Wines of the Day: Bordeaux Style Blends
It takes up to five to tango in Bordeaux. There are five main varietals of grapes grown in the area and these can be used any which way to make some of the worlds very best, most expensive and prestigious wines.
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In South Africa, the Bordeaux Style Blend can produce wines that are fun and easy drinking to our very best examples of world class excellence.
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.
2009 KWV Mentors Orchestra
Tasting Notes
Fuller, bigger, less herbal initially but then greenish fine savoury tannin notes.
Occasions
– Gift
– Elegant Meal
– Winter Meal
– Impress your Boss
Goes With
– Poultry
– Lamb
– Roast Vegetables
– Beef
2001 Morgenster Lourens River Valley Red
Tasting Notes
Garnet edged deep vermillion. Smokey forest floor whiffs some light truffle notes with sweet fruit in background, fine tannins, spicey plum pudding notes, persistent.
Occasions
– Elegant Meal
– Winter Meal
– Summer Meal
– Impress your Boss
Goes With
– Poultry
– Lamb
– Beef
– Venison
2009 Bartinney Noble Savage Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Tasting Notes
Maroon tinged mid crimson. Fresh, savoury red berry and faintly herbal fruit, smooth delicately textured and slightly plush on the palate, warmish finish.
Occasions
– Elegant Meal
– Winter Meal
– Summer Meal
– Impress your Boss
Goes With
– Poultry
– Lamb
– Beef
– Venison
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
