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Wine of the week

 
 
Here are 2 wines that we have selected for you to enjoy this week. The scrimp of the week is always a wine below R60 and the splurge is above R60.

Beau Joubert Oak Lane Shiraz/ Cabernet Sauvignon       Beau Joubert Oak Lane Shiraz/ Cabernet Sauvignon - 2011
Varietals: Blend, red
Varietals List:
Price: R36.00 Average Score: 6/10
Cork/Screw: Screw Organic: No

Editors Notes
Cigar lounge with thick leather chairs, but a berry hint that lingers on a sexy note.

Our Tasting Panel
Andrew    Jeremy   
Comment: Is there a hint of herbs on the nose? Green tea? High tannins which figure the taste.
Occasion: Home cooked mid-weeker with veg.
Food Match: Lamb Chops – old fashioned
Blind Cost: R55.00
Score: 7/10

Boschendal Grande Cuvée Brut       Boschendal Grande Cuvée Brut - 2007
Varietals: MCC
Varietals List: MCC,
Price: R115.00 Average Score: 7/10
Cork/Screw: Cork Organic: No

Editors Notes
Bubbly fit for the Royal family. Each bubble is a burst of fruity flavours

Our Tasting Panel
Andrew    Godfrey    Jeremy    Maryke    Percy   
Comment: Burnt yeasty nose. Sweet with a great mousse. a proper royal bubbly
Occasion: Deal closure celebratory dinner
Food Match: Sushi and sashimi platter
Blind Cost: R89.00
Score: 9/10

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