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Goats do Roam White - 2010 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Blend, Viognier, |
| Price: R49.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A Viognier-based blend, with two other undisclosed white varieties, this hugely popular brand showed the panel what made it so famous. Delicious and easy to drink, everyone thought it a winner. |
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| Comment: |
Kumquats and naartjies - citrus flavours - freshly squeezed. |
| Occasion: |
After dinner cheese & biscuits in lieu of dessert. |
| Food Match: |
Gorgonzola cheese with kumquat preserve and wholewheat biscuits. |
| Blind Cost: |
R75.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Goats do Roam White - 2010 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Blend, Viognier, |
| Price: R49.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A Viognier-based blend, with two other undisclosed white varieties, this hugely popular brand showed the panel what made it so famous. Delicious and easy to drink, everyone thought it a winner. |
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| Our Tasting Panel |
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| Comment: |
Kumquats and naartjies - citrus flavours - freshly squeezed. |
| Occasion: |
After dinner cheese & biscuits in lieu of dessert. |
| Food Match: |
Gorgonzola cheese with kumquat preserve and wholewheat biscuits. |
| Blind Cost: |
R75.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Graca White |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Blend, |
| Price: R35.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| It's a blend of Sav Blanc, Semillon and Colombard and is a real winner. It's got a slight spritz in it to keep it fresh on the palate, and it will please endless drinkers. Food or no food it's an anytime wine. If you're a wine snob, then decant it into carafes before serving. |
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| Comment: |
Pungent overripe fruity nose - light body, great refreshing taste with sweet hint. |
| Occasion: |
Sat afternoon on the Deck in Plett having Knysna oysters |
| Food Match: |
Freshly shucked oysters. |
| Blind Cost: |
R69.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Graham Beck - 2007 |
| Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Sauvignon, |
| Price: R70.00 |
Average Score: 9/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon that got all shiny 9's from the panel. Pair this beauty with a juicy steak. |
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| Comment: |
Rich full berries. Wow! What a wine. High tannin. |
| Occasion: |
Any good occassion worth celebrating. |
| Food Match: |
Good rump steak on the braai + salad. |
| Blind Cost: |
R120.00 |
| Score: |
9/10 |
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Graham Beck Bowed Head Chenin Blanc - 2009 |
| Varietals: Chenin Blanc |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, |
| Price: R133.00 |
Average Score: |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A classy wine from a classy crowd, this rich and heavy example is luscious and moreish and comes with a Platter four and half stars too. |
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Graham Beck The William - 2007 |
| Varietals: Cape Blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Pinotage, |
| Price: R116.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Unusual blend of Cab, Pinotage and Petit Verdot, it's full of flavours and has a 4,5 star from Platter to back it up. These guys make great wine. |
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| Comment: |
Light linseed smell with muskiness. Great colour. |
| Occasion: |
Unexpected drinking evening as the fourth bottle is ordered between four |
| Food Match: |
Mussels steamed with garlic, pommes frittes & mayo |
| Blind Cost: |
R110.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Graham Beck The William - 2007 |
| Varietals: Cape Blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Pinotage, |
| Price: R116.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Unusual blend of Cab, Pinotage and Petit Verdot, it's full of flavours and has a 4,5 star from Platter to back it up. These guys make great wine. |
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| Comment: |
Light linseed smell with muskiness. Great colour. |
| Occasion: |
Unexpected drinking evening as the fourth bottle is ordered between four |
| Food Match: |
Mussels steamed with garlic, pommes frittes & mayo |
| Blind Cost: |
R110.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Graham Beck The William - 2007 |
| Varietals: Cape Blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Pinotage, |
| Price: R116.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Unusual blend of Cab, Pinotage and Petit Verdot, it's full of flavours and has a 4,5 star from Platter to back it up. These guys make great wine. |
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| Comment: |
Light linseed smell with muskiness. Great colour. |
| Occasion: |
Unexpected drinking evening as the fourth bottle is ordered between four |
| Food Match: |
Mussels steamed with garlic, pommes frittes & mayo |
| Blind Cost: |
R110.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Grande Provence - 2010 |
| Varietals: Chardonnay |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, |
| Price: R165.00 |
Average Score: |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A soft and subtle chardonnay. Light buttery taste with hints of lychees with 2 scores of 8 |
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Groote Post - 2011 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, |
| Price: R53.00 |
Average Score: |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Already a favourite with the panel, this new vintage is a cracker. Everyone loved it |
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Groote Post - 2011 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, |
| Price: R53.00 |
Average Score: |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Already a favourite with the panel, this new vintage is a cracker. Everyone loved it |
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Groote Post - 2011 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, |
| Price: R53.00 |
Average Score: |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Already a favourite with the panel, this new vintage is a cracker. Everyone loved it |
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Groote Post |
| Varietals: MCC |
| Varietals List: MCC, |
| Price: R92.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| This is one champers for any occasion! It's delightful and bursts with flavour. |
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| Comment: |
Grassy wet pet nose. Ooo fizzy bubble ,light bubbles but not really good value |
| Occasion: |
Sushi Sunday |
| Food Match: |
Sushi platter |
| Blind Cost: |
R55.00 |
| Score: |
9/10 |
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Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red - 2009 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, |
| Price: R57.00 |
Average Score: 4/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| There's nothing Old Man about this wine. A Bordeaux blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Cab Franc, with plenty of oak it's yummy, and has a Platter good value stamp of approval. Note - 2010 vintage for sale in online store. |
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| Comment: |
Soft cedar, cigar box nose. High tannin |
| Occasion: |
Early evening with your best mate |
| Food Match: |
Beef with horseradish sauce and roast potatoes |
| Blind Cost: |
R65.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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Groote Post The Old Man's Blend Red - 2009 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, |
| Price: R57.00 |
Average Score: 4/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| There's nothing Old Man about this wine. A Bordeaux blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Cab Franc, with plenty of oak it's yummy, and has a Platter good value stamp of approval. Note - 2010 vintage for sale in online store. |
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| Comment: |
Soft cedar, cigar box nose. High tannin |
| Occasion: |
Early evening with your best mate |
| Food Match: |
Beef with horseradish sauce and roast potatoes |
| Blind Cost: |
R65.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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