Wines of the Day: Summertime
Summer time and the wine-ing is easy. It couldn't be simpler with these excellent value wines. Summer meals don't have to be strictly paired to white wines.
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 Bosman Family Vineyards De Bos Walker Bay Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Delicate mid crimson. Black cherry aromas, finely textured tannins, almost cedar wood spice, good fruit purity.
Occasions
– Elegant Meal
– Winter Meal
– Summer Meal
– Dazzle a Date
Goes With
– Fish
– Shellfish
– Cream-based Pasta
2011 Anthonij Rupert Wines Protea SMV
Tasting Notes
Light cerise. Faintly smokey, with peppery silken notes, some floral whiffs, slightly warm on the finish but good value.
Occasions
– Braai/Picnic
– Elegant Meal
– Winter Meal
– Summer Meal
Goes With
– Poultry
– Potjie/Casserole
– Beef
– Venison
2011 Allée Bleue Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Tasting Notes
Mid maroon. Cassis plum aromas, bright red fruit though with layered almost smokey notes, slightly herbal, savoury tannins forest floor, fynbos whiffs lovely detail but lacking intensity.
Occasions
– Elegant Meal
– Winter Meal
– Summer Meal
– Impress your Boss
Goes With
– Poultry
– Lamb
– Cured Meats
– Beef
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
