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5 Stars (Outstanding)
Producer Wine Year Community Reviews
1 Simonsig Frans Malan 2003 5 Stars (1)
One of my favourites. I would actually subscribe to this wine, just to ensure that I always have a vintage or more to enjoy on those really special dinner evenings.
2 KWV Roodeberg 2003 4 Stars (2)
3 Delheim Grand Reserve 2001 5 Stars (1)
4 Simonsig Frans Malan 2002 5 Stars (1)
An excellent wine!!!
5 Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon Private Bin 2002 5 Stars (1)
4 Stars (Very good)
Producer Wine Year Community Reviews
6 Glen Carlou Tortoise Hill Red 2004 4 Stars (1)
Awesome wine! Buy a case if you can.
7 Flagstone Longitude 2004 4 Stars (1)
Great for those long winter nights infront of a fire. A wine to share with close friends and family.
8 Leopards Leap Shiraz 2004 4 Stars (1)
9 Carisbrooke Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 4 Stars (1)
10 Simonsig Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 4 Stars (1)
Good solid Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a keeper.
11 Boschendal Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 4 Stars (1)
12 Boschendal Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2006 4 Stars (1)
I love blends and this is just one of those little master pieces.
13 Alto Estate Alto Rouge 1995 4 Stars (1)
This is nice, I really enjoy this wine.
14 Mellasat Mallasat M 2003 4 Stars (3)
15 Diemersfontein Wines Diemersfontein Pinotage 2007 4 Stars (2)
A very unique South African Pinotage. Sad to know that the KWV Cafe Culture recently became similar in taste, though maybe not in quality.
16 Nabygelegen Private Cellars Scaramanga 2006 4 Stars (1)
WOW What a wine, with a chocolate nose and deep taste. This wine is still young with loads of development promise. In my books this is a future wine, buy now and drink later.
17 Warwick Estate Trilogy 2003 4 Stars (1)
I had this wine during dinner at Butcher`s Block. It goes absolutly lovely with good South Africa steak. Look out for good vintages.
18 Altydgedacht Estate Barbera 2004 4 Stars (1)
Sweet strawberry aroma with a almost fruity taste. A soft smooth medium bodied wine. Lovely evening wine that will go well with any tomato sauce based pasta. Good value for money. "I like italian vines"
19 Paradys Kloof Pinot Noir 2005 3 Stars (3)
20 Anthonij Rupert Terra Del Capo Sangiovese 2006 4 Stars (3)
What a lovely wine.
21 Paul Cluver Estate The Elgin Blend 2004 4 Stars (1)
Strong berries and soft chocolate and coffee aromas. Full and spicy with a slightly sweet and acidic taste. "I like this wine" Real value for money and should go well with fillet or rump steak with a deep blue cheese or pepper sauce. Will keep well, so good cellaring potential.
22 Hartenberg Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 4 Stars (1)
23 Hermanuspietersfontein Vineyards Die Arnoldus 2005 3 Stars (2)
Sweet caramel nose with fruity hints of cream. Soft feel in the mouth with lovely pepper, spice and underling mocha taste. Lovely wine.
24 Graham Beck The Old Road Pinotage 2003 4 Stars (1)
25 Clos Malverne Devonet Merlot Pinotage 2007 3 Stars (2)
This is a South African wine for South African dishes, deep full flavoured potjie kos and stews. Buy a case and let it sit in the cellar until next winter. Absolutly lovely.
26 Mellasat Enigma 2007 4 Stars (2)
Soft pale yellow colour with fresh fruity aromas and undertones of banana sweets and nuts. Tasted cold with very full upfront creaminess and a good medium dryness well balanced with gentle acidity. A good mouthwash produces bubbly mouse bliss. This wine can become an amazing MCC. Definitely a party wine that will lovely with cocktail snack platters and sweets. I will recommend this wine to fiends and family.
27 Mahler Besse Taja Reserva 2003 2 Stars (3)
Nice dark ruby colour. Soft coffee nose with touches of fruit (berries), dark cherry aromas. Lovely leathery taste with a short finish. Very low alcohol with slight warmth. Dry flat taste, medium bodied. Very lovely, easy drinking wine. Will compliment a nice stew or lamb roast. I like this wine and will recommend it.
28 Santa Alicia Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 5 Stars (2)
29 Santa Alicia Gran Reserva Merlot 2004 5 Stars (2)
30 Saronsberg Cellar Shiraz 2005 4 Stars (2)
What a lovely wine. I had this during an evening out. Would like to write a formal review on it.
31 Monis Wines Vintage Muscadel 2000 4 Stars (1)
Tasted cold as prescribed. Strong raisin aromas with a sweet brandy pudding nose. A lovely red copper gold colour. Pleasant sweet taste with a dash of alcohol. Reminds me of my grand mother`s christmas pudding. "A ladies brandy" Excellent value for money. This will go well with a malva pudding or almost any other warm South African pudding. I will recommend this to friends and family.
32 Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 4 Stars (1)
Lovely red colour with strong wood, roasted peppers and spice aromas. Strong full bodied taste with loads of depth and maturing potential. This is a keeper. Has excellent balance between bitterness and underlying acidity.
33 De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2005 4 Stars (1)
Lovely fruity aromas with a strong sweet taste that leaves you with a smooth warm aftertaste. Strong alcohol that works wonders on a cold winter night. This is a really exceptional port. Great value for money if you are looking a good winter sipper. The labeling and bottle can do with an upgrade. The overall package lacks collectibility and does not stand out on the shelf.
3 Stars (Good)
Producer Wine Year Community Reviews
34 Beyerskloof Pinotage 2006 3 Stars (1)
This is a easy drinking pinotage that I like having with a braai or a good stew. Excellent gift for friends and family.
35 Graham Beck Railroad Red 2005 3 Stars (1)
I love this wine and always use it as a gift idea. Easy table drinking wine.
36 Beyerskloof Pinotage 2005 3 Stars (1)
37 Graham Beck Railroad Red 2004 3 Stars (1)
Easy drinking will go well with any roast, BBQ, stew or potjie. Spicy with a little bit of sweetness from the berry flavours. Deep red ruby colour and a long lingering after taste. "I will recommend this wine as an everyday easy drinking wine, real value for money."
38 Graham Beck Waterside Chardonnay 2005 3 Stars (1)
39 Graham Beck Waterside Chardonnay 2006 3 Stars (1)
40 Robertson Winery Ruby Cabernet 2007 3 Stars (1)
Easy drinking braai wine.
41 Savanha Merlot 2006 3 Stars (3)
This is a good wine.
42 Landskroon Merlot Cabernet Franc 2005 3 Stars (1)
An easy drinking wine, well aged an ready for drinking in 2008. I am glad I were able to acquire this wine at this optimal age. Good value for money.
43 Boland Kelder Shiraz 2004 3 Stars (1)
Well worth enjoying. Wish I bought more of them. This is a keeper, it will improve in the cellar.
44 Hazendal Kleine Hazen Konynwijn 2005 3 Stars (1)
Interesting WILD taste.
45 Boland Kelder Pinotage 2004 3 Stars (1)
Another good Pinotage.
46 Boland Kelder Chardonnay 2005 3 Stars (1)
An above average good Chardonnay. I defenitly recommend this for a Sunday lunch.
47 Boland Kelder Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 3 Stars (1)
Easy drinking, good value for money Carbernet Sauvignon. This is a keeper, it will improve in the cellar.
48 Beyerskloof Synergy 2005 3 Stars (1)
49 KWV Cafe Culture 2007 3 Stars (3)
I love the taste of mocha, this is an awesome sipping wine for the cold winter nights.
50 Boschendal Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 3 Stars (3)
I originally bought this wine after tasting the 2004 vintage. This vintage compares well to the 2004 though it does taste a bit younger.
51 Zandvliet Estate Shiraz 2005 3 Stars (1)
52 Boschendal Blanc de Blanc 2008 4 Stars (2)
A sharp fresh nose with faint pineapple and green apple aromas. Lovely pale gold colour. This wine was tasted cold with a smooth creamy feel in the mouth. A well balanced structure. Touches of acidity and dryness. Should go well with a lemon based fish dish or tomato sauced pasta. This is an easy drinking summer picnic wine best served cool.
53 Mellasat Tuin Wyn 2003 3 Stars (1)
54 De Meye Wines Little River Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 2 Stars (2)
Lovely deep ruby red colour. Upfront plum and black current aromas with touches of woody vanilla-ness. A flat full bodied mouth with a short lingering aftertaste. Strong bitterness with not much alcohol on the nose. This wine should compliment most meat roasts.
55 Asara Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 3 Stars (1)
56 D‘Aria Winery Blush 2008 3 Stars (1)
An off pinkish almost copper colour. Very faint flower nose leaving you with a fruity afterthought of berries. Well balanced acidity with a lovely fresh full strawberry taste. This is one of the better rose wines I have had and will recommend it.
57 Groote Post Vineyards The Old Man‘s Blend Red 2007 3 Stars (3)
Plum berry aroma. Not too full bodied with a slightly sweet and acidic taste. Good aging potential though I suggest drink now. Everyday drinking wine that will compliment any good lamb dish. Good value for money.
58 Cape to Cairo Syrah 2006 3 Stars (1)
Plum, fruity sweet nose. Deep dark red colour. Hints of caramel, peppery, spice aromas. A juicy full fruit mouth and good acidity with touches of red apple skins. Excellent food wine. Well balanced and full bodied and a lingering aftertaste. Will recommend this wine.
59 Perdeberg Winery Chenin Blanc 2009 2 Stars (3)
Lovely pale yellow straw colour. Tasted cold. Soft fruity aromas, strong hints of guava. Well balanced and good structure with a pleasant lingering aftertaste. Will go well with food and is lovely spring and summer picnic wine. Pasta, sushi and cheese platters for this wine.
60 Abingdon Estate Viognier 2009 3 Stars (1)
Young, green and crisp. Potential for great future vintages.
61 Abingdon Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2009 3 Stars (1)
Very crisp, green lemon and pineapple. No wood.
62 Abingdon Estate Syrah 2008 3 Stars (1)
Watery, fruity acidity. Not enough body from the young vines. Nice strawberry undertones.
63 Abingdon Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 3 Stars (1)
Not enough body. Good colour with plum flavours and a long after taste. Again future vintages have potential to become amazing wines.
2 Stars (Moderately good)
Producer Wine Year Community Reviews
64 Graham Beck Waterside Unwooded Chardonnay 2007 2 Stars (1)
For some reason not as good as the 2005 and 2006 in my collection. Still a good Chardonnay for a hot summers day and easy going lunch with friends and family.
65 Graham Beck Pinno Rose‘ 2006 2 Stars (1)
One for the ladies.
66 Simonsig Mustique 2005 2 Stars (1)
Nice on a hot summer day with loads of ice. Add soda or sprite for something different.
67 Van Loveren Chardonnay (Van Loveren) 2006 2 Stars (1)
Easy drinking white.
68 Arniston Bay Ruby Cabernet Merlot 2005 2 Stars (1)
69 Simonsig Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2005 3 Stars (3)
A good BBQ wine. Goes extremely well in the winter evenings.
70 Savanha Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 2 Stars (1)
Standard Cabernet Sauvignon, should keep well and mature in the cellar. Try it again after a few years cellaring.
71 Savanha Sauvignon Blanc 2007 2 Stars (1)
72 Savanha Chardonnay 2007 2 Stars (1)
This is a very nice Chardonnay for good summer drinking.
73 Kanu Wines Rockwood 2006 2 Stars (1)
Not as good as expected.
74 Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc 2007 3 Stars (2)
This wine was tasted cold and had strong citrus aromas with a faint wild flower nose. Very pale straw colour almost completely transparent. A watery crisp feel in the mouth with a soft acidic taste. Watered down apple juice comes to mind. Not a bad taste, something you would drink on a hot summers day. This wine has a good balance and will go down well with any picnic basket. Pair with fish, chicken or salad.
75 Fat Bastard Chardonnay 2008 3 Stars (2)
Tasted this wine at room temperature. Pale yellow colour with soft touches of green on the edges. Lovely lemongrass and green apple aromas. A slightly creamy texture in mouth. Not as full bodied as expected. Good balance with slight bitterness with an acidic offset. Quite a nice wine. Love the label design.
76 D‘Aria Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2008 2 Stars (1)
Pale colour, almost completely transparent. Apple nose with notes of pineapple in the mouth. Has an off-balanced structure caused by to much acidity.
77 Franschhoek Vineyards The Churchyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 2 Stars (1)
Ruby red colour with coffee mocha aromas and nutty undertones. A watery medium bodied mouth. A bit off balanced due to high acidity and has almost no aftertaste. Tastes flat, young and green.
78 D‘Aria Winery The Songbird 2008 3 Stars (2)
Pale straw colour with promises of wood. Strong apple nose and upfront pineapple fruity flavours. Acidity is well balanced by the creamy butter feel in the mouth.
79 Perdeberg Winery Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2009 2 Stars (1)
Pale straw yellow colour. Strong figs and watermelon skin jam aromas. Not the usual Sauvignon Blanc taste, cannot place it, almost pre-ripe apricots. Strong acidity, lingering after taste. Might improve with 1 - 2 years in the cellar. Needs a strong fish dish to off set and compliment.
1 Star (Not very good, but not bad)
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