Like many of your favourite people, the newly released vintage of Durbanville Hills’ Merlot Rosé fits comfortably with any occasion, season and mood.

Delightfully crisp and refreshing the 2014 Durbanville Hills Merlot Rosé is one of the most versatile and food-friendly wines around – and you can enjoy it any time of the year.

The aromas are a combination of ripe strawberries, red cherries and Turkish delight. These combine beautifully with wintery dishes such as baked ham with a berry glaze, chunky fish soups and stews, dim sum and hot Thai noodle dishes with soy sauce and ginger. In summer, pair the wine with antipasti, mildly dressed salads, crayfish, prawns and salmon, or simply enjoy this delicious wine on its own on a warm summers’ evening. However, the ultimate pairing for this wine is with paella, especially when adding a good helping of saffron – a dish that one can prepare any time of the year no matter the weather or the occasion.

The 2014 Durbanville Hills Merlot Rosé is expected to retail for about R42 a bottle.