There's a wine for every occasion – and you don't have to travel far and wide for a good deal
With the upcoming National Day festivities and plenty of other things to do in August, it's always handy to have a bottle of wine around for when you need to make a toast. Don't fret, you don't have to be globetrotting to find the best wine – a trip to Cold Storage, Sheng Siong, SPC or FairPrice supermarkets – or an online order from Amazon and Redmart – will do. Plus with discounts to make the deal sweeter, we're completely sold. Penfolds, Beringer, Wolf Blass, Matua and Maison de Grand Esprit – these are the wines you should be buying at the month-long 8.8 Wine Sale.
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Good for: a pool party
Get Matua Sauvignon Blanc at $23.50 (usual price $37.50) at Cold Storage and Sheng Siong
Turn up to the pool party with a light-bodied wine like the Matua Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp and refreshing, it makes for the perfect wine to sip on while you're lounging by the pool in the sun. The vibrant tropical notes of pineapple, kiwi and melon makes it perfect in a cocktail. Just in time for an afternoon spritz on a balmy day.
Good for: watching the National Day fireworks in Gardens by The Bay
Get Maison de Grand Esprit La Miraculeuse Bordeaux for $24.50 (usual price $38) at Cold Storage and FairPrice
It's a cool night, the fireworks are lighting up the sky, everyone is marvelling at the colours and patterns in their own quiet way – it's time to bust out the wine. The medium-bodied Maison de Grand Esprit La Miraculeuse Bordeaux displays aromas of ripe dark berries with a gentle hint of spice. Warm and lively, its rich and moreish palate makes it a great wine to share and celebrate with other happy people.
Good for: a housewarming party
Get Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz for $26 (usual price $34) at Cold Storage
So you got invited to a housewarming party? Great! Now to think of wine for the host. Impress everyone with some quality wine that is also wallet-friendly. Full-bodied, fruity and smooth, the Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz is easy on the palate and a thoughtful addition to a vibrant party. Here's hoping you get to have some of it yourself.
Good for: all local-themed potluck dinner
Get Wolf Blass Yellow Label Merlot at two bottles for $45 (usual price $58) at Fairprice
Let's face it, our local food is rich in flavour and indulging in a feast will always lead to a food coma. Elevate the all-local food potluck with some quality merlot. The smooth medium-bodied Wolf Blass Yellow Label Merlot may boast dark fruit aromas of plum and cassis, but it pairs well with red meats, noodles and also curries.
Good for: planning for the next vacation with pals
Get Beringer Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon at $24.50 (usual price $38) from Fairprice and Sheng Siong
With hints of cassis, green tea, black olive and sweet vanilla spice aromas, this full-bodied wine is juicy and smooth with a lingering finish. Perfect for sharing over long discussions, Beringer Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with a hearty meal – just what you need if you're planning flight and accommodation details for a trip with friends to an exciting destination. You might want to have a few bottles on hand if it's going to be a long night.
