WellsFaber Best Value New Whites

Yesterday’s WellsFaber Best Value blind tasting offers an interesting selection of new whites. Chosen by a panel of professional sommeliers, our top six performers were

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Nederburg Riesling 2015

Bonnievale Riggton blend 2014

Solms-Delta Amalie blend 2013

Blue Owl Unwooded Chardonnay 2015

Baleia Chardonnay 2014

Clos Malverne Chardonnay 2015

with neither a Sauvignon Blanc nor a Chenin Blanc making the cut. Half the best value six packers are Chardonnays, one third of the selection are blends while the top wine was a Riesling. A wide range of appellations are covered from the Southern Cape to Robertson, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl. Confirming that when it comes to whites, SA shoots out the lights.