Lumo Awards - Wine and Spirits

Lumo Awards - Wine and Spirits The LUMO Awards aim to identify the best wine and spirits available to consumers. Quality is simply t

Women make up a significant percentage of the wine and spirit buying public, yet surprisingly few marketing drives target women specifically. The Lumo Awards is the only competition in South Africa solely judged by women to make recommendations on what to buy and constitutes an increasingly important marketing tool.

BEST CAP CLASSIQUE OF THE YEARCongratulations to Helena Senekal on claiming the Best Cap Classique of the Year trophy at...
26/08/2026

BEST CAP CLASSIQUE OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to Helena Senekal on claiming the Best Cap Classique of the Year trophy at the LUMO Awards with her outstanding Simonsvlei Methode Cap Classique Brut Rosé, awarded Double Gold and Trophy Winner.

Helena is no stranger to the LUMO podium. A previous winner of both Best Cap Classique and Woman Winemaker of the Year, this latest achievement reflects her remarkable consistency, skill, and commitment to quality winemaking.

🥂 Another exceptional achievement from a winemaker who continues to set the standard.

A remarkable achievement for Izele van Blerk at the 2026 LUMO Awards!Izele was the outstanding performer among the winem...
24/08/2026

A remarkable achievement for Izele van Blerk at the 2026 LUMO Awards!

Izele was the outstanding performer among the winemakers, taking home both Woman Winemaker of the Year and Best Still Wine of the Year.

Her exceptional consistency was further underlined by two Double Gold and three Gold awards, with KWV The Mentors Perold 2022 earning Double Gold and being crowned Best Still Wine of the Year.

At The Mentors Cellar, Izele applies her expertise to crafting multi-regional wines that showcase the quality of South Africa’s finest fruit. Her success is a testament not only to her individual talent, but also to the culture of knowledge, collaboration and excellence behind The Mentors range.

Congratulations, Izele, on an outstanding 2026 LUMO Awards!

Every year, the LUMO Awards recognise the women behind some of the finest wines and spirits by crowning the Woman Winema...
22/07/2026

Every year, the LUMO Awards recognise the women behind some of the finest wines and spirits by crowning the Woman Winemaker of the Year and Woman Distiller of the Year.

These remarkable winners represent excellence, innovation and dedication to their craft. Their achievements continue to inspire the next generation of talented winemakers and distillers.

Could your name be added to this distinguished group?

The 11th LUMO Awards are open to all wineries and distilleries. Every entry produced by a woman winemaker or distiller is automatically eligible for these prestigious titles.

Entries close on 29 July. Enter now and let your wines and spirits compete for the recognition they deserve.

Every year, the LUMO Awards recognise the women behind some of the finest wines and spirits by crowning the Woman Winema...
09/07/2026

Every year, the LUMO Awards recognise the women behind some of the finest wines and spirits by crowning the Woman Winemaker of the Year and Woman Distiller of the Year.

These remarkable winners represent excellence, innovation and dedication to their craft. Their achievements continue to inspire the next generation of talented winemakers and distillers.

Could your name be added to this distinguished group?

The 11th LUMO Awards are open to all wineries and distilleries. Every entry produced by a woman winemaker or distiller is automatically eligible for these prestigious titles.

Entries close on 29 July. Enter now and let your wines and spirits compete for the recognition they deserve.

A Double Triumph for Dr Alvi van der Merwe & Alvi's Drift Wines This year at the LUMO Awards 2025, Dr Alvi van der Merwe...
25/08/2025

A Double Triumph for Dr Alvi van der Merwe & Alvi's Drift Wines

This year at the LUMO Awards 2025, Dr Alvi van der Merwe secured both Best Cap Classique and Best Still Wine of the Year—a rare and remarkable feat that highlights his vision and mastery in winemaking.

🌟 Best Cap Classique – Alvi's Drift Brut Nature Cap Classique 2021
(Avg. Score: 93.67 | 🥇 Double Gold + 🏆 Trophy)
🌟 Best Still Wine – Alvi's Drift Reserve CVC 2024
(Avg. Score: 94.67 | 🥇 Double Gold + 🏆 Trophy)

With four of the 11 Double Gold awards awarded this year, Alvi's Drift once again proves its remarkable consistency—earning top honours across competitions and continents, with wines that transcend both judging panels and borders.

Congratulations to Dr Alvi and the Alvi's Drift team on this extraordinary achievement!

Alvi's Drift Wines

Woman Distiller of the Year 2025Congratulations to Shanna-Rae Wilby of Time Anchor Distillery, crowned LUMO Awards Woman...
20/08/2025

Woman Distiller of the Year 2025

Congratulations to Shanna-Rae Wilby of Time Anchor Distillery, crowned LUMO Awards Woman Distiller of the Year for the third time!

Her 2025 triumph—earned with two Double Golds and one Gold—marks a truly unprecedented achievement, firmly establishing her as one of South Africa's most consistently exceptional distillers.

Shanna-Rae joins an inspiring legacy of past winners who have paved the way in the world of spirits:
🍹 Riana Macdougall (2020)
🍹 Lizl Giacomozzi (2021)
🍹 Shanna-Rae Wilby (2022 & 2024)
🍹 Chanté Hilse (2023)

Here's to celebrating her trailblazing journey and outstanding craft!

Woman Winemaker of the Year 2025We are proud to announce Narina Cloete of Blaauwklippen Estate as the LUMO Awards Woman ...
19/08/2025

Woman Winemaker of the Year 2025

We are proud to announce Narina Cloete of Blaauwklippen Estate as the LUMO Awards Woman Winemaker of the Year!

Her outstanding entries earned two Double Gold and two Gold awards, with consistently high scores across multiple wines—a true reflection of her exceptional skill, versatility, and meticulous attention to detail.

Narina joins an inspiring list of past winners who continue to shape the future of winemaking:
🍇 Danielle Coetsee (2020)
🍇 Salóme Buys-Vermeulen (2021 & 2022)
🍇 Sanmari Snyman (2023)
🍇 Helena Senekal (2024)

Congratulations, Narina, on this well-deserved recognition!

Honouring a Legacy of Excellence: Women Winemakers of the YearLUMO Awards have recognised women who have set new benchma...
23/07/2025

Honouring a Legacy of Excellence: Women Winemakers of the Year
LUMO Awards have recognised women who have set new benchmarks for creativity, leadership, and craftsmanship in winemaking. These outstanding winners continue to shape the future of the industry.

As the 2025 LUMO Awards approach, we ask: Who will be next to join this extraordinary legacy?

The search is on. The stage is set. The journey to the next Woman Winemaker of the Year has begun.

2020 Danielle Coetsee
2021 Salóme Buys-Vermeulen
2022 Salóme Buys-Vermeulen
2023 Sanmari Snyman
2024 Helena Senekal

The 10th edition of the LUMO Awards is officially open for entries.For a decade, the LUMO Awards have recognised the fin...
14/04/2025

The 10th edition of the LUMO Awards is officially open for entries.
For a decade, the LUMO Awards have recognised the finest wines and spirits judged by an all-female panel of experts. With quality as the only standard, this milestone year celebrates a legacy of excellence and a future of remarkable talent.

Winemakers and distillers, it's your time to shine. Enter now and be part of the celebration.













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