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Raka Sauvignon Blanc - 2009 |
| Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc |
| Varietals List: Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R59.00 |
Average Score: 5/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Smooth, fresh and full of life! |
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| Comment: |
Oooh, even more flowers to tantalize the taste buds. The taste is soothing and mild. It is definitely one to drink with lots of time and plenty of good company |
| Occasion: |
A warm Saturday braai with my mates... No drama, just chilling near the pool |
| Food Match: |
Thai chicken kebabs on the braai with roast baby potatoes and crunchy green beans |
| Blind Cost: |
R85.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Raka Shannonea - 2009 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R52.00 |
Average Score: 3/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| We love enticing white blends that smell of the ocean and hint of the oysters and prawns you are just about to guzzle. |
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| Comment: |
A refreshing fruity white wine. Rather thin, pleasant aftertaste becoming minerally. |
| Occasion: |
Special lunch with your friend |
| Food Match: |
Braai fish with a lemon butter drizzle. New potatoes & salad. Must be a good strong flavour. |
| Blind Cost: |
R45.00 |
| Score: |
6/10 |
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Raka Shannonea - 2009 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R52.00 |
Average Score: 3/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| We love enticing white blends that smell of the ocean and hint of the oysters and prawns you are just about to guzzle. |
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| Our Tasting Panel |
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| Comment: |
A refreshing fruity white wine. Rather thin, pleasant aftertaste becoming minerally. |
| Occasion: |
Special lunch with your friend |
| Food Match: |
Braai fish with a lemon butter drizzle. New potatoes & salad. Must be a good strong flavour. |
| Blind Cost: |
R45.00 |
| Score: |
6/10 |
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Raka Shannonea - 2009 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R52.00 |
Average Score: 3/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| We love enticing white blends that smell of the ocean and hint of the oysters and prawns you are just about to guzzle. |
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| Our Tasting Panel |
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| Comment: |
A refreshing fruity white wine. Rather thin, pleasant aftertaste becoming minerally. |
| Occasion: |
Special lunch with your friend |
| Food Match: |
Braai fish with a lemon butter drizzle. New potatoes & salad. Must be a good strong flavour. |
| Blind Cost: |
R45.00 |
| Score: |
6/10 |
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Raoul Beaumont - 2011 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Blend, |
| Price: R40.00 |
Average Score: |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| This is Summer captured in a bottle!
A fresh, clean, easy drinking wine for those hot summer days ahead. |
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Red Lorry |
| Varietals: Blend, red |
| Varietals List: Blend, |
| Price: R55.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A stonker of a bargain, a score of 2 x 9's and Godfrey thinking it costs R180 when it's under R60. Get it from our online shop |
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| Comment: |
Ooooh! This is flying first class on Emirates to Dubai with some serious cash to spend! Rich and extravagant! VIP baby! |
| Occasion: |
Definitely sitting and watching the sunset in the bush! |
| Food Match: |
Lamb shank with garlic mashed potatoes and mint sauce. Ah, delicious!! |
| Blind Cost: |
R100.00 |
| Score: |
9/10 |
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Rhebokskloof - 2010 |
| Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc |
| Varietals List: Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R53.00 |
Average Score: 4/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A bargain Sav from a lesser known property, it's all the things a Sav should be including a great price. An 8 from Percy. Note: 2010 tasted, 2011 for sale in our online store. |
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| Comment: |
Fruity playful nose. Light, fresh and delicious. Refreshing |
| Occasion: |
Celebrator/ Happy times |
| Food Match: |
Grilled Kingklip in lemon. |
| Blind Cost: |
R60.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Ridgeback Journey - 2005 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, |
| Price: R81.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Note - 2006 vintage for sale in online store. |
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| Comment: |
Typically South African - full of life, vigour and courage - prepared to make a stand, not shy to stand up and be counted |
| Occasion: |
Family - from Granny and Grandpa to the grandkids |
| Food Match: |
