Tucked away in the beautifully restored 18th century town houses of Heritage Square is Signal Hill Winery, bringing South African wine making back into the city of Cape Town where it began so long ago.

Paul Cluver Pinot Noir 2008 and Backsberg Pinotage 2008 side by side.

The Santam Classic Wine Trophy is unique in South Africa as it only awards a set number of medals and trophies each year to ensure legitimacy and credibility for winning wines.

One of the blogs I read regularly is that of Jamie Goode because of his interest in South African wines.

Platter’s South African Wines 2010 – 5 Star – Superlative – A cape classic award
Woolworths Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Limited Release Spectrum TMV 2008 – Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards
Limited Release Cape Point Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Jordan Cobbler’s Hill 2005

Veritas Double Gold award
Woolworths True To Terroir The Hutton Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Woolworths Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2007

Veritas Gold award
Woolworths True To Terroir Koffie Klip Merlot 2007
Woolworths True To Terroir and Abacus Chardonnay 2008

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show “Best Chenin Blanc” and “Best Overall White Wine”
Woolworths Limited Release Chenin Blanc – Simonsig 2008

Michelangelo Awards Competition – Gold medals
1500 Wines from 263 producers were judged and Woolworths wines garnered the following accolades:
Woolworths Simonsvlei Hercules Paragon Shiraz 2006
Limited Release Diemersfontein Pinotage 2008
Ladybird Red