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Wines
of the Week:
Turkey Day Sips (for under $15!) from South Africa
Why
buy expensive Chardonnay or Pinot Noir when
you can spice up your traditional Thanksgiving wine pairings
and save on your budget with some great selections from South
Africa? They are all priced at less than $15 and are sure to
please your guest's palates.
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Graham
Beck Brut NV Sparkling Wine
Winery:
Graham Beck
Grape(s): 53% Chardonnay & 47% Pinot
Noir
Region: Western Cape, South Africa
Year:
n/a
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Fragrances of key lime, apricot, fresh bread, and almond
paste rise up from a glass. Stone fruit and citrus notes
interweave with whispers of fresh bread and nuts on the
palate. Pleasant and approachable, it's perfect for sipping
on while dinner is cooking to perfection in the oven.
Rating: 89 |
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Nederburg
2014 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Nederburg
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Western Cape, South Africa
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 5-10
Review:
A bouquet of citrus fruits, melons, and gooseberries greets
the senses. On the palate, flavors of lime, honeydew,
and gooseberry come together with grassy and minerally
accents. A fresh acidity and bright flavors make this
a ideal wine to enjoy with a salad or veggie course before
your main dish.
Rating: 89 |
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The
Wolftrap 2013 Red Blend
Winery:
The Wolftrap
Grape(s): 66% Sryah, 32% Mourvèdre,
2% Viognier
Region: South Africa
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Plums, cherries, and raspberries mingle with spice, cocoa,
and game Aromas of currants, blackberries, and plums mingle
with floral and peppery suggestions on the nose. A sip
delivers flavors of bramble fruit, black currant, and
stewed plum that unfold into allusions of earth, roses,
and spice. Plush tannins and a earthy undertones endear
this wine to your turkey and mashed potatoes.
Rating: 86 |
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Note:
Wines rated with a "+" have not yet reached their
peak quality but will do so over the next few years
By
Jason Barlow
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89
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85
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