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BRAND NEW BEVERAGES UNCORKING THE KRONE KAAIMANSGAT BLANC DE BLANCS 2016 Krone, home to vintage-only, handcrafted Méthode Cap Classique, on the historic Twee Jonge Gezellen estate in Tulbagh, has released South Africa’s first terroir-specific MCC: the Krone Kaaimansgat Blanc de Blancs 2016. Sculpted by the vintage and harnessing the intrinsic energy of the iconic Kaaimansgat (Crocodile’s Lair) Chardonnay vineyard near Villiersdorp, this singlevineyard terroir-specific vintage cuvée is rooted in time and place. The 2016 Krone Kaaimansgat Blanc de Blancs expresses the distinct character of the 2016 vintage and the extraordinary 34-year-old high-altitude Kaaimansgat Chardonnay vineyard, located 700m above sea level deep inside a blind valley in the cool climate Elandskloof ward in the Overberg. For more information visit: www.kronemcc.com
JOZI GIN Jozi Gin, the perfect-for-everyone gin! Jozi, named after the city of gold, is a light, smooth gin blend with slight citric undertones made purely from locally sourced juniper beans. Currently distilled in Cape Town, it’s owned and trademarked to The LoCrate Brothers, a company founded by two young black Soweto-born entrepreneurs. Jozi is an easily accessible gin targeting everyone who enjoys gin, from the aspiring youth who relate to the price point to the upper gin drinker who’ll enjoy it for its smooth taste. It’s best enjoyed with tonic, some lime and rosemary. Other ways to enjoy it depending on your taste profile would be neat with ice, with orange juice or with lemonade. The recommended retail price is R150, making it accessible to everyone. By no means is Jozi a craft gin, it’s an easily accessible gin of the highest quality. For more information visit: www.jozigin.com
ANGELS TEARS RED 2018 The latest release in this range of easy drinking wines, medium-bodied Angels Tears Red 2018 is blessed with alluring red berry flavours. This fruity red is a blend of predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with splashes of Petit Verdot and Shiraz for good measure, all harvested from Grande Provence vineyards in Franschhoek. “Our Angels Tears Red goes down perfectly with meat off the braai, or just enjoy it in good company – it’s always a crowd-pleaser,” says winemaker Thys Smit. The Angels Tears Red 2018 is available at Makro, Pick n Pay and Spar among others and sells from the Grande Provence cellar door at R69 per bottle. For added convenience, the wine can be purchased online from www.shop.grandeprovence.co.za. Be sure to join the Grande Provence Wine Club for special deals and free delivery.
VIBRANT TOKARA SAUVIGNON BLANC IS SUMMER IN YOUR GLASS Summer time calls for a crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc and TOKARA’s new 2019 vintage is sure to hit the spot. The just released TOKARA Sauvignon Blanc 2019 is a blend of fruit from prime TOKARA vineyards in Stellenbosch and Elgin representing an intriguing spectrum of the Sauvignon Blanc flavour profile. This is the perfect Sauvignon Blanc for a hot summer’s day on its own or with grilled chicken, fish and fresh oysters. TOKARA Sauvignon Blanc 2019 is available at leading wine outlets countrywide. TOKARA Sauvignon Blanc 2019 is available at leading wine outlets countrywide. For more information visit www.tokara.com
