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Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection - 2010 |
| Varietals: Rose' |
| Varietals List: Rose', |
| Price: R45.00 |
Average Score: 8/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| This wine scored 2 nines, so the panel clearly loved it. A beautifully dry Rose that is fruity and fresh with enough body to stand up to most of the food we had |
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| Comment: |
Light in looks, perfect in flavour - this is a lunch time red! |
| Occasion: |
Super flexible can do it at lunch and the evening |
| Food Match: |
With lamb chops - 3 of each is a perfect combo! |
| Blind Cost: |
R65.00 |
| Score: |
9/10 |
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Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Chenin Blanc Bush Vines - 2009 |
| Varietals: Chenin Blanc |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, |
| Price: R43.00 |
Average Score: |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| It seems that everything this family-owned winery produces these days turns to gold. An entry level price for a top drawer wine. The Cellar Selection is their price fighting range and it seriously delivers value for money. Note - 2010 vintage for sale in online store. |
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Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Chenin Blanc Bush Vines - 2010 |
| Varietals: Chenin Blanc |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, |
| Price: R44.00 |
Average Score: 8/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Voted as one of the top 10 Chenins in SA, you can't miss this. One of the best priced wines to get an award in this competition. |
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| Comment: |
Flowers and fruit in the sunlight. It is beautiful and inviting. Leaves a "tinned cherry" taste on the back of my tongue that travels up my nose. |
| Occasion: |
A happy day on the beach with my best friend. |
| Food Match: |
Salmon roses and seared tuna and salmon sashimi. |
| Blind Cost: |
R120.00 |
| Score: |
9/10 |
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Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection - 2010 |
| Varietals: Chenin Blanc |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, |
| Price: R74.00 |
Average Score: 8/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Great wooded Chenin from this reliable producer. Not too much wood, just enough fruitiness: perfect |
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| Comment: |
Freshly baked quince from the oven. Smothered in brown sugar and butter |
| Occasion: |
A festival or a fair |
| Food Match: |
A spicy triangle samoosa with a Mrs Ball's chutney dip. |
| Blind Cost: |
R50.00 |
| Score: |
10/10 |
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Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2009 - 2009 |
| Varietals: Chardonnay |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, |
| Price: R68.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A 4 star beauty with all the richness you’d expect from a great Chard without any of the cloying overbearing wood. Subtle and lovely. |
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| Comment: |
Very little nose. Crisp green taste, very refreshing. Great tasting - wine tickles the palate. |
| Occasion: |
Celebrating a little victory at the work coal face, with the better half. |
| Food Match: |
Can you match a good wine with beer battered kabeljou & chips? Absolutely! |
| Blind Cost: |
R85.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Kleinood Tamboerskloof - 2008 |
| Varietals: Shiraz / Syrah |
| Varietals List: Syrah, |
| Price: R115.00 |
Average Score: 8/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Beautiful pepper notes. Eloquent taste and finish. A winner from Kleinood and a winner all around: check out the amazing international awards that justifies this brilliant wine. Normal retail price is R124 , buy it today from WineStyle for R115 |
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| Comment: |
A deep and dark red wine that lures you in with its spices and berry scents and then captures you with the magnificent flavours of a quality Syrah. This is a keeper! |
| Occasion: |
Cuddling up next to my hubby on a cold winter's night watching our favourite 80's movie. |
| Food Match: |
Tex-mex pork rack. |
| Blind Cost: |
R150.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Kloovenburg Unwooded chardonnay - 2012 |
| Varietals: Chardonnay |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, |
| Price: R50.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| One of the loveliest unwooded Chardonnay's you can get in this price range |
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| Comment: |
Toasted buttery nose, slightly acidic, sharp spicy aftertones. |
| Occasion: |
The fancy seaside restaurant you reserve for when bonus comes. |
| Food Match: |
Lobster tail drenched in garlic and lemon butter. |
| Blind Cost: |
R50.00 |
| Score: |
6/10 |
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Knorhoek - 2010 |
| Varietals: Chenin Blanc |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, |
| Price: R58.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Another lovely wine from the "Winston Man". The owner of the farm, Hansie, was the guy in the famous cigarette as in the 80's: "I don't give a damn I'm a Winston Man.' With creds that tough - it's gotta be good |
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| Comment: |
One of those wines you totally, passionately, emotionally get involved with |
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| Food Match: |
Will go beautifully with a gourmet Hawaiian burger |
| Blind Cost: |
R50.00 |
| Score: |
9/10 |
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Knorhoek - 2009 |
| Varietals: Pinotage |
| Varietals List: Pinotage, |
| Price: R78.00 |
Average Score: 5/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| The one for the meat eaters. A lovely full bodied Pinotage. |
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| Comment: |
Smooth creamy nose warm inviting. Soft subtle creamy full bodied and amazing |
| Occasion: |
Impress the date night |
| Food Match: |
Rave rump and Grill house |
| Blind Cost: |
R84.00 |
| Score: |
9/10 |
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Knorhoek - 2007 |
| Varietals: Cabernet Franc |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, |
| Price: R94.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| One of Hansie van Niekerk, the owner of Knorhoek's claims to fame is: he was the Winston man. "I don't give a damn I'm a Winston man". But this Cab Franc shows no brawny characters, it's elegant and refined |
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| Comment: |
I'm in the deep dark Karoo. Character and heritage with this wine. |
| Occasion: |
Sunday afternoon in the country |
| Food Match: |
Karoo lamb with butternut and potatoes |
| Blind Cost: |
R70.00 |
| Score: |
10/10 |
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Knorhoek - 2010 |
| Varietals: Sparkling |
| Varietals List: Rose', Sparkling, |
| Price: R71.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| This fun and fresh sparkler is a real crowd pleaser, and scored an 8 from the girls. It's pink and pretty and perfect for spring. |
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| Comment: |
As exciting as getting your first bike when you are 5 |
| Occasion: |
Madam Zingara's or any elaborate show |
| Food Match: |
Fillet with a chilli - chocolate sauce |
| Blind Cost: |
R80.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Knorhoek - 2010 |
| Varietals: Sparkling |
| Varietals List: Rose', Sparkling, |
| Price: R71.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| This fun and fresh sparkler is a real crowd pleaser, and scored an 8 from the girls. It's pink and pretty and perfect for spring. |
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| Comment: |
As exciting as getting your first bike when you are 5 |
| Occasion: |
Madam Zingara's or any elaborate show |
| Food Match: |
Fillet with a chilli - chocolate sauce |
| Blind Cost: |
R80.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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La Bri Chardonnay - 2011 |
| Varietals: Chardonnay |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, |
| Price: R90.00 |
Average Score: 8/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| It has a distinct fresh and citrus flavour touched with hints of woodiness. |
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| Comment: |
A light Chardonnay. Wood, butter, just delicious! |
| Occasion: |
All the time ! |
| Food Match: |
Asparagus and grilled salmon |
| Blind Cost: |
R120.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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La Bri Merlot - 2010 |
| Varietals: Merlot |
| Varietals List: Merlot, |
| Price: R90.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Deep ruby red with a slight spice and dark red fruit flavours. |
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| Comment: |
Black currents, high in tannin and a cherry follow through |
| Occasion: |
A mid week family/ friends dinner with some blues music in the background |
| Food Match: |
Curry and rice |
| Blind Cost: |
R68.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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La Bri Syrah - 2010 |
| Varietals: Shiraz / Syrah |
| Varietals List: Syrah, |
| Price: R92.00 |
Average Score: |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A beautiful bottle design to compliment a beautiful wine. Elegant and sweet for a serious Syrah |
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