South Africa’s top red blends in 2012 – experts’ choice
AA Badenhorst 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Anthonij Rupert Optima 2008 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Anwilka 2009 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Beaumont Ariane 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Bernheim Classique 2008 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Beyerskloof Faith 2009 – one of Top 3 in Perold Cape Blend Competition
Boschendal 1685 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – gold medal at Mondial
Bosman Erfenis 2010 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Cavalli Cheval D’Or Warlord 2009 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Chamonix Troika 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Creation Syrah Grenache 2010 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition, double gold medal at Veritas Awards
Dalla Cia Giorgio 2007 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide, Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Delaire Botmaskop 2009 – gold medal at Classic Awards
Diemersdal MM Louw 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Dombeya Altus 2007 – gold medal at Trophy Wine Show, gold medal at Five Nations Challenge
Doolhof The Minotaur 2009 – double gold medal at Michelangelo Awards
Du Toitskloof Dimension 2010 – double gold medal at Michelangelo Awards
Eikendal Classique 2009 – trophy at Trophy Wine Show, highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Ernie Els Big Easy 2010 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Ernie Els CWG Auction Reserve 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Ernie Els Signature 2008 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Fable Lion’s Whisker 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Fleur du Cap Laszlo 2006 – double gold medal at Five Nations Challenge
Fleur du Cap Laszlo 2008 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Glenelly Lady May 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Graham Beck The Joshua 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Grangehurst Nikela 2005 – one of Top 5 in Perold Cape Blend Competition
Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve 2009 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Guardian Peak SMG 2010 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards
Hartenberg The Mackenzie 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Iona One Man Band 2008 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Jordan Cobblers Hill 2008 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards
Jordan Cobblers Hill 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Jordan Sophia 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Kaapzicht Steytler Vision 2008 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Keets First Verse 2010 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Ken Forrester The Gypsy 2009 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Knorhoek Pan Pantére 2007 – double gold medal at Michelangelo Awards
Koelenhof Koelenberg 2009 – double gold medal at Michelangelo Awards
KWV Abraham Perold Tributum 2010 – one of Top 3 in Perold Cape Blend Competition
KWV The Mentors Orchestra 2010 – gold medal at Decanter Awards
La Motte Pierneef Collection Shiraz Viognier 2009 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
La Motte Pierneef Collection Shiraz Viognier 2010 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Le Bonheur Prima 1999 – trophy at Michelangelo Awards
Le Joubert ‘1070’ 2009 – gold medal at Trophy Wine Show
Lyngrove Platinum Latitude 2011 – one of Top 5 in Perold Cape Blend Competition
Mas Nicolas 2007 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Meerlust Rubicon 2008 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Miles Mossop Max 2008 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Miles Mossop Max 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Mischa Cerno 2009 – trophy at Michelangelo Awards
Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Muratie Ansela van de Caab 2009 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Mvemve Raats De Compostella 2009 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide, Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Nabygelegen Seventeen Twelve 2007 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards
Nederburg Manor House Shiraz Mourvèdre 2010 – trophy at Decanter Awards
Overgaauw Tria Corda 2009 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Redstone 2010 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Rickety Bridge The Foundation Stone 2010 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Rust en Vrede Estate 2009 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Rustenberg John X Merriman 2009 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Sadie Columella 2010 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Saronsberg Full Circle 2009 – gold medal at Mondial
Saronsberg Full Circle 2010 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition, gold medal at Five Nations Challenge
Saronsberg Provenance Rooi 2010 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Saronsberg Seismic 2007 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Sijnn 2008 – gold medal at Classic Awards
Spice Route Chakalaka 2009 – trophy at Decanter Awards
Spier Creative Block 3 2009 – gold medal at Mondial
Spier Creative Block 3 2010 – gold medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition
Spier Creative Block 8 2010 – gold medal at Mondial
Spier Woolworths Allan Mullins ‘My Song’ 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Stellenbosch Ridge 2009 – gold medal at Mondial
Strandveld The Navigator 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
The High Road Director’s Reserve 2009 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Thelema Rabelais 2008 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Tokara Director’s Reserve 2008 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Tokara Director’s Reserve 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Vilafonté Series M 2009 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Warwick Trilogy 2009 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Waterford The Jem 2009 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Windmeul Cape Blend Reserve 2010 – one of Top 3 in Perold Cape Blend Competition
Bernheim Classique 2008 – R70
Boschendal 1685 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – R80
Du Toitskloof Dimension 2010 – R75
Koelenhof Koelenberger 2009 – R30
Le Joubert ‘1070’ 2009 – R95
Rickety Bridge The Foundation Stone 2010 – R85
Windmeul Cape Blend Reserve 2010 – R85
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Awesome recommendations Mike – hoping for a generous christmas bonus so I can get shopping!
Glad you found the recommendations useful, and/but wait for this week’s shopping tips when we showcase the very best value wines of the year – best quality at lowest prices!