Boschendal Blanc De Noir 75cl

Want a white wine with a bit more personality than your usual “crisp and forgettable” pour? This South African Blanc de Noir is the move. It’s a white wine made from red grapes (that’s the whole point), so you get extra fruit and a little more weight, without losing that clean, refreshing finish.

In plain English, it drinks like the love child of a bright rosé and a light, zippy white. Easy to like, interesting enough to talk about.

• Appearance: Pale pink-blush, clear and inviting in the glass.
• Nose: Fresh berries up front (think strawberry and red apple), with a gentle floral lift.
• Palate: Dry and lively, with juicy red-fruit flavour and a crisp snap of acidity that keeps it refreshing.
• Body: Light to medium, so it feels easy, not heavy.
• Finish: Clean and mouthwatering, with a subtle berry echo that makes you want another sip.

Food pairing (mandatory and happily so): pour this with grilled prawns, roast chicken and lemon, or a mezze spread with hummus, olives, and salty feta.

If your comfort zone is Pinot Noir, this is a fun left turn. You’ll recognize that red-fruit vibe, but it lands brighter and more refreshing, like Pinot wearing a white shirt.

Serve it well-chilled, then let it warm up for five minutes in the glass. You’ll taste more of the fruit, and it turns from “easy” to “oh, that’s why people buy this.”

This is also a smart bottle to bring to a braai. It keeps white wine drinkers happy, and red wine fans won’t feel like they’re settling.

Fun Fact: “Blanc de Noir” literally means “white from black”, it’s a style made by gently pressing dark-skinned grapes and keeping the juice off the skins so the wine stays pale.