Wine recommendations for an aperitif
Something fizzy in a glass is always a good idea as a prelude. You can start almost any meal with a fine sparkling South African MCC or a fortified sweet wine. If you prefer a light red wine to start with, you can also start with that. Because whatever tastes good is allowed!
Food pairings with wine
Wine to go with....Perfect harmony of South African wines with food
Four Cousins Natural Sweet White
- Van Loveren
- White wine - sweet
- South Africa - Robertson
- White Muscadel
- Ultra Value Wine Awards: Gold
Content: 0.75 Liter (€8.13* / 1 Liter)
Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Brut
- Clos Malverne
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 3 stars
Content: 0.75 Liter (€15.93* / 1 Liter)
Méthode Cap Classique Brut
- Graham Beck Wines
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin 2018: 90 points
- Vinordic Wine Challenge 2017: Best value for money and golden trophy
- Veritas Awards 2018: Silver
Content: 0.75 Liter (€23.27* / 1 Liter)
Blanc de Noir
- Boschendal
- rosé wine - dry
- South Africa - Coastal Region
- Shiraz/Syrah
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.40* / 1 Liter)
Brut Rosé Méthode Cap Classique
- Boschendal
- Schaumwein - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinotage
- Tim Atkin 2020: 91 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€26.53* / 1 Liter)
Méthode Cap Classique Brut Rosé
- Kleine Zalze
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4 stars
- Amorim Cork Classique Challenge 2015: Gold
- The Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards 2016: Gold
Content: 0.75 Liter (€23.93* / 1 Liter)
Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc
- Delaire Graff
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Coastal Region
- Semillon
- John Platter: 4.5 stars / 92 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€20.67* / 1 Liter)
Thelema Grenache Rosé
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- rosé wine - dry
- South Africa - Elgin
- Grenache Noir
- John Platter: 3 stars / 81 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€14.60* / 1 Liter)
Méthode Cap Classique
- Pongracz
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin 2018: 87 points
- Veritas Awards 2018: Silver
Content: 0.75 Liter (€19.80* / 1 Liter)
Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut Méthode Cap Classique
- Boschendal
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- Decanter Wine Awards 2018: Bronze
Content: 0.75 Liter (€33.27* / 1 Liter)
Sutherland Sauvignon Blanc
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Elgin
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 4.5 stars / 90 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€16.47* / 1 Liter)
Daydream Chardonnay Pinot Noir
- Van Loveren
- rosé wine - off dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Pinot Noir
- Volume 2019: John Platter: 3 stars
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.40* / 1 Liter)