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!

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] 30 November

Holidays are in the air. Can ya smell them? Lots of wine shopping to do. Here's where to start...

TOP 10 TRENDING WINES for SOUTH AFRICA

#1   The Wolftrap Red by Boekenhoutskloof (2011) R38
#2   Alto Rouge by Alto (2009) R80
#3   Ratafia by Pierre Jourdan
#4   Special Cuvee by Springfield (2010, Sav Blanc)
#5   Classic Collection by KWV (2011, Sav Blanc) R44
#6   Brampton OVR by Rustenburg (2007) R52
#7   Petit Chenin Blanc by Ken Forrester (2010)
#8   Fat Bastard Chardonnay by Thierry & Guy (2010) R60
#9   Pinotage by Beyerskloof (2011) R55
#10 Three Cape Ladies by Warwick (2010) R112

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 16 November

Summer is here. Which is why it's odd that a red wine is trending at #1. But hey, apparently James Bond is going to drink it in the next movie. He's so hard, he could drink red wine in the desert. Anyway, we digress. Some new Chardonnay's this week - and some VERY well priced wines to try. 

This week's shopping list!

Top 10 TRENDING WINES in South Africa. 16 November.

#1   Three Cape Ladies by Warwick (2010) R112
#2   Terra Hutton Reserve by Darling Cellars (2011, Cab Sav)
#3   Sophie Te'blanche by Iona (2012, Sauvignon Blanc) R52
#4   Five Climates by Boland Cellar (2009, Cabernet Sauvignon) R35
#5   Chenin Blanc by Simonsig (2011, Chenin Blanc) R39
#6   Two Oceans Cab Sav Merlot by Distell  (2011) R34
#7   Millennium by La Motte (2010) R79
#8   Baronne by Nederburg (2011) R43
#9   Wild Yeast by Springfield (2009, Chardonnay) R140
#10 Chardonnay by DMZ (2012) R100

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 26 October

A pretty important shopping list this week, with Winex playing it's part. And a mystery bubbly gets in at #5! Let's get to it:


Top 10 Trending Wines in South Africa. Your Shopping List!

#1   The Chocolate Block by Boekenhoutskloof (2011) R180
#2   Chardonnay Pinot Noir by Haute Cabriere (2011) R70
#3   Synergy by Beyerskloof (2009) R80
#4   Whole Berry by Springfield (2010, Cabernet Sauvignon) R103
#5   MCC Blanc de Blanc by Secret Cellar (2007) R103
#6   Sauvignon Blanc by Diemersdal (2011) R54
#7   Porcupine Ridge Syrah by Boekenhoutskloof (2009, Shiraz) R45
#8   Baronne by Nederburg (2006)
#9   Rabelais by Thelema (2008)
#10 Frontier by Guardian Peak (2007) R70

That's it ladies and gents. Remember to download the app or visit us and add your voice!

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 19 October 2012

Straight into it shall we? Your Top 10 Trending Wines in South Africa Shopping List. For the weekend baby. And look who's back at No. 1!?

Top 10 TRENDING WINES in South Africa

#1   The Chocolate Block by Boekenhoutskloof (2011) R180
#2   Baronne by Nederburg (2006)
#3   Whole Berry by Springfield (2010, Cabernet Sauvignon) R90
#4   Lapa Cabernet Sauvignon by Guardian Peak (2008)
#5   Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz by Delheim (2011)
#6   Sauvignon Blanc by Nitida (2012) R70
#7   The Italian Collection Nabucco by Morgenster (2010, Nebbiolo) R370
#8   Chardonnay Pinot Noir by Haute Cabriere (2011) R70
#9   Sauvignon Blanc by Diemersdal (2011) R54
#10 Synergy by Beyerskloof (2009) R75

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 12 October 2012

Touch. Pause. Engage wine shopping!

A whomping expensive Italian classic at #9. Nitidia has been ripping up the charts, settling at #6 by the end of the week. And the bubbly is back, baby!


Top 10 Trending Wines in South Africa. Your shopping list this weekend!

#1   Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon by Springfield (2010) R90
#2   Monro Brut by Villiera (2006, MCC) R150
#3   Sauvignon Blanc by Diemersdal (2011) R54
#4   Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz by Delheim (2011)
#5   Pinotage by Diemersfontein (2009) R125
#6   Sauvignon Blanc by Nitida (2012) R70
#7   Chardonnay by Mimosa (2011) R63
#8   Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot by Noble Savage (2009)
#9   Italian Collection Nabucco by Morgenster (2010, Nebbiolo) R370
#10 Chardonnay by Vondeling (2008) R70

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] 24 August 2012

Here we go. Start drooling in anticipation of this weekend. The TOP 10 TRENDING WINES on Real Time Wine. Your shopping list ladies and gents...

This week is a SPECIAL EDITION where we include the top rated review for each of the Top 10. Congrats Winos, Winemakers and Wine Fans. The wines are a little bit pricier this week, but there's gold in them hills!


#1   2010 The Chocolate Block by Boekenhoutskloof (R170)

Wine-Swine, Bottle Bandit: This blend is really nice. Plenty spiced fruit, some chocolate and very smooth. I suspect I can get similar wines for far less though.


#2   2011 Pinotage by Diemersfontein (R72)

mys_Tree, New Grape on the Block: Smells devine. And the taste doesn't disappoint. Smooth, and has a nice texture - not watery, not syrupy. Beautiful wine.


#3   2011 Chardonnay Pinot Noir by Haute Cabriere (R78)

DougVining, Bottle Bandit: 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


#4   2009 Cabernet Sauvignon by Allesverloren (R100)

AndyHadfield, Wine Warrior: It's ok. Pretty smooth. Prett fruity. Lacks something though. It doesn't complete me. Liven it up with rich, spicy food.


#5   2009 Alto Rouge by Alto (R80)

Quasergrif, Social Spritzer: My dad once tried to pimp my sister off to the Alto cellarmaster because he loved Alto Rouge so much.


#6   2010 Life From Stone by Springfield (R96)

NealKernohan, New Grape on the Block: My favourite Sauvignon Blanc. Guava, flint, it's all there!


#7   2010 Shiraz by De Grendel (R88)

DarranStone, Bottle Bandit: Spicy and floral, a balanced wine that has flavours of coriander and cloves. Very good wine for the price!


#8   2011 Fat Bastard Chardonnay by Thierry & Guy (R58)

mbangoza, New Grape on the Block: Fits the gluggable Chardonnay genre perfectly, lime and lemon with a positive woody effect. Also a great conversation piece.


#9   2008 Serenity by Ataraxia (R130)

AntonyStiglingh, Bottle Bandit: 

Pleasant and mysterious. Apparently the blend is an uber secret. Tastes like a guilty secret, I like.

#10 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon by Tukulu (R49)

DougVining, Bottle Bandit: Nice and smooth, softish but not limp, some fruity power on the tongue, like a friendly kiss that promises a little more.

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 17 August 2012

And here we go, your weekend wine shopping list courtesy all the check ins from Real Time Wine Fans across the country. As always, some interesting wines starting to trend!

#1  The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof (2010) R172
#2  Pinotage by Diemersfontein (2011) R70
#3  Alto Rouge by Alto (2009) R84
#4  Baronne by Nederburg (2010) R43
#5  Life From Stone by Springfield (2010) R96
#6  Boschen Blanc by Boschendal (2011)
#7  Three Cape Ladies by Warwick (2010) R120
#8  Cabernet Sauvignon by Laborie (2010) R70
#9  Reserve Chardonnay by Danie de Wet (2010)
#10 Sauvignon Blanc by Cape Alma (2011)

Happy shopping Wine Fans!

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)

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) 

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 20 July 2012

Here's a handy little list for your weekend wine shopping or while you're picking up that sneaky bottle for the steak you've been looking forward to all week.

For your enjoyment, the Top 10 Trending and Popular Wines in South Africa on Real Time Wine  (as of 13/7/2012).

Which one will you buy?!

KEY: Green = trending with largely positive reviews. Red = trending with largely negative reviews.

1. 2011 Beyerskloof Pinotage (R53)
2. 2010 Diemersfontein Pinotage (R107)
3. 2010 Baronne by Nederburg (R43)
4. 2010 Cafe Culture Pinotage (R54) 
5. 2010 Springfield Life from Stone Sav Blanc (R80)
6. 2008 Warwick First Lady (R61)
7. 2009 Thelema The Mint Cab Sav (R109)
8. 2011 Fat Bastard Chardonnay (R58)
9. 2007 Raka Quinary (R80)
10. 2010 Springfield Whole Berry Cab Sav (R85)

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 13 July

Here's a handy little list for your weekend wine shopping or while you're picking up that sneaky bottle for the steak you've been looking forward to all week.

For your enjoyment, the Top 10 Trending and Popular Wines in South Africa on Real Time Wine  (as of 13/7/2012).

Which one will you buy?!


2011 Beyerskloof Pinotage (Ave: R52)
2010 Diemersfontein Pinotage (Ave: R107)
2010 Nederburg Baronne (Ave: R45)
2008 Warwick The First Lady (Ave: R61)
2009 Lourensford Sauvignon Blanc (Ave: R80)
2011 Fat Bastard Chardonnay (Ave: R57)
2011 Bouchard Finlayson Sans Barrique Chard (Ave: R108)
2010 Diemersdal Pinotage (Ave: R89)
2010 Springfield Whole Berry Cab Sav (Ave: R85)
2011 Diamond Ridge Sauvignon Blanc (Ave: R54)