Best value wines on a budget

Posted on 20 April 2012

It’s nearing the end of the month which means you are probably a little low on cash. However, our good friend keeps telling us, ‘Life is too short to drink bad wine‘, so it seems that we have a dilemma! Being an inherent solution-finder and fixer, and because the only thing worse than bad wine is no wine, I have come up with a plan: to find great wines under R80.

 

Here are my picks for best value wines:

Table Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2011 – R29.99
Grassy nose, crisp and rounded finish.

Table Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 – R32.99
Spicy mocha, oak flavours and solid vanilla finish.

Table Bay MCC – Method Cap Classique – R54.99
It stands up against many SA MCC’s, try it – you won’t be sorry.

Secret Cellar Sauvignon Blanc (Sel Nr 527) 2011 – R25.99
Fresh long flavours, good balance, almost creamy.

Secret Cellar Shiraz Reserve (sel Nr 503) 2007 – R29.99
Delicious cherries and spice, well rounded (I loved it).

 

And for the poor snob, the imports also offer great value and taste:

Posh choice

Bonnaire Brut Champagne – R169.00 (for 1.5l)
Elegant yet robust.

Fun option

Don Simon Sangria 1.5 litres – R39.99.
Refreshing Mediterranean style. For extra fun add a touch of MCC or tonic.

 

All these wines are available at Ultra Liquors.

 

RamsayMedia is on the hunt for South Africa’s best value wines! Check out the Best Value Wine Guide 2013 entry kit.

Best Value Wine Decal 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Main image by GiannisL on Flickr.






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