Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 10 May 2013

We're going into Winter. Which means you, dear Wine Fans, deserve a Top 10 Trending list to print, email, hit favourite, post to wall, commit to memory, take picture of, click like on, retweet and do whatever else you need - to have a better wine shopping experience. Yee haw! Enjoy.

TOP 10 TRENDING WINES IN SOUTH AFRICA

#1   The Wolftrap Red by Boekenhoutskloof (2012, Blend) R37
#2   Miss Molly Bubbly by Moreson (Non Vintage) R75
#3   Estate by Rust en Vrede (2010, Blend)
#4   Classique by Rupert & Rothschild (2010, Blend) R116
#5   Calligraphy by Nitida (2011, Blend)
#6   Savage Red by Savage (2011, Blend) R160
#7   Pinot Grigio by Terra del Capo (2011, Pinot Grigio)
#8   Sauvignon Blanc by Iona (2012) R75
#9   Cape Jazz Shiraz by Solms Delta (Non Vintage) R58
#10 Sauvignon Blanc by La Motte (2012) R54

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 8 March 2013

It's been a while. Hello Wine Fans! Time to get into your wine shopping list, aka the Top 10 Trending Wines on Real Time Wine - right now! Delivered to you just before you leave work on a Friday. Timing is everything, as they say.

Quite a few here that are drawing some interest from our SuperFAN Club. And Chocolate Block is BACK. That wine just won't lie down, hey? Har. Har.

Onwards!

TOP 10 TRENDING WINES IN SOUTH AFRICA

#1   White Lady Wooded Chardonnay by Warwick (2011) R167
#2   Premium Chardonnay by Moreson (2011) R160
#3   Pinotage by Moreson (2011) R144
#4   Classique by Rupert & Rothschild (2010) R115
#5   Family White by AA Badenhorst (2010) R250
#6   Pinot Noir by Haute Cabriere (2008) R115
#7   Chocolate Block by Boekenhoutskloof (2010) R176
#8   Roxia by Nitida (2012, Sauvignon Blanc)
#9   Unwooded Pinot Noir by Haute Cabriere (2011) R92
#10 Kloof Street by Mullineaux (2012, Chenin Blanc) R85

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)

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 14 December

The year. She is almost a whisper in the background. Which sounds awfully poetic. But hell, holidays are DUE! Happy XMAS to everyone! Our Top 10 list will continue in the New Year, but we know you're going to be doing piles of holiday wine shopping, so we couldn't let you go without one last Top 10 for the year. As always, a fascinated collection of trending wines - as made popular by you - SA's Real Wine Fans :)

At least 8 out these 10 wines make PERFECT gifts. Go read the scores and reviews to find out!

TOP 10 TRENDING WINES

#1   Fusion V by De Toren (2008) R283
#2   Pinotage by Diemersfontein (2011) R79
#3   Sauvignon Blanc by Pecan Stream (2012) R43
#4   L'Amour Touhours by Allee Bleue (2008) R150
#5   The Chocolate Block by Boekenhoutskloof (2011) R165
#6   Classique by Rupert & Rothschild (2010) R106
#7   Sauvignon Blanc by Diemersdal (2012) R75
#8   Cabernet Sauvignon by Raka (2008)
#9   Chardonnay by Durbanville Hills (2011) R112
#10 White by Vuurberg (2010)

Top 10 Trending Wines [SOUTH AFRICA] 7 December

Is the year winding up or winding down? We can't quite tell. Anyhoo. Wine helps. It really does. With that pearl of wisdom... into this week's Top 10! Oh, wait. Is it an ALL RED Top 10? Seems so. Interesting...

