As South Africans, we don’t shy away from a glass of red just because the mercury’s creeping up. If anything, summer gives us even more opportunities to open something delicious — al fresco lunches, lazy weekend braais, poolside grazing boards, and warm evenings that stretch past sunset.
But here’s the twist: great red wine isn’t just winter fare. When it’s balanced, naturally made, and served at the right temperature, it becomes an absolute summer essential. And that’s exactly why Post House reds thrive in the heat — they’re bold by nature, but never heavy.
The Secret: Serving Temperature
Let’s put an end to the “room temperature” myth.
Room temperature in Europe ≠ room temperature in South Africa mid-summer.
Serving your reds around 14–16°C does three things:
- It lifts the purity of the fruit.
- It tightens the structure just enough to stay refreshing.
- It keeps the alcohol in check so the wine feels lively, not warm or soupy.
Pop the bottle in the fridge for 20–30 minutes — trust us, you’ll never go back.
Why Post House Reds Love the Heat
Our wines come off lean, marginal soils that produce berries with:
- Tight clusters
- High natural flavour concentration
- Balanced tannins
- Deep, natural colour
- Vibrant acidity
That acidity is your best friend in the heat — it keeps the wine feeling fresh even with rich fruit and plush texture.
Minimal intervention also means:
- No fining
- No filtering
- Natural fermentation
- Honest expression of fruit
So what you’re tasting is pure vineyard character — not heavy-handed winery “makeup” that can turn cloying in summer.
Summer-Friendly Pairings
Post House reds behave beautifully with warm-weather food:
Blueish Black
✔ Lamb chops
✔ Rump steaks
✔ Boerewors
✔ Sticky ribs
Why? It has bold colour and flavour, but a vibrant core that cuts through rich braai fare.
Missing Virgin
✔ Mushroom burgers
✔ Charred halloumi skewers
✔ Chicken kebabs
The fruit-forward palate meets smoky, savoury flavours like a dream.
Merry Widow
✔ Tuna steaks
✔ Salads with berries, nuts or roasted veg
✔ Picnic-style lunches
Serve it slightly chilled and watch it become the star of the table.
Summer isn’t the enemy of red wine — it’s a whole new stage for it to shine.
With the right bottle (and the right chill), Post House reds turn warm days and long evenings into something unforgettable.