Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc

If you love a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, here’s that same vibrant fruit with bubbles. Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is the unusual one on the shelf — a sparkling wine made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc rather than the customary Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, which gives it a brighter, more aromatic character than most fizz.

It’s made by the traditional method, with the second fermentation taking place in the bottle just as it does in Champagne, for a fine and persistent mousse. Expect a full, fragrant nose of passion fruit, summer melon and a hint of lime, followed by a light, smooth palate of pineapple, pear and guava lifted by zippy, mouth-watering acidity.

Made in South Africa by the historic Steenberg estate in the Constantia valley, it’s fun, fresh and built for sunshine. Pour it well chilled as an aperitif, alongside shellfish or summer salads, or simply whenever you want something celebratory that won’t break the bank.