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If you don’t know your merlot from your pinotage, here are 8 bottles we’re sure you will love.

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  • Popular choice: Beyerskloof Pinotage

    Beyerskloof proudly boasts this as South Africa’s most popular pinotage, and we wouldn’t disagree. It’s smooth, easy-drinking and pairs well with any red meat, but it is especially great with curries.

    Try:
    Beyerskloof Pinotage 750 ml


  • Great value: Juicy Red

    This is a great ‘middle of the month’ red. Just pull the cork and enjoy – no need for breathing! It’s fruity and light – perfect for anyone who is new to drinking red wine. Enjoy it with beef wraps or ostrich steak.

  • Easy drinking: Diemersfontein Chocolate Shiraz

    Produced exclusively for Woolworths, this smooth wine has a slight sweetness thanks to notes of berries and chocolate. The perfect accompaniment to lamb, duck and smoked pork or sip it with a few blocks of dark chocolate.

    Try:
    Mocha Shiraz 750 ml


  • For meat lovers: Warwick Cape Lady Cabernet Sauvignon

    Another Woolies exclusive, this is a great red to drink with a steak – preferably flame-grilled. Its bold flavour has hints of blueberries and smooth dark chocolate.

    Try:
    Warwick Cape Lady Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml


  • Kind to the body: Organic Merlot

    This dark red wine has fruity notes of plum and cherries with a slight hint of vanilla. No added sulphates mean it’s kinder to your body so less chance of a headache (and possibly a hangover, but we won’t make any promises). Delicious with hamburgers or roast chicken.

  • Hidden gem: Diemersdal Merlot Malbec

    Yet another Woolies exclusive, this red blend is easy to drink. It has red berries and plum notes with just a hint of spiciness. It’s smooth on the palate and the perfect glass to pour after a long day as you start cooking dinner!

    Try:
    Diemersdal Merlot Malbec 750 ml


  • Splurge: Jordan Cobblers Hill

    An award-winning blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot. This wine offers a combination of dark chocolate, black cherry and pepper flavours. And yes, it’s worth the splurge. Maybe not every day, but for a weekend celebration open a bottle of this and enjoy with sirloin steak or veal cutlets.

    Try:
    Jordan Cobblers Hill 750 ml


  • Aperitif: Gluhwein

    This is a great option to welcome your guests when you’re hosting a winter dinner party. Give sherry a miss and rather give your friends a warm glass of this mulled red wine. Serve with salty snacks like roasted nuts, olives and pretzels. 

    Try:
    Fireside Gluhwein 750 ml