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South Africa is - by and large - a warm climate wine region. But with our numberous mountain ranges, and long stretches of Atlantic Ocean coastline, there are some surprisingly chillsome valleys, slopes, and high lying plateaus. 
Our team at [Han Drinks Solo](https://handrinkssolo.com/) has traipsed up rocky crags, through mysterious cloud belts, and down into shady nooks and crannies to find some of South Africa's cooler climate expressions from regions like Elgin, Constantia, Cape Agulhas, Greyton & Walker Bay. 
These wines are remarkably elegant, and light-footed, with even the riper expressions showcasing a rare sense of Old World charm.

South Africa's Cooler Climate Gems

Prosecco is a popular sparkling wine, and for good reason.  It offers a range of expressions, from extra brut to off dry, and bursts with citrus, green apple, and honeysuckle notes. The wine is a perfect accompaniment to a charcuterie board, or can be enjoyed as an aperitif or on its own for a celebratory toast. Prosecco hails from north eastern Italy, and is made using the Glera grape and the Charmat method of carbonation, where the secondary fermentation takes place in a pressurized tank.  This is different from - and less expensive than - the Champagne method, where secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle itself. This makes Prosecco a good value bubbly. Whatever your reason for raising a glass, we’re sure you’ll find the right wine for you in this collection. If you’re ready to celebrate #ProseccoDay, tag @Pix.wine so we can join you.

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Everyone needs a few fresh and delicious white wines that are easy to drink at the beach. With the hot season, many people reach for a beer or soft drink, but there are many fresh and easy-to-drink whites perfect for summer. So, whether at the beach or chilling in a pool, try something new and grab one of these bottles.

Summertime Light Wines

Simply put, a wine with a 100-point score means that it is “perfect by taste, perfect by structure, the best that you can get,” says sommelier Devin Reed. More of these wines are coming out of California following a string of strong vintages. In fact, more than 50 California wineries were awarded 100 points in 2021, according to Liv-ex. Wines that were released in 2021 from 2016, 2018, and 2019 vintages, in particular, received the highest scores from highly-regarded critics. Learn more in [The Drop](https://pix.wine/the-drop/california-100-point-wines/) or browse these top bottles.

California's 100 Point Wines

Pinot Noir was once one of the most misunderstood grape varieties in the world, pushed to yield high volumes by winemakers who tried to extract too much color and tannin. It then dawned on many in its Burgundy heartland that Pinot Noir might not be capricious but just rather badly treated. So a new style emerged, true to the identity of the grape — wines of softness, succulence, and delicacy. Where Burgundy led, others followed. Here are some of the new classics from the rest of the world.

Pinot Noir's New Classics

For many people, Cabernet Sauvignon is a gateway into wine — and for a good reason. These plush, full-bodied reds are produced all over the globe, across a variety of price points, ensuring that delicious, well-made reds are available to just about everyone. But not all Cabernet Sauvignons are created equal. Each wine’s unique nuances depend on the region in which it’s produced, the winemaker’s particular style, and the vinification choices made along the way. Browse these bottles for an introduction to benchmark producers and regions, and read more about Cabernet in [The Drop](https://pix.wine/the-drop/teach-yourself-cabernet-sauvignon/).

Cabernet Sauvignon Lover’s Starter Pack

Did you know that Pix has its own wine discovery magazine, The Drop? Our editors work with award-winning writers from around the globe to highlight fresh discoveries, unexpected values, and trendsetting producers. We feature the most exciting finds from The Drop right here. These are the zeitgeist wines, the best of what people are writing about — and sipping — right now.

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Stuck in a wine rut? Pix’s Wine Team is here to help with a collection of bottles from the pioneers and mavericks of wine. These selections showcase grapes and styles on the rise. If you’re looking for innovative techniques and new taste experiences, you’ve come to the right place.

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There’s a whole wide world of wine to explore. This bottle selection from Pix’s Wine Team showcases wines from some of the most innovative and respected producers in emerging regions — from England to Uruguay. Consider these the new classics; our insider’s pick of what to try right now.

New Classics From Around The World

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Pix’s Wine Team is always on the lookout for esteemed bottles to hold and save. So when top offers pop onto our radar, this is where they’ll appear — be sure to check back often. Expect benchmark wines from the world’s most acclaimed producers, alongside unbelievable steals that we’re excited to share. Any of these bottles are an excellent addition to a cellar — and perfect for a special occasion.

