MW
93 Points = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2017
93 Points = Lady Ann Darling 2018
91 Points = Gustus Bukettraube 2018
91 Points = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2018
90 Points = Gustus Shiraz 2017
Ultra Value Wine Challenge
Double Gold = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Double Gold = Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2017
Gold = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon/Grenache 2019
Gold = Chocoholic 2017
Gold = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2018
Silver = Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2019
Veritas
Gold = Gustus Chenin Blanc 2019
Gold = Reserve Eveningstar Cinsault 2018
Silver Outstanding = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2018
Silver Outstanding = Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2017
Silver = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2017
Silver = Lady Ann Darling 2018
Silver = Lime Kilns Darling 2018
Silver = Gustus Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Silver = Gustus Bukettraube 2018
Silver = Gustus Shiraz 2017
Silver = Gustus Pinotage 2017
Silver = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2018
Silver = Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2019
Silver = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Silver = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon/Grenache 2019
Bronze = Sir Charles Darling 2017
Bronze = The Old Grain Silo Darling 2017
Bronze = Gustus Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Vitis Vinifera Awards
Double Gold = Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2019
Gold = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon/Grenache 2019
Gold = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2018
Decanter World Wine Awards
Silver = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2016
Bronze = Old Bush Vines Chenin blanc 2017
Commended = Chocoholic 2016
FNB Sauvignon blanc Top 10
Top 20 finalist = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon blanc 2018
Gold Wine Awards
Gold = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Gold = Reserve Terra Hutton Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Gold = Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2017
Gold = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2017
International Wine and Spirits Competition
Silver Outstanding = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2017
Silver = Chocoholic 2017
Silver = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2016
Silver = Truly Irresistible Chenin Blanc 2017
International Wine Challenge 1
Silver = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2016
Bronze = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2017
Commended = Chocoholic 2016
International Wine Challenge 2
Bronze = Truly Irresistible Chenin Blanc 2017
Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2018
Gold = The Old Grain Silo Darling 2015
Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards: Swartland and Darling District
Top Red Blend = The Old Grain Silo Darling 2015
Top White Blend = Lime Kilns Darling 2017
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
Bronze = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2017
Bronze = Lady Ann Darling 2017
Bronze = Sir Charles Darling 2016
Rosé Rocks
Double Gold = MCC Brut Rosé 2016
Gold = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon/Grenache 2018
SA Young Wine Show
SA Champion = Shiraz 2018
2 Gold, 11 Silver, 5 Bronze medals
SA Women’s Wine and Spirits Awards
Gold = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Six Nations Wine Challenge
Judges Selection = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2016
The Sommeliers Selection
Elegant and Classy = Lady Ann Darling 2017
Tim Atkin Report
93 points = Lady Ann Darling 2017
91 points = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2016
90 points = Old Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2017
Ultra Value Wine Challenge
Double Gold = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2017
Gold = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon blanc 2018
Silver = Chocoholic 2017
Veritas
Double gold = Lady Ann Darling 2017
Double gold = Gustus Chenin Blanc 2018
Gold = Sir Charles Darling 2016
Gold = Lime Kilns Darling 2017
Gold = Reserve Arum Fields Chenin Blanc 2018
Silver = Reserve Black Granite Shiraz 2017
Silver = Old Bush Vines Cinsaut 2016
Bronze = Old Bush Vines Chenin blanc 2017
Bronze = The Old Grain Silo Darling 2015
Bronze = Gustus Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Bronze = Chocoholic 2017
Bronze = Reserve Terra Hutton Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Bronze = Reserve Six Tonner Merlot 2017
Bronze = Reserve Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Vitis Vinifera Awards
Double Gold = Reserve Pyjama Bush Sauvignon/Grenache 2018
Gold = Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage 2016
Winemag- Cape White Blend Report 2018
91 points = Lime Kilns 2017