AWARDS
2024
Platter’s by Diners Club International 2025 South African Wine Guide
Chardonnay (Vinography range) 2023 5 Stars, 95 Points
Cabernet Sauvignon (Vinography range) 2021 5 Stars, 95 Points
Catalina Semillon 2022 4.5 Stars 94 Points. Highly Recommended
Sauvignon Blanc (Vinography range) 2023 4.5 Stars, 94 Points. Highly Recommended
Syrah (Estate range) 2021 4.5 Stars, 94 Points. Highly Recommended
Cabernet Sauvignon (Estate range) 2022 4.5 Stars, 93 Points
Collage (Estate range) 2022 4.5 Stars, 93 Points
Chardonnay (Estate range) 2023 4.5 Stars, 93 Points
Pinot Noir (Estate range) 2023 4.5 Stars, 92 Points. Good Value
Sauvignon Blanc (Estate range) 2023 4.5 Stars, 92 Points. Good Value
#86 World's Best Vineyards 2024
Benguela Cove secured the 86th position in the prestigious World's Best Vineyards 2024 Top 100
Double Gold Medal awarded to our 2021 Lighthouse Moody Lagoon red blend
Gold Medals for our 2020 Vinography Cabernet Sauvignon and 2021 Estate Syrah
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards 2024
Double Gold
Benguela Cove Chardonnay 2023
Benguela Cove Pinot Noir 2023
Gold
Vinography Chardonnay 2023
Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Moody Lagoon 2021
Rosé Wine and Spirit Challenge
Lighthouse Collection Rosé 2024 has won Double Gold
Tim Atkin's 2024 South Africa Special Report
2022 Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon: 95 points
2023 Benguela Cove Vinography Chardonnay: 93 points
2023 Benguela Cove Vinography Sauvignon Blanc: 94 points
2023 Benguela Cove Chardonnay: 92 points
2022 Benguela Cove Collage: 93 points
2023 Benguela Cove Sauvignon Blanc: 93 points
2021 Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Syrah: 90 points
Shiraz SA Challenge 2024
Lighthouse Collection Moody Lagoon Red Blend 2021 in the top three
Pinot Noir Challenge
Benguela Cove Estate Pinot Noir 2023 Wins Gold
Winemag Next Generation Awards 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Ranked in Top 10, with 95/100
2023
Benguela Cove Wines Reach New Heights in Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2024
Platter’s 5 Stars:
Flagship Benguela Cove Catalina 2021
Benguela Cove Vinography Petit Verdot 2021
Platter’s 4.5 Stars:
Benguela Cove Vinography Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Benguela Cove Vinography Chardonnay 2022
Benguela Cove Vinography Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Benguela Cove Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Benguela Cove Estate Chardonnay 2022
Benguela Cove Estate Collage 2021
Benguela Cove Joie de Vivre 2019
Benguela Cove Noble Late Harvest 2020
Benguela Cove Estate Pinot Noir 2022
Benguela Cove Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Benguela Cove Estate Syrah 2020
Gold Winner for Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Rosé 2023 | Rosé Rocks
Double Gold & Duimpie Bayly Vertex Trophy for the best wine entered: Benguela Cove Joie de Vivre Cap Classique 2019
Double Gold: Benguela Cove Vinography Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Double Gold: Benguela Cove Vinography Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Gold: Benguela Cove Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Gold: Benguela Cove Estate Collage 2019 - Gold
Joie de Vivre 2019 Brut Méthode Cap Classique - Gold Medal at Amorim Cap Classique Challenge
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate has won a gold medal for its Joie de Vivre 2019 Brut Méthode Cap Classique at the prestigious Amorim Cap Classique Challenge. This marks the third consecutive gold medal since the maiden Benguela Cove Cap Classique was released in 2020, cementing its reputation as a wine of exceptional quality and consistency.
Benguela Cove wines rated in Tim Atkin MW report | Tim Atkin MW South Africa 2023 Special Report
White Wines:
2021 | Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon | Walker Bay | 95 points
2022 | Benguela Cove Vinography Sauvignon Blanc Walker Bay | 94 Points
2022 | Benguela Cove Sauvignon Blanc | Walker Bay | 93 Points
2022 | Benguela Cove Vinography Chardonnay | Walker Bay | 93 Points
Red Wines:
2021 | Benguela Cove Syrah | Walker Bay | 93 Points
2021 | Benguela Cove Collage | Walker Bay | 92 Points
Cap Classique
2019 | Benguela Cove Joie de Vivre Cap Classique | Walker Bay | 92 Points
Michelangelo Wine and Spirits Competition
Double Gold achievements:
Vinography Chardonnay 2022
Vinography Petit Verdot 2021
Gold Awards winners:
Vinography Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Benguela Cove Estate Pinot Noir 2022
Lighthouse Collection Moody Lagoon 2021
Twin triumph at the 2023 Gold Wine Awards in South Africa. Their Lighthouse Collection has clinched the 'Excellent Value' distinction in both the Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc categories for the 2023 vintages.
