Roxilla

I am the furthest thing from a wine snob, and in fact I will drink pretty much any wine if I like it – boxed, screw top or otherwise. I love expensive fine wines as much as I love budget ‘to go’ wines, and even with a fair (if basic) knowledge on wine, I still prefer to take it all at face value. Simply put, I buy wine solely to enjoy it. I seldom manage to keep much of a collection, and I quite honestly don’t care about awards or accolades.

With that in mind, the wine I tend to favour the most lately is the el cheapo Woolies wine collection. The reason for this is simple, firstly Woolworths is where I often shop, secondly the wines are ridiculously affordable and finally, they are actually pretty darn good.

Some of the best varietals in the Woolworths collection include the following:

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1. Zesty White
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Price: R22.95

This is one of my favourite whites, and is pretty much the equivalent of a crisp Sauvignon Blanc blended with a well-rounded Chenin Blanc. Perfect for hot days, this is especially good after being chilled in the freezer for a bit.

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2. Reckless Red
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Price: R 24.95

This is one of my all time favourite wines, and has a distinct Merlot flavour with just a touch of Pinotage. Juicy, delicious and uber comforting when you’re having one of those days, this is also a prime winter must-drink that goes very well with chocolate, hehe. Also great for braais, parties and just about any other occasion actually.

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3. Chenin Blanc Light
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Price: R28.95

This yummy light Chenin Blanc is made by Spier, and is a much lighter option at just 9%. Yes, I am a lightweight sometimes, but there are times I want to enjoy a glass of wine (or two) without thinking about calories or headaches, and this one tastes so divine too, which makes it awesome in my book!

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4. Sauvignon Blanc Light
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Price: R29.95

This is another great light wine, for a fresher and zestier option. Also just 9%, making it good for calorie cutting as well as preventing (or minimising) hangovers. Personally, I am starting to prefer my Chenin Blancs to Sauvignon Blancs, but sometimes on a hot Cape summers day, nothing beats an ice cold glass of zestiness!

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5. Comtesse Alexia Brut French Champagne
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Price: 225.00

This is a special find indeed, and a very cool alternative to the typical MCC’s we get in these parts. For bubbly devotees like me, it has everything a good bubbly requires – perfectly crisp, delicious sparkle and easy on the palate, plus it is also a lot less sulphary than many MCC’s. The best part? It’s bona fide champagne, imported from France… at the insane price of under R250. It doesn’t get better than that!