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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.

Duimpie Bayly Vertex Award

The highest honour – the Vertex Award – is named after Wine Legend Duimpie Bayly. This award is chosen by a special panel including the international judges from all Double Gold winners. Introduced in 2017, it marks the best wine of the show (excluding Museum Class wines).

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	7 August 2026
Closing date for late entries	19 August 2026
Samples to be collected by SAWIS	10 - 28 Aug 2026
Judging	7 - 11 September 2026
Awards ceremony	10 October 2026
Delivery of DG/G Wines	14 - 15 October 2026
Veritas tasting – Cape Town	21 October 2026
Veritas tasting – Johannesburg	27 October 2026
Veritas tasting – Durban	11 November 2026
Veritas tasting – Port Elizabeth	18 November 2026
Wine writers competition - entries close	14 September 2026