TOP 10 TRENDING WINES IN SOUTH AFRICA

#1   Chocolate Block by Boekenhoutskloof (2011) R160
#2   Sauvignon Blanc by La Motte (2012) R54
#3   Wolftrap Red by Boekenhoutskloof (2011) R36
#4   Classique by Rupert & Rothschild (2010) R106
#5   The First Lady by Warwick (2011, Cabernet Sauvignon) R74
#6   Goshawk's Chant by Diemersfontein (2010) R78
#7   Railroad Red by Graham Beck (2008) R52
#8   Cabernet Sauvignon by Alto (2009) R157
#9   Noble Savage Cab Sav Merlot by Bartinney (2009)
#10 Pinot Noir by Glen Carlou (2010) R110

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 5 October 2012

Straight into it shall we? Your shopping list this weekend:

#1   Sauvignon Blanc by Nitida (2012) R70
#2   Rubicon by Meerlust (2007, Blend) R253
#3   Classique by Rupert & Rothschild (2010, Blend) R105
#4   My Best Friend Red by Zandvliet (2009, Blend) R41
#5   Tassenberg by Distell (NV, Blend) R26
#6   Pierre Jourdan Tranquille by Haute Cabriere (NV, Blend) R55
#7   Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot by Thomas Kipling (2009, Blend)
#8   Idiom Cape Blend by Da Capo (2007, Blend)
#9   Pinotage by Diemersfontein (2009, Pinotage) R125
#10 Merlot Reserve by Thelema (2009)

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Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 28 September 2012

Top 10 Trending Wines for South Africa. Your supermarket shopping list. And lookie lookie who's in at #1? Ok. So it's got some mixed reviews, but everyone will remember (or not) this legend! Welcome back, old friend.

Without further ado:

#1   Tassenberg Dry Red by Distell (Non Vintage, Blend) R26
#2   Work of Time by Springfield (2004, Blend) R150
#3   Classique by Rupert & Rothschild (2006, Blend) R108
#4   Classique by Rupert & Rothschild (2010, Blend) R105
#5   Rubicon by Meerlust (2007, Blend) R253
#6   1682 Chardonnay Brut by Steenberg (Non Vintage, Bubbly) R110
#7   Cabernet Sauvignon by De Trafford (2003)
#8   Baronne by Nederburg (2011, Blend) R35
#9   Boet Erasmus by Vrede en Lust (2008, Blend) R140
#10 Malbec by High Constantia (2006, Malbec) R140

See you in the wine aisle!

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 21 September 2012

Yo Wine Fans! Shopping list time. Variety is the Shiraz of life, as they say. We've got everything from "damn good price" to "holy seven hells that's expensive" on the list this week. A sneaky R22/bottle white as well, for those Wine Fans on a pre-payday budget. Here we go...


TOP 10 TRENDING WINES for SOUTH AFRICA. 21 SEPTEMBER 2012.

#1 Rubicon by Meerlust (2007, Blend) R253
#2 Pinotage by Beyerskloof (2011) R56
#3 Classique by Rupert & Rothschild (2006, Blend) R112
#4 Pinotage Reserve by Beyerskloof (2009)
#5 Pegasus by Howard Booysen Wines (2011, Blend) R54
#6 Classique by Rupert & Rothschild (2010, Blend) R105
#7 Pinot Noir by Newton Johnson (2010)
#8 Grenache Noir by Tierhoek (2009, Grenache)
#9 Rhinoceros Hill by Nash Family Vineyard (2008, Shiraz)
#10 Unbelievable Dry White by Mt Vernon (NV) R22

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] 27 July 2012

Here's a handy little wine shopping list for your weekend wine habit! 2 new entries this week on the Real Time Wine Top 10 Trending and Popular Wines in South Africa.

WEEK 27/7/2012

KEY 
Green = trending with largely positive reviews. 
Red = trending with largely negative reviews.
Bold = new entries this week

#1   Brut Rose by Graham Beck 
#2   2011 Beyerskloof Pinotage (R56)
#3   2010 Diemersfontein Pinotage (R107)
#4   2010 Nederburg Baronne (R44)
#5   2010 Springfield Life from Stone Sav Blanc (R100)
#6   2010 Cafe Culture Pinotage (R54)
#7   2008 Warwick The First Lady Cab Sav (R61)
#8   2007 Raka Quinary (R80)
#9   2009 Thelema "The Mint" Cab Sav (R195)
#10 2010 Rupert & Rothschild Classique (R108)