{"id":758,"date":"2013-12-30T04:13:00","date_gmt":"2013-12-30T02:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wfi-global-staging.com\/topwineold\/?p=758"},"modified":"2021-01-25T17:58:25","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T15:58:25","slug":"south-africas-top-red-blend-wine-ratings-and-best-sa-red-blends-under-r80-a-bottle-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wfi-global-staging.com\/topwineold\/2013\/12\/south-africas-top-red-blend-wine-ratings-and-best-sa-red-blends-under-r80-a-bottle-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa’s top red blend wine ratings in 2013 and the best SA red blends under R80 a bottle – experts’ choice"},"content":{"rendered":"
THE TOP SA red blends in 2013… The following wines achieved outstanding reviews from the judges at blind-tastings around the world during the past 12 months:<\/span>
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AA Badenhorst Red 2010\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Anthonij Rupert Red 2007\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Ashton Kelder Roodewal 2011\u00a0– Gold Medal at Trophy Wine Show<\/div>\n
Babylon's Peak Shiraz Mourv\u00e8dre\u00a0 Grenache 2009\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards<\/div>\n
Bergsig Icarus 2010\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards<\/div>\n
Beyerskloof Faith 2010\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards<\/div>\n
Bloem Syrah Mourv\u00e8dre 2012, Noble Hill – Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards<\/div>\n
Boplaas Gamka 2012\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards<\/div>\n
Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2011\u00a0– 5 Stars in Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Buitenverwachting Christine 2009\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Chamonix Troika 2003\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Christian Eedes Report<\/div>\n
Chamonix Troika 2011\u00a0– 5 Stars in Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Clos Malverne Spirit of Malverne 2011\u00a0– Top 5 in Perold Cape Blend Competition<\/div>\n
Constantia Glen Three 2009\u00a0– Trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards<\/div>\n
Creation Syrah Grenache 2010\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Classic Wine Magazine<\/div>\n
De Toren Fusion V 2011\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
De Trafford Elevation 393 2008\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Classic Wine Magazine<\/div>\n
Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2010\u00a0– Trophy at Trophy Wine Show<\/div>\n
Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2011\u00a0– 5 Stars in Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Diemersdal MM Louw Estate Red 2011\u00a0– Trophy at Trophy Wine Show<\/div>\n
Dornier CMD 2011\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Druk My Niet T3 2010\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Eikendal Charisma 2011\u00a0– Trophy at Trophy Wine Show, 5 Stars in Platter's Guide, Double Gold Medal at Six Nations Wine Challenge<\/div>\n
Ernie Els CWG Auction Reserve 2011\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Hidden Valley Hidden Secret 2010\u00a0– Trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards<\/div>\n
Hidden Valley Hidden Secret 2011\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards<\/div>\n
Hillcrest Hornfels 2009\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards<\/div>\n
Hillcrest Hornfels 2011\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Classic Wine Magazine,\u00a0\u00a04\u00bd Stars in Platter's Guide,\u00a0Gold at Trophy Wine Show<\/div>\n
Jean Daneel Red 2009\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Jordan Cobblers Hill 2010\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Jordan CWG Auction Reserve Sophia 2010\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Kaapzicht Steytler Vision 2010\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2009\u00a0– Trophy and International Wine & Spirit Competition, Double Gold Medal and Six Nations Wine Challenge<\/div>\n
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2010\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Ken Forrester The Gypsy 2010\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Ken Forrester Three Halves 2009\u00a0– 5 Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Shiraz Mourv\u00e8dre Viognier 2011\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards<\/div>\n
KWV Abraham Perold Tributum 2011\u00a0– Top 5 in Perold Cape Blend Competition<\/div>\n
KWV The Mentors Orchestra 2010\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards<\/div>\n
La Motte Pierneef Collection Shiraz Viognier 2010\u00a0– Trophy at Classic Wine Trophy Competition<\/div>\n
LB Cape Blend 2012, Anura – Top 5 in Perold Cape Blend Competition<\/div>\n
Luddite Saboteur 2009\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Mas Nicolas 2008, Nico van der Merwe – 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Meerlust Rubicon 2009\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Morgenster 2003\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Christian Eedes Report<\/div>\n
Mvemve Raats De Compostella 2011\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Nitida Calligraphy 2011\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards<\/div>\n
