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What we are drinking this summer

After a truly chilly winter, we’ve welcomed the summer heat with open arms! In celebration of this season of fresh flowers, sun dresses and shaking off the old, we’ve gathered a selection of lovely, light-hearted wines to enjoy with friends and family.

The wines we’re drinking this summer

Alto Rouge 2016

This beautiful dark ruby red wine is the perfect companion for cool spring evening braais. It has elegant red fruit flavours on the palate and boasts a hint of chocolate on the nose. Lead pencil shavings, crushed red fruit and a hint of chocolate dominates the nose. Altogether, Alto Rouge is a stylish wine with excellent aging potential. Excellent on its own or served with simply flavoured red meat, game and duck dishes. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R576.00. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R540.06

Buy now!

Avontuur Estate Luna de Miel Chardonnay Reserve 2017

This barrel-fermented Chardonnay shows off flavours of citrus and ginger and boasts a soft, smooth mouthfeel. The wine is perfect with spicy, creamy dishes like Thai Green Curry or rich meat dishes like Roast Duck. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R990. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R792

Buy now!

Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc 2018

A wine showing the true diversity of Durbanville terroir in one seamless blend. Blended from ten different vineyard blocks varying in age, clone and site, this wine typifies the Sauvignon Blanc grape as expressed by a leading winery committed to the variety. This vibrant, classically styled Sauvignon Blanc presents a brilliant lemon-lime colour. The nose is complex with an array of tropical fruit, ripe figs and gooseberries. These crisp flavours repeat in the mouth, along with a mineral character followed by a long fruity finish. The distinctive aromas support a wonderfully balanced palate, presenting purity of ripe fruit, coupled with a lingering harmonious finish. Enjoy with summer foods and salads or serve chilled on its own. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R420.00. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R363.12

Buy now!

Diemersfontein Rosé 2018

A  pale peach colour with soft tones of raspberry, strawberry and candy floss.  The delicate and smooth berry flavours follow through to the palate with a medium body and a lingering dry finish. This Rosé goes brilliantly with all sorts of food. Its ample body and wonderful aroma make it a notable and exciting combination. It’s fantastic with sushi, but also try it with Camembert and Brie, Paella or Grilled chicken. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R426. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R318.90

Buy now!

Groot Constantia Shiraz 2015

The 2015 Shiraz shows textbook black pepper spice and violets on the nose, with hints of Cape fynbos and black currant. The intense fruit flavours follow on the palate with firm tannin and a fresh acidity that promises great ageing potential. Served with a braai, glazed lamb and grilled vegetables. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R1 380. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R1 122

Buy now!

La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

An elegant, typically South African style Cabernet Sauvignon, made to reflect varietal characteristics. The dark red colour and big extract reveal a great year for reds. Intense varietal nose with blackcurrant, violets, mint and slight plum. Heavy body, but rounded tannins and fleshy consistency. Thanks to its prominent minerality, firm tannins and flavourful intensity, this wine is a natural partner to beef, while it goes well with almost any other meat – slow-roast lamb, pork, venison, marinated rib-eye steak, rare beef, braised short ribs and even mushroom stroganoff. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R762. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R762

Buy now!

Lozarn Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2017

With notes of passion fruit, litchi & gooseberry, this Sauvignon Blanc is a delightful wine to accompany a table filled with summer fruits, green leaf salads and grilled fish. Enjoy with a sunny Sunday lunch under the shade of an old tree. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R 828.00. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R 745.20

Buy now!

Plaisir de Merle Chardonnay Estate 2017

With its light straw colour and slight green tint, this is the perfect wine for sunny Saturdays in the garden. It has a crisp flintiness with floral, peach and pineapple flavours on the palate. Enjoy it on its own or with fish, white meat and salad. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R810. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6 : R620.84

Buy now!

Alto Rouge 2016

This beautiful dark ruby red wine is the perfect companion for cool spring evening braais. It has elegant red fruit flavours on the palate and boasts a hint of chocolate on the nose. Lead pencil shavings, crushed red fruit and a hint of chocolate dominates the nose. Altogether, Alto Rouge is a stylish wine with excellent aging potential. Excellent on its own or served with simply flavoured red meat, game and duck dishes. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R576.00. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R540.06

Buy now!

Avontuur Estate Luna de Miel Chardonnay Reserve 2017

This barrel-fermented Chardonnay shows off flavours of citrus and ginger and boasts a soft, smooth mouthfeel. The wine is perfect with spicy, creamy dishes like Thai Green Curry or rich meat dishes like Roast Duck. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R990. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R792

Buy now!

Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc 2018

A wine showing the true diversity of Durbanville terroir in one seamless blend. Blended from ten different vineyard blocks varying in age, clone and site, this wine typifies the Sauvignon Blanc grape as expressed by a leading winery committed to the variety. This vibrant, classically styled Sauvignon Blanc presents a brilliant lemon-lime colour. The nose is complex with an array of tropical fruit, ripe figs and gooseberries. These crisp flavours repeat in the mouth, along with a mineral character followed by a long fruity finish. The distinctive aromas support a wonderfully balanced palate, presenting purity of ripe fruit, coupled with a lingering harmonious finish. Enjoy with summer foods and salads or serve chilled on its own. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R420.00. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R363.12

Buy now!

