The third tasting article based on this year’s edition of this South African wine competition, together with an overview of South African bottle weights. See also Shiraz/Syrah and Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. A fourth tasting article based on a special tasting of historic Cape wines will follow. Above, all the judges on the first day. Back, left to right: Cathy van Zyl MW, J D Pretorius, Michael Fridjhon, Benjamin Roffet, James Pietersen, Anne Krebiehl MW. Front, left to right: Gynore Hendricks, Jancis Robinson MW OBE, Patson Mathonsi, Trizanne Barnard.
The class of 74 Cabernet Sauvignons I judged on my...