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Wines of the Day: Braai wine

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

 

 

 

 

 

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