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Viljoensdrift - 2010 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Blend, |
| Price: R40.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| This was one of the top scorers in the Best Value guide, gaining 4 1/2 stars. Can you still drink such yummy, fruit packed wines for 40 bucks? And remember, this price includes delivery from our online shop |
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| Comment: |
Fresh summer nose - light refreshing taste - douses the spicy chakalaka! |
| Occasion: |
Wednesday night braai with good friends |
| Food Match: |
Beef kebabs & chakalaka |
| Blind Cost: |
R60.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Villiera - 2009 |
| Varietals: Shiraz / Syrah |
| Varietals List: Shiraz, |
| Price: R55.00 |
Average Score: 5/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Exotic and sexy red - Shiraz blended with Touriga Nacional which is a grape variety they use to make Port. So think Top Deck dipped into a cappuccino |
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| Comment: |
Wow! Clover chocolate yoghurt nose! Smooth, elegant, creamy. Full bodied! My kinda girl errr wine! |
| Occasion: |
Impress your first date with this! |
| Food Match: |
Medium rare rump with cream spinach & butternut trimmings. |
| Blind Cost: |
R65.00 |
| Score: |
9/10 |
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Villiera Brut Rosé |
| Varietals: MCC |
| Varietals List: Rose', Sparkling, |
| Price: R89.00 |
Average Score: 5/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A classic Champagne blend - Pinot/Chard - with Pinotage added for some local spice. All their bubblies are great, this is one of my faves from them. |
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| Comment: |
Bubbles, bubbles everywhere; drink with caution if you dare, pink and rosy light & cool, drink it standing at the pool. |
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| Score: |
8/10 |
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Villiera Brut Rosé |
| Varietals: MCC |
| Varietals List: Rose', Sparkling, |
| Price: R89.00 |
Average Score: 5/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A classic Champagne blend - Pinot/Chard - with Pinotage added for some local spice. All their bubblies are great, this is one of my faves from them. |
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| Comment: |
Bubbles, bubbles everywhere; drink with caution if you dare, pink and rosy light & cool, drink it standing at the pool. |
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| Score: |
8/10 |
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Villiersdorp Cellar |
| Varietals: Rose' |
| Varietals List: Rose', |
| Price: R39.00 |
Average Score: 4/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Crowd Pleaser Deluxe! Quaff this down in endless quantities while picking at snacks or braai food. Ice, soda or just so - enjoy it. |
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| Comment: |
Sweet & chirpy like a gurgling baby girl. I really appreciate the fruity flavour in this wine. It would be delicious with something spicy. |
| Occasion: |
Baby shower with a Barbie theme! |
| Food Match: |
Spicy chicken curry with basmati rice and a tomato salsa. |
| Blind Cost: |
R65.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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Villiersdorp Cellar - 2010 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Blend, |
| Price: R39.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Percy describes this wine as being perfect for braais and for the price, you should find some extra friends to come over and share in your braai party. Fresh and fruity - a real winner. New on the market - can be hard to find in stores, so click on the bottle and you can get it at our online store |
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| Comment: |
Light and happy! This brings a smile to my face. What a georgous spring delight |
| Occasion: |
A wedding ceremony. It's special and memorable |
| Food Match: |
Amazing with braaied pork sausage. Yum! Don't forget the Chakalaka! Double Yum! |
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| Score: |
9/10 |
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Villiersdorp Cellar - 2009 |
| Varietals: Blend, red |
| Varietals List: Blend, |
| Price: R43.00 |
Average Score: 4/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| Shiraz Cab blend and a serious party glugger. And a fun name too. Maryke liked it - a 7 for under R45. Great stuff |
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| Comment: |
A raw sour taste but earthy and real |
| Occasion: |
Sunday Spur after church - old Welkom memories |
| Food Match: |
BBQ ribs with wedges and fresh tomato salad |
| Blind Cost: |
R60.00 |
| Score: |
7/10 |
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Virgin Earth MCC - 2008 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: MCC, Viognier, |
| Price: R85.00 |
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| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A Viognier MCC that enlightens the senses one sip at a time. |