Rebus 2007, Romond – 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Classic Wine Magazine<\/div>\n
Remhoogte Estate 2003\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Christian Eedes Report<\/div>\n
Reyneke Reserve Red 2010\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Sadie Columella 2011\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Saronsberg Full Circle 2010\u00a0– Trophy at Classic Wine Trophy Competition, Double Gold Medal at Six Nations Wine Challenge<\/div>\n
Saronsberg Full Circle 2011\u00a0– Platinum Medal at Michelangelo Awards<\/div>\n
Simonsig Frans Malan Cape Blend 2010\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards<\/div>\n
Spier Creative Block 3 2011\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards<\/div>\n
Spier Frans K Smit 2008\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Stellenbosch Ridge 2010, Guardian Peak\u00a0– Trophy at International Wine Challenge<\/div>\n
Strandveld The Navigator 2011\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Sumaridge Epitome 2009\u00a0– Top 5 in Perold Cape Blend Competition<\/div>\n
The Grande Provence 2009\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards<\/div>\n
The High Road Director's Reserve 2010\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards<\/div>\n
Thelema Rabelais 2009\u00a0– 5 Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Tokara Director's Reserve Red 2003\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Christian Eedes Report<\/div>\n
Tokara Director's Reserve Red 2009\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Veritas Awards<\/div>\n
Topaz Shiraz Mourv\u00e8dre 2012\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards<\/div>\n
Van Biljon Cinq 2011\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n
Viljoensdrift River Grandeur Cape Blend 2011\u00a0– Top 5 in Perold Cape Blend Competition<\/div>\n
Welbedacht Cricket Pitch 2008\u00a0– Double Gold Medal at Michelangelo Awards<\/div>\n
Windmeul Cape Blend Reserve 2012\u00a0– 5 Stars in\u00a0Platter's Guide<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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BEST VALUE SA RED BLENDS AT UNDER R80 A BOTTLE<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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All\u00e9e Bleue Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011\u00a0– R78 a bottle<\/div>\n
Anura Legato Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2011\u00a0– R60 a bottle<\/div>\n
Arra Cape Blend 2009\u00a0– R68 a bottle<\/div>\n
Asara Ebony 2010\u00a0– R45 a bottle<\/div>\n
Bloem Syrah Mourv\u00e8dre 2012, Noble Hill – R53 a bottle<\/div>\n
Bonnievale Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012\u00a0– R40 a bottle<\/div>\n
Boschkloof Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011\u00a0– R65 a bottle<\/div>\n
Broken Stone Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Pinotage 2007, Slaley – R65 a bottle<\/div>\n
Cronier Driebergen Reserve 2010\u00a0– R76 a bottle<\/div>\n
D'Aria Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011\u00a0– R73 a bottle<\/div>\n
Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2011\u00a0– R49 a bottle<\/div>\n
Eenzaamheid Cuv\u00e9e 1693 NV\u00a0– R60 a bottle<\/div>\n
Eikendal Charisma 2012\u00a0– R72 a bottle<\/div>\n
Frog Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012, Anura – R35 a bottle<\/div>\n
Gabri\u00eblskloof The Blend 2010\u00a0– R75 a bottle<\/div>\n
Jason's Creek Classic Red 2010, Jason's Hill – R42 a bottle<\/div>\n
KC Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011, Klein Constantia – R60 a bottle<\/div>\n
Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2010\u00a0– R55 a bottle<\/div>\n
Landskroon Paul De Villiers Reserve 2011\u00a0– R79 a bottle<\/div>\n
Lyngrove Reserve Shiraz Pinotage 2010\u00a0– R75 a bottle<\/div>\n
Namaqua Pinotage Malbec 2011\u00a0– R45 a bottle<\/div>\n
nv ME Classic Red NV, Mitre's Edge – R59 a bottle<\/div>\n
Polkadraai Pinotage Merlot 2010, Stellenbosch Hills – R32 a bottle<\/div>\n
Secret Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2011, Ultra – R37 a bottle<\/div>\n
St Augustine 2012, DGB – R45 a bottle<\/div>\n
Stellenrust Simplicity 2012\u00a0– R54 a bottle<\/div>\n
Tulbagh Winery Shiraz Pinotage 2012\u00a0– R32 a bottle<\/div>\n
Viljoensdrift River Grandeur Cape Blend 2011\u00a0– R40 a bottle<\/div>\n
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THE TOP SA red blends in 2013… The following wines achieved outstanding reviews from the judges at blind-tastings around the world during the past 12 months: TOP SA RED BLEND RATINGS IN 2013 AA Badenhorst Red 2010\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Platter’s Guide Anthonij Rupert Red 2007\u00a0– 4\u00bd Stars in Platter’s Guide Ashton Kelder Roodewal 2011\u00a0– Gold Medal at Trophy Wine<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1901,1825],"tags":[1213,1105,1660,1436,1661,1662,782,1108,1199,1109,849,1044,1663,1091,1513,996],"class_list":["post-758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-1901","category-wine-ratings","tag-1213","tag-awards","tag-best-red-blend","tag-best-wine","tag-michelangelo-awards","tag-perold-cape-blend","tag-platters","tag-ratings","tag-red-blend","tag-reviews","tag-sa","tag-south-africa","tag-top-red-blend","tag-top-wine","tag-trophy-wine-show","tag-veritas-awards"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t