Wines of the Day: Braai wine
This is not a derogatory term. Summer is inching towards us and we need to think about this carefully. What extra edge can you give to our favourite pastime? Really good wine at excellent prices.
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The wines featured here are chosen according to high point scored and 4 or 5 star value for money. In other words, for the price that you pay for the quality which is in the bottle, you will be well pleased with your purchase. Wines with a five star value offer outstanding quality for the price, four star offer very good quality for the price while a one star value, well, it’s your choice.
2011 Darling Cellars Reserve Old Blocks Pinotage
Tasting Notes
Deep crimson, with restrained herbal, strawberry aromas, still quite tight, spicy, savoury, still integrating, but good ageing potential.
Occasions
– Braai/Picnic
– Elegant Meal
– Winter Meal
– Summer Meal
Goes With
– Poultry
– Lamb
– Beef
– Venison
2012 Two Oceans Pinot Grigio
Tasting Notes
Very pale straw. Honeysuckle and nettle aromas, crisp, slightly zesty palate, weighty grip, uncomplex but pure.
Occasions
– Braai/Picnic
– Elegant Meal
– Summer Meal
– Aperitif
Goes With
– Fish
– Shellfish
– Oysters/Sushi
– Cream-based Pasta
2012 Fleur du Cap Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Pale lime green. Faintly tropical citrus aromas, lovely mid palate grapefruit whiffs, fresh clean and persistent.
Occasions
– Braai/Picnic
– Elegant Meal
– Summer Meal
– Impress your Boss
Goes With
– Roast Vegetables
– Fish
– Shellfish
– Oysters/Sushi
Is it a good wine?
0 to 50 points: Do not take orally
50 to 60 points: A very ordinary wine
60 to 69 points: Good enough commercial wine
70 to 79 points: Good to very good wine
80 to 89 points: Excellent wine
90 + points: World Class wine
