The History of Botha Kelder
8 February 1949, a day that would change the course of history for many people. This is the day Botha Kelder was registered as a co-operation. With only 14 members, the cellar leaped into a future with great expectations.
Only one year later they had their very first harvest, even though the building of the cellar was not yet completed. This in itself made it a very difficult harvest, but they were successful and produced a harvest of 3,386 tons.
An official opening celebration took place in 1952, after three years of successful and intense harvesting. Botha Kelder and its personnel have never stagnated over the past 72 years.
Faithfully biding by their own ambition, a will to lead in a great industry and their love of wine. Therefore, until this day, Botha Kelder continues their journey with growth and success …
LATEST AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Outstanding results for our Amyah Chenin Blanc 2020, Double Gold / 91 %, in the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2021.
Congratulations to our Winemaker, the Cellar Team and Grape Producers. Gilbert & Gaillard is one of France’s key wine guides for more than two decades.
LATEST AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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SA YOUNG WINE SHOW 2022
The prestigious SA Young Wine Show Awards Ceremony was held in August n Worcester.
Botha Kelder was crowned:
Champion Non Muscat Fortified: White Jerepigo
Champion other white : Nouvelle
7 Class Winners :
Nouvelle
Blanc de Noir (Pinotage)
Sauvignon blanc ( 5.1 – 12g/l)
Dry Red blend
Cabernet Sauvignon ( wooded)
Petit Verdot (wooded)
White Jerepigo
and also received 14 Silver and 4 Bronze medals
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MICHELANGELO INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS
2022 RESULTS :
Doubel Gold Medals
- Botha Merlot 2019
- Amyah Chardonnay 2018
2021 RESULTS :
Gold Medals
- Amyah Chenin Blanc 2020
- Pinotage 2017
- Shiraz 2017
2020 RESULTS
Gold Medals
- Barrel Fermented Chenin 2018
- Barrel Fermented Chenin 2017
- Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
- Merlot Reserve 2017
- Pinotage 2017
- Sauvignon Blanc 2019
- Shiraz 2017
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VERITAS AWARDS
2020 RESULTS
Gold Medal
- Amyah Chenin Blanc 2018
Silver Medal/Outstanding 86-89 points:
- Amyah Chardonnay 2018
- Hanepoot Jerepigo 2019
Silver Medal 85-89 points:80 -85 points:
- Late Bottled Vintage 2016
Bronze :80 -85 points:75 – 79 points:
- Chenin Blanc Bush Vine 2014
2019 RESULTS
Gold Medal
- Amyah Chardonnay 2018
Silver Medal/Outstanding 85-89 points:
- Sauvignon Blanc 2019
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SOMMELIERS SELECTION 2019
Our Amyah Chenin Blanc 2018 and Amyah Chardonnay 2018 have been listed under Elegant & Classy Whites on the sought-after Sommeliers Selection wine list.
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GILBERT & GAILLARD
DOUBLE GOLD
Amyah Chenin Blanc 2020 91%
Amyah Chardonnay 2018 93%
Amyah Chenin Blanc 2018 94%
GOLD
Turoc Unify 2019 88 %
Mijmere 2021 85 %
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ABSA CAPE BLEND 2022
CAPE BLEND ROSE : Top 5 – Botha Blanc de Noir 2022
CAPE BLEND RED : Runner up: Turoc Unify 2019
