Friday, September 14, 2012

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 14 September 2012

Here we go. Your shopping list for the weekend! Also included the top rated review (we like to do that from time to time - promote the heroes that make Real Time Wine so useful!)

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TOP 10 TRENDING & POPULAR WINES IN SOUTH AFRICA

#1 Rupert & Rothschild Classique (2006, Blend) R109

Phinor: Has been resting for just long enough, but give it a breather first.

#2 Chardonnay Pinot Noir by Haute Cabriere (2011, Blend) R70

DougVining: Delicious fruity but dry and with a classy hint of wood. Blended from red and white but it's not pink. Great with seafood and summer breezes.

#3 Pierre Jourdan Tranquille by Haute Cabriere (NV, Blend) R55

Xlyxx: Fruity, very light. Almost seems too be missing something though. Not a first choice, but also not bad.

#4 Bush Vines Naturally Fermented by Cartology (2011, Blend) R199

WineGuru: Surfer Sex wax on the nose. Great oak integration and balance. Well done Chris.

#5 Sauvignon Blanc by Thelema (2011) R50

SueLewitton: Sour pineapple taste that hits the back of the throat before mellowing out. Waiter, bring me some ice!

#6 Pinotage by Beyerskloof (2011) R56

MrDragon182: Deep and dark plums on the sniff set an erotic tone. Taste is light and lingering. It's soft-core.

#7 The First Lady by Warwick (2010, Cabernet Sauvignon) R64

Wine-Swine: Lovely deep colour, berries and a hint of chocolate. Beautifully smooth but I think will last a few years. Great @ price +- R60

#8 Buiten Blanc by Buitenverwachting (2010, Blend) R50

Wine-Swine: Slight grassiness, hints of fruit (figgy). Old stalwart, there are other Sauv Blanc blends giving better value (eg: try Falgstone Noon Gun)

#9 Tradition Brut by Villiera (NV, MCC) 

AntonyStiglingh: My first bubbly on RTW. Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles & deliciousness. Perfectly paired with Truffle & Bayonne ham croquettes. Fun stuff.

#10 Tamboerskloof Syrah by Kleinood (2007, Shiraz) R140

HolyManSA: Not overly wooded and very smooth! Went very well with a rib eye steak with cheese sauce.

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