STILL AVAILABLE at the time of writing on 17 August 2022: REALLY GOOD REDS UNDER R100 Brink Family Pinotage 2019 R90pb from Pulpit Rock cellar, Riebeek West. Finalist in Top 10 Pinotage Competition. MAN Skaapveld Syrah 2020 R85pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch. 97/100 at Trophy Wine Show. Windmeul Shiraz 2020 R70pb ex-cellar, Paarl. Finalist in Shiraz SA Challenge. REALLY GOOD WHITE UNDER
Read moreWITH SOME vintages it’s recommended that for a refreshing drink you can chill this blend, described by the De Villiers family as a “fun-loving” wine. In recent years, however, the Paul Hugo Red has over-delivered relative what you might expect from the second tier in Landskroon’s portfolio. The 2020 is one of the standouts since the maiden vintage 2006. Judged
Read moreBEFORE considering the majority vote… Upon conclusion of the 2021 Ultra Value Wine Challenge, the guys and gals at BuyBetterWine.com announced their SA red and white wines of the year to be the 2018 vintage of Stellenbosch Hills Merlot, at the cellar-door price of R92 per bottle, and the 2021 Goudini Chenin Blanc at R60pb from uniWines in Rawsonville. Also
Read moreIT WAS inevitable, after another round of prohibition in South Africa, once wine sales were allowed again end-July 2021 at Lockdown Level 3 in terms of the COVID-19 Disaster Restrictions, top priority among those needing to stock up again was to look for the bargains on offer. People needed to get a case of something / anything decent onto those
Read moreCLEARLY as inflation takes its toll, compounded by the impact of wine producers in the Cape asking for prices more in line with what their direct competitiors in other top wine-producing countries are getting, it’s becoming increaingly challenging to find the good stuff at under R100 a bottle. We’re talking wine good enough to impress the critics on a panel,
Read moreIT’S ARGUABLE that at under R100 a bottle, if you’re weighing up South Africa’s various wine categories, Sauvignon Blanc generally offers best value-for-money. Sure, there are now very few top Sauvignons in the SA Wine Classification at this level, price wise. However, at the time of writing, five of the finalists in the country’s 2020 Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 competition
Read moreOF COURSE, South African Sauvignon Blanc can be one of the most rewarding varieties, a seriously enjoyable white when the winemakers are on their game and the grapes come from the right vineyards. But darn, the chances of success could be better. Chardonnay, especially, as well as Chenin Blanc, are generally more reliable, better bang for your buck – whether
Read moreTHE VERY BEST VALUE wines of South Africa at under R100 a bottle in 2019. Recommended by the top panels of wine experts locally and internationally. Better than standard gold (some gold medals count more than others); 93 points or more if only scored out of 100 (some scores of 90 to 92 equate to silver). Shining in the company
Read moreAS IT BECOMES increasingly challenging to find good quality, interesting wines at under R100 a bottle, suggestions by the various panels of experts cannot but go down well with wine lovers looking for quaffers, stocking up for parties, hosting a braai, wanting something for anytime enjoyment. For an update of what’s been recommended on this front during the past year,
Read moreTHE 2018 Uber Value SA Wine Guide was published in December. Four months later, after the annual general price hikes in March and April 2019, many of the wines that received very good reviews – gold medal or better, 90 points or higher – from one or more of the top panels in 2018 were still selling at below the
Read moreTHE VERY BEST VALUE wines of South Africa at under R100 a bottle in 2018. Gold medal or better, 90 points or more – judged against wines costing a lot more, by the top tasting panels locally and internationally. Just click on the links below to jump to uber value white wines, bubblies, pinks, reds and sweet wines. Alternatively, click
Read moreFOR ALL of the South African wines at under R100 a bottle that have received good reviews during the past year, see here. Two of the most recent finds well worth considering come from the Griers of Villiera in the Koelenhof area of Stellenbosch: two blends, a red and a white, each selling for R55 at the cellar door –
Read moreCLICK HERE if you want jump to a record of every South African wine at under R100 to achieve a good review from one of the top panels in 2018 – complete with what they achieved and where the producers are located on the various wine routes of the country. See below for the top achievers in this regard during
Read moreTHE 2017 Uber Value SA Wine Guide was published in December. Four months later – after the annual general price hikes and VAT increase in March and April 2018 – a number of the wines that received very good reviews from one or more of the top panels in 2017 and which were previously selling at under R100 a bottle
Read moreMARCH 1 is traditionally when the annual general price increases are implemented by most South African wine farms and distributors to address production cost increases, inflation, etc. In 2018 many producers delayed their yearly hikes or indicated that a second adjustment would follow that in March because of the increase in VAT, due to come about in April. There are
Read moreOF ALL THE wines to receive very good reviews from one or more of the top panels locally or internationally in 2017, these rank as South Africa’s best value at under R100 a bottle – including some platinum award winners, even some trophy winners. The prices given below are those at the cellar door as supplied by the producers, or approximate retail prices in
Read moreSA CHARDONNAY UNDER R100 Douglas Green Chardonnay 2016 – gold medal at Chardonnay du Monde, approx retail price of R55 pb KWV Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay 2016 – high silver at Decanter Awards and silver at International Wine Challenge, R90 pb ex-cellar in Paarl Simonsig Chardonnay 2015 – silver medal at Chardonnay du Monde and among Top 100 at National Wine Challenge, R90 pb
Read moreOF ALL THE reds, whites, rosés, desserts and ports to receive very good reviews from one of the top panels locally or internationally in 2016, these rank as South Africa’s best value wines at under R100 a bottle – all highly rated, including some platinum award recipients, even some trophy winners. The prices given below are those at the cellar door when surveyed
Read moreOF ALL THE reds, whites, desserts and ports to receive good reviews in 2015, those honoured as ‘Uber Value’ on Top Wine SA are South Africa’s Best Value Wines with the Best Track Records at Under R100 a bottle. All top-rated – gold, double gold or platinum, 90 points or better out of 100, highly recommended, 5 Stars, trophy laureates, competition winners –
Read moreIF YOU’RE LOOKING for top-rated Shiraz in the bargain bins, there’s virtually nothing from South Africa at under R50 a bottle these days. However, between R50 and R100 there are a number of reliable wines that qualified for the 2015 SA Shiraz Classification, such are their good track records over the past 10 years. The following all received good reviews in 2015 and
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