LOMOND is pleased to announce that it received no fewer than nine awards at this year’s Veritas Wine Awards, which took place at the CTICC on Saturday 4 October.

The estate’s maiden vintage SMV 2013 (Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Viognier) achieved a coveted Double Gold medal, and its Conebush Syrah 2011 received a Gold medal. Silver medals were awarded to its SSV 2014, as well as to seven of its other white wines.

“We are ecstatic that the first red blend made at Lomond achieved such high honours. Our whole team pulled together to create this special wine,” says Lomond shareholder and viticulturist Wayne Gabb.

Referred to as the Oscars of the South African wine industry, Veritas has been awarding South African wines and winemakers since 1990, earning its reputation as one of the country’s most authoritative and credible competitions for market-ready wines. Awarded wines carry a symbol of excellence and a promise of quality.

Situated in the Uilkraalsriver Valley, Lomond is one of only a handful of wine farms within the Cape Agulhas appellation of origin. Relative newcomers to the competition, Gabb and winemaker Kobus Gerber have managed to bring true terroir-styled wines to the market. Focusing on mainly Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah, they have recently expanded the range to showcase their unique surroundings.

Produced from selected vineyard blocks on the farm and vinified as naturally as possible, the LOMOND maiden vintage SMV 2013 offers an abundance of dark fruit, floral nuances and sweet spice. “The very rich and bold pepper flavours, combined with the silky tannins make this wine a wonderful pairing for a slow-roasted venison casserole, fillet or traditional South African bobotie,” says Gabb.

The Conebush Syrah 2011 has always been a firm favourite on the farm. According to Gerber, this wine is now beautifully-integrated and elegant with complex flavours of white pepper. It showcases the uniqueness of the Lomond vineyards and terrior which includes 18 various types of soil.