From August 8 to 31, enjoy up to 30 percent off selected bottles that are sure to add joie de vivre to your next gathering
After months of being cooped up at home, we can finally meet friends and loved ones (in groups of no more than five, of course) during Phase 2. Whether you're planning an intimate meal with family and friends, or putting together a romantic stay-home movie date, the upcoming 8.8 Wine Sale makes hosting that much easier – and classier. And just in time for the National Day festivities, too.
From August 8 to 31, get access to your favourite brands and varietals, with discounts of up to 30 percent. Picking up a bottle couldn’t be easier: just pop by your nearby Fairprice or Cold Storage, or order via Redmart and Amazon and have it delivered right to your doorstep. Now all you need is a reason to celebrate, and we’ve rounded up six different wines that will make any occasion better. Even if it's just enjoying a little me-time.
Best suited for Dinner parties
Get Wolf Blass Gold Label Shiraz for $32.50 (usual price $41.50) from FairPrice
You don’t need to whip up a fine-dining meal with a course-by-course menu and fancy presentation to enjoy a dinner with a bottle of wine. The Wolf Blass Gold Label Shiraz is a versatile beauty that showcases notes of plums and dark berries, with pleasant spice accents that play well with Indian or Peranakan dishes.
Best suited for A romantic date night
Get Penfolds Max’s Cabernet Sauvignon for $32 (usual price $42) from Cold Storage
Reignite the passion with this lovely classic Cabernet from Penfolds. Like a love story filled with sweetness and desire, the Penfolds Max’s Cabernet Sauvignon is a fruity expression that captures the juiciness of cassis and blackcurrant. Its lingering vanilla finish also makes it the perfect accompaniment for grilled steaks and lamb – classic date-night options to dial up the romance.
Best suited for A casual lunch potluck
Get Matua Sauvignon Blanc for $26 (usual price $37.50) from Redmart
Singapore’s perpetual heat can be rather unbearable. If you’re having guests over during the day, delight them with this easy-drinking Sauvignon Blanc. The light-bodied wine is crisp and tropical, with fresh citrus and bright flavours of juicy, ripe mango and passionfruit. This refreshing number is also the perfect accompaniment to dishes of noodles or seafood.
Best suited for At-home movie night
Get Wolf Blass Gold Label Chardonnay for $32.50 (usual price $41.50) from FairPrice
The cinemas might have reopened, but watching a movie with a mask on could hinder the experience. Plan a movie night at home instead. And for a Gold Class experience, you’ll need a drink that's equally refined. The Wolf Blass Gold Label Chardonnay is an elegant white befitting of the occasion. It even pairs great with luscious green curry if you plan on grabbing Thai food for dinner. Discover aromas of stone fruits and honeydew, that gives way to a rich, luscious palate between each sip.
Best suited for Your personal happy hour
Get Penfolds Max’s Chardonnay for $32 (usual price $42) from Cold Storage
Toast to the end of the workweek, or the workday. You don’t need a reason to pour yourself a glass of Penfolds Max’s Chardonnay. Its notes of green apple, citrus and stone fruits mingle happily with oak to yield a clean finish. Go on and pour yourself a glass – you deserve it.
Best suited for Game night with family and friends
Get Wolf Blass Red Label Merlot for $17.99 (usual price $26) from Amazon
Whether you're playing a round of Skribbl with friends through Zoom or hosting a competitive quiz with family, a bottle of this juicy red is sure to inject some fun to the occasion. When everyone's competitive side comes out and tensions run high, this smooth Merlot soothes with its bright, fruity flavours and approachable tannins.