Wine maestro Allan suggests you try these festive bubblies that come at a really good price.

SIMONSIG KAAPSE VONKEL 2005
From Johan Malan (Simonsig, Stellenbosch), the 2005 vintage won the 2009 Wine Magazine Méthode Cap Classique Challenge.
Pair with? Seared tuna – it’s rich enough to match the weight of the fish.
CELLAR PRICE: R76

KRONE BOREALIS CUVEE BRUT 2006
Produced on Tulbagh’s Twee Jonge Gezellen Estate, this brut is crisp yet creamy.
Pair with? Grilled crayfish.
CELLAR PRICE: R75

WOOLWORTHS BRUT NATURAL
This brut has no dosage (sweetening) and no sulphur dioxide added. It’s all Chardonnay, naturally fermented. Healthy and great tasting.
Pair with? Free-range roast chicken.
RETAIL PRICE: R89.95

MELANIE VAN DER MERWE’S TANZANITE
A delicious marriage of the red fruit of Pinot Noir and the citrussy brioche flavours and creamy mouth-feel of Chardonnay.
Pair with? Fresh line fish.
CELLAR PRICE: R95

ROSS GOWER PINOT NOIR BRUT 2007
Irresistible, palest pink with delectable strawberry and raspberry charm, and winner of the rosé category in the 2009 Wine Magazine Méthode Cap Classique Challenge.
Pair with? Lightly cooked salmon – a colour match made in heaven.
CELLAR PRICE: R110

Prices correct December 2009