Wine recommendations for an aperitif
Something fizzy in a glass is always a good idea as a prelude. You should always start light, usually white, so that you can build on this. Red wine fans can of course also start with a red wine that is not too heavy. In fact, anything that tastes good and is enjoyable is always allowed!
Wine with food
Wine to go with....Perfect harmony of Portuguese and 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 Litre (€8.47* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Sauvignon Blanc
Average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- White wine
- South Africa - Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 94 Points
Content: 0.75 Litre (€16.27* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Signature Chardonnay Pinot Noir Rosé
Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
- Spier
- rosé wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Chardonnay - blend
- John Platter: 3.5 Stars / 82 Points
Content: 0.75 Litre (€9.20* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Daydream Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
- Van Loveren
- rosé wine - off dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Chardonnay - blend
- Jahrgang 2025 - Veritas Awards 2025: Doppel-Gold
- Jahrgang 2024 - Winemag Rosé Report 2024: 91 Punkte
- Jahrgang 2024 - Veritas Awards 2024: Silber
Content: 0.75 Litre (€12.73* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc
- De Krans
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Upper Langkloof
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 4.5 stars / 91 points
- Veritas Awards 2025: Silver
Content: 0.75 Litre (€12.73* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
La Famille Sauvignon Blanc
Average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars
- La Motte Wines
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 3.5 Stars / 8 Points
Content: 0.75 Litre (€15.93* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Heart & Soul Shiraz
Average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Bizoe Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Shiraz/Syrah
- 2020 Vintage: Proficheck: Very Good (88/100)
Content: 0.75 Litre (€12.73* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Cellar Selection Chenin Blanc
Average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Kleine Zalze
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Coastal Region
- Chenin Blanc
- Michelangelo Awards 2025: Gold
Content: 0.75 Litre (€11.60* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Cellar Selection Chenin Blanc
Average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Kleine Zalze
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Coastal Region
- Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2025 - Michelangelo Awards 2025: Gold
- Vintage 2024 - John Platter: 3.5 Stars
- Vintage 2023 - John Platter: 3.5 Stars
- Vintage 2023 - Decanter Awards 2024: 87 Points
Content: 0.75 Litre (€12.13* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Sutherland Grenache Rosé
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- rosé wine - dry
- South Africa - Elgin
- Grenache Noir
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 86 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€15.93* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Special Late Harvest
- Van Loveren
- White wine - sweet
- South Africa - Robertson
- Gewürztraminer
- John Platter: 3.5 Stars / 84 Points
Content: 0.75 Litre (€11.40* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Vanilla Chardonnay
Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
- Weltevrede Estate
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Chardonnay
Content: 0.75 Litre (€11.28* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days