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Nitida - 2009 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, |
| Price: R143.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Maryke says: "if this wine was a woman, I'd become a lesbian." Can't get better praise than that. And three others scored it 8. NOTE: 2009 tasted, 2010 for sale in online store. |
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| Comment: |
Wet sandy earth on the nose, minty, tight, makes it very sharp, almost too spicy? Sexy! Fynbos. So many adjectives for this! |
| Occasion: |
Dinner party for 6. You can score big points by impressing. |
| Food Match: |
Goes with greasy food. Pork belly with lentils tossed in garlic. |
| Blind Cost: |
R100.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Nitida - 2009 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, |
| Price: R143.00 |
Average Score: |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A serious, elegant wine that the panel loved. 2 scores of 7 and an 8 and it’s a beauty with seafood |
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Nitida - 2009 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, |
| Price: R143.00 |
Average Score: |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A serious, elegant wine that the panel loved. 2 scores of 7 and an 8 and it’s a beauty with seafood |
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Nitida Sauvignon Blanc - 2012 |
| Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc |
| Varietals List: Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R70.00 |
Average Score: 8/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Fizzy feel good! Crips kiwi notes come through a fresh and clean wine. |
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| Comment: |
Syrupy sweet nose, crisp sweet body. Like a splash of water on your face. |
| Occasion: |
Happy sexy times! |
| Food Match: |
Freshly grilled prawns with lemon garlic |
| Blind Cost: |
R70.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Oak Valley - 2010 |
| Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc |
| Varietals List: Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R55.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Crisp, fresh cut grass on a hot summer's day |
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| Comment: |
Crisp, fresh cut grass nose. Refreshing & exciting. A good drinking wine. A hint of wood |
| Occasion: |
Special friends - out to impress even for a romantic evening |
| Food Match: |
Prawns & peri peri sauce & rice done the Portuguese way |
| Blind Cost: |
R68.00 |
| Score: |
9/10 |
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Oak Valley - 2010 |
| Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc |
| Varietals List: Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R86.00 |
Average Score: 4/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Another Elgin wine from Elgin royalty. The Sav’s just seem to do better here than anywhere else. This Oak Valley is a winner |
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| Comment: |
Taste like sour wine gums. Smells like green pepper and thyme.
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| Occasion: |
Where-ever |
| Food Match: |
Baked potato |
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| Score: |
6/10 |
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Oak Valley - 2005 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, |
| Price: R127.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Scores of 2 x 8's and 3 x 7's, that's high praise from the panel who clearly loved it. Get it from our online shop |
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| Comment: |
The boy you want to chat up at the swimming gala. |
| Occasion: |
A sexy dinner with stupid fun friends. |
| Food Match: |
Thai prawn chilli cream with noodles |
| Blind Cost: |
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| Score: |
8/10 |
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Oak Valley - 2005 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, |
| Price: R127.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Scores of 2 x 8's and 3 x 7's, that's high praise from the panel who clearly loved it. Get it from our online shop |
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| Comment: |
The boy you want to chat up at the swimming gala. |
| Occasion: |
A sexy dinner with stupid fun friends. |
| Food Match: |
Thai prawn chilli cream with noodles |
| Blind Cost: |
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| Score: |
8/10 |
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Oak Valley - 2005 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, |
| Price: R127.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Scores of 2 x 8's and 3 x 7's, that's high praise from the panel who clearly loved it. Get it from our online shop |
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| Comment: |
The boy you want to chat up at the swimming gala. |
| Occasion: |
A sexy dinner with stupid fun friends. |
| Food Match: |
Thai prawn chilli cream with noodles |
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| Score: |
8/10 |
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Oak Valley - 2008 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, |
| Price: R50.00 |
Average Score: 5/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Ditto on the above comment on the Rawbones white, this red is easy-drinking - just pull it from the case and into the glass. |
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| Comment: |
Leathery nose, berries & mulberries on the tongue. Good follow through aftertaste |
| Occasion: |
My brother-in-law on our own in the bush - talking about running for the presidency. |
| Food Match: |
Strips of beef sauteed in soy sauce & pepper corns |
| Blind Cost: |
R65.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Oak Valley - 2008 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, |
| Price: R50.00 |
Average Score: 5/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Ditto on the above comment on the Rawbones white, this red is easy-drinking - just pull it from the case and into the glass. |
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| Comment: |
Leathery nose, berries & mulberries on the tongue. Good follow through aftertaste |
| Occasion: |
My brother-in-law on our own in the bush - talking about running for the presidency. |
| Food Match: |
Strips of beef sauteed in soy sauce & pepper corns |
| Blind Cost: |
R65.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Obikwa - 2010 |
| Varietals: Shiraz / Syrah |
| Varietals List: Shiraz, |
| Price: R36.00 |
Average Score: 4/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Obikwa got Percy on the love boat and wanting it anytime anywhere. It is indeed lightly sweet, rich, and creamy… and an award winner! |
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| Comment: |
Wonderfully rich nose with varnish. Lightly sweet, rich and creamy…the perfect woman. Could drink this to the rapture! |
| Occasion: |
This is an amazing red - anytime, anywhere. |
| Food Match: |
Game fillet with sweet jam sauce. |
| Blind Cost: |
R85.00 |
| Score: |
9/10 |
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Obikwa - 2010 |
| Varietals: Pinotage |
| Varietals List: Pinotage, |
| Price: R36.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Obikwa has been making its way up the list this year and their Pinotage does not disappoint ! Surprisingly very good with a seafood curry. |
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| Comment: |
A salty Bokkom from the Western Cape. |
| Occasion: |
Saturday lunch on the Adriatic coast |
| Food Match: |
A beautiful fresh fish on the braai with salad |
| Blind Cost: |
R60.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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Oldenburg Vineyards - 2008 |
| Varietals: Cabernet Franc |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, |
| Price: R170.00 |
Average Score: |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A well rounded, full bodied momma! Rich and juicy, just like the steak you should be pairing it with. |
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Oldenburg Vineyards - 2008 |
| Varietals: Shiraz / Syrah |
| Varietals List: Syrah, |
| Price: R170.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| This wine is as hot and happening as the winemaker. A new vineyard in Stellies – all their wines are fab. It’s worth the splurge. |
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| Comment: |
Berries, excellent colour good after taste. Fresh berries in early spring. |
| Occasion: |
Business partner on a Friday night |
| Food Match: |
Good lamb or beef curry with basmati rice and poppadums |
| Blind Cost: |
R68.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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