Categories: Food And Drink

Wines of the Day: Summer time Chardonnay under R50

The wines featured here are chosen according to high point scored and 4 or 5 star value for money. In other words, for the price that you pay for the quality which is in the bottle, you will be well pleased with your purchase. Wines with a five star value offer outstanding quality for the price, four star offer very good quality for the price while a one star value, well, it’s your choice.

 

2012 KWV Classic Collection Chardonnay

 

Tasting Notes

Green-flecked mid yellow. Bright tropical, almost pineapple aromas, tangy citrus mid palate, fresh grapefruit notes on the finish.

Occasions

– Braai/Picnic

– Elegant Meal

– Summer Meal

– Aperitif

Goes With

– Smoked Meats/Fish/Poultry

– Roast Vegetables

– Fish

– Shellfish

 

2012 Hill & Dale Chardonnay

 

Tasting Notes

Pale straw. Faint mown hay aromas, insubstantial with just enough zestiness for the finish

Occasions

– Braai/Picnic

– Summer Meal

– Aperitif

Goes With

– Roast Vegetables

– Fish

– Shellfish

– Oysters/Sushi

 

 

2012 Bellingham DG Chardonnay

 

Tasting Notes

Very pale straw. Light whiff of oak, more vanilla than coconut, still a delicate leesy creaminess, very good length.

Occasions

– Braai/Picnic

– Elegant Meal

– Winter Meal

– Summer Meal

Goes With

– Roast Vegetables

– Fish

– Shellfish

– Oysters/Sushi

 

 

Is it a good wine?

0 to 50 points: Do not take orally
50 to 60 points: A very ordinary wine
60 to 69 points: Good enough commercial wine
70 to 79 points: Good to very good wine
80 to 89 points: Excellent wine
90 + points: World Class wine