Our group of judges, for the day, on Saturday, at the V&A.
The inaugural event of 100Women 100Wines took place this weekend in the V&A Hotel on Cape Town’s Waterfront.
100 women waded through about 150 wines and produced a final list of 100 wines that represented their favourite 100 South African wines.
It was a simple enough task, sniff, swirl and drink, just like in real life.
Gwen Job from Distell was on hand over lunch to brief the group on some of the finer aspects of wine appreciation. She kept it beautifully short, sweet and understandable.
After lunch it was down to the task in hand.
The wines were divided by drinking occasion – a tongue in cheek look at the lifestyles of the female wine drinker in South Africa.
This meant that we had categories like Braai Drinking (sunny day outdoor drinking wine to go with braai cuisine). We also had Long lunch wines (good for a long lunch, gossip and girlfriends) and Celebration (lots of bubbly here).
Baby it’s Cold Outside (winter warmers), Mid Week Easy Drinking, and Girls Night Out and Posh Present wines also featured.
Our 100 women got the concept immediately. This is how they drink. They never go to Checkers or Pick n’Pay looking for a nice Chenin, or a gluggable Cabernet. They think about the occasion – (braai for the neighbours) and buy the wine to match.
L-R Emily Rasetlola, Boitumelo Moitse, Penny Buthelezi, Thandiwe Peach, Tumi Makinta, Rudzani Ligaraba, Ndivhuho Siliga, Noliqhwa Mahlinza.
Fun and accessibility characterised the afternoon. It contrasted sharply with the numerous wine tastings I have witnessed with serious people hunched over score sheets having deep thoughts about malolactic fermentation and such like.
Anyway, here are the results. Divided alphabetically by category.
| Braai drinking: sunny day, outdoor, easy drinking to go with braai cuisine | |||||||||
| Blouvlei rosé 2010 | |||||||||
| D’vine rosé | |||||||||
| Ernie els sa rugby sauvignon blanc 2011 | |||||||||
| Ernie els sa rugby shiraz/cab 2010 | |||||||||
| Like father like son chenin blanc 2011 | |||||||||
| Obikwa chenin blanc 2011 | |||||||||
| Obikwa sauvignon blanc 2011 | |||||||||
| Stellenbosch hills polkadraai pinotage/merlot 2009 | |||||||||
| The beach house 2011 | |||||||||
| Villiera down to earth sauvignon blanc/semillion 2010 | |||||||||
| The in-laws are coming – something to impress | |||||||||
| De Morgenzon reserve Chenin Blanc 2009 15 votes | |||||||||
| Edgebaston cabernet sauvignon 2008 | |||||||||
| Edgebaston the berry box 2009 | |||||||||
| Flat Roof Manor pinot grigio 2011 | |||||||||
| Flat Roof Manor sauvignon blanc 2011 | |||||||||
| Nederburg winemaster’s reserve Riesling 2011 | |||||||||
| Tokara cabernet sauvignon 2009 | |||||||||
| Tokara Zondernaam chardonnay 2010 | |||||||||
| Tormentoso cabernet sauvignon 2009 | |||||||||
| Villiera merlot 2009 | |||||||||
| The big date – romance is in the air – wine to compliment the moment | |||||||||
| Bartinney Chardonnay 2009 | |||||||||
| DMZ Concerto 2008 | |||||||||
| Durbanville hills merlot rosé 2011 | |||||||||
| Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2010 18 votes | |||||||||
| Flat Roof Manor pinot rose 2010 | |||||||||
| Hartenberg merlot 2008 | |||||||||
| Le Bonheur chardonnay 2010 | |||||||||
| Le Bonheur Prima 2007 | |||||||||
| Miss Molly in my bed cabernet sauvignon/merlot | |||||||||
| Tokara Zondernaam sauvignon blanc 2010 | |||||||||
| Long lunch – girl friends, gossip and a long lunch | |||||||||
| De Morgenzon garden vineyards rosé 2009 | |||||||||
| False bay rosé 2010 | |||||||||
| Hartenberg chardonnay 2009 | |||||||||
| Les Coteaux cabernet sauvignon 2010 | |||||||||
| Miss Molly kitchen thief sauvignon blanc | |||||||||
| Noble savage cabernet sauvignon/merlot 2008 | |||||||||
| Place in the sun merlot 2010 | |||||||||
| Solms Astor Langarm 2010 | |||||||||
| Two oceans shiraz rosé | |||||||||
| Warwick three cape ladies | |||||||||
| Mid-week easy drinking – turn on the TV and kick off those shoes, honey | |||||||||
| Blouvlei sauvignon blanc 2011 | |||||||||
| D’vine chenin blanc/sauvignon blanc | |||||||||
| Fleur du cap natural light 2011 | |||||||||
| Four cousins light natural sweet | |||||||||
| Four cousins natural sweet red | |||||||||
| Robertson Winery Chapel red | |||||||||
| Stellenrust Kleine rust semi-sweet 2011 | |||||||||
| Van loveren African java pinotage 2011 | |||||||||
| Van Loveren neil’s pick colombar 2011 | |||||||||
| Vondeling Petit Blanc 2011 | |||||||||
| Posh Present – impress and show your true feelings with a posh bottle | |||||||||
| Boschendal sauvignon blanc 2010 | |||||||||
| DMZ sauvignon blanc 2010 | |||||||||
| Fleur du Cap merlot 2009 | |||||||||
| Le Bonheur cabernet sauvignon 2008 | |||||||||
| Lomond syrah 2007 | |||||||||
| Secateurs chenin blanc 2011 | |||||||||
| Stellenrust Timeless 2008 | |||||||||
| Tokara Zondernaam shiraz | |||||||||
| Vergelegen sauvignon blanc 2010 | |||||||||
| Warwick First Lady 2009 | |||||||||
| Kiss and make up – soothe frayed nerves and be friends again | |||||||||
