It is not necessary to drive all the way out to Uitkyk on the Simonsberg of Stellenbosch to experience a Georgian Flat Roof Manor as Societi Bistro in Orange Street, Gardens (Cape Town) is a mini-Uitkyk. The roof is as flat as Table Mountain that rears above the establishment like the prancing horse on a Ferrari bonnet badge. And what better complement to darkly moody Kyle’s grilled giant pork chop on the Touring Italy menu this week than Flat Roof Manor Sauvignon Blanc Light 2011? For Societi Bistro has the same initials as Sauvignon Blanc: SB. Freaky, hey?

Flat Roof Manor on Orange Street

But the real miracle is that Flat Roof Manor Sauvignon Blanc Light 2011 (made at Uitkyk, hence the name) is a dead abstemious 9% alcohol, yet has mouth-feel for Africa and lashings of flavour.