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Matthew Copeland wins first Gold medal for his Copeland Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Having launched his new range this year, Matthew (Wine Maker
at Vondeling for 20 years) has wasted no time winning his first Gold Medal in
the Copeland Wines range.
His 2024 Copeland Cabernet Sauvignon stood out for its fruit
plushness and concentration, complexity, structural balance and enough depth
for further ageing.
To celebrate we are offering 20% off all Copeland Wines for
July.
Just put gold20 in the discount box at check out.
Meet Copeland Wines!
MATTHEW COPELAND ~ OWNER/WINEMAKER
MATTHEW COPELAND ~ OWNER/WINEMAKER/BOLANDER
Matthew Copeland, a proud Boland native from Paarl, discovered his passion for winemaking after briefly studying engineering. He trained internationally—in Switzerland, France, California, Australia and New Zealand—before qualifying at Elsenburg Agricultural College in 2003. After building award-winning wines at Welbedacht and Vondeling, and championing Merlot as Chairman of Merlot SA, he launched
Copeland Wines in 2026. Today, he produces seven wines, including Reserves in Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, blending tradition, innovation, and a love of nature.
Top Accolades include
Platter’s Wine Guide, multiple 5-star accoldaes for
Vondeling Babiana, the Monsonia and Philosophie. Awarded Best Bordeaux-style
red blend, 2024
Taransaud Top 10 Merlot SA ~ Winner 2022, 2023 &
2025
ABSA Top 10 Pinotage ~ Winner 2019 & 2022
Michelangelo International Wine Awards, Trophy: Best
Pinotage 2018 & 2024
