Awards to date

Awards to date
"Our range of wines is made to reflect the personality and winemaking philosophy of the Stellenbosch region and of the Finlayson family." David Finlayson

Chardonnay 2018
- NWC National Wine Challenge - Top 100 SA Wine - Double Gold

Chardonnay 2017
- Platter Guide 2018: 4 Star Platter
- 90 points: Neal Martin August 29, 2018 - Vinous

Chardonnay 2016
- 93 points: Tim Atkin SA report
- 91 Points: Wine Magazine (Prescient Chardonnay Report)

Chardonnay 2015
- Platter Guide 2017: 4 Star Platter
- 2017 SAA Business Class Listing 
- 89 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar 
- Gold: Gold Wine Awards

Chardonnay 2014
- Gold: Vitis Vinifera
- 90 points: Tim Atkin SA report

Chardonnay 2013
- Platter Guide 2015: 4½ Star Platter
- eRobert Parker 91
- 89 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
- Gold: Veritas 2013
- Gold: Vitis Vinifera
- Grand Gold: SAWi 2015
- Silver: international Wine Challenge 2015

Chardonnay 2012
- Platter Guide 2014: 4 Star Platter
- 88 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar

Chardonnay 2011
- Platter Guide 2013: 4 Star Platter
- 90 points: Wine Spectator 2012
- Silver: Veritas 2012
- Commended at International Wine Challenge 2012
- Commended at Decanter World Wine Awards 2012

Chardonnay 2010
- Platter Guide 2012: 4 Star Platter
- Commended at International Wine Challenge 2011

Chardonnay 2009
- Platter Guide 2011: 4 Star Platter
- Gold: Veritas 2010
- 90 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar

Chardonnay 2008
- Platter Guide 2010: 4 Star Platter

Chardonnay 2007
- Platter Guide 2009: 4 Star Platter
- 90 points: Wine Spectator

Chardonnay 2006
- Platter Guide 2008: 4½ Star Platter
- 90 points: Wine Spectator
- Silver medal: Swiss International Wine Awards

Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc 2010
- 88 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
- Commended at International Wine Challenge 2011
Sauvignon Blanc 2008
- Platter Guide 2010: 4 Star Platter
- 89 points: Wine Spectator
Sauvignon Blanc 2007
- Platter Guide 2009: 4 Star Platter

The Berry Box White
The Berry Box White 2012
- Silver: Veritas 2012
- 88 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
The Berry Box White 2011
- Best Value Award 2012
The Honey Pot 2010
- 87 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar

The Berry Box
The Berry Box 2012
- 86 points: eRobert Parker
- UK Wine Merchant awards top 100
The Berry Box 2011
- 88 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
The Berry Box 2010
- 88 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine cellar
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 – Bronze Medal
- International Wine Challenge 2012 – Bronze Medal
- Classic Wine Magazine 2012 – Top 6 Wines
The Berry Box 2009
- 89 points: Stephen Tanzer
- Gold: International Wine Challenge 2011 (One of only three SA red wines)
The Berry Box 2008 (Maiden vintage)
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The Pepper Pot
The Pepper Pot 2013
- Platter Guide 2015: 4 Star Platter
- 88 points: eRobert Parker
- 88 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
The Pepper Pot 2012
- 89 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
The Pepper Pot 2011
- 88 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
- Commended at International Wine Challenge 2012
- Best Value Award 2012
The Pepper Pot 2010
- 87 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
The Pepper Pot 2007
- 88 points: eRobert Parker

Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir 2013
- Platter Guide 2015: 4 Star Platter
- 89 points: eRobert Parker
- Gold: Vitis Vinifera
Pinot Noir 2012
- Platter Guide 2014: 4 Star Platter
Pinot Noir 2011
- Platter Guide 2013: 4 Star Platter
- International Wine Challenge 2012 – Bronze Medal

Shiraz / Syrah
Syrah 2014
- Gold: International Wine Challenge 2016Trophy: Vitis Vinifera
- Trophy: Vitis Vinifera
- 93 Points: Tim Atkin SA Report
Syrah 2013
- Platter Guide 2015: 4 Star Platter
- 90 points: eRobert Parker
- Platinum: SAWi 2015
- Gold: Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards
Shiraz 2008
- Platter Guide 2012: 4 Star Platter
- Commended at International Wine Challenge 2011
Shiraz 2007
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Shiraz 2006
- Platter Guide 2010: 4 Star Platter
Shiraz 2005
- Platter Guide 2008: 4 Star Platter
- 91 points: Wine Spectator
Shiraz 2004
- Double Gold Michaelangelo International Wine Awards
- 4 ½ Star Platter

Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
- Gold: Vitis Vinifera
Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
- Platter Guide 2015: 4 Star Platter
- 88 points: eRobert Parker
- Gold: Vitis Vinifera
- Grand Gold: SAWi 2015
- Commended: international Wine Challenge 2015
Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
- Platter Guide 2014: 4 Star Platter
- 89+points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
- Platter Guide 2013: 4 Star Platter
- Double Gold: Veritas 2012
Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
- Platter Guide 2012: 4 Star Platter
- International Wine Challenge 2012 - Bronze Medal
Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
- Platter Guide 2011: 4 Star Platter
- 89+ points: Stephen Tanzer
- Selected as Top 100 SA wines
- Commended at International Wine Challenge 2011
- Gold: Mundus Vini Germany 2011
Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
- Platter Guide 2010: 4 Star Platter
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
- Platter Guide 2009: 4 Star Platter

GS Cabernet Sauvignon

 GS Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
- 93 Points: Tim Atkin SA report
GS Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
- Platter Guide 2015: 4½ Star Platter
- 89 points: eRobert Parker
- Grand Gold: SAWi 2015
GS Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
- 92+ points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
GS Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
- Platter Guide 2013: 4½ Star Platter
- 90+ points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
GS Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
- Platter Guide 2012: 4½ Star Platter
- Commended at International Wine Challenge 2011
- 93 points: Wine Enthusiast Magazine & Top 100 Cellar Selection
GS Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
- Platter Guide 2010: 4½ Star Platter
GS Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
- Platter Guide 2009: 4½ Star Platter
- 91 points: Wine Spectator
GS Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
- Platter Guide 2009: 5 Star Platter

CWG Cabernet Sauvignon
CWG Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
- 92 points: Wine Spectator
CWG Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
- 90+ points: Stephen Tanzer
CWG Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
- Platter Guide 2008: 5 Star Platter
- 92 points: Wine Spectator

Camino Africana Chenin Blanc
Camino Africana Chenin Blanc 2013
- Platter Guide 2015: 4½ Star Platter
- 88 points: eRobert Parker
- 90 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar

Camino Africana Pinot Noir
Camino Africana Pinot Noir 2014
- 93 Points: Tim Atkin SA Report
Camino Africana Pinot Noir 2013
- Platter Guide 2015: 4½ Star Platter
- 88 points: eRobert Parker
- 89 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar

Camino Africana Cabernet Franc
Camino Africana Cabernet Franc 2013
- 91+ points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
- Double Gold: Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards
- Silver: international Wine Challenge 2015
- 93 Points: Tim Atkin SA report


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