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Happy birthday!<\/h4>\n
Roodeberg celebrates its 70th anniversary. A true South African original that\u2019s stood the test of time. It wasn\u2019t until 2004 that it became readily available to us here at home. For many Roodeberg still conjures up fond memories of people, places and occasions. Cheers!<\/p>\n
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We\u2019re sweet on Skyline Late Harvest<\/h4>\n
We\u2019re fans of a semi-sweet wine… it\u2019s best chilled, topped with soda and served with ice, it\u2019s a classic match with rich liver p\u00e2t\u00e9 or parfait, and is brilliant with desserts… The just-released Skyline Late Harvest is a delicious option… Around R49,99 a bottle, and R134,99 for the convenient three-litre bag-in-a-box.<\/em><\/p>\n We\u2019re having a little love affair with ros\u00e9 wines at the moment, and have fallen head over heels with Gabri\u00eblskloof\u2019s Rosebud Ros\u00e9. This dry, light and deliciously moreish Proven\u00e7al-style ros\u00e9 has equal amounts of Syrah and Viognier, and is described as the \u201clittle darling\u201d of Gabri\u00eblskloof\u2019s estate range. It\u2019s lovely to drink by itself, but also pairs well with light dishes. Buy it online for around R80 a bottle. Details: www.gabrielskloof.co.za.<\/em><\/p>\n Zesty grapefruit with just a hint of bitterness. This summer we\u2019re drinking the just-launched Fitch & Leeds grapefruit tonic. This coral-hued drink with a delicate fizz is perfect for those who\u2019re avoiding alcohol\u2026 a slice of grapefruit, a sprig of thyme, loads of ice and you\u2019ve a refreshing mocktail. For those who like a little merriment in their glass, it\u2019s also really great with premium vodka or tequila. And it\u2019s sensational for a crisp, refreshing G&T. Try it with Hope on Hopkins African Botanical Gin, with a few muddled berries and mint. Bliss. Lovely at lunchtime in the sun, fabulous for sundowners\u2026 it\u2019s our new fave! Around R55 for a six-pack of cans, R50 for a four-pack of glass bottles. Details: fitchleedes.co.za.<\/em><\/p>\n Six Dogs Karoo Gin<\/strong> Low alcohol. Low calories. Great taste. What\u2019s not to love? This summer we\u2019re being sensible. We\u2019re still celebrating everything summer has to offer with lovely wines, but we\u2019re choosing ones with lighter alcohol levels and fewer calories. Without, obviously, sacrificing quality or taste. First on our list to try is the Robertson Winery Light Cultivar Range, which is showing off great new designs, too. With just around 9% alcohol instead of the average 12 or 13%, there\u2019s a Sauvignon Blanc 2019, a Chenin Blanc 2019, a Pinotage Ros\u00e9 and a Merlot. All around R50 to R55. Details: robertsonwinery.co.za.<\/em><\/p>\n The perfect time to kick back with a glass of bubbly, scrummy wine or ice-cold cocktail and watch the magnificent African sunset. Cheers! This season we\u2019re loving and suggesting the Kleine Zalze M\u00e9thode Cap Classique Chardonnay Pinot Noir Vintage Brut 2013. This old-world style sparkling wine is full-bodied. Drink it on its own or with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":2739,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[738],"tags":[482,487,484,483,485,486,488,481,73,410,489],"class_list":{"0":"post-2827","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-food-wine","8":"tag-fitchandleedes","9":"tag-gabrielskloof","10":"tag-kleinezalze","11":"tag-robertsonwinery","12":"tag-rooderberg","13":"tag-skylinelateharvest","14":"tag-wineoclock","15":"tag-drinks","16":"tag-getitlowveld","17":"tag-summer","18":"tag-wines"},"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2019\/12\/Skyline-styled-2-Large.jpg\")
<\/h4>\nThis \u201clittle darling\u2019\u2019 charms with notes of watermelon, papaya and strawberry<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nSummertime drinks<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nFitch & Leedes grapefruit tonic cocktails<\/h4>\n
\nIngredients<\/em>
\n\u2022 Six Dogs Karoo Gin \u2022 Fitch & Leedes grapefruit tonic
\n\u2022 1 red chilli \u2022 1 lime \u2022 Tabasco \u2022 Simple syrup (optional).
\nMethod<\/em>
\nIn a cocktail shaker filled with ice combine: half a red chilli, juice of 1 lime, a splash of Tabasco, 1 part simple syrup and 1 part Six Dogs Karoo Gin. Shake well and pour into a glass filled with ice. Top with Fitch & Leedes grapefruit tonic and garnish with sliced red chillies.<\/p>\nThe light side of life<\/h4>\n
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