The finalists for the Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards have been announced. Six winemakers have been shortlisted to compete for the prestigious Winemaker of the Year award, and six will vie for the Young Winemaker of the Year title.
The awards are presented to winemakers who produce a wine that the judging panel considers the best in the two specified categories of the annual competition. This year, the category for the 46th Winemaker of the Year award is White Blends, and Red Wine is the category for the 26th Young Winemaker of the Year award.
THE 2026 DINERS CLUB WINEMAKER AND YOUNG WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR CATEGORY: WHITE BLENDS
Jacques Erasmus - Jacques Erasmus 2026
Helgard van Schalkwyk - Nitida Coronata Integration 2024
Hannes Meyer - Alexander Vineyards, Susara, Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2024
Stuart Botha - Tokara Director's Reserve White 2023
Alvi van der Merwe - Alvi's Drift Reserve CVC 2024
Bernard Claassen - Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo CVV 2025
YOUNG WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR CATEGORY: RED WINES
Daniela Briedenhann – Saronsberg Seismic 2024
Loïc du Toit - De Wetshof Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Lee-Irvine Geduld - Bon Courage Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Mosima Mabelebele - The Pledge Our 1060m Pinot Noir 2025
Xander Spreeth - L'Ormarins Ou Bosstok Cinsault 2025
Carlo De Vries - Carlo Pinotage 2023
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