The Garajeest

The Accolades

Recognising excellence across vintages, critics and craft. We are deeply honoured by the diverse recognition our wines have received, from international critics to South African competitions. Below is a refined presentation of our honours, organised by awarding body and vintage, highlighting the depth and quality of our winemaking journey.

5 StarPlatter’s
Nominated
94Platter’s
Highly recommended
93Tim Atkin MW
93James Suckling
SilverDecanter
01

Platter’s by Diners Club

  • 4 StarJim Semillon 2015
  • 3 StarBruce Cabernet Franc 2015
  • 4 StarJim Semillon 2016
  • 4 StarBruce Cabernet Franc 2017
  • 4 StarBruce Cabernet Franc 2018
  • 4.5 StarJim Semillon 2019
  • 4.5 StarJim Semillon 2020
  • 94 points · Highly recommended
  • 5 Star NominatedJim Semillon 2020
  • 4.5 StarJim Semillon 2021
  • 94 points · Highly recommended
  • 5 Star NominatedJim Semillon 2021
  • 5 Star NominatedBruce Cabernet Franc 2022
  • 94 points · Highly recommended
  • 5 Star NominatedJim Semillon 2022
  • 4.5 StarJim Semillon 2022
  • 4 StarStevie Syrah 2022
  • 4.5 StarThe Amphora Weisser Riesling 2023
  • Good value
02

Tim Atkin MW

  • 90 PointsJim Semillon 2016
  • 89 PointsBruce Cabernet Franc 2016
  • 90 PointsJim Semillon 2017
  • 91 PointsBruce Cabernet Franc 2017
  • 90 PointsJim Semillon 2018
  • 91 PointsBruce Cabernet Franc 2018
  • 93 PointsJim Semillon 2019
  • 91 PointsBruce Cabernet Franc 2019
  • 93 PointsJim Semillon 2020
  • 93 PointsJim Semillon 2021
  • 92 PointsJim Semillon 2022
03

James Suckling

  • 93 PointsJim Semillon 2019
  • 92 PointsJim Semillon 2020
  • 93 PointsBruce Cabernet Franc 2018
  • 92 PointsBruce Cabernet Franc 2019
  • SA Top 100Bruce and Jim, 2023
  • 92 PointsBruce Cabernet Franc 2022
  • 92 PointsStevie Syrah 2022
  • 92 PointsThe Amphora Weisser Riesling 2023
04

The Cabernet Franc Challenge

  • GoldBruce Cabernet Franc 2015
  • GoldBruce Cabernet Franc 2016
  • GoldBruce Cabernet Franc 2017
  • GoldBruce Cabernet Franc 2018
  • GoldBruce Cabernet Franc 2019
05

Decanter Wine Awards

  • SilverBruce Cabernet Franc 2017
  • BronzeJim Semillon 2017
06

Michelangelo Wine & Spirits Awards

  • SilverJim Semillon 2015
  • SilverBruce Cabernet Franc 2015
07

Old Mutual Trophy Show

  • SilverBruce Cabernet Franc 2016
08

WineMag

  • 89 PointsJim Semillon 2015
  • 87 PointsBruce Cabernet Franc 2015
09

Women’s Wine and Spirits Awards

  • Gold
10

South African Tenders

  • WinnerCabernet Franc
  • WinnerSemillon
11

SA Young Gun · Wine Cellar

  • 2017South African Young Gun
12

Wine Label Design Awards

  • WinnerPeople’s Choice Award
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