This year, our dedication to quality and unwavering passion have been rewarded with an impressive haul - two coveted 5-star ratings and a remarkable eight wines achieving a stellar 4.5 stars.

Benguela Cove Wine Estate has once again etched its name among the world's elite, securing the 86th position in the prestigious World's Best Vineyards 2024 Top 100.

Benguela Cove Wine Estate's success at the 2024 Veritas Wine Awards was certainly a moment worth celebrating! We are thrilled to share the exciting news from the recent Veritas Wine Awards! Benguela Cove Wine Estate has once again proven itself as a leader in the South African wine industry, adding to our growing collection of accolades. 

Benguela Cove Wine Estate stood out at the 28th Annual Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards on August 30, 2024, in Cape Town. Our commitment to quality and excellence was recognized with multiple prestigious awards. 

The Moody Lagoon Red Blend is a harmonious blend of five red cultivars: Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Inspired by the nearby lagoon, the wine mirrors its ever-changing nature, offering a balance of fruit purity, intensity, and refreshing character.

Benguela Cove Wine Estate's winemaker, Michelle Waldeck, was selected for the WineLand 30 Under 30 list 2024. Seven years into her winemaking journey at this multi-award-winning wine estate, there’s no stopping Michelle on her path to even greater success.

Benguela Cove raises a glass to a remarkable achievement as our 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon emerges victorious at the Winemag Next Generation Awards. This singular cool climate wine, meticulously crafted by our stellar winemaker, Michelle Waldeck, embodies the region's unique terroir and the future of South African winemaking.

Veritas Awards showcase South Africa's top wines at exclusive London tasting event. Double Gold winners from the 2023 competition expertly presented in the UK capital, in partnership with Porex SA.

Restaurant Interlude, located at Benguela Cove's sister estate, Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, has been awarded a Michelin Star. Find out more here.

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate has won top accolades at the prestigious Veritas Wine Awards 2023, South Africa’s leading wine competition. The estate took home the Duimpie Bayly Veritas Vertex Award for the overall champion wine, along with the Best Achiever award and an impressive haul of Double Gold and Gold medals.

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate has won the Innovative Wine Tourism Experience of the Year in the Best of Wine Tourism Awards for 2024 for the Cape Winelands region.

Benguela Cove Wine Estate was a standout performer in UK wine writer Tim Atkin’s 11th annual South Africa Special Report, released on September 5th, 2023.

At the 27th annual Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, Benguela Cove Wine Estate has outdone itself, bringing home Double Gold and Gold medals for its exceptional wines.

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate has achieved a twin triumph at the 2023 Gold Wine Awards in South Africa.

Benguela Cove Wine Estate, located in Hermanus in South Africa, has been ranked in the top 100 of The World's Best Vineyards. This prestigious annual list is created to promote wine tourism around the world, showcasing vineyards with exceptional visitor experiences.

Benguela Cove Wine Estate Strikes Gold at the Trophy Wine Show 2023. Winning Gold with a score of 97/100 for Benguela Cove Chardonnay 2022.

Where to go in winter. Visit Benguela Cove, South Africa’s Top Wine estate.

Benguela Cove is the Best Luxury & Villa Experience - South Africa in the Travel and Tourism Awards 2023.

Enjoy the Best Views at Benguela Cove. As voted by Restaurant Guru. Explore the Pleasures of Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate