Wine
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Grape |
Country
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Supplier
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Price
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Comments
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Ranking 1-3 and Best Value
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Graham Beck Cap Classique nv 12% |
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
Robertson, South Africa |
11.49 |
Light yeasty aromas, good fruit on the nose,
and rich creamy complexity on the palate. Fine mousse gives freshness
and finesse. |
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Buitenverwachting 08 12.5% |
Sauvignon Blanc |
Constantia, South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
8.99 |
Delicate nose of prickly pear, white peach
and pear. Restrained with nothing too obvious. Acidity tamed by sugar
friendly 12.5% alcohol and good mineral finish. |
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Zevenwacht Tin Mine White 06 13.5% |
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier |
Stellenbosch, South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
9.49 |
Ripe and exotic, a distinctive spicy wine
that is rich and subtly oaked. Chardonnay gives superb lime citrus
flavours, viognier lends delicate perfume of dried peaches and
apricots, while sauvignon punctuates the palate with concentrated
pungency. |
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Steenberg 07 14% |
Semillon |
Constantia, South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
13.49 |
Distinctive new breed Cape Semillon.
Breathtaking now, has concentration for sophisticated maturity. |
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Glen Carlou 05 14.5% |
Syrah |
Paarl, South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
13.49 |
Aromas of spicy blackberry and toasty oak
lead to complex flavours of ripe berry fruit, violet and currant on the
smooth palate. Full mouthfeel with rich fruit driven flavour on the
finish. |
3rd |
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Boschendal Reserve 03 15% |
Shiraz |
Franschhoek, South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
10.79 |
Garnet in colour, this classic wine is
reminiscent of those from Northern Rhone. Aromas of berry fruit, sage,
violets and roast meat. Elegant and complex. Well-integrated wood and
soft tannins on the palate. |
BV |
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Kaapzicht Steytler Vision 05 15% |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Merlot |
Stellenbosch, South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
19.99 |
Intense ruby deepening to an opaque heart.
Densely layered fruit enfolds tightly woven tannins and spicy oak with
ease, creating a richly textured mouthful. Has the poise and power to
richly reward 4 to 6 years cellaring. The three cultivars were vinified
and aged in small French oak barrels separately and blended together
after 24 months. |
1st |
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Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 04 14% |
Muscat de Frontignan |
Constantia, South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
26.99 |
Viscous but lively in texture, has layers of
orange peel, maple, crème brûlée, green tea and
quince flavours that
stay tightly knit through lengthy finish. Excellent dessert wine,
quietly putting together an enviable track record. Only 1,500 cases
made. |
2nd |