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] 25 January 2013

Moving to an every-2-weeks schedule. Means you've got 2 weeks to get through the Top 10. That's 5 bottles a week. Crickey. Remember to drink responsibly!

Let's get to it! Another great mix of super cheap all the way through to super expensive...

TOP 10 TRENDING WINES IN SOUTH AFRICA

#1   Fusion V by De Toren (2009, Blend) R295
#2   Pierre Jourdan Brut by Haute Cabriere
#3   Quinary by Raka (2007, Blend) R80
#4   Ondine Merlot by Ormonde (2008)
#5   Secateurs by AA Badenhorst (2012, Chenin Blanc)
#6   Wolftrap Red by Boekenhoutskloof (2011, Blend) R36
#7   Lady Somerset by Somerset (Blend) R30
#8   White Lady Wooded Chardonnay by Warwick (2011) R175
#9   Lady in Red by Doolhof (2008, Blend)
#10 Sauvignon Blanc by Sauvignon.com (2012)

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] 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] 23 November

Does it feel like the year is winding down? Or is that just summer winding up?!

Check out this week's shopping list :)

TOP 10 TRENDING WINES IN SOUTH AFRICA

#1   The Wolftrap Red by Boekenhoutskloof (2011) R37
#2   Fat Bastard Chardonnay by Thierry & Guy (2010) R60
#3   Three Cape Ladies by Warwick (2010) R112
#4   Pinotage by Beyerskloof (2011) R55
#5   Two Oceans Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot by Distell (2011) R34
#6   Reserve Terra Hutton by Darling Cellars (2011, Cabernet Sauvignon)
#7   Sauvignon Blanc by La Motte (2012) R50
#8   OVR by Brampton (2002, Blend)
#9   Sophie Te'Blanche by Iona Vineyards (2012, Sauvignon Blanc) R52
#10 Penny by Painted Wolf (2011, Viognier)

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] 9 November

Another week, another Top 10 Trending Wines (aka A Good Shopping List for a Wine Fan!). Let's hit it. Lots of new entries this week and quite a few expensive ones. Evidently the "approaching Christmas" wallets are open!

TOP 10 TRENDING WINES IN SOUTH AFRICA 

#1   Three Cape Ladies by Warwick (2010) R112
#2   Baronne by Nederburg (2011) R43
#3   Terra Hutton Reserve by Darling Cellars (2011, Cab Sav)
#4   Signature Red by Jean Daneel (2008)
#5   Cabernet Franc by Raka (2008) R105
#6   Brut Rose MCC by Graham Beck R95
#7   Chenin Blanc by Cederberg (2011) R79
#8   Estate by Rust en Vrede (2009) R350
#9   Three Pines Cabernet Sauvignon by Stark-Conde (2009) R260
#10 Land's End Sauvignon Blanc by Hidden Valley (2010)

Top 10 Trending Wines [South Africa] 2 November

Bubblies are back baby! In fact, they're taking over. It's a little scary really :)

Let's get into it...

South Africa's Top 10 Trending Wines. 2 November 2012.

#1   Brut Rose by Graham Beck R95
#2   Chocolate Block by Boekenhoutskloof (2011) R180
#3   Chardonnay Pinot Noir by Haute Cabriere (2011) R70
#4   Pierre Jourdan Tranquille by Haute Cabriere R55
#5   Syrah/Grenache by Creation (2010) R148
#6   Pinotage by Rijks Private Cellar (2007) R125
#7   Three Cape Ladies by Warwick (2010) R112
#8   Synergy by Beyerskloof (2009) R77
#9   1682 Chardonnay MCC by Steenburg (2011) R128
#10 Brut Imperial by Moet & Chandon R360

And it's a special week for Real Time Wine. Wino's around the world celebrated as THIS community's work (and the work of our agency, Prezence Digital) got recognised by the Bookmark Awards. Cheers!

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)

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)