Lynx wines Franschhoek South Africa wine winery
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Lynx Viognier Terroir Wine Award

Lynx Viognier The Public voted the Lynx Viognier 2012 to be their "FAVOURITE WHITE WINE OF THE SHOW" at both WineX Johannesburg and WineX Cape Town.


At the Winemaker's Choice awards Lynx Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 won a Diamond in its category, as well as the Best Low Sulphur Wine of the competition



The John Platter's 2011 wine guide gave Lynx Wines some fabulous reviews



SHIRAZ SHINES IN SHIRAZ CHALLENGE

Lyx Shiraz Shines in Wine Magazine Shiraz Challenge Once a year WINE Magazine runs the highly anticipated Shiraz Challenge, celebrating the finest of South African Shiraz. This year the Lynx Shiraz once again stood its ground and received an overall 4th placing amongst the 247 entries!

This follows last year's performance in which Lynx was also in the TOP TEN, making it the only winery to feature in both line ups.

Over our relatively short history we have accumulated numerous accolades. Awards and good ratings are gratifying. More gratifying, though, are some of the quotes made by leading wine critics:

Sunday Times SA, Michael Fridjhon talks about "Lynx in Franschhoek, with its seamlessly structured SMV.."

Wine Enthusiast USA, Susan Kostrze giving the Lynx 2005 Shiraz a 90: "Lynx never seems to miss the mark, producing equisite wines with unique character. This Shiraz offers lovely soft fruit and spice on the nose, and on the palate, balance, classic black pepper, cinnamon, berry and a clean, minerally backbone. Restrained but flavourful, it's an excellent food pairing choice.

Wine Advocate UK, Robert Joseph: "South Africa's new wave of wine producers grows more and more impressive with every vintage. My latest discovery is a small winery called Lynx, just out side Franschhoek... my favourite, the Shiraz, which is rich, spicy, and surprisingly complex, with bramble and blueberry fruit and subtly handled oak.

Wine Accolades (current and previous)
Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 - John Platters 4 Star
2013 - John Platters 4 Star
2011 - Low Sulphur Trophy Winner at the Winemaker's Choice Awards
2010 - John Platters 4 Star
2010 - Low Sulphur Trophy Winner at the Winemaker's Choice Awards
2006 - John Platters 4 Star
2005 - Gold Medal at Swiss Intl Airline Awards
2004 - Gold Medal at Swiss Intl Airline Awards
Shiraz 2015 - John Platters 4 Stars
2013 - John Platters 4 Stars
2012 - John Platters 4 Stars
2010 - John Platters 4 Stars
2007 - Top Ten in WINE Shiraz Challenge (4th of 247 wines)
2006 - Top Ten in Lexus Shiraz Challenge
2006 - John Platters 4 Star
2006 - Gold Michelangelo Awards
2006 - Top Ten Shiraz's at Old Mutual Trophy Awards
2005 - Gold Medal at Swiss Intl Airline Awards
2005 - Silver at Michelangelo Intl Wine Awards
2005 - Bronze Medal at L.A. Wine Competition USA
2004 - Gold Medal at Swiss Intl Airline Awards
Xanache 2016 - John Platters 4 Star
2014 - John Platters 4 Star
2013 - John Platters 4 Star
2012 - John Platters 4 Star
2010 - John Platters 4 Star
2006 - John Platters 4 Star
2006 - Silver at Swiss Intl Airline Awards
2005 - Bronze Medal at L.A. Wine Competition USA
2004 - Silver Medal at Old Mutual Trophy Awards
2004 - Bronze Medal at Swiss Intl Airlines Awards
Viognier 2016 - Tim Atkin 90 Points
2016 - John Platters 4 Star
2016 - Gold at the Gold Wine Awards
2015 - Terroir National Trophy Winner - Best in SA
2014 - Terroir National Trophy Winner - Best in SA
2012 - 89 points by Stephen Tanzer
2012 - 92 Points by Tim Atkin
2012 - John Platters 4 Star
2010 - John Platters 4 Star
New Release in December 2008
The Lynx 2015 - Tim Atkin 91 Points
2015 - John Platters 4.5 stars
2014 - John Platters 4.5 stars
2013 - John Platters 4.5 stars
2012 - John Platters 4.5 stars
2010 - John Platters 4.5 stars
2009 - John Platters 4.5 stars
2008 - John Platters 4.5 stars
Pinot Noir 2016 - John Platters 4 stars
2014 - New Release
Grenache 2016 - Tim Atkin 91 Points
2008 - New Release
SMV 2016 - John Platters 4 stars
2013 - AGP winner
New Release in July 2008
Cabernet Franc 2016 - John Platters 4 Star
2016 - Terroir Wine Awards - Best Regional Cabernet franc
2016 - Tim Atkin 93 Points
2016 - Veritas Bronze
2015 - Terroir Wine Awards - Best Regional Cabernet franc
2015 - John Platters 4 Star
2012 - John Platters 4 Star
2010 - John Platters 4 Star
Vino Tinto 2016 - Gold at the Gold Wine Awards
2015 - Gold at the Gold Wine Awards
2013 - Gold at the Gold Wine Awards
2012 - Gold at the Gold Wine Awards
2007 - WINE Magazine BEST VALUE award
2006 - Silver at Michelangelo Intl Wine Awards
2006 - WINE Magazine BEST VALUE award
2005 - Gold at Michelangelo International Wine Awards
2004 - Bronze Medal at Old Mutual Trophy Awards
2004 - WINE Magazine BEST VALUE award
Blanc de Noir 2015 - Gold at the Gold Wine Awards
2014 - Gold at the Gold Wine Awards
2012 - 89 points by Stephen Tanzer
2008 - Gold at Michelangelo Intl Wine Awards
2008 - Bronze & Best Blanc de Noir/Rosé at Old Mutual
2007 - Bronze & Best Blanc de Noir/Rosé at Old Mutual
2005 - Bronze Medal at Swiss Intl Airlines Awards