03/06/2026
🍷🏆 2026 SHIRAZ SA CHALLENGE ENTRIES OPEN 🏆🍷
Shiraz SA herewith extends an invitation to all producers of Shiraz to submit their entries for the 2026 “Shiraz SA Wine Challenge”, presented for the fourteenth time with the support of Fermentis By Lesaffre.
As in the past, twelve local Shiraz wines, 5 Shiraz blends and 1 Shiraz rosé wine will be selected as winners.
For entry forms or any questions please do not hesitate to call Reinette Basson 083 256 9814 or send an e-mail to [email protected]
JUDGING PANEL:
Edmund Terblanche
Elzette du Preez
Denzel Swarts
Samarie Smith-Meletiou
Brendan Butler
IMPORTANT DATES:
Closing date for entries: 6 June 2026 (17:00)
Closing date for late entries: 12 June 2026 (17:00)
Wine delivery: 18 or 19 June 2026 (09:00 – 16:00) at Nederburg, Sonstraal Road, Dal Josaphat, Paarl
Judging: 23 – 26 June 2026
Awards Function: Thursday 6 August 2026