As the season of long lunches, golden evenings and shared tables arrives, we’re leaning into wines that bring a little extra lift to every occasion. Whether you’re hosting, gifting or simply enjoying the moment, these wines add effortless festive flair.
Blush Crush: Rosé wine sangria
Our berry-rich rosé transforms into the perfect summer sangria; made for carefree afternoons and rooftop laughs.
November brings those first hints of proper summer heat, and with it the urge for drinks that taste like sunshine in a glass. This Blush Crush sangria takes our canned rosé and turns it into something made for lazy afternoons when the only plan is to enjoy good company and that first sip that tastes like the season ahead.
Spier Canned Rosé 2025 brings ripe cherry and strawberry flavours that blend seamlessly with fresh fruit and brandy. The wine’s light salmon pink colour makes for a gorgeous base while its juicy middle palate and crisp finish keep the sangria refreshing rather than cloying. Add fresh orange slices and strawberries, and you’ve got a drink that amplifies the wine’s natural berry character while the brandy adds just enough warmth to keep each sip interesting. Served over ice in stemless glasses.
Blush Crush Sangria recipe
Ingredients (serves 2)
- about 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 250ml can Spier Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 tots Brandy
- a few slices of fresh orange
- about 6 strawberries, halved or sliced
- soda water or lemonade, for topping up
Method
Divide the ice between 2 large stemless glasses. Divide the wine between the glasses, then add a tot of brandy to each glass and stir lightly. Add the sliced fruit and top up with soda or lemonade, then garnish with a slice of orange. Serve immediately.
The Sauvignon Spritz for summer
Our tropical, zesty Sauvignon Blanc brings bright energy to this elegant gin cocktail - perfect for those golden hour moments.
Summer called, and it requested a wonderfully refreshing cocktail that feels both sophisticated and effortless. This Savvy Spritz takes our canned Sauvignon Blanc and transforms it into something made for those perfect golden hour moments – when the light is just right and the energy is exactly where you want it to be.
Spier Canned Sauvignon Blanc 2025 brings ripe passion fruit and green fig flavours that mix perfectly with the gin and elderflower cordial. The wine’s natural acidity keeps the cocktail bright and lively while its tropical character adds layers of complexity you won’t find in a standard martini. Served in chilled martini glasses with lime juice and peel, this is a drink that’s both familiar and refreshingly different.
Savvy Spritz cocktail recipe
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 1 250ml can Spier Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 tots gin or vodka
- 1,5 tots elderflower cordial
- a generous squeeze of lime juice
- a few ice cubes, for shaking
- lime peel, to garnish
Method
To a cocktail shaker, add the wine, gin/vodka, cordial, juice and ice. Shake well, then strain into 2 martini glasses. Garnish with lime peel and serve immediately.
Berry Brilliant: A South African twist on the Cosmopolitan
Our smooth, berry-rich Merlot transforms the classic cosmopolitan into something deliciously local.
Sometimes a night calls for something a little bit extra. This Cape Cosmo takes the quintessential cosmopolitan and gives it a South African twist by adding red wine to the mix. The result is a wine cocktail that’s perfect for those evenings when the playlist gets louder and the conversations run later.
Spier Canned Merlot 2024 is a basketful of ripe red berries, pomegranate and cherry flavours that blend effortlessly with cranberry juice and vodka. The wine’s bright acidity keeps the cocktail fresh whilst its smooth, medium-bodied character adds depth without overwhelming the mix. Served in coupé glasses with fresh raspberries, this is a cocktail that feels both familiar and distinctly your own.
Cape Cosmo
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 1 can Spier Merlot
- 2 tots vodka
- 2 tots cranberry juice
- ½ cup ice cubes
- fresh raspberries and/or orange peel, for garnish
Method
To a cocktail shaker, add the merlot, vodka, cranberry juice and ice. Stir well, then strain into 2 coupé glasses. Garnish with a raspberry skewer and/or orange peel. Serve immediately.
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