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Bubbly on tap system is now available in SA and we are beyond ready

Friday, March 3rd, 2017 by Katharine Jacobs

Two years ago, for April Fool’s day, we summoned a photographer and shot some pictures of our office kitchen, with one important improvement: the filtered water dispenser was retouched to look like it dispensed bubbly. Now, it seems our dreams were not so far fetched. Bubbly dispensers have landed in South Africa.

Is there such a thing as difficult-drinking bubbly? Photo supplied.

Is there such a thing as difficult-drinking bubbly? Photo supplied.

Called Fizzecco, the system dispenses chilled sparkling wine through a handsome tap, from recyclable kegs, removing that bothersome and time-consuming opening process, and ensuring that fresh, cold bubbly is always available.

Hennie de Jager explains: “I started the bubbly on tap concept last year when I returned to SA after spending five years in the UK, where prosecco on tap is everywhere.”

For now, the group’s brut is the only option available. According to Hennie it’s a “fresh, easy-drinking bubbly made from a blend of sauvignon and chenin blanc that gets the balance between fruitiness and acidity just right.” (Isn’t all bubbly easy drinking? Just wondering…)

The team is also working on a blush rosé for those after a less dry bubbly.

The major benefit of course is for restaurants, who're now able to offer bubbly-by-the-glass without worrying about wastage. Photo supplied.

The major benefit of course is for restaurants, who’re now able to offer bubbly-by-the-glass without worrying about wastage. Photo supplied.

It’s already available at several restaurants in the Western and Eastern Cape, including Craft Wheat & Hops (Stellenbosch), King Fisher Restaurant (George), The Blind Pig (Wilderness), Praia Morena (Cape Town CBD), Craft Burger Bar (Sea Point) and The Pizza Shack (Ottery). The team are also targeting the events market, and offer Fizzecco stations for weddings and festivals.

To be clear, we STILL do not have a tap serving chilled bubbly in our offices, and our idea for a bubbly pipeline from Franschhoek to Bree St. remains unbuilt despite its obvious brilliance in the field of urban planning.

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8 Comments

  • MARTIE DU PLOOY
    October 3, 2017

    Hallo
    I have a restaurant in Moorreesburg, Western Cape and is very interested in the bubbly on tap! I need more info & wholesale prices please.

    Regards
    Martie du Plooy
    Le Must Eatery

    Reply
    1. Eat Out
      November 13, 2017

      You’ll have to get in touch with them, sorry Martie.

  • carina allen
    June 9, 2018

    hello. do you rent out the bubbly on tap for weddings or functions. hope to hear from you soon

    regards
    carina

    Reply
  • Lauretta Robinson
    October 16, 2018

    I saw that there WAS a groupon, the offer is over. Is it possible to order it without the groupon?

    Reply
    1. Eat Out
      October 31, 2018

      Best would be to get in touch with them directly, Lauretta: http://www.fizzecco.co.za/

  • Theresa Rattray
    October 21, 2018

    I am really interested in your bubbly on tap for my Loaf Cafe and Gin Bar in Ballito KZN.
    Please contact me urgently.
    Thanks

    Reply
    1. Eat Out
      October 31, 2018

      Get in touch with them directly here: http://www.fizzecco.co.za/

  • johann pretorius
    September 2, 2019

    Every Monday my wife and i enjoy a Burger at Morgan bay hotel and discovered Wine on Tap there and we are loving it

    Reply

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