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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

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

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

Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

 

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