While having a nice glass of wine after a long day’s work can be great, things can get turned up pretty fast, resulting in an unwanted hangover the next day.

It’s fine balancing between enjoying your alcoholic indulgences and crying in a foetal position the next day, but there are some ways to ensure that your drinking session is a memorable one, not a forgotten nightmare.

So, we’re about to hit you with some knowledge on how to enjoy your drinks, while giving your hangover the day-off. Check out some of the advice from Greatist:

• Lighten up – Darker alcohols contain congeners (substance produced during fermentation), which may contribute to hangover symptoms. Stick to the white wines instead.
• Chow down – A stomach full of food helps slow down alcohol absorption.
• Keep it classy – the higher quality liquors contain fewer congeners. Pass up the bottom shelf stuff and dip into the top shelf splendours.

Trying to achieve this could be tough on the usual jol out in town, but how about heading out to Excelsior Wine Estate in the scenic Robertson area?

Excelsior specialises in producing full bodied wines with concentrated fruit qualities. This is achieved by meticulous viticultural practices and harvesting at optimal ripeness levels. All grapes are hand harvested for greater quality control. These practices have enabled Excelsior to become one of South Africa’s leading wine exporters. It has experienced particular success in the USA market, where Excelsior is the number one South African brand, with the Cabernet Sauvignon being the biggest seller.

For the visitor to Excelsior there is plenty to do. The Wine tasting takes place on a wooden building situated entirely over water. The full range of wines is available to taste, while you enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains.

Oh, and the part about having a full belly? Excelsior has recently opened up a deli called Graze. Fresh homemade foods are available, with roosterkoek made daily in the woodfired oven being the speciality.

And one you’ve had enough wine and full from the delicious cuisine, Excelsior Manor Guesthouse offers luxury accommodation in the heart of the Robertson Wine Valley on a working wine farm.