Four Silver Medals and Best Buy Awards for Golden Kaan

April 2009

Golden Kaan wines have again been awarded for their quality and their outstanding value for money ratio. In April, four wines out of the classic range portfolio (Merlot, Pinotage, Pinotage Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc) received silver medals from the US Beverage Testing Institute and were additionally recommended “Best Buy”.

This is the most recent in a succession of accolades for the Golden Kaan brand. In March, Golden Kaan was awarded Best Buy in the influential US Magazine “Wine Enthusiast.”

High quality wine at an affordable price is exactly what today’s consumers are looking for. In meeting this customer requirement, Golden Kaan and South African wines in general are garnering much attention in many countries worldwide. Within five years after its launch, the Golden Kaan range has consistently leveraged its potential, seized market opportunities, and penetrated new markets. The continued expansion of international distribution activities remains a strategic focus in 2009. 

The Chicago-based Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) was founded in 1981 and is a leading source for beverage industry news, reviews, and tastings. It is an independent, privately owned corporation that conducts professional, blind tastings and reviews of beverage products.  The tasting panels include senior staff members of the Beverage Testing Institute, all of whom have had a minimum of three years experience as BTI panelists and are recognized as world-class sensory evaluation experts in the field of alcoholic beverages. All wine reviews and recommendations are posted on www.tastings.com.