Festive wines – The perfect wines for special moments
Discover our selection of festive wines, sparkling wines, MCC & bubblies
There is always a reason to celebrate: Christmas, easter, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations, or business successes – and that’s exactly what festive wines are made for. Whether for toasting, gifting, or enjoying with family and friends, a special wine makes every occasion unforgettable.
From elegant red wines and refined white wines to sparkling bubblies, sparkling wines, and MCC (Méthode Cap Classique) – here you will find the perfect bottle for every festive occasion.
Find here a festive selection of our special occasion wines. Discover all South African wines for celebrations here.
The Mint
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Tim Atkin 2026: 95 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€41.07* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Brut Rosé Méthode Cap Classique
Average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
- Boschendal
- sparkling wine - Brut
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir - blend
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 89 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 89 Punkte
- Decanter Awards 2026: Silber / 91 Punkte
- Veritas Awards 2025: Silber
Content: 0.75 Litre (€31.53* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Crocodile's Lair Kaaimansgat Chardonnay
Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
- Bouchard Finlayson
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Elandskloof
- Chardonnay
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 94 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€23.33* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Rabelais
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon - blend
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 94 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2026: 97 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2025: 95 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€72.00* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc
- Spier
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Durbanville
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 94 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 89 Punkte
- Decanter Awards 2024: Gold
- Veritas Awards 2025: Silber
Content: 0.75 Litre (€26.53* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Stellenbosch John X Merriman
- Rustenberg Wines
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon - blend
- Tim Atkin 2026: 93 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€32.60* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Stellenbosch John X Merriman
- Rustenberg Wines
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
- Merlot - blend
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 94 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2024: 92 Punkte
- Robert Parker: 92 Punkte
- Decanter Awards 2025: Silber
- Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 90 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€32.27* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Force Celeste Petnat Sparkling
- Mother Rock Wines
- sparkling wine - BrutNature
- South Africa - Swartland
- Pinotage
Content: 0.75 Litre (€12.00* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Amazing Grace Cabernet Sauvignon
- Black Elephant Vintners
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Franschhoek
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Jahrgang 2019 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2019 - Tim Atkin 2024: 89 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€34.67* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Amazing Grace Cabernet Sauvignon
- Black Elephant Vintners
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Franschhoek
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Jahrgang 2019 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2019 - Tim Atkin 2024: 89 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€45.33* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Sir Thomas Cullinan
Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
- Remhoogte Wine Estate
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Merlot - blend
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 93 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€36.00* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon
- Boekenhoutskloof
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Franschhoek
- Cabernet Franc
- John Platter: 4.5 stars / 94 points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 95 points
Content: 0.75 Litre (€59.33* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
More about festive wines
Sparkling highlights – Bubblies,
sparkling wines
& MCC
What is a celebration without the fine sparkle in your glass? High-quality sparkling wines from South Africa, especially MCC – Méthode Cap Classique, are made using traditional bottle fermentation and stand for elegance, finesse, and fine bubbles.
Whether as an aperitif for Christmas, a toast at New Year’s Eve, celebrating a graduation, or as a highlight for birthdays and anniversaries – bubblies and
sparkling wines
add glamour to every moment.
Perfect for:
- Wedding champagne receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Corporate events & business milestones
- Birthday parties
- Easter brunch
- Christmas dinners
🍷 Fine wines for festive menus
Festive occasions call for wines with character and depth. A premium red wine pairs beautifully with dishes like roast goose or beef fillet, while elegant white wines complement fish, poultry, or delicate starters.
Especially for Christmas or Easter, structure, balance, and expression are essential – just as much as for milestone birthdays or special anniversaries.
🎁Festive wines from South Africa as gifts
A fine wine is the perfect gift for:
- Christmas
- Easter
- Birthdays
- Weddings
- Anniversaries
- Graduations & academic achievements
- Housewarmings
- Business successes
With a premium festive wine, you give enjoyment, appreciation, and a lasting memory.