| Clos Malverne le café pinotage 2010 | |||||||||
| Flat Roof Manor shiraz/mourvèdre/viognier 2009 | |||||||||
| Four Cousins sweet rosé | |||||||||
| Hartenberg cabernet/shiraz 2008 | |||||||||
| Ken Forrester Petit Chenin Blanc 2010 | |||||||||
| Limelight chardonnay/pinot noir | |||||||||
| Obikwa chardonnay 2011 | |||||||||
| Place in the sun cabernet sauvignon 2010 | |||||||||
| River Garden rosé 2011 | |||||||||
| Theuniskraal Semillon/chardonnay 2011 | |||||||||
| Baby it’s cold outside – snuggle indoors with a winter warmer | |||||||||
| Edgebaston chardonnay 2010 | |||||||||
| Glen Carlou tortoise hill red 2008 | |||||||||
| Hartenberg weisser Riesling 2009 | |||||||||
| Obikwa cabernet sauvignon 2010 | |||||||||
| Place in the sun sauvignon blanc 2011 | |||||||||
| Stellenrust chenin blanc 2010 | |||||||||
| The wolftrap syrah/mourvèdre/viognier 2010 | |||||||||
| Tokara chenin blanc 2009 | |||||||||
| Vergelegen cabernet sauvignon/merlot 2008 | |||||||||
| Vergelegen chardonnay 2010 | |||||||||
| Girls Night Out – fun, light hearted, a party | |||||||||
| Four cousins natural sweet white | |||||||||
| Like father like son pinotage rosé 2010 | |||||||||
| Miss Molly bubbly | |||||||||
| Naughty Girl Rosé | |||||||||
| Obikwa moscato | |||||||||
| Obikwa pinotage 2010 | |||||||||
| Obikwa shiraz 2010 | |||||||||
| Sprizzo natural sweet rosé | |||||||||
| Vondeling Babiana 2008 | |||||||||
| Vondeling Baldrick shiraz 2009 | |||||||||
| Bubbly – bubbles for a special occasion | |||||||||
| Boschendal le grand pavillon brut rosé | |||||||||
| Four Cousins sweet sparkling white | |||||||||
| Graham Beck brut | |||||||||
| Graham Beck brut rosé | |||||||||
| JC le Roux la fleurette | |||||||||
| Pongrácz rosé | |||||||||
| Robertson Winery vendage rosé | |||||||||
| Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel brut rosé 2009 | |||||||||
| Solms Astor Cape Jazz Shiraz | |||||||||
| Villiera brut natural 2008 | |||||||||
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What a fantastic event! Had so much fun! So glad Stellenrust timeless made the cut
Bianca, it was great that you could come with Shante Hutton. And what about the boys in Perfect Score…….???
A truly fabulous event. The wine, the women, the food and Oh my,my,my,my those boys from Perfect Score.
What a wonderful idea and love all the different wine categories. Well done to you and all the ladies.
Just to coincide, Ntsike Biyela from Stellekaye has just recently featured in the New York Times, go girl power.
Sounds like lots of fun was had by all! Very good idea.
“I had the time of my life”
Talk about any experience of a life time…I love the everything and a big thank you. to you guys
Khanye it was great to meet you. You have so much energy!!!
Penny, you were great fun. Thank you for participating.
It was great experience! Fun, Sophisticated and fun!
D’vine rosé was my best friend for the day. What more can I ask for beautiful food, stunning ladies and Best City to celebrate wines.
D’vine rosé was my best friend for the day.
Loved the event and we will return. Thanks for a fabulous time. I am sold on Cape Town.
Thank you so so much Spill and all the sponsors for an “out-of-this-world” experience. I will never forget this event.
Clare you’re really a breath of fresh air; You’ve got a bubbly personality. Stay as you are.
I loved eveything about the 100 women 100 wines. For me the winner the the d’vine rose.
Thanks Guys,
God Bless You!
Thandi,
It was lovely to meet you, I am happy that you enjoyed the event. Cape Town missing you already???
Refiloe,
You were a great addition to the judging team……full of fun and enthusiasm. And I agree about the d’vine rose.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for a fabulous weekend
We had the time of our lives, met some wonderful people, and drank plenty of wine..
Please also thank Steve for the mushrooms- Devine
Wishing you all the best
Kind Regards
Roseline
What a brilliant idea. Sounds like great fun.
Roseline, My sides are still sore from laughing with you. I need to see you again to get a fix of laughter, comic genius and a very wry take on life in general.
@ Clare …lol….
i am still on high,seriously hooked on cape town.
In short: THANK YOU!
What a fantastic event….loved it!! Starting with water to clear our palettes and light salad and then to end after the wine judging a magnificant Gala event….live entertainment and all….Thanks Claire a great job
So glad some our wines are in….Posth Present…:)
What a fantastic event….loved it!! Starting with water to clear our palettes and light salad and then to end after the wine judging a magnificant Gala event….live entertainment and all….Thanks Claire a great job So glad some our wines are in…Posh Present…:) Love African Trax Travel…
How I am still thinking of the fun I had in Cape Town, Gratitude is all that I have, thanks a lot everyone who made it possible for us.
Oh wow…..
A year has passed since the 100 wines 100 women event….only good memories…Thank you again Clare.
Hope you doing good and that all you touch turns into gold