Lighthouse Collection Sauvignon Blanc
Lighthouse Collection Rosé
90+ Award Medal | Benguela Cove Estate Pinot Noir 2022 | Mosaic Top 5 Pinot Noir Wine Awards
Benguela Cove National Winner and 2 National Winners | Novare SA Terroir Awards 2023:
Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon 2020 has been awarded South Africa’s best in class at the 2023 Terroir Awards. This accolade marks the third consecutive vintage to be awarded National Winner in the Semillon category, following the exceptional success of the 2018 and 2019 vintages in previous Terroir competitions.
Benguela Cove Noble Late Harvest 2020, has been distinguished as the National Winner in the SA Terroir Awards.
Benguela Cove Wine Estate proudly ranked in the Top 53 of the World's Best Vineyards 2023. World’s Best Vineyards 2023
Benguela Cove Wine Estate Strikes Gold at the Trophy Wine Show 2023
Benguela Cove's Chardonnay 2022, Gold, 97/100
2022
Benguela Cove Wines Reach New Heights in Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2023
Platter’s 5 Stars:
Vinography Petit Verdot 2020 | Best in class | Highest scoring in the category
Vinography Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc 2021 | Best in class | Highest scoring in the category
Vinography Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 - 96 Points
Platter’s 4.5 Stars:
Catalina Semillon 2020 - 94 Points
Vinograpahy Syrah 2019 - 93 Points
Vinography Chardonnay 2021 - 93 Points
Benguela Cove Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 - 93 Points
Benguela Cove Pinot Noir 2021 - 91 Points
Benguela Cove Syrah 2020 - 91 Points
Benguela Cove Collage 2020 - 94 Points
Benguela Cove Chardonnay 2021 - 94 Points
Benguela Cove Sauvignon Blanc 2021 - 91 Points
Benguela Cove Joie de Vivre Brut 2018 - 91 Points
Cellar Door Experience of the Year and 10 Medals of Excellence; Tim Atkin, MW, 2022 South Africa Wine Special Report
Double Gold: Benguela Cove Collage 2019
Double Gold: Joie de Vivre 2018
Double Gold: Catalina Sémillon 2017 (Museum Class)
Gold: Vinography Petit Verdot 2020
Michelangelo Wine and Spirits Competition
Vinography Chardonnay 2021 - Platinum Award winner
Vinography Petit Verdot 2020 - Gold Award
Lighthouse Collection Syrah 2020 - Gold Award
Lighthouse Collection Moody Lagoon 2020 - Silver Award
Trophy Wine Show 2022:
Silver: Joie de Vivre 2018
Bronze: Benguela Cove Collage 2019
Bronze: Benguela Cove Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Benguela Cove National Winner and 9 Regional Winners | Novare SA Terroir Awards 2022:
National Winner and Best in Class | Top Single Vineyard Wine: Catalina Sémillon 2019
Best Cabernet Sauvignon: Benguela Cove Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Best Chardonnay: Benguela Cove Estate Chardonnay (wooded) 2021
Best Noble Late Harvest: Benguela Cove Noble Late Harvest 2020
Best Petit Verdot: Benguela Cove Vinography Petit Verdot 2020
Best Pinot Noir: Benguela Cove Estate Pinot Noir 2020
Best Red Blend: Benguela Cove Estate Collage 2019
Best Sauvignon Blanc: Benguela Cove Sauvignon Blanc (wooded) 2021
Best Shiraz: Benguela Cove Estate Syrah 2020
Winemag.co.za | Prescient Sauvignon Blanc Report 2022 | Catalina Sémillon 2022 score 93 points
Winemag.co.za | Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 2022 | Benguela Cove Collage 2019 score 94 points and Top 10
Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2022: top 10% of attractions in the world.
