The International Wine Challenge is one of the most influential International wine competitions with over 9 000 wines entered from 35 different countries. The wines are judged by a selection of more than 400 winemakers, merchants and writers from around the world, including the likes of Oz Clarke and Jancis Robinson MW, alongside a panel of more than 40 Masters of Wine and invited judges from over 19 different nationalities. Only 260 Gold medals were awarded this year, representing only 2.8% of the total entry.

This is only the second vintage from this boutique producer, a newly established Estate located on the slopes of the Constantiaberg overlooking False Bay.

Co-owner, Mr Gus Allen, was ecstatic with the news and commented: “ We originally identified the potential of Constantia Sauvignon, as well as an eventual five varietal Bordeaux blend, and this accolade represents a huge vote of confidence for us and our focussed planning. Our Sauvignon Blanc is classically styled combining tropical fruit with a well -integrated minerality.”

Following their recent Gold medal at the prestigious International Wine Challenge held in London, newcomer Constantia Glen has just been recognised with another top international accolade in the latest issue of Wine Spectator magazine, where they received 90 points for their 2006 Constantia Glen Sauvignon Blanc.

The wine shows intense varietal characteristic, typical of Constantia Sauvignon Blanc in which tropical fruit is integrated with intense minerality.

Constantia Glen will be producing only 2 wines from the picturesque 60 hectare estate, namely a classically styled Sauvignon Blanc as well as a five varietal Bordeaux Blend.

Dominique Hebrard former owner/winemaker of Chateau Cheval Blanc has agreed to offer his experience and services on an exclusive basis to Constantia Glen, and is assisting newly appointed winemaker Karl Lambour in the vineyards and in the 120T newly appointed state-of-the-art gravity fed cellar.