The Editor's Choice Newly Released Wines:

Tokara Walker Bay Chardonnay 2007
Made with grapes grown in the cool Hemel-en-Aarde Valley (Bouchard Finlayson and Hamilton-Russell are neighbours), this maiden vintage chardonnay is subtle and enticing with classic notes of lemon, toasty almond and butterscotch. With the strength and delicacy of a reed in the wind, it can hold up to fairly robust flavours of smoked salmon with a
light mustard dressing and just loves mushrooms tossed in extra virgin olive oil, a few drops of truffle oil and fresh whole and fresh egg pasta. Call Tokara on 021 808-5900 or visit www.tokara.com

Tokara White 2007
Tokara wine maker, Giles Mossops’ wines are characterized by elegance, finesse and concentration. The Tokara White 2007 (Platter 5 Star) is classic Mossop: a blend of sauvignon blanc with a splash of semillon for richness. It strikes a balance between intensity and lightness and makes for some very satisfying chilled sipping. Food friendly, it would partner well with a light, lemony cream; delicate bits of fried fresh fish or raw and cooked tomatoes.

Patron XO Cafe
This is an extraordinary tequila coffee liqueur, more concentrated and rich than what we have come to expect from a coffee liqueur. It is a blend of Patron tequila and natural essence of coffee. The aftertaste is unexpectedly dry – not sweet. It is excellent for sipping or in a cocktail, where it combines well with cream or freshly squeezed lime juice.A 750ml bottle will set you back about R300. Call Emil Den Dulk jnr on 021 881-3119 or visit www.de-toren.com