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Almenkerk - 2010 |
| Varietals: Chardonnay |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, |
| Price: R143.00 |
Average Score: 8/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Adored by all, this is classic Chardonnay in its naked form. If you like superb, top drawer boutique Chardonnay, buy this.
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| Our Tasting Panel |
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| Comment: |
Strong legs. Pineapple fruit, rose and lemon meringue pie taste. Serious and deliciously fresh. |
| Occasion: |
Dinner for two- a serious date. |
| Food Match: |
Will really give that white fish a boost. Grilled kingklip and some blanched veggies- super healthy. |
| Blind Cost: |
R110.00 |
| Score: |
9/10 |
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Alto Rouge - 2007 |
| Varietals: Blend, red |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, |
| Price: R75.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Comment: |
Spicy, fruity, easy drinking, understated but very enjoyable |
| Occasion: |
Saturday sundowners with friends debating what makes the other sex tick |
| Food Match: |
Light Thai curry |
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| Score: |
9/10 |
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Alto Rouge - 2007 |
| Varietals: Blend, red |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, |
| Price: R75.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Comment: |
Spicy, fruity, easy drinking, understated but very enjoyable |
| Occasion: |
Saturday sundowners with friends debating what makes the other sex tick |
| Food Match: |
Light Thai curry |
| Blind Cost: |
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| Score: |
9/10 |
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Alto Rouge - 2007 |
| Varietals: Blend, red |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, |
| Price: R75.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Our Tasting Panel |
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| Comment: |
Spicy, fruity, easy drinking, understated but very enjoyable |
| Occasion: |
Saturday sundowners with friends debating what makes the other sex tick |
| Food Match: |
Light Thai curry |
| Blind Cost: |
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| Score: |
9/10 |
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Alto Rouge - 2007 |
| Varietals: Blend, red |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, |
| Price: R75.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Our Tasting Panel |
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| Comment: |
Spicy, fruity, easy drinking, understated but very enjoyable |
| Occasion: |
Saturday sundowners with friends debating what makes the other sex tick |
| Food Match: |
Light Thai curry |
| Blind Cost: |
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| Score: |
9/10 |
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Angels Tears - 2010 |
| Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc |
| Varietals List: Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R45.00 |
Average Score: 8/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A fresh and zesty Sav for a fresh price. Only 45 bucks from our online wine shop |
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| Comment: |
No nose to start with, but it is there… soft, subtle grass and a smell which reminds me of bakes apples. Good wine
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| Occasion: |
Fancy snacks |
| Food Match: |
Cheese with parsley and garlic on wasabi water biscuits. |
| Blind Cost: |
R85.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Arabella Shiraz - 2009 |
| Varietals: Shiraz / Syrah |
| Varietals List: Shiraz, |
| Price: R44.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Note - 2010 vintage for sale in store |
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| Comment: |
Summer berries, hot sun, lazy afternoon by the pool after a hard week |
| Occasion: |
Late afternoon lunch which turns into supper |
| Food Match: |
Rare rump steak on the Weber with simple salad side |
| Blind Cost: |
R80.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Arra Viognier - 2011 |
| Varietals: Viognier |
| Varietals List: Viognier, |
| Price: R55.00 |
Average Score: 8/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A relatively new wine on the market bursting with tropical fruit flavours. The guys on the panel seemed to be in love with it. |
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| Comment: |
Wow, light shy litchi nose and has a innocent girl-next-door allure, but then her experienced mom gets hold of you. And then it is all smooth and classy. |
| Occasion: |
That seductive night |
| Food Match: |
Sushi |
| Blind Cost: |
R100.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Asara Ebony - 2009 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, |
| Price: R59.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Cab Franc with a bit of Merlot, 3 1/2 stars in Platter and a winner from this Stellies producer. If you like it the white equivalent is called Ivory. |
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| Comment: |
Wow! The rich trickle of flavour excites the senses. Not complex but rich |
| Occasion: |
Noisy dinner in a restaurant full of traffic and bustle. This is a strong one, so you can enjoy in the midst of dinner |
| Food Match: |
A juicy steak and shoestring fries |
| Blind Cost: |
R85.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Asara Ebony - 2009 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, |
| Price: R59.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Cab Franc with a bit of Merlot, 3 1/2 stars in Platter and a winner from this Stellies producer. If you like it the white equivalent is called Ivory. |
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| Comment: |
Wow! The rich trickle of flavour excites the senses. Not complex but rich |
| Occasion: |
Noisy dinner in a restaurant full of traffic and bustle. This is a strong one, so you can enjoy in the midst of dinner |
| Food Match: |
A juicy steak and shoestring fries |
| Blind Cost: |
R85.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Asara Ivory - 2009 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R59.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A bargain of a wine that comes with a Platter 3,5 star rating. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, it's a delicious, rich glass of wine. If you like the white, there's a red too - called Ebony. Note - 2010 vintage for sale in online shop. |
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| Comment: |
Fruity nose, good colour, high acid |
| Occasion: |
Family Saturday evening with a couple of good friends |
| Food Match: |
Braised pork chops, mixed stir fried veg |
| Blind Cost: |
R45.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Asara Ivory - 2009 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R59.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A bargain of a wine that comes with a Platter 3,5 star rating. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, it's a delicious, rich glass of wine. If you like the white, there's a red too - called Ebony. Note - 2010 vintage for sale in online shop. |
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| Comment: |
Fruity nose, good colour, high acid |
| Occasion: |
Family Saturday evening with a couple of good friends |
| Food Match: |
Braised pork chops, mixed stir fried veg |
| Blind Cost: |
R45.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Asara Ivory - 2009 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R59.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A bargain of a wine that comes with a Platter 3,5 star rating. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, it's a delicious, rich glass of wine. If you like the white, there's a red too - called Ebony. Note - 2010 vintage for sale in online shop. |
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| Comment: |
Fruity nose, good colour, high acid |
| Occasion: |
Family Saturday evening with a couple of good friends |
| Food Match: |
Braised pork chops, mixed stir fried veg |
| Blind Cost: |
R45.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc - 2012 |
| Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc |
| Varietals List: Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R89.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Clean and crisp. Some grandilla flavours and mineral notes |
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| Comment: |
Initial nose is mouldy, compost-like. but then the taste is fruity and grassy. |
| Occasion: |
Anytime when you are in the mood for a nice piece of Salmon |
| Food Match: |
Grilled cape salmon with fresh green veggies |
| Blind Cost: |
R60.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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Audacia Jete Red |
| Varietals: Blend, red |
| Varietals List: Blend, Non cultivar blend, |
| Price: R39.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Our Tasting Panel |
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| Comment: |
Lovely smoky nose, black currants, easy drinking |
| Occasion: |
1st red of the evening |
| Food Match: |
Ostrich steak kebabs off the braai |
| Blind Cost: |
R65.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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