The De Krans Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a perfect pick for an everyday red. Made in a medium bodied style, this wine undergoes a softer pressing action (we use an imported French champagne press, that is more than 70 years old), allowing the wine to be more accessible to be enjoyed at a younger age. While still staying true to the typical cabernet characteristics of cassis and ripe berries, plum, mulberries and dark cherries, with notes of cherry cigar, this is a juicy Cabernet Sauvignon, that can be enjoyed on its own, or paired with a pizza, pasta or with a braai.

When looking for a unique and quality red with a great story, look no further than the De Krans Touriga Nacional 2022. A Portuguese grape variety, and probably the biggest building block when it comes to producing a port (we usually use a minimum of 70% in our Cape Vintage Reserve), this wine has incredible flavours of dark berries, dried prunes, black currants, cherry cigar, white pepper and dark chocolate. De Krans planted its first Touriga Nacional in 1994 and was the first wine farm in South Africa to produce a single variety Touriga Nacional in 2000. If you are a foodie, be sure to experiment with pairings like ostrich steak, roasted lamb shank, venison and springbok carpaccio.

Why cook with red wine when you can use the De Krans Premium Cape Ruby NV. This port-style wine has a great flavours of red fruit, blue berries, cherries and ripe plums, that elevates any meaty dish, like a potjiekos, leg of lamb or waterblommetjiebredie. Alternatively, pair this young port (different ages between 1 and 3 years blended together), with mild cheeses and chocolate desserts like a chocolate brownie or chocolate fondant.

A firm favourite in summer (absolutely mouth-watering served chilled), the De Krans Cape Tawny Limited Release NV equally delights in winter with its unique taste and versatility when it comes to the occasion. This port-style wine has a beautiful amber colour due to its age ( a blend between 5 and 15 years), and delights with unique flavours of coffee, toffee, and nuts. This wine pairs especially well with desserts like crème brûlée and malva pudding, or with a cheese platter of mild cheeses.

The De Krans Cape Vintage 2019/2020 doesn’t need much introduction when it comes to port-style wines. Dark purple in colour, this wine spent 12 months in concrete tanks with a further 10 months in 30 to 40-year old small 300 litre barrels. The wine has full and rich flavours of red fruit, dried prunes, cocoa, spice and dark chocolate. What makes De Krans ports unique is that they are made in a “drier style”, so while it is a dessert wine, there is a balanced acidity and dry finish. The Cape Vintage is excellent on its own, but also serves as a great accompaniment for well-matured cheese.