Springtime quaffing list

Posted by Contributor on September 7, 2010 at 5:54 pm in Dinning and Wine

The sun is out and suddenly the urge to quaff at a perfect glass of well chilled wine takes hold. Only catch? There are so many different wines available, what should you choose that won’t put you out of pocket but will have you curling your toes in delight at every sip?

Our wine expert offers up 13 suggestions that will give you some idea of what to spend and how to enjoy them.

Wine: Borealis Brut

From: Krone

Vintage: 2007

Cost: R103.00

Why you’ll love it: Celebrate the start of spring with a glass of bubbly while looking at the stars!

Wine: Chenin Blanc

From: Secateurs

Vintage: 2009

Cost: R56.00

Why you’ll love it: You will want a glass of this after finishing a day of gardening in the sun.

Wine: Cellar Selection Chenin Blanc

From: Kleine Zalze

Vintage: 2010

Cost: R39.50

Why you’ll love it: Enjoy for its fresh, crisp tropical fruit flavours.

Wine: Pinot Gris

From: DiDo

Vintage: 2009

Cost: R47.50

Why you’ll love it: The Europeans have been drinking Pinot Gris this summer. Now we can join in with this excellent locally produced example.

Wine: Circle of Life white

From: Circumstance

Vintage: 2009

Cost: R131.00

Why you’ll love it: A tribute to spring as the start of nature’s own circle of life.

Wine: Sauvignon Blanc

From: Louis

Vintage: 2010

Cost: R98.00

Why you’ll love it: New release from well known Sauvignon Blanc winemaker, Louis Nel. The label has a posy of spring flowers!

Wine: Sauvignon Blanc

From: Nitida

Vintage: 2010

Cost: R96.00

Why you’ll love it: Delicious Sauvignon Blanc celebrating the fact that the Nitida Protea is about to bloom for the season.

Wine: Chardonnay

From: Four Fields

Vintage: 2008

Cost: R40.00

Why you’ll love it: Enjoy with roast chicken on your first weekend away in the country.

Wine: Rose

From: Lands End

Vintage: 2010

Cost: R56.00

Why you’ll love it: Celebrating romantic sunsets overlooking the sea.

Wine: Sauvignon Blanc/Rose

From: Clouds

Vintage: 2010

Cost: R78.50

Why you’ll love it: Spring is in the air and your head is in the clouds.

Wine: Summers Lease Red

From: Diemersfontein

Vintage: 2008

Cost: R84.50

Why you’ll love it: Spring means summer is around the corner…

Wine: Red Ladybird

From: Laibach

Vintage: 2008

Cost: R103.00

Why you’ll love it: Organically grown grapes with the assistance of the Ladybird.

Wine: Pinotage

From: Mooiplaas

Vintage: 2006

Cost: R67.50

Why you’ll love it: An easy red to sip through the warmer evenings.

Wine: Pinotage Natural Sweet

From: Allee Bleue

Vintage: 2008

Cost: R133.00

Why you’ll love it: Enjoy after a special spring dinner with your partner.