It is awards season and Shiraz is becoming one of South Africa's most awarded varieties! The winners of the Shiraz SA Challenge 2025 were announced on Thursday, 7 August 2025 at Blacksmith's Kitchen at Pearl Mountain in Paarl. De Grendel, Diemersdal, and Stellenrust were laden with bling! Here's a quick look at the results: Shiraz Top 12 Babylonstoren Shiraz 2022 De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2023 De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2022 De Grendel Shiraz 2021 Diemersdal Shiraz 2023 Diemersdal Syrah 2023 MAN Vintners Skaapveld Syrah 2024 Saronsberg Provenance Shiraz 2023 Stellenrust ArtiSons Blueberry Hill Shiraz 2023 Stellenrust ArtiSons Missing Link Shiraz 2023 Tokara Shiraz 2022 Von The Sir Shiraz 2023 Top Shiraz-based blends Babylonstoren Babel 2023 Flagstone Velvet Shiraz Blend 2023 Guardian Peak SMG 2022 Saronsberg Full Circle 2022 Spier Creative Block 3 2021 Top Shiraz Rosé Eerste Hoop Shiraz Rosé 2025 Bernard Podlashuk Shiraz Trophy This Trophy was introduced in 2022 by DGB to recognise visionary winemaking and sustained excellence in Shiraz. The 2025 trophy and R30 000 cash prize went to Journey’s End, a producer widely admired for its quality and community-focused initiatives. Click HERE to read the press release.