In a year that saw a record number of entries for the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge, KWV Laborie walked away with the top award, winning the trophy for Best Producer Overall with the Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2017.
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They’re a ‘tough old bunch’ who don’t hand out awards easily, which is why the wines that impressed most at the Investec Trophy Wine Show – including sauvignon blanc, sémillon, shiraz, chenin and some diverse varieties – were described as exciting, refreshing and refined.