Wellington Wines is celebrating 14 medals at the 36th annual Veritas Awards, held on 10 October 2026 – a proud recognition of the quality, dedication and craftsmanship behind our wines.
Our results at the “Oscars” of the South African wine industry include 2 Double Gold, 3 Gold, 2 Silver Outstanding, 6 Silver and 1 Bronze.
Leading the celebration are our Double Gold and Gold winners, showcasing the craftsmanship of La Cave and the extraordinary value of Duke.
La Cave: Double Gold distinction. Unmistakably La Cave.
Two Double Golds and two Golds shine a spotlight on the quality and character at the heart of our premium collection.
La Cave Pinotage 2024 – Double Gold
La Cave Chenin Blanc 2025 – Double Gold and Gold
La Cave Shiraz 2021 – Gold
There’s a special story behind the La Cave Chenin Blanc 2025’s two awards. This vintage was produced and bottled in two separate batches, with slightly different vineyard components. One batch received Double Gold (currently available from our online store and tasting room), while the other received Gold – each earning its own recognition at Veritas.
Together with Double Gold for our Pinotage and Gold for our Shiraz, these results give us four proud reasons to celebrate La Cave.
Born in Wellington. Crafted for distinction. Recognised by Veritas.
Duke: Old vines. New gold. Extraordinary value.
Forty years of vineyard heritage. A Veritas Gold medal. Just R80 a bottle.
Our Duke Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2026 brings home Gold, celebrating a wine produced from Certified Heritage Vineyards planted in 1986.
These old vines carry four decades of history into every bottle. Now, with a Veritas Gold medal to its name, this Chenin Blanc offers even more reason to make it your everyday favourite.
And the price? Only R80 per bottlE – or R72 for Wine Club members.
Old-vine heritage, award-winning quality and outstanding value, all in one bottle. The awarded 2026 vintage is available in our online shop and at the Wellington Wines tasting room.
From our premium La Cave collection to Duke’s exceptional everyday value, these golden results celebrate the vineyards, people and care behind Wellington Wines.
Discover our collections online, or visit our tasting room on Bainskloof Road, Wellington, and find your own reason to raise a glass.
Warm regards,
The Wellington Wines Team
