2024 was an outstanding year for our Scherpenheuvel winery, with our wines earning a total of 177 local and international wine awards! We couldn’t be more proud of the hard work, passion, and dedication that Alvi and his team pour into the crafting of each and every one of our world-class wines.
Join us as we take a closer look at our top 10 standout wines of 2024.
#1 – Alvi’s Drift Verreaux Pinotage
2024 Awards
Veritas Awards: Gold
Tim Atkin’s 2024 South Africa Special Report: Medal of Excellence (93 Points)
National Wine Challenge (NWC): Double Platinum & SA Top 100
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition Spain: Great Gold
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Gold
International Wine & Spirits Awards Spain: Great Gold (95 – 100 Points)
Our winery’s flagship wine, the Verreaux Pinotage, pays tribute to South Africa’s very own grape varietal. Crafted in small volumes, this full-bodied, complex wine is as rare and bold as the mighty Verreaux’s eagle.
#2 – Alvi’s Drift Albertus Viljoen Chenin Blanc
2024 Awards
Veritas Awards: Double Gold
National Wine Challenge (NWC): White Wine of the Year
National Wine Challenge (NWC): Double Platinum & SA Top 100
International Wine & Spirits Awards Spain: Great Gold (95-100 Points)
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition Spain: Great Gold
Platter’s Wine Guide: 93 Points
Fine Wine Awards: 95 Points
Tim Atkin’s 2024 South Africa Special Report: Medal of Excellence (91 Points)
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Gold
Intercontinental Wine Challenge: Gold
LUMO Awards: Gold
Named in honour of our founder, Albertus Viljoen “Oupa Alvi” van der Merwe, our Albertus Viljoen Icon range is home to our winery’s most celebrated Chenin Blanc.
3 – Alvi’s Drift Reserve Viognier
2024 Awards
Tim Atkin’s 2024 South Africa Special Report: Medal of Excellence (90 Points)
International Wine & Spirits Awards Spain: Great Gold (95 – 100 Points)
Intercontinental Wine Challenge: Gold
LUMO Awards: Gold
Platter’s Wine Guide: 88 Points
Our very first Reserve Viognier boasts a bouquet of ripe peach, juicy apricot, and notes of tropical mango and pineapple. Even before its official release, this wine was awarded Great Gold at the 2024 International Wine & Spirits Awards (IWSA) and a Medal of Excellence from renowned UK wine expert Tim Atkin in his 2024 South Africa Special Report.
#4 – Alvi’s Drift Reserve Drift Fusion
2024 Awards
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Double Gold
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition Spain: Gold
International Wine & Spirits Awards Spain: Gold (90-94 Points)
Fine Wine Awards: 91 Points
National Wine Challenge (NWC): Double Gold & SA Top 100
LUMO Awards: Gold
Crafted from Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Petit Verdot, and Durif, our Reserve Drift Fusion red blend offers intense aromas of ripe blackberry, cherry, and plum, with notes of vanilla, spice, and cashew. It is a well-balanced wine with a firm tannin structure, delivering a full, rounded mouthfeel and a lingering, fruit-driven finish.
#5 – Alvi’s Drift Reserve Chardonnay
2024 Awards
National Wine Challenge (NWC): Double Platinum & SA Top 100
Veritas Awards: Gold
Platter’s Wine Guide: 89 Points
International Wine & Spirits Awards Spain: Gold (90–94 Points)
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition Spain: Gold
LUMO Awards: Gold
Our Reserve Chardonnay truly embodies our commitment to making barrel-fermented wines of remarkable quality and depth. Pale leaf-gold with a lime-green edge, this wine delivers aromas of lemon curd, vanilla, and tropical notes of pineapple and melon.
#6 – Alvi’s Drift Reserve CVC
2024 Awards
National Wine Challenge (NWC): Double Platinum & SA Top 100
International Wine & Spirits Awards Spain: Great Gold
Platter’s Wine Guide: 94 Points
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Gold
Intercontinental Wine Challenge: Double Gold
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition Spain: Gold
LUMO Awards: Gold
Our Reserve CVC, a blend of Chenin Blanc, Viognier, and Chardonnay, is a delectable white wine that offers intense aromas of peach, passionfruit, and stewed quince with a medium-bodied profile that delights with citrus and floral notes. “The complexity of our Reserve CVC is just incredible,” says Alvi. “This is definitely one of our family’s favourite wines to drink at home.”
#7 – Alvi’s Drift Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
2024 Awards
FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10: Top 10 Finalist
Platter’s Wine Guide: 90 Points
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Gold
Intercontinental Wine Challenge: Gold
LUMO Awards: Double Gold
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition Spain: Gold
Fine Wine Awards: 90 Points
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Sauvignon Blanc Selection: Gold
International Wine & Spirits Awards Spain: Gold (90–94 Points)
Our Reserve Sauvignon Blanc highlights our winery’s focus on elegance, structure, and vibrant character. Balancing fresh fruit expression with subtle oak influence, this pale lime-green wine opens with aromas of white peach, citrus, and green apple. On the palate, the creamy texture and vibrant acidity lead to a refreshing lemon-lime finish.
#8 – Alvi’s Drift Brut Cap Classique
2024 Awards
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Double Gold
South African Wine Index (SAWIS): Platinum Certificate of Excellence
National Wine Challenge (NWC): Double Platinum & SA Top 100
International Wine & Spirits Awards Spain: Great Gold (95–100 Points)
Concours Mondial Bruxelles: Gold
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition Spain: Gold
LUMO Awards: Gold
Amorim Cap Classique Challenge: Gold
Platter’s Wine Guide: 88 Points
Youthful and vibrant, this Brut Cap Classique sparkles with a refreshing bouquet of citrus, creamy lemon, and a hint of almond. On the palate, its lively, finely textured mousse is complemented by a creamy mid-palate depth and a crisp, lingering finish.
#9 – Alvi’s Drift 221 Chenin Blanc
2024 Awards
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Double Gold
Intercontinental Wine Challenge: Double Gold
South African Wine Index (SAWIS): Platinum Certificate of Excellence
National Wine Challenge (NWC): Double Gold & SA Top 100
International Wine & Spirits Awards Spain: Gold (90–94 Points)
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition Spain: Gold
LUMO Awards: Gold
Platter’s Wine Guide: 88 Points
This pale straw-coloured wine reveals an inviting, fruit-driven nose with aromas of ripe peach, lemon, and hints of honeysuckle. The palate is richly textured, with vibrant acidity beautifully balanced by gentle tannins, culminating in a long, lingering finish.
#10 – Alvi’s Drift Signature Sauvignon Blanc
2024 Awards
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Double Gold
Ultra Value Wine Challenge: White Wine of the Year
Ultra Value Wine Challenge: Double Gold (97 Points)
Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge: Gold
LUMO Awards: Gold
With its pale straw colour, this Sauvignon Blanc reveals pronounced aromas of freshly cut grass and passionfruit. On the palate, crisp acidity and bright flavours mirror the wine’s aromatic profile, leading to a clean, zesty finish.
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