Compare 2025’s best-selling South African wines across Checkers and Pick n Pay Liquor to see where your rand goes further.
A Toast to Smart Spending
Wine lovers know the thrill of snagging a favourite label at a steal. We scoured both national retailers on 27 June 2025 to pit five crowd-pleasing bottles head-to-head. Prices below are standard single-bottle shelf prices unless a marked “Smart Price” or “Xtra Savings” swipe discount is applied on the day. Always drink (and bargain-hunt) responsibly.
1. Nederburg Baronne Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 750 ml
| Retailer | Till-Price | Loyalty Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Checkers | R94.99 | Xtra Savings: none noted |
| Pick n Pay | R94.99 | Smart Price: R74.99 (valid 25 Jun – 6 Jul 2025) |
Verdict: Swipe that Smart Shopper card—Pick n Pay undercuts Checkers by a juicy R20 during the promo window.
2. Spier Signature Sauvignon Blanc 750 ml
| Retailer | Till-Price | Loyalty Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Checkers | R89.99 | Xtra Savings swipe price R74.99 |
| Pick n Pay | R89.99 | Two-for-R150 Smart Price (R75 each) |
Verdict: Dealers’ choice—both chains land within a rand of each other once loyalty discounts kick in.
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3. La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 750 ml
| Retailer | Till-Price | Loyalty Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Checkers | R119.99 | None on record |
| Pick n Pay | R119.99 | None on record |
Verdict: It’s a dead heat—choose whichever store is closer, or whose baguettes look fresher.
4. Porcupine Ridge Merlot 750 ml
| Retailer | Till-Price | Loyalty Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Checkers | R79.99 (Buy-2-for-R140 in some stores) | |
| Pick n Pay | R84.99 | None advertised |
Verdict: Checkers edges ahead by R5—and gets sweeter if you grab two.
5. Fat Bastard Chardonnay 750 ml
| Retailer | Till-Price | Loyalty Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Checkers | R119.99 | None on record |
| Pick n Pay | R124.99 | Smart Price: R99.99 (limited-time) |
Verdict: When the Smart Price flag is flying, Pick n Pay pours you R20 in savings.
Quick Take-aways
- Biggest absolute saving: Nederburg Baronne (R20 difference) during Smart Price.
- Everyday cheapest basket (no swipes): Checkers totals R504.94 vs Pick n Pay’s R514.95—a slim R10 edge to Checkers.
- Swipe-&-save basket: If you tap both programmes on the right days, Pick n Pay can dip to R464.95 thanks to Baronne and Fat Bastard promo pricing.
- Taste vs Price: All five bottles earn solid reviews for balance and value, so your palate needn’t suffer for penny-pinching.
Pro tip: Both chains refresh wine promos every fortnight. Set a reminder for Thursday mornings—the day new liquor leaflets usually drop—to snag launch-day stock before it disappears.
Also read: How to Save Money on Groceries in 2025