Hospitality Awards 2022: Moody Lagoon Restaurant: Best Wine Tourism Experience
Hospitality Awards 2022: Benguela Cove: Best Luxury Wine Estate Accommodation
Make it stand out
2021
Veritas Wine Awards 2021
Double Gold: Vinography Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Double Gold: Benguela Cove Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Double Gold: Benguela Cove Joie De Vivre Cap Classique 2017
Gold: Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Moody Lagoon Red Blend 2019
Gold: Benguela Cove Estate Wine Malbec 2019
Benguela Cove Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2020 scored 91-points and placed Top 10 | Michelangelo Wine and Spirit Awards 2021
Benguela Cove Two National Winners and Five Region Winners | Novare SA Terroir Awards
Benguela Cove wines rated in Tim Atkin MW report | Tim Atkin MW South Africa 2021 Special Report
Benguela Cove wins Top Sustainable Wine Destination | African Excellence Awards 2021
Moody Lagoon and Benguela Adventure awarded Certificate of Excellence 2021
Gold Winner for Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Rosé 2021 | Rosé Rocks
Regional Trophies for Best Chardonnay and Best Cabernet Sauvignon | SA Young Wine
Top 5 Pinot Noir wines in South Africa | Benguela Cove Vinography Pinot Noir 2019 | Mosaic Top 5 Pinot Noir Wine Awards
90+ Award Medal | Benguela Cove Estate Pinot Noir 2020 | Mosaic Top 5 Pinot Noir Wine Awards
Moody Lagoon Restaurant at Benguela Cove Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award
Benguela Cove World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) Conservation Champion
Gold Winner | 2021 TITAN Property Awards
Benguela Cove Wine Estate | Best Sustainable Wine Destination | MEA Markets Awards
Best Luxury Wedding & Wine Destination - Western Cape 2021
2020
Winemag.co.za | Prescient Annual Awards - Benguela Cove Joie De Vivre 2017 Awarded Best Cap Classique In South Africa 2020
Platter’s Wine Award for Benguela Cove - 4.5 star and 4-star ratings awarded to Benguela Cove
Veritas Awards 2020 - Benguela Cove Scoops Two Gold
Prescient Minority Report Award 2020 - Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon 2018 awarded Top 10
Novare SA Terroir Wine Award 2020 - National Winner Top Sémillon
Michelangelo Award 2020 - Gold For Benguela Cove in Michelangelo Awards
Recognised as one of South Africa’s top three honourees for Innovation South African Wine and Food Tourism Award
South African Best Young Wines 2020 - Four Gold and Nine Silver Medals Awarded
Prescient Sauvignon Blanc Report 2020: Benguela Cove Estate Sauvignon Blanc Best Wooded Top 10
Tim Atkin 2020 South Africa Wine Special Report - Six Medals of Excellence for Benguela Cove
Shiraz Championship (2020) - Benguela Cove Syrah 2018 Top 12 in South Africa
2020 Real Estate and Property Awards - Best Luxury Wine Estate 2020
Label Design Awards 2020 - Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon 2018 Wins Bronze
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
2019
South African Chamber of Commerce Awards - Business Woman of the Year 2019; Penny Streeter OBE
Veritas Awards - Three Gold Medals
Benguela Cove Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Benguela Cove Chardonnay 2017
Vinography Petit Verdot 2017
SA National Young Wine Show - Benguela Cove won:
Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Best Merlot
2019 Platter’s South Africa Wine Guide - Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon 2017
2018
Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards Gold, Catalina 2017
2017
Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards - Silver, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016
South African Young Wine Show - Benguela Cove won gold medals in five categories: for White blend - Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc - Chardonnay, Semillon, Petit Verdot and Shiraz
2016
2016 International Wine Challenge - Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Wins Silver
Double Gold Michelangelo Award - Benguela Cove Chardonnay
Silver Michelangelo Award - Benguela Cove Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
2015
Benguela Cove Chardonnay
Won Top 100 SA wines at the National Wine Challenge ceremony
Benguela Cove Collage 2015: Tim Atkin Discovery Tasting - 90 Points
Benguela Cove Noble Late Harvest 2015: Platter’s South African Wine Guide – 4.5 Stars (2016)
Benguela Cove Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide - 4.5 Stars (2017)
Tim Atkin Discovery Tasting - 91 Points
Matilda’s Secret Red
2013: Gold Wine Awards – Gold Medal
2014: Gold Wine Awards 2015 – Excellent Value Award
2015: Gold Wine Awards – Gold Medal
Matilda’s Secret Rosé
2015: Gold Wine Awards – Gold Medal