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

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!)

In 3, 2, 1...

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.

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 7 September 2012

It's that time again... Time for us to give YOU a shopping list :)

Here are the 10 most popular wines on Real Time Wine for this week... We think that Haute Cabriere must be a combo of restaurant prices and retail prices. We'll look into it. Remember wine fans, only give us the RETAIL price. If you want to figure out the restaurant price, just multiply by 3!


#1   The First Lady by Warwick (2010, Cabernet Sauvignon) R64
#2   Chardonnay Pinot Noire by Haute Cabriere (2011, Blend) R187
#3   The Chocolate Block by Boekenhoutskloof (2010, Blend) R173
#4   Tamboerskloof Syrah by Kleinood (2007, Shiraz) R120
#5   Millennium by La Motte (2010, Blend) R81
#6   Riesling by Howard Booysen (2011, Riesling)
#7   Ilka Cabernet Sauvignon by Alluvia (2009, Cabernet Sauvignon) R125
#8   Tradition Brut by Villiera (MCC)
#9   The First Lady by Warwick (2011, Chardonnay) R60
#10 Grenache by Domaine Grier (2009, Grenache)