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Devill

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I don't really drink white wine so I am looking for advice on some nice semi-sweet white wine in the price class of R30-R60 / bottle.

Also any recom. on red wines in the price class of R40 - R80 / bottle.

Thanks in advance :)
 
Oranje Rivier -Ruby Cabernet, even the cabernet sauvignon is very nice.
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BrendanD said:
Stay off the semi-sweet. That stuff is bad for you.
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It is not for me. I don't drink white wine. Well maybe 2 glasses a year with some fish on a hot summers day.

Mila said:
Oranje Rivier -Ruby Cabernet, even the cabernet sauvignon is very nice.
Very Cheap - Tassies Broer Tassies!!!
Grunberger- Rosenlese
Grunberger- Freudenlese
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Mmmm I have seen the oranje rivier one. Will give it a try :)

Ps I like both the KWV cabernet sauvignon and pinotage.
 
Mila said:
Oranje Rivier -Ruby Cabernet, even the cabernet sauvignon is very nice.
Very Cheap - Tassies Broer Tassies!!!
Grunberger- Rosenlese
Grunberger- Freudenlese
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Oh Mila. How I pray for your heathen soul!:p:D

Devill.
It depends what kind of red wine mate.
Blend, single cultivar - up front and spicy or smooth and mellow or full bodied.
Even those these can be related to women, I am talking about wine. ;)
 
Kage said:
Oh Mila. How I pray for your heathen soul!:p:D

Devill.
It depends what kind of red wine mate.
Blend, single cultivar - up front and spicy or smooth and mellow or full bodied.
Even those these can be related to women, I am talking about wine. ;)
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:D Hey I like a good red but my friends drink the pink and white stuff and i have to say that is the best of the bunch. Or IMO.

But I like being a heathen:D
 
Kage said:
Oh Mila. How I pray for your heathen soul!:p:D

Devill.
It depends what kind of red wine mate.
Blend, single cultivar - up front and spicy or smooth and mellow or full bodied.
Even those these can be related to women, I am talking about wine. ;)
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I like them all. I also like trying different ones :)

I don't mind blended. I can appreciate the dry as well as the sweet ones although I rarely drink sweet wine.

I prefer red and something a tad fruity.
 
BrendanD said:
Stay off the semi-sweet. That stuff is bad for you.
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+1 ... used to only drink semi-sweet but it's grown to taste like :sick: to me

Robertson's and Van Loveren have both got some nice reds in their collection.

On the white side, reasonably priced too, Drostdy Hof has a really nice light white wine, which for a non-winer like me, it's not too bad. Has a nice fruity and light taste. ;)
 
Devill said:
I like them all. I also like trying different ones :)

I don't mind blended. I can appreciate the dry as well as the sweet ones although I rarely drink sweet wine.

I prefer red and something a tad fruity.
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Ok - fruity - then try a shiraz. The younger red earth variety are normally a bit higher in tannins and spicier but allows for it to breathe better and the shiraz is normally fruity with lots of red berries flavours with an undertone of chocolate.

I dont know what you are able to get up in pta so it is dificult to suggest specific farms.

I personally stay away from KWV unless it is well aged.
I find the younger ones a tad over rated.

what is the occasion?
 
The best red I've had was Alto Rouge 2006, it's a bit pricey though, you'll pay like R110 for one (maybe way less depending where you buy)

Also, the Meerlust Rubicon is also a good wine
 
AcidRaZor said:
The best red I've had was Alto Rouge 2006, it's a bit pricey though, you'll pay like R110 for one (maybe way less depending where you buy)

Also, the Meerlust Rubicon is also a good wine
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Yes, the Alto is one of the best.
Rubicon is over prices, same as the Kanonkop. You pay for the name.

Devill said:
Its tuesday.
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Good point. Then go to your local Tops and pick a shiraz or two and let us know what you liked.
Hmmm this could be an interesting little "club".
 
Kage said:
Good point. Then go to your local Tops and pick a shiraz or two and let us know what you liked.
Hmmm this could be an interesting little "club".
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Mmmm maybe we should do that. Post your "findings" :D
 
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