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Whispering Angel is todays worldwide reference for Provence rose. Made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino), its pale color is pleasing to the eye and draws one in. The rewarding taste profile is full and lush while being bone dry with a smooth finish.  Highly approachable and enjoyable with a broad range of cuisine.

Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose 750ml

Carneros Napa Ca Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay Is A Rich Wine With Layers Of Tropical Fruit Peaches And Pears The Fruit Opens Up Into Creamy Textures Of Apples And Pears That Glide Across The Palate Hints Of Citrus And Rich Oak Tones Highlight The Wines Lingering Finish

Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros

Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel is a blend of 16 different vineyard blocks of old vine zinfandel vineyards with an average age of 86 years. With berries and spice on the nose, dark, sweet fruit fills the palate with just a hint of black pepper. This wine has a long, lingering finish. Whether you pair with a burger, ribs, barbecue or a roaring fire, this wine is sure to please.

Klinker Brick Winery Old Vine Zinfandel 375ml

True To Veuve Clicquot Style Demisec Is Blended Largely From Pinot Noir And Has A Higher Dosage Which Gives It Richer Notes Without Detracting From Its Freshness

Veuve Clicquot Demisec 750Ml Bottle

A golden color, distinctive of black grape varieties. Very fine bubbles. On the nose, it has a beautiful aromatic complexity, ripe fruit, and spicy aromas, with hints of roasted apples, apple compote, and peaches. On the palate, there is a subtle combination of structure, length, and vivacity. The bubbles are like velvet. Flavors of pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut. Pair with all fish, especially sushi and sashimi, shellfish such as shrimp, prawns, crayfish and grilled lobster, poultry and white meat, cashews, parmesan or prosciutto.

Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut Champagne

Stags Leap Karia Chardonnay

Gentle pressing of clusters with membrane presses followed by immediate skin separation and static cold-settling for clear must. Fermentation in temperature controlled tanks using cultured yeasts. The Charmat process is known as Metodo Charmat-Martinotti (or Metodo Italiano) in Italy, where it was invented and is most used. The wine undergoes &#x201C;secondary&#x201D; fermentation in stainless steel tanks or steel vessels covered with vitreous enamel rather than individual bottles, and is bottled under pressure in a continuous process.

Ca" Furlan - Prosecco Cuvee Beatrice NV (750ml)

A Soft Light And Refreshing Vinho Verde That Goes Well With Life An Uncompromising Wine A Renewed Classic That Confirms All The Regions Potential To Create Light And Engaging Wines Ideal For Everyday Drinking

Mateus Dry Rose

The Winery Was Founded By Stefanoâs Father Guiseppe Inama Who Began Purchasing Vineyard Plots In Soave In The 1950S Guiseppe Was Convinced Of The Potential Of Soave And Wanted To Show The World What Old Vine Garganega Was Capable Of However It Was Sauvignon Blanc That First Put Inama On The Map In The Early 1990S These Soils Express Themselves In Remarkable Ways Through This Variety Fashioning Sauvignon Blanc Quite Unlike Any Other Currently Inama Have 25 Hectares Of Vineyards In The Soave Viney

Inama Soave Classico 2015

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Grgich Hills Fume Blanc Estate 2018

Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast in California. The nose offers up beautiful aromas of red stone fruits, crushed rocks, plums, black cherries and a floral component reminiscent of a premier cru or grand cru offering from Chambolle-Musigny. Medium to full-bodied with great acidity to match the flavors of wild strawberry and feral forest floor, it should evolve and add layers of complexity over the next decade. The crisp finish memorably imprints lasting cardamom spice.

Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir Freestone Vineyard 750ml

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Bohigas is a family-owned Cava producer that has been&nbsp;growing grapes since the end of the thirteenth&nbsp;century. All of their wines are produced entirely from their organically farmed&nbsp;estate. They use traditional indigenous Cava grapes, Xarel-lo, Paralleda, and Macabeo. and age their wines on the lees for an extended period before disgorging.&nbsp; These is serious Cava. The nose is aromatic with yellow apple, pear, white flowers, and a lovely toasted brioche undertone.&nbsp;The palate is creamy with a fine bead and beautiful length.&nbsp;Enjoy this Cava with tapas or chicken kaarage and cheeses like young <a href="https://garyswine.com/shop/?category=cheese&amp;title=all%20cheese" target="_blank">manchego</a>.&nbsp;

Bohigas Brut Reserva Cava 750ml

2013 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec River Stones Adrianna Vineyard

La Segreta Takes Its Name From The Woods Which Surround Our Ulmo Vineyard This Young Fresh Wine Principally Produced From Nero Davola Grapes Flagship Of Sicilian Wine Gains Its Personality And Style With The Addition Of Some International Grapes All The Vines Are Knowledgeably Cultivated In Vineyards Owned By Planeta La Segreta Is A Versatile Companion For Daily Drinking Suitable For Many Different Occasions It Is A Perfect Approach To Sicilian Wine With Its Excellent Relationship Between Price

Planeta Etna Rosso 750Ml

97 WA / 96 JS #29&nbsp;James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of Spain 2021 The single-vineyard red 2019 Finca Dof&iacute; comes from the 14 hectares of vines planted across three parajes (lieu-dits) in Gratallops. This year, it's 87% Garnacha, 12% Cari&ntilde;ena and 1% white grapes (Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo. It fermented in oak vats with indigenous yeasts and matured in large oak barrels (bocoyes and foudres) for 14 months. It's classy, elegant and fresh with very clean aromas and flavors, not lacking concentration or power. There is superb definition and purity here; it has to be the finest and most elegant Dof&iacute; to date. It has finer tannins and more elegance than La Baixada this year. The 2018 was fragrant and this has more clout but superb balance. These two vintages have been great for Dof&iacute;. I still remember the 2005, hard as nails then and what the wine is now&mdash;spherical and velvety. Dof&iacute; on a roll... It was bottled in May 2021, and 21,146 bottles were produced.--Luis Guti&eacute;rrez, The Wine Advocate Cracked cloves and white pepper with dark fruit and iron. Perfumed and subtle. It&rsquo;s full-bodied with a vertical layer of very fine tannins that give a creamy and round texture that turns almost powdery. Flavorful finish, yet refined. Give this time to open. Try after 2023. - James Suckling

Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi 2019 (750ML)

Tito Zuccardi Mendoza Argentina Malbec 750ml

Ch Puech-Haut Argali Rose (Prestige) - 750ml

Sol Rouge is a family estate vineyard and winery located in the Red Hills Appellation at elevations over 1800 feet. North of Napa Valley in the foothills of the dormant volcano which formed the North Coast wine country, this land contains rich, red volcanic soil and, from this unique profile, Sol Rouge derived its name – translating to “Red Soil” in French. This 70 acre estate is currently planted with Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, Cinsault, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. Nestled between Mt. Konocti and Benson Ridge in the Mayacamas Mountain range, this aggressive sight is all hillside with slopes up to 60% and is said to be the most tightly planted vineyard in the Red Hills, with nearly 6000 vines per hectare in some blocks.

2017 Sol Rouge Vineyard & Winery Gypsy Rouge - 94pts

Leeuwin Estate Riesling Art Series Margaret River 750ml

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Whole cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel, our 2020 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rose shows alluring aromatics of ripe stone fruit and strawberry. The palate displays flavors of watermelon and key lime with a mouthwatering acidity. The lingering notes of minerality on the finish will draw you back for another sip.

Stoller Family Estate Rose Of Pinot Noir 750ml

WINE SPECTATOR 94 POINTS - "Supple, rich and plump with personality, this blend has an array of black raspberry, smoked meat, cracked pepper and black olive flavors that race toward a zesty finish. Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. Drink now through 2030."

McPRICE MYERS 2020 PROPRIETARY RED "BEAUTIFUL EARTH" PASO ROBLES 750mL

Albert Mann Pinot Gris Hengst 750ml

A Juicy Fullbodied Wine Rich Purple In Colour With Very Fresh Aromas Reminiscent Of Red And Black Fruits Such As Plums And Raspberries Along With A Delicate Spicy Nose In The Mouth It Is Presented With A Strong Personality Its Mature Tannins And Minerality Transform It Into A Wine With Great Soil Identity

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