THE LIGHT THAT’S JUST RIGHT

For those who appreciate a good wine but like to stay level-headed

Sometimes you just want to keep it light. Whether you’re relaxing at home with family or trying to fit in a last-minute business lunch before the festive season really kicks off, it feels good to be able to relax in style while still keeping your alcohol intake in check. That’s why Spier’s new range of 5.5% wine is just the thing for summer.

The highly-acclaimed Stellenbosch winery has launched a range featuring a

Chenin Blanc and Shiraz that contain less than half the alcohol and kilojoules of their other wines. These are the bottles to reach for when you want to enjoy a quality wine at lunch without derailing the day, or when you need to fit in more than one get-together on one day.

Spier 5.5% maintains the premium, layered taste that characterises the Spier range. Selected from specific vineyards with light, sandy soils, the harvest was timed to pick the grapes while at a lower sugar level and natural acidity. During the fermentation process, a portion of the alcohol is removed at a low temperature in a vacuum by using the latest spinning cone technology. Fermentation is completed with the remaining natural sugars and nutrients. It’s a gentle process that preserves the flavours and aromatics of the wine.