Braai - Karoo lamb chops, baked potatoes and potbrood |
| Blind Cost: |
R80.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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Ridgeback Journey - 2005 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, |
| Price: R81.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Note - 2006 vintage for sale in online store. |
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| Comment: |
Typically South African - full of life, vigour and courage - prepared to make a stand, not shy to stand up and be counted |
| Occasion: |
Family - from Granny and Grandpa to the grandkids |
| Food Match: |
Braai - Karoo lamb chops, baked potatoes and potbrood |
| Blind Cost: |
R80.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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Ridgeback Journey - 2005 |
| Varietals: Bordeaux blend |
| Varietals List: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, |
| Price: R81.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Note - 2006 vintage for sale in online store. |
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| Our Tasting Panel |
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| Comment: |
Typically South African - full of life, vigour and courage - prepared to make a stand, not shy to stand up and be counted |
| Occasion: |
Family - from Granny and Grandpa to the grandkids |
| Food Match: |
Braai - Karoo lamb chops, baked potatoes and potbrood |
| Blind Cost: |
R80.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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Riebeek Cellars Pieter Cruythoff Brut |
| Varietals: Sparkling |
| Varietals List: Sparkling, |
| Price: R52.00 |
Average Score: 4/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Classic Champagne grape variety blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, all in a very affordable sparkling wine that's delicious. |
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| Comment: |
This is a cheeky champagne. Its taste is bold and daring. It reminds me of a legendary diva strutting down a red carpet with the papparazzi flashing their lightbulbs. |
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| Food Match: |
High score for boldness and pizazz! |
| Blind Cost: |
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| Score: |
8/10 |
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Rietvalley Sauvignon Blanc - 2012 |
| Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc |
| Varietals List: Sauvignon Blanc, |
| Price: R50.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Nice tropical nose, a little sweet and then lays low on the palate. This is a cheese pairing wine. |
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| Comment: |
White pepper nose with slight gooseberries on the palate. |
| Occasion: |
A good wine to start off a night in a Italian restaurant |
| Food Match: |
Parma ham with rocket |
| Blind Cost: |
R60.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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Ross Gower - 2011 |
| Varietals: Rose' |
| Varietals List: Rose', |
| Price: R33.00 |
Average Score: 5/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A fruity-tuity type of wine with floral and cherry tones. A great grab and go. |
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| Comment: |
Reminds me of rose garden soft scent, sweet in taste and lingering after taste. |
| Occasion: |
Sunday lunch on the patio, no special occasion but must be with good friends. |
| Food Match: |
Grilled prawns with salad on the side- and don’t be shy with the peri peri sauce. |
| Blind Cost: |
R85.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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Rudera - 2009 |
| Varietals: Chenin Blanc |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, |
| Price: R107.00 |
Average Score: 5/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Thembi loved this, gave it a 9 and paired it with sticky pork ribs. Perfect for a nice rich Chenin Blanc and a wintry day |
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| Comment: |
Cheers to the freakin weekend! I'll drink to that, let this wine just sink in. Oh yeah. |
| Occasion: |
The speed cop let me go after I smiled at him... I was going 200km/h on the highway :) |
| Food Match: |
Sticky pork ribs that you can just climb into. Hands, elbows, face, it's all a delicious mess! |
| Blind Cost: |
R100.00 |
| Score: |
9/10 |
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Rudera - 2008 |
| Varietals: Chenin Blanc |
| Varietals List: Chenin Blanc, |
| Price: R107.00 |
Average Score: 8/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Everyone loved this, a 10 from Maryke, 3 scores of 8 and a 7, it's a no-brainer. Note: 2008 tasted, 2009 for sale in the online store. |
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| Comment: |
I'm standing on top of a mountain screaming and shouting melodies of joy! |
| Occasion: |
A celebration of love and life. I could be anywhere and enjoy this wine. |
| Food Match: |
Roast chicken with stuffing and onion gravy |
| Blind Cost: |
R70.00 |
| Score: |
10/10 |
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