Remhoogte Chenin Blanc 'First Light' 2023 750ml Refosco The wine is built as

The wine is built as a deliberate reference to the Cape blends of the 1950s and ’60s — before South African wine became formulaic

Founded in 1999 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Named for the Sazerac cocktail — which was named for it — this is the benchmark everyday American rye

The Riesling expression carries the same principles: grapes harvested in early January at -10°C

Grilled lamb chops the benchmark match — iron-mineral grip and dark fruit echo the char and fat Duck confit with lentils fatty richness cut cleanly by Cabernet Franc grip and the wine’s acidity Beef bourguignon slow-braised beef in wine

Remhoogte Chenin Blanc 'First Light' 2023 750ml Refosco The wine is built asSOUTH AFRICA : STELLENBOSCH : SIMONSBERG ORGANIC : Chenin Blanc LIGHT BODIED, APRICOT, LIME, LYCHEE, NO OAK The estates oldest Chenin Blanc block planted in 1987, the first vineyard on the property to catch morning light over the Simonsberg. Fermented with wild yeast in stainless steel, staying bright and textural without oak weight. PAIRINGS : Grilled swordfish with herb butter citrus acidity cuts through the butter while the mineral note complements