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GARDEN ROUTE RANGE

Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc 2025
– 4.5-star rating – 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide
Garden Route Shiraz 2022
-4-star rating – 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide
2024 Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc
– 4½ Star-rating Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
– Gold Medal – SA Young Wine Show 2024
– 91 out of 100 points – Tim Atkin (MW) SA Wine Report 2024
– Champion Dry White Wine – Klein Karoo Young Wine Show 2024
2022 Garden Route Shiraz
– 4 Star-rating Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
2023 Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc
– 90 points – Tim Atkin (MW) SA Wine Report 2023
– 4.5 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide
– Silver medal – Veritas 2023
2021 Garden Route Shiraz
– 4 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide

CLASSIC VARIETAL RANGE

Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2024
– 4-star rating – 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide
2023 Wild Ferment Chardonnay
– 4 Stars – Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
2023 Pinotage Rosé
– Double Gold – Gold Wine Awards 2023
– Gold award – Vitis Vinifera 2023
– Gold award – Rosé Wine and Spirit Challenge 2023
– Gold award – Rosé Rocks 2023
– Silver – Ultra Value Wine Challenge 2023
– 3 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide
2023 Free Run Chenin Blanc
– Gold award – Gold Wine Awards 2023
– Gold award – Vitis Vinifera 2023
– Silver – Ultra Value Wine Challenge 2023
– 3 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide
2022 Wild Ferment Chardonnay
– Gold award – Vitis Vinifera 2023
– 3.5 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide
2021 Basket press Cabernet Sauvignon
– Gold award – Vitis Vinifera 2023
– 3 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide

PORT-STYLE WINE RANGE

De Krans Premium Cape Ruby
– 4-star rating – 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide
De Krans Cape Vintage 2020
– Gold certificate – Fine Wine Awards 2025
De Krans Cape Vintage 2022
– 4.5-star rating – 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide
De Krans Cape Vintage 2023
– 4.5-star rating – 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide
De Krans Cape Tawny NV (non-vintage)
– 4.5-star rating – 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide
– Top 100 and Platinum honours – 2025 National Wine Challenge
– Best Port-style wine – Fine Wine Awards 2025
– 92 points – 2025 Tim Atkin (MW) South African Wine Report
– Gold Award – 2025 Michelangelo Awards
– 92 points – Winemag Sweet Wine and Fortifieds Report 2025
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2015
– Double Gold 2025 Veritas Awards
– 90 points and Silver Winner – Investec Trophy Wine Show
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2020
– Double Gold – 2025 Michelangelo Awards
– Gold Certificate – Fine Wine Awards 2025
– 91 points and Silver Winner – Investec Trophy Wine Show
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2021
– Top 100 and Platinum Honours – 2025 National Wine Challenge
– Gold Award – 2025 Veritas Awards
– 93 points – Winemag Sweet Wine and Fortifieds Report 2025
Cape Vintage Reserve 2022
– Gold Award – 2025 Veritas Awards
Cape Vintage Reserve 2023
– 5-star rating – 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide
– 94 points – 2025 Tim Atkin (MW) South African Wine Report
2022 Cape Vintage Reserve
– 5 Stars -Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
– 94 out of 100 points – Tim Atkin (MW) SA Wine Report 2024
2021 Cape Vintage Reserve
– Gold Medal – Veritas Awards 2024
2020 Cape Vintage Reserve
– Gold Medal – Veritas Awards 2024
2020 De Krans Cape Vintage
– 4½ Stars-Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
2019 De Krans Cape Vintage
– Trophy for best Port-style wine –Fine Wine Awards 2024
Cape Tawny Limited Release NV
– 4½ Stars -Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
– Top 100 & Double Platinum Awards – National Wine Challenge 2024 (including Top 100 SA Wines)
– 92 out of 100 points – Tim Atkin (MW) SA Wine Report 2024
– Silver Medal (93 out of 100, and Top 10 Fortified/Dessert Wines) – Investec Trophy Wine Show 2024
Premium Cape Ruby
– 4 Stars – Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
– 2021 Cape Vintage Reserve
– 95 points – Tim Atkin (MW) SA Wine Report
– 5 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide
2020 Cape Vintage Reserve
-NWC Top 100 Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class
– Gold medal – Veritas 2023
– 94 points, 4.5 stars – 2023 Platter’s Wine Guide
2019 De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve
– Calitzdorp district winners – Terroir Awards 2023
Cape Tawny Limited Release NV
– 92 points Tim Atkin (MW) SA Wine Report
– Double Gold – NWC Top 100
– Silver medal – Veritas 2023 – 4.5 stars
– 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide
Premium Cape Ruby
– 4 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide
The Original Cape Pink
– 3 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide

