Wines of the Day: Summer time Chardonnay under R50
South Africa has a habit of delivering excellent quality at very low prices. Without breaking the bank balance, here are three chardonnay's under R 50.00 which are 5 Stars in value.
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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.
2012 KWV Classic Collection Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Green-flecked mid yellow. Bright tropical, almost pineapple aromas, tangy citrus mid palate, fresh grapefruit notes on the finish.
Occasions
– Braai/Picnic
– Elegant Meal
– Summer Meal
– Aperitif
Goes With
– Smoked Meats/Fish/Poultry
– Roast Vegetables
– Fish
– Shellfish
2012 Hill & Dale Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Pale straw. Faint mown hay aromas, insubstantial with just enough zestiness for the finish
Occasions
– Braai/Picnic
– Summer Meal
– Aperitif
Goes With
– Roast Vegetables
– Fish
– Shellfish
– Oysters/Sushi
2012 Bellingham DG Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Very pale straw. Light whiff of oak, more vanilla than coconut, still a delicate leesy creaminess, very good length.
Occasions
– Braai/Picnic
– Elegant Meal
– Winter Meal
– Summer Meal
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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