What a cool competition. 100+ entries. Fantastic creativity. Plenty wine drunk. Plenty fun had. #thatisall
Ronell Wiid, the esteemed wine maker from Noble Savage presided. Tough job. She took all weekend!
Here we go...
WINNER. Most Useful Wine Review. Wins a case of Noble Savage!
Bargainstein > 2012 Nederburg Winemaker's Reserve Riesling. Bold fruity pineapple shnoz with big lime & lingering finish. A rich food wine best with spicy dishes. Off dry & not everyone's cuppa! YUM.
SPECIAL MENTION: Most Useful Wine Review. Wins pride and glory!
Neil Basson > 2012 Noble Hill Rose. The perfect summer drink,smells like Turkish delight,watermelon & strawberries.Has dry crisp finish & is totally "smash-in-your-face-able". YUM
WINNER. Funniest Yet Still Useful Wine Review. Wins a case of Noble Savage!
Antony Stiglingh > 2012 Hill & Dale Sauvignon Blanc. Cheap and cheerful like a monkey playing an accordion. You're not there for the musical brilliance, but you remain delighted none the less. HMM
SPECIAL MENTION: Funniest Yet Still Useful Wine Review. Wins pride and glory!
Mark Lagan > 2004 High Constantia Cabernet Franc. Like Moby Dick it's big & after a glass your teeth are coated in wine plankton. But the experience is good.Hope I'm not harpooned in the AM. YUM.
Congrats. Can the winners please approach the bench to collect their prizes!
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 3 August 2012
Here's a handy little wine shopping list for your weekend wine habit! 6 new entries this week on the Real Time Wine Top 10 Trending and Popular Wines in South Africa.
The sun must have come out - because the MCC's (like Champagne but we can't call it that) are out to play!
Remember to submit your reviews on Real Time Wine. Via your mobile/web browser, or grab the Apple iOS app or the Android App.
WEEKEND BEGINNING 3/8/2012
KEY
Green = trending YUM
Orange = trending HMM
Red = trending YUK (uh oh!)
Bold = new entries this week
#1 2007 Raka Quinary (R82)
#2 2010 Nederburg Baronne (R43)
#3 2011 Groote Post Merlot
#4 2010 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block (R198)
#5 2008 House of Krone Brut Rose MCC (R125)
#6 2008 Warwick First Lady Cab Sav (R63)
#7 2010 Springfield Life from Stone Sav Blanc (R100)
#8 2008 Boschkloof Cab Sav (R89)
#9 2007 Hartenberg Shiraz
#10 2009 Hill & Dale Pinotage (R49)
The sun must have come out - because the MCC's (like Champagne but we can't call it that) are out to play!
Remember to submit your reviews on Real Time Wine. Via your mobile/web browser, or grab the Apple iOS app or the Android App.
WEEKEND BEGINNING 3/8/2012
KEY
Green = trending YUM
Orange = trending HMM
Red = trending YUK (uh oh!)
Bold = new entries this week
#1 2007 Raka Quinary (R82)
#2 2010 Nederburg Baronne (R43)
#3 2011 Groote Post Merlot
#4 2010 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block (R198)
#5 2008 House of Krone Brut Rose MCC (R125)
#6 2008 Warwick First Lady Cab Sav (R63)
#7 2010 Springfield Life from Stone Sav Blanc (R100)
#8 2008 Boschkloof Cab Sav (R89)
#9 2007 Hartenberg Shiraz
#10 2009 Hill & Dale Pinotage (R49)
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