Veritas Awards - Experience Excellence

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About Veritas

Our Story

Synonymous with excellence in wine and brandy, the Veritas Awards is the longest running and most prestigious wine and brandy competition in South Africa, dating back to 1991.

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History

As the longest running and biggest competition in South Africa, the Veritas Awards has earned its reputation as one of South Africa’s most authoritative and credible competitions for market ready wines and is backed by a stringent judging system.

Living Legends

The Veritas Living Legend award is about recognition of, and giving back to, those who have served the wine industry over the years; to acknowledge their commitment and pay homage to the marks they have undoubtedly made.

Young Wine Writers Competition

The objective is to identify exciting new voices that can communicate an original and innovative message to raise public interest in wine and the responsible use thereof.

Public Tastings

Each year, wine lovers may sample the Double Gold and Gold Veritas Award winning wines at a series of wine-tastings and gourmet evenings countrywide during October and November.

Important Dates

Closing Date for entries	1 August 2025
Closing date for late entries	15 August 2025
Samples to be collected by SAWIS	4 - 22 Aug 2025
Judging	1 - 5 September 2025
Awards ceremony	11 October 2025
Delivery of DG/G Wines	15 - 17 October 2025
Veritas tasting – Cape Town	22 October 2025
Veritas tasting – Durban	28 October 2025
Veritas tasting – Johannesburg	5 November 2025
Veritas tasting – Port Elizabeth	12 November 2025