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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.

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

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!

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!

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

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