Back to Back Wins at the 2025 Investec Trophy Wine Show
Banghoek Chardonnay 2023 – Best White Wine & Best Chardonnay
Celebrating an outstanding victory
The Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Chardonnay 2023 has been named Best White Wine Overall, Best Chardonnay and has received the Vinolok Trophy for Best Premium Wine at the prestigious 2025 Investec Trophy Wine Show.
A stellar achievement, this marks the second consecutive year that a Chardonnay from Delaire Graff Estate has received the accolade of Best White Wine Overall, reflecting our uncompromising commitment to excellence. Only a handful of producers have ever achieved this recognition, highlighting a significant moment in the show and Delaire Graff Estate’s history.
Our Delaire Graff Cape Vintage 2022 was also awarded the Tony Mossop Trophy for Best Cape Port for the second successive year. It attained an impressive 98 points, showcasing the versatility and skill of our winemaking team across both varietals and styles.
“To be acknowledged in this way, for two consecutive years by a panel of such distinguished local and international judges, is extremely rewarding. Our team pours passion and precision into every vintage, and these awards reaffirm our commitment to producing wines of distinction and elegance.” Morné Vrey, Winemaker at Delaire Graff Estate.
As a respected and accomplished South African winemaker, Morné Vrey is relentless in his pursuit of quality. Under his stewardship, Delaire Graff Estate produces an exquisite collection of vintages. Perfectly balancing the classical techniques of the old world with the innovations of the new, he has boldly redefined the context of South African winemaking.
2025 Investec Trophy Wine Show Results:
- Delaire Graff Cape Vintage – 98
- Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Chardonnay – 97
- Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Reserve Merlot – 90
- Delaire Graff Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – 90
- Delaire Graff Estate White Reserve – 90
- Delaire Graff Botmaskop – 88
