LIGHT YEARS

THE LIGHT WINE IN A BOX

Woolworths Light Red Wine You get more wine at a great price when you buy three litres in a box, and this light-bodied, low-alcohol wine makes it cool to drink red wine in summer. It’s unwooded, fruity and very easy to drink. But it’ll have to fight for its spot in the fridge next to the crisp and citrusy Woolworths Light White (because you can, and should, enjoy a summer red lightly chilled). Light White: R114.99 for 3 litres; Light Red: R124.99 for 3 litres.

THE VIRGIN CIDER

Little Wolf Virgin Apple Nectar American hops are used to add depth to a base of apple juice from the Elgin Valley, making for a complex flavour that we think outclasses many of the sweeter alternatives available at bars and restaurants. The people at Little Wolf say you could mix it with your spirit of choice but, in keeping with new resolutions, we’re simply pouring it over ice. And we know we won’t stop at just one. R84.99 for four

THE NON-ALC BEER

Devil’s Peak Hero

Non-Alcoholic Beer

Devil’s Peak head brewer JC Steyn says if you’re trying non-alcoholic beer for the first time you might be surprised by this pale ale. “We make our beer by fermenting it to only

0.5% alcohol. There’s a lot of fruitiness from the American hops we use after fermentation. This means no bitterness but lovely aromatics.” Also try the Twist of Citrus version, which has grapefruit flavours and pairs well with seafood and fish. R89.99 for six

THE LOW-ALCOHOL

Villiera MCC Light Brut

This low-alcohol, low-kilojoule bottle-fermented bubbly – made by Cap Classique experts Villiera in Stellenbosch – is exclusive to Woolworths. It’s made with 50% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinotage grapes, resulting in a crisp, refreshing wine. Cape Wine Master Allan Mullins says it’s a winner with smoked salmon, crisp greens and crusty bread, or a platter of fresh summer fruit. R134.99