Diemersfontein Rosé 2018

A  pale peach colour with soft tones of raspberry, strawberry and candy floss.  The delicate and smooth berry flavours follow through to the palate with a medium body and a lingering dry finish. This Rosé goes brilliantly with all sorts of food. Its ample body and wonderful aroma make it a notable and exciting combination. It’s fantastic with sushi, but also try it with Camembert and Brie, Paella or Grilled chicken. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R426. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R318.90

Buy now!

Groot Constantia Shiraz 2015

The 2015 Shiraz shows textbook black pepper spice and violets on the nose, with hints of Cape fynbos and black currant. The intense fruit flavours follow on the palate with firm tannin and a fresh acidity that promises great ageing potential. Served with a braai, glazed lamb and grilled vegetables. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R1 380. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R1 122

Buy now!

La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

An elegant, typically South African style Cabernet Sauvignon, made to reflect varietal characteristics. The dark red colour and big extract reveal a great year for reds. Intense varietal nose with blackcurrant, violets, mint and slight plum. Heavy body, but rounded tannins and fleshy consistency. Thanks to its prominent minerality, firm tannins and flavourful intensity, this wine is a natural partner to beef, while it goes well with almost any other meat – slow-roast lamb, pork, venison, marinated rib-eye steak, rare beef, braised short ribs and even mushroom stroganoff. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R762. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R762

Buy now!

Lozarn Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2017

With notes of passion fruit, litchi & gooseberry, this Sauvignon Blanc is a delightful wine to accompany a table filled with summer fruits, green leaf salads and grilled fish. Enjoy with a sunny Sunday lunch under the shade of an old tree. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R 828.00. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R 745.20

Buy now!

Plaisir de Merle Chardonnay Estate 2017

With its light straw colour and slight green tint, this is the perfect wine for sunny Saturdays in the garden. It has a crisp flintiness with floral, peach and pineapple flavours on the palate. Enjoy it on its own or with fish, white meat and salad. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R810. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6 : R620.84

Buy now!

Alto Rouge 2016

This beautiful dark ruby red wine is the perfect companion for cool spring evening braais. It has elegant red fruit flavours on the palate and boasts a hint of chocolate on the nose. Lead pencil shavings, crushed red fruit and a hint of chocolate dominates the nose. Altogether, Alto Rouge is a stylish wine with excellent aging potential. Excellent on its own or served with simply flavoured red meat, game and duck dishes. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R576.00. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R540.06

Buy now!

Avontuur Estate Luna de Miel Chardonnay Reserve 2017

This barrel-fermented Chardonnay shows off flavours of citrus and ginger and boasts a soft, smooth mouthfeel. The wine is perfect with spicy, creamy dishes like Thai Green Curry or rich meat dishes like Roast Duck. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R990. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R792

Buy now!

Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc 2018

A wine showing the true diversity of Durbanville terroir in one seamless blend. Blended from ten different vineyard blocks varying in age, clone and site, this wine typifies the Sauvignon Blanc grape as expressed by a leading winery committed to the variety. This vibrant, classically styled Sauvignon Blanc presents a brilliant lemon-lime colour. The nose is complex with an array of tropical fruit, ripe figs and gooseberries. These crisp flavours repeat in the mouth, along with a mineral character followed by a long fruity finish. The distinctive aromas support a wonderfully balanced palate, presenting purity of ripe fruit, coupled with a lingering harmonious finish. Enjoy with summer foods and salads or serve chilled on its own. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R420.00. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R363.12

Buy now!

Diemersfontein Rosé 2018

A  pale peach colour with soft tones of raspberry, strawberry and candy floss.  The delicate and smooth berry flavours follow through to the palate with a medium body and a lingering dry finish. This Rosé goes brilliantly with all sorts of food. Its ample body and wonderful aroma make it a notable and exciting combination. It’s fantastic with sushi, but also try it with Camembert and Brie, Paella or Grilled chicken. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R426. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R318.90

Buy now!

Groot Constantia Shiraz 2015

The 2015 Shiraz shows textbook black pepper spice and violets on the nose, with hints of Cape fynbos and black currant. The intense fruit flavours follow on the palate with firm tannin and a fresh acidity that promises great ageing potential. Served with a braai, glazed lamb and grilled vegetables. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R1 380. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R1 122

Buy now!

La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

An elegant, typically South African style Cabernet Sauvignon, made to reflect varietal characteristics. The dark red colour and big extract reveal a great year for reds. Intense varietal nose with blackcurrant, violets, mint and slight plum. Heavy body, but rounded tannins and fleshy consistency. Thanks to its prominent minerality, firm tannins and flavourful intensity, this wine is a natural partner to beef, while it goes well with almost any other meat – slow-roast lamb, pork, venison, marinated rib-eye steak, rare beef, braised short ribs and even mushroom stroganoff. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R762. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R762

Buy now!

Lozarn Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2017

With notes of passion fruit, litchi & gooseberry, this Sauvignon Blanc is a delightful wine to accompany a table filled with summer fruits, green leaf salads and grilled fish. Enjoy with a sunny Sunday lunch under the shade of an old tree. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R 828.00. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6: R 745.20

Buy now!

Plaisir de Merle Chardonnay Estate 2017

With its light straw colour and slight green tint, this is the perfect wine for sunny Saturdays in the garden. It has a crisp flintiness with floral, peach and pineapple flavours on the palate. Enjoy it on its own or with fish, white meat and salad. Normal cellar door price (including VAT) per case of 6: R810. Our trade price (including VAT) per case of 6 : R620.84

Buy now!