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Virgin Earth MCC - 2008 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: MCC, Viognier, |
| Price: R85.00 |
Average Score: |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A Viognier MCC that enlightens the senses one sip at a time. |
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Vondeling - 2008 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grenache, Viognier, |
| Price: R95.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| The Perfect 10 according to Thembi. And I agree, one of my new favourite wines, and 4 stars in Platter - all for under R100. |
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| Comment: |
Tastes like buttery popcorn! This lady sings the blues... She wears red lipstick and knows that she is sexy! She owns the stage. |
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Oooh, this must be drunk on Friday night after a rough week. It's so therapeutic!! You feel instantly alive again! |
| Food Match: |
Ayoba chicken with lots of garlic and coriander |
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| Score: |
10/10 |
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Vondeling - 2008 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grenache, Viognier, |
| Price: R95.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| The Perfect 10 according to Thembi. And I agree, one of my new favourite wines, and 4 stars in Platter - all for under R100. |
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| Comment: |
Tastes like buttery popcorn! This lady sings the blues... She wears red lipstick and knows that she is sexy! She owns the stage. |
| Occasion: |
Oooh, this must be drunk on Friday night after a rough week. It's so therapeutic!! You feel instantly alive again! |
| Food Match: |
Ayoba chicken with lots of garlic and coriander |
| Blind Cost: |
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| Score: |
10/10 |
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Vondeling - 2008 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grenache, Viognier, |
| Price: R95.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| The Perfect 10 according to Thembi. And I agree, one of my new favourite wines, and 4 stars in Platter - all for under R100. |
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| Our Tasting Panel |
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| Comment: |
Tastes like buttery popcorn! This lady sings the blues... She wears red lipstick and knows that she is sexy! She owns the stage. |
| Occasion: |
Oooh, this must be drunk on Friday night after a rough week. It's so therapeutic!! You feel instantly alive again! |
| Food Match: |
Ayoba chicken with lots of garlic and coriander |
| Blind Cost: |
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| Score: |
10/10 |
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Vondeling - 2008 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grenache, Viognier, |
| Price: R95.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| The Perfect 10 according to Thembi. And I agree, one of my new favourite wines, and 4 stars in Platter - all for under R100. |
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| Our Tasting Panel |
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| Comment: |
Tastes like buttery popcorn! This lady sings the blues... She wears red lipstick and knows that she is sexy! She owns the stage. |
| Occasion: |
Oooh, this must be drunk on Friday night after a rough week. It's so therapeutic!! You feel instantly alive again! |
| Food Match: |
Ayoba chicken with lots of garlic and coriander |
| Blind Cost: |
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| Score: |
10/10 |
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Vondeling - 2010 |
| Varietals: Blend, white |
| Varietals List: Blend, |
| Price: R42.00 |
Average Score: 7/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Screw |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| A fresh and fruity blend from my new discovery, Vondeling. This is their drinking wine and it is just so delicious. |
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| Comment: |
Grassy light wine with sweet lingering taste. Beautifully constructed with soft fruity undertones |
| Occasion: |
Sunny Sunday after church |
| Food Match: |
Fresh lemony sea-bass with light herby salad. |
| Blind Cost: |
R60.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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Vondeling - 2007 |
| Varietals: Shiraz / Syrah |
| Varietals List: Shiraz, |
| Price: R118.00 |
Average Score: 6/10 |
| Cork/Screw: Cork |
Organic: No |
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| Editors Notes |
| The top Shiraz offering from Vondeling, or try their Baldrick Shiraz, half the price and equally loved by the panel. Get it from our online shop |
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| Comment: |
Amazing nose, slightly under-delivers on big taste? So perhaps this is elegant rather than big - and it lasts |
| Occasion: |
Dinner for 6 at home. Don't do lots of veggies - keep it simple. |
| Food Match: |
Roast beef - prime rib, as opposed to fillet, and mushy peas. |
| Blind Cost: |
R100.00 |
| Score: |
8/10 |
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