Klein Karoo Young Wine Show 2025

Champion Private Cellar Trophy – Klein Karoo – fifth consecutive year
Category awards:
– Champion Sauvignon Blanc
– Champion Port
– Reserve Champion Unusual White – De Krans Tritonia Verdelho

PREMIUM MOSCATO RANGE

2024 Premium Moscato Perlé Rosé 2024
-Double Gold medal – Rosé Rocks 2024
2023 Premium Moscato Rosé
– Double Gold – Rosé Wine and Spirit Challenge 2023
– Double Gold – Rosé Rocks 2023
– Double Gold and Sparkling Wine of the Year – Ultra Value Wine Challenge 2023
– 3 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide
2023 Premium Moscato White
– 3 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide
2023 Premium Moscato Red
– 3 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide

TERROIR RANGE

De Krans Tritonia Verdelho 2024
– 4.5-star rating – 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide
De Krans Tritonia Verdelho 2023
– 97 points and Trophy for the Best Niche White Wine – Investec Trophy Wine Show
– Double Gold – 2025 National Wine Challenge
– 90 points – 2025 Tim Atkin (MW) South African Wine Report
– 2025 Caroline’s Fine Wines’ White Wine Review selection
De Krans Tritonia Calitzdorp (Red) Blend 2023
– 4.5-star rating – 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide
– Champion Best in Class in the Grand Cru National category (Top 100 list as well as a Platinum Award) – 2025 National Wine Challenge
De Krans Touriga Nacional 2024
– 4-star rating – 2026 Platter’s Wine GuideDe Krans Tinta Roriz 2022
– 4-star rating – 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide
2023 De Krans Tritonia Verdelho (wooded)
– 4½ Stars & Good Value – Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
2022 De Krans Tritonia Verdelho (wooded)
– 4½ Stars – Platter’s Wine Guide 2024
– Top 100 & Double Platinum Awards – National Wine Challenge 2024 (including Top 100 SA Wines)
2022 Tritonia Red (Calitzdorp Blend)
– 4½ Stars – Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
– Double Gold Award – National Wine Challenge 2024 (including Top 100 SA Wines)
– Gold Medal (97 out of 100, and Top 5 Red wines) – Investec Trophy Wine Show 2024
– 92 out of 100 points – Tim Atkin (MW) SA Wine Report 2024
2023 Touriga Nacional
– National Winner – SA Terroir Awards 2024
– 4 Stars – Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
– Silver Medal – Veritas Awards 2024
2022 Touriga Nacional
– 4 Stars – Platter’s Wine Guide 2024
– 90 out of 100 points – Tim Atkin (MW) SA Wine Report 2024
2021 Tinta Roriz
– 4½ Stars -Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
2023 A Twist of Fate
– 3½ Stars & Hidden Gem, Good Value -Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
2022 De Krans Tritonia Verdelho (wooded)
– Calitzdorp district winners – 2023 Terroir Awards
– 4.5 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide
– Silver medal – Veritas 2023
2021 Tritonia Verdelho (wooded)
– NWC Top 100
– Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class
2021 Tritonia Red (Calitzdorp Blend)
– 90 points – Tim Atkin Wine Report (MW) SA Wine Report
– Calitzdorp district winners – 2023 Terroir Awards
– 4.5 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide
2020 Tinta Roriz
– Double Gold – NWC Top 100
– Silver medal – Veritas 2023
2021 Touriga Nacional
– 4.5 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide
2021 A Twist of Fate
– 3.5 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide

DESSERT WINE

De Krans Muscat Blanc 2025
– 4.5 star rating – 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide
2024 Muscat Blanc
– 4.5 Stars – Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
2023 Muscat Blanc
– 4.5 stars – 2024 Platter’s Wine Guide
– Silver medal – Veritas 2023

National Wine Challenge 2025

Wine Consistency Award in the Special Award Winners category. This distinction is one of four special awards tracked by the NWC, serving as key benchmarks that set exceptional wines apart. In the Wine Consistency Award category, the panel recognizes wines that consistently deliver top-notch performance. De Krans Wines is one of only a few wines to have secured numerous Top 100 wins in South Africa over 15 years. Notably, it’s among the top three wines with the most podium positions, showcasing its enduring excellence.

South African Young Wine Show 2024

Class winner – Cape Tawny class