Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate stands out in Platter’s 2024
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate stands out in Platter’s 2024 South African Guide with two prestigious 5-star commendations and an impressive tally of eleven 4.5-star ratings.
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate has achieved notable success in the Platter’s 2024 South African Wine Guide, securing two 'highly recommended' 5-star awards for our Catalina Semillon and Vinography Petit Verdot, along with eleven wines attaining 4.5 stars. This is a testament to our commitment to crafting top-quality wines.
Highlights from Platter's 2023 Ceremony
The 2024 edition of the Platter’s by Diners Club Wine Guide, unveiled in Stellenbosch on 16 November 2023, offers a comprehensive look at the South African wine scene. It profiles more than 900 wineries across South Africa, featuring around 8,000 unique local wines. This guide is a crucial benchmark, reflecting the dynamic growth and diversity of the South African wine industry.
Cellar-master Johann Fourie says,
“Receiving 4.5 stars or more for all 13 of our entries is a major accomplishment for a family-owned, boutique vineyard in just six years since building our own winery. In 2016, we decided to take full control over quality, so all the grapes used are now grown, vinified, and bottled exclusively on the estate.”
He continued, “We prioritise site-specific wines that showcase Benguela Cove's unique terroir and the distinctive wine style it produces. The diversity of slopes, soils, and exposure to the prevailing winds bring out the best in each varietal, while Benguela Cove's special location on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean lends a distinctive character to our wines.”
