New Years Wines from the Real Time Wine Fans

Our last post in this series, looking back over the wines YOU tasted and reviewed during the 2012/2013 December holidays.

It seems New Years was hot. Enjoy the memories and think about adding some of these to your Wish List.

Without further ado, here's a selection of the top reviews from New Years Day and Night 2012:

KWV Laborie Jean Taillefert (2009, Red Blend). Awesome wine. YUM!

Vrede en Lust Mocholate Malbec (2010). Very nice! YUM!

Spier Merlot (2010). Smooth and easy to drink. Lacks any surprises. HMM.

Boschendal Merlot (2010). Maybe let it mature for another year or two. HMM.

Boschendal Merlot (2010). Dark and spicy. HMM.

Waterford Estate Rose-Mary (2012, Rosé). Fruitful and delightful! Also smells of flowers. YUM!

Springfield Méthode Ancienne (2009, Chardonnay). Concentrated, grown up wine. Like a Rolling Stones song, it might make a grown man cry. Springfield keeps impressing. YUM!

Lynch Bages Chateau (1989, Red Blend). Needs some time to open up - but real classic Bordeaux. Needs an 'over-the-top' meal to wash it down. Check. Close friends & family. Check. YUM!

Thierry & Guy Fat Bastard Chardonnay (2011). Fat Bastard, very spicy on the fleshy muscular organ in my mouth. YUM!

Lynch Bages Chateau (1989, Red Blend). Nice find in my sisters wine rack... YUM!

Quoin Rock Oculus (2007, White Blend). Good acid from the sauvignon blanc, nice creamy texture from the barrel aging and a hint of .... is that banana? Enjoying this one! YUM!

Taittinger Brut Reserve (Non Vintage, Champagne). Superb finessed brioche shnoz with delicate citrus & a hint of honey on the finish. Happy New Year!! YUM!

Lynx Viognier (2012). Fruity light on the pallet. Lovely wine for a hot pretoria day. YUM!

Avondale Anima (2009, Chenin Blanc). Interesting to say the least. Not a classic Chenin by any means. Could be oxidized or could be the style. Not sure... Sip sip cheers! HMM.

Muratie 1763 (2009, MCC). Great start to new year's eve celebrations! YUM!

KWV Concordia (2012, White Blend). A little too much Chardonnay in the blend for my taste. HMM.

Almenkerk Rosé (2011). Delicious rosé - beautiful salmon pink colour. Has a crisp start and buttery finish - was well refreshing on a super hot day. YUM!

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 25 January 2013

Moving to an every-2-weeks schedule. Means you've got 2 weeks to get through the Top 10. That's 5 bottles a week. Crickey. Remember to drink responsibly!

Let's get to it! Another great mix of super cheap all the way through to super expensive...

TOP 10 TRENDING WINES IN SOUTH AFRICA

#1   Fusion V by De Toren (2009, Blend) R295
#2   Pierre Jourdan Brut by Haute Cabriere
#3   Quinary by Raka (2007, Blend) R80
#4   Ondine Merlot by Ormonde (2008)
#5   Secateurs by AA Badenhorst (2012, Chenin Blanc)
#6   Wolftrap Red by Boekenhoutskloof (2011, Blend) R36
#7   Lady Somerset by Somerset (Blend) R30
#8   White Lady Wooded Chardonnay by Warwick (2011) R175
#9   Lady in Red by Doolhof (2008, Blend)
#10 Sauvignon Blanc by Sauvignon.com (2012)

Christmas Wines from the Real Time Wine Fans

It's always good to look back at the carnage of the holidays. And reflect. And then have a look see what wine everyone was drinking!

Here are your 2012 Christmas Wines. Wines you chose, that were hopefully good enough to imbibe you with the spirit. We've removed names to protect any crazy reviews - haha! If you recognise yours, own it.

Here's a selection of Xmas Wines that you put onto Real Time Wine. Enjoy, Wine Fans.

Solms Delta. Cape Jazz Shiraz. Non Vintage.

If you're expecting the worst,like we did, then you will be very pleasantly surprised with this sparkling red. YUM!

Seven Springs Sauvignon Blanc. 2010.

Full bodied, interesting and delicious. YUM!

Allesverloren Shiraz. 2002.

Damn good, not sweet, smooth. YUM!

Paul Cluver. Gewurztraminer. 2012.

Litchis and limes. My white wine of the year. Lingers in the mouth and then demands another sip... and a then another glass. YUM!

Perdeberg Waka Waka. 2010.

Blend  Intense berries with subtle hints of spice. First wine I've had that paired well with dark chocolate. Delicious! YUM!

Solms Delta Cape Jazz Shiraz. Non Vintage.

A fun wine for summertime. Perfect for picnics or lazing around the pool. YUM!

           

Steenberg Catharina. 2009. Blend.

Now this is a beaut! Smooth and easy to drink.  Should age well. YUM!

           

Steenberg H.M.S. Echo Red Blend. 2009.

Slightly acidic. Nice finish. easy to drink. HMM.

Jam Jar. 2011. Shiraz.

Far too sweet. YUK!

Moet & Chandon. Grand Vintage. 2002. Champagne

Delicious! Fruity summer awesome! YUM!

Beyerskloof Pinotage. 2011.

Deep, dark and rich. Like a Koos Kombuis song. YUM!

Buitenverwachting Batavia Limited Vintage. 2009.

A great wine with a boere T-bone and you dont want anything else. YUM!

           

Klein Constantia Vin de Constance. 2005. Muscat.

THE BEST EVER. YUM!

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 11 January 2013

We're baaaaack! How were the holidays y'all? Drink lots of wine? Get lots of points? Manage to relax a bit? Good on ya.

Truth is - we still need a wine shopping list. We still need to discover great wine at a great price and help each other navigate the maze that is the wine aisle :)

There are some pricey ones here. You guys and gals must be feeling wealthy post-Xmas? Eh? Anyhoo... Onwards and upwards!

TOP 10 TRENDING WINES FOR SOUTH AFRICA

#1   Kadette by Kanonkop (2010). R73
#2   Rabelais by Thelema (2008). R360
#3   Life from Stone by Springfield (2011, Sauvignon Blanc). R135
#4   La Vallee Rose by JC Le Roux (MCC).
#5   Pinotage by Kanonkop (2009). R260
#6   Cape Jazz Shiraz by Solms Delta. R58
#7   Unwooded Pinot Noir by Haute Cabriere (2011). R92
#8   Merlot by Durbanville Hills (2010). R58
#9   Tamboerskloof Syrah by Kleinood (2007). R140
#10 Cecily by Beau Constantia (2012, Viognier). R130