Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 8 February 2013

Haha! Would you look at that... Chateau Babbelaas is trending at #1! Sorry for the name, but that's a dear part of most South African's wine upbringing. Get in there and tap YUM, HMM or YUK - let's see what you REALLY think :)

Interestingly enough, it's a 2008. Either y'all are collecting, or someone hasn't uploaded a new bottle. Use this as an opportunity to upload the 2009/2010/2011 and you can supply the picture...

Focus. Back to the point. Here's your shopping list ladies and gents. Enjoy!

TOP 10 TRENDING WINES IN SOUTH AFRICA

#1   Chateau Libertas by Distell (2008, Blend)
#2   Semillon by Boekenhoutskloof (2010) R120
#3   Kadette by Kanonkop (2010, Blend) R76
#4   Syrah by Schalk Burger & Sons (2006, Shiraz)
#5   Pierneef Organically Grown by La Motte (2012, Sav Blanc) R103
#6   Pinotage by Jacobsdal (2008)
#7   Classique by Rupert & Rothschild (2009, Blend) R105
#8   Samsara Shiraz by Avondale (2005)
#9   Kaapse Vonkel by Simonsig (2010, Blend) R90
#10   Millenium by La Motte (2008, Blend)

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!