Bottoms up

Jolly Stock your bar with these crowd-pleasers in time for the upcoming celebrations. By Cathy Marston Jingles

SOMETHING SPARKLY

Stay local and lekker with the decadently sweet PONGRÁCZ NOBLE NECTAR, R175. Made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s packed with notes of lemon and white peach, all laced through with a vibrant acidity to balance out the sweet fruity finish. If you prefer something a little drier, the GORGEOUS CAP CLASSIQUE, R155, is, quite simply, gorgeous! A tiny tweak of Pinotage ups the fruit content of this lovely sparkler and adds a delicate pink hue – perfect for all kinds of family feasts at the end of the year.

LET’S CELEBRA T E! CELEBRA T E!LET’S

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SUMMERTIME WINE

What would summer be without Sauvignon Blanc? We have one of the finest examples from Durbanville winemaker Thys Louw, who’s made Sauvignon his life’s mission. The DIEMERSDAL

RESERVE SAUVIGNON

BLANC, R150, is a testament to his dedication – it’s an elegant wine packed with granadilla and green lime flavours.

For a richer style of white, we are quite delighted with the new

CAPE ROCK ASYLUM

WHITE, R160 – a Chenin Blanc symphony of flavours wrapped up with just the lightest kiss of old oak. Apple, pear and crisp lemon accents make it the ideal partner for braaied chicken.

SIZZLING SIPPERS

From the same West Coast winery, the CAPE

ROCK AMNESTY RED,

R160, is just as exciting and delicious as the white. This is a classic Rhône blend based on Syrah, with Grenache and Mourvèdre adding layers of flavour. Full- bodied and spice-filled, this should be your choice with hearty meat and mushroom dishes this festive season.

Or try the ALVI’S

DRIFT FUSION RED,

R145 – a proudly South African Cape blend based on Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a hearty beast of a wine, with real richness of fruit plus smooth tannins and a lingering finish.

PRETTY IN PINK

Can’t decide if you want red or white? Try this summer’s perfect pink wine, the REYNEKE ORGANIC ROSÉ, R95. Made from Merlot and Syrah, it has a refreshing dry palate and comes from one of South Africa’s most passionate advocates of organic and biodynamic wine. Made with the health and well-being of the land at its heart, it lacks nothing when it comes to lip-smacking red fruit flavours and a crisp, dry finish.