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Journey's End Shiraz/ Cabernet Sauvignon blend - 2009 |
| Varietals: Blend, red |
| Varietals List: Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, |
| Price: R60.00 |
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| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Delicious! Farmyard flavours despite a light nose. Medium tannins. |
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Journey's End Shiraz/ Cabernet Sauvignon blend - 2009 |
| Varietals: Blend, red |
| Varietals List: Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, |
| Price: R60.00 |
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| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Delicious! Farmyard flavours despite a light nose. Medium tannins. |
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Kaapzicht - 2008 |
| Varietals: Merlot |
| Varietals List: Merlot, |
| Price: R102.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Everyone seemed to love this Merlot, that will be perfect with a rich heavy stew. It has lovely firm acid, so the wine tasted fresh after every sip |
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| Comment: |
Mmmh, this is like going to the hairdresser and she cuts it so freakin well you couldn't look hotter. You walk out of the salon like you just won Miss SA!! |
| Occasion: |
The night before I fly to New York - I'm excited and can't wait to hit 5th Avenue. |
| Food Match: |
Pork sausage and scallion pasta with a spicy sauce. |
| Blind Cost: |
R95.00 |
| Score: |
10/10 |
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Kaapzicht Chenin Blanc - 2010 |
| Varietals: Chenin Blanc |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, |
| Price: R43.00 |
Average Score: 5/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Ripe Chenin from Stellies, some of the grapes from 70 year old vines, with tropical flavours and a clean finish. Great with fish on the braai. |
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| Comment: |
Eish, this one, my comrades is a tricky one. It smells like the inside of my boot but tastes like asparagus and spaghetti... sounds weird but it's true!! |
| Occasion: |
Dinner with my boss after a very important presentation. I need to impress him. |
| Food Match: |
This wine needs something equally fascinating... Oysters with red caviar. |
| Blind Cost: |
R70.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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Kanu Chenin Blanc - 2009 |
| Varietals: Chenin Blanc |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, |
| Price: R43.00 |
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| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| The entry level offering from the classic Chenin producer, try them both, it's a great way to compare the different styles and see which you prefer. |
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Kanu KCB Chenin Blanc - 2006 |
| Varietals: Chenin Blanc |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, |
| Price: R86.00 |
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| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Known in the industry to be Chenin kings, Kanu have 2 wines in the line-up. This is their oaked example and with 4 stars in Platter, it's raking up the awards. |
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Kanu Keystone - 2004 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, |
| Price: R101.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Comment: |
A woody flavour that is sweet and welcoming
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| Occasion: |
Dad's 70th birthday |
| Food Match: |
Lamb shank with couscous |
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| Score: |
9/10 |
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Kanu Keystone - 2004 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, |
| Price: R101.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Comment: |
A woody flavour that is sweet and welcoming
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| Occasion: |
Dad's 70th birthday |
| Food Match: |
Lamb shank with couscous |
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| Score: |
9/10 |
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Kanu Keystone - 2004 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, |
| Price: R101.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Comment: |
A woody flavour that is sweet and welcoming
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| Occasion: |
Dad's 70th birthday |
| Food Match: |
Lamb shank with couscous |
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| Score: |
9/10 |
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Kevin Arnold Shiraz - 2007 |
| Varietals: Shiraz / Syrah |
| Varietals List: Shiraz, |
| Price: R153.00 |
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| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| If you don't know this wine, you should really pull up your socks and get some. It's a real classic and I don't know a soul on earth who would not be happy to get it as a pressie. Four and a half stars in Platter, and the hint of Mourvedre makes it ultra delish |
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Kingsriver - 2006 |
| Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Sauvignon, |
| Price: R130.00 |
Average Score: 9/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| The Ryan Reynolds off red wines. Just enough tone and body. A good red to pair with fish. |
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| Comment: |
This reminds me of sneaking a cookie and then being caught with the mouth full. What a wine! Rich red fruit. |
| Occasion: |
A feast of a dinner |
| Food Match: |
Oxtail with horseradish and mash. |
| Blind Cost: |
R110.00 |
| Score: |
10/10 |
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Kingsriver |
| Varietals: Sweet |
| Varietals List: Sweet, |
| Price: R75.00 |
Average Score: 8/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Comment: |
ooh, apple and honey with hints of cinnamon and oranges. Yum delux |
| Occasion: |
Dinner at home with my delightful sister and mother. |
| Food Match: |
Shepards pie with garden peas. |
| Blind Cost: |
R180.00 |
| Score: |
10/10 |
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Klein Steenberg - 2010 |
| Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Sauvignon, |
| Price: R67.00 |
Average Score: 8/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A classy cab from a classy Constantia property, this one in the scrinp category. Drink posh for unposh prices |
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| Comment: |
Delicious! Berry rose, berry good taste! Low tannins are good. Quality is good; this is not a rough one. |
| Occasion: |
Not for general public- serve to special friends as you do with venison. |
| Food Match: |
Venison! The big wine flavours will enrich the gaminess of the meat – add some mash sweet potato or butternut. |
| Blind Cost: |
R90.00 |
| Score: |
9/10 |
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Kleine Zalze - 2011 |
| Varietals: Chenin Blanc |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, |
| Price: R46.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Tripple 7! Panel loved this one. A strong, fruity Chenin Blanc. Will go perfect with the roast lamb! |
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| Comment: |
Sinking my teeth into a delicious wet cupcake with loads of icing and smarties. |
| Occasion: |
Monday night dinner when comes to visit. |
| Food Match: |
Creamy chicken casserole with fresh veg. |
| Blind Cost: |
R60.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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Kleine Zalze - 2010 |
| Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc |
| Varietals List: Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R123.00 |
Average Score: 5/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| The 2009 got a five star in Platters and the 2010 should follow suit. Delicious, concentrated and serious, it’s top of the pops |
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| Comment: |
Good nose - asparagus fresh
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| Occasion: |
With my parents on a Saturday night |
| Food Match: |
Penne pasta and fresh salads. |
| Blind Cost: |
R65.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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