New Stylish Drostdy-Hof Extra Light is a Guilt free Summer Sip

Friday, 17 September, 2010
Drostdy-Hof
Generous yet refreshingly crisp, dry and lighter than ever.
That is what you can expect from the stylish new-look, lower alcohol, lower kilojoule Drostdy-Hof Extra Light just released for easy drinking, guilt free everyday pleasure.

Refreshing Drostdy-Hof Extra Light is a lively and well-balanced dry white wine that is 25% lower in kilojoules and 26% lighter in alcohol than the average white table wine.

Rooted in a legacy of quality and tradition, De Oude Drostdy, the stately home of Drosty-Hof wines in Tulbagh, shines like a beacon through every bottle of new Drostdy-Hof Extra Light. Innovative design lends a heightened sense of lightness while the image of the original magistrate's court dating back to 1804, is projected through the wine, reinforcing the heritage that has made it a true South African classic.

A leader in this lighter style, lower alcohol wine, Drostdy-Hof Extra Light is the No.1 choice of health conscious wine lovers and those watching their waistlines who prefer a dry, light-bodied wine to savour on a balmy summer's day. Crafted from specially picked 100% Chenin Blanc grapes, Drostdy-Hof Extra Light is the ideal summer sip you can enjoy with your family and friends. It's a girl's first choice for a traditional braai, to sip while relaxing beside the pool or during a light, alfresco lunch.

Drostdy-Hof Extra Light is available in the new look 750ml bottles at around R21 at leading supermarkets. The wine also comes in a party size 1.5 litre magnum bottle, or the little 375ml bottle for a quick glass over a light lunch.

Classic summer low alcohol white sangria

Nothing is more refreshing that a deliciously fruity, ice cold summer wine cooler. Drostdy-Hof Extra Light is the perfect choice for this classic low alcohol sangria:

4 - 8 cinnamon sticks
1 cup of water
½ cup of sugar
Simmer for 5 minutes and allow to cool to room temperature and add remaining ingredients:

1 bottle of Drostdy-Hof Extra Light
1 cup of sparkling water
1 cup of apple juice
½ cup of orange juice
2 oranges, wedged 2 apples, wedged
10 cherries
Mix together and refrigerate overnight.

Serve over lots of ice.
Makes eight servings.