Champagnes
   
    750ml
Billecart-Salmon
Brut Reserve

Its’ rich bouquet, full mouthfeel and fine freshness all bear testament to the aging of this cuvée in the House’s traditional cellars.
  R850
     
Brut Rosé                                                                                                    
Could this be the best Rosé in the world? Its’ pale pink colour is adorned with warm glints of gold, and its’ delicate, slow rising bubbles give it a persistent mousse.
  R1200
     
Cuvée Nicolas Francois 1998 Vintage                         
This special vintage Champagne from only Grand Crû vineyards has a beautiful freshness on the palate. Deliciously elegant, yet crisp and so well balanced.
  R1800
     
Dom Perignon
Vintage  2000                                    
Made only in exceptional years, Dom Pérignon Vintage is produced exclusively from the noble grape varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, selected from the best crus in Champagne.
  R2600
     
Rosé Vintage  2000                                                     
Coppery pink with soft glints of orange. The initial floral notes rapidly lead into glazed fruit, cherries and the zest of citrus fruit. The final notes consist of smoky accents and cocoa.
  R6200
     
Veuve Cliquot                                                                
Brut                                                                              
Instantly recognised, even across the room, by the bright orange label and fine, persistent mousse.
  R900
     
Gold Vintage 2003    R1300
     
Le Grande Dame Vintage 1998                                           
As the name suggests – truly a grande Champagne. Made only in the finest vintages from the top Grand Crû vineyards.
  R3400
  375ml/ 750ml
Moët & Chandon                                                          
Brut Imperial                                        
The Brut Impérial is typical of the unique style of the Moët & Chandon brand; balanced and harmonious with mellow, well-developed flavours.

R400 R800
     
Brut Imperial Vintage 2003 
The taste that made Champagne famous.
  R1100
     
     
Cap Classique / Sparkling Wines
   
     

Pongracz Stellenbosch                                               
The characteristic fine aroma is followed by an explosion of pinpoint bubbles; the yeastiness on the nose is complimented by rich complexity, finesse and a lingering aftertaste.

  R165
     
Graham Beck Brut Robertson                                   
Rich, creamy and lively as always, with biscuit aromas derived from the Chardonnay and richness owing to the Pinot Noir, all of which contribute to the firm palate.
  R185
     

Pongracz Rose Stellenbosh                                          
This exiting Brut Rose enthrals with a wonderful foamy mouthful of black berry fruit flavours and delicate yeasty tones that linger long on the palate

  R200
     
Pierre Jordan Cuvee Belle Rose Franschhoek         
100% Pinot Noir with the faintest tinge of salmon pink, this Belle bubbly offers a refreshing yet elegant dry finish, the perfect match for a perfect meal.
  R230
     

Pongracz Desiderius Stellenbosh                         
This delicate gold wine has light lively bubbles and raciness on the palate typical of a mature sparkling wine

  R420
     
     
Wines by the Glass
   
     
White Wines
  
   
     
Dombeya     
The nose is fresh and inviting with hints of tropical fruit and figs. The palate has clean crisp flavours with a mineral finish
  R40
     
Constantia Uitsig Chardonnay                                          
This unwooded Chardonnay promises fresh, pure-fruited satisfaction with earthy undertones.
  R40
     
Nederburg Bushvine Chenin Blanc                                          
A combination of ripe fruit, crisp acid and barrel fermentation flavours ensures a pleasant, luscious palate and lingering aftertaste
  R40
     
Simosig Gewurtztraminer                                          
Rich, spicy nose with lovely rose petal and litchi fruit flavours
  R40
     

Red Wines

Specially Selected House Red
   
     
Beyerskloof Pinotage                                                       
Enough ripe firmness to hold fruit in well-calculated grip, eminently drinkable
  R40
     
Strandveld First Sighting Shiraz                                                 
A full-bodied wine with rich and lingering pepper, mocha and chocolate aromas and layered with vibrant red berry fruit flavours
  R40
     

Durbanville Hills Merlot   
A wine with a strong mint nose, full of ripeness and subtle oak aromas

  R40
     
Springfield Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon                               
Whole berry maceration which results in softer tannins, a year in oak to create a smooth velvety finish
  R50
     

Cap Classique


Pongracz      
The characteristic fine aroma is followed by an explosion of pinpoint bubbles; the yeastiness on the nose is complimented by rich complexity, finesse and a lingering aftertaste.
  R40
     

Pongracz Rose                                       
This exiting Brut Rose enthrals with a wonderful foamy mouthful of black berry fruit flavours and delicate yeasty tones that linger long on the palat

  R40
     
     
Sauvignon Blanc
Ranging in style and flavour from green and grassy to full, ripe and tropical. A fresh, crisp wine, ideal as an apertif.
   
     
Durbanville Hills 2009 - Durbanville
It is a full-bodied wine that dazzles with its’ grassy bouquet, while tropical fruit combines with subtle gooseberry on the palate.
  R130
     

Dombeya 2009 – Stellenbosch     
The nose is fresh and inviting with hints of tropical fruit and figs. The palate has clean crisp flavours with a mineral finish

  R140
     
Springfield Life From Stone 2009 - Robertson
This single vineyard originates from the rockiest soil on the estate, with resultant struggling vines and huge concentration. Brilliant greenish in appearance, this is a dramatic wine full of ripe red peppers and passion fruit
  R160
     
Thelema Stellenbosch 
Consistently rated as the best. The lovely fresh melon and grapefruit flavours are perfectly balanced.
  R160
     
Mulderbosch 2008 - Stellenbosch
A tropical nose packed with guava, green fig, granadilla and a hint of floral - yet still maintaining a complex character of nettle and freshly cut grass
  R180
     
Klein Constantia 2009 - Constantia                       
Honeyed, tropical wine with gooseberry, herb and asparagus flavours
A true cape classic and consistent award winner from this one of South Africa’s oldest wineries
  R180
     

Groote Post Reserve 2009 - Darling
Light straw colour with dusky, green pepper and asparagus on the nose with a full lingering finish that is well rounded.

  R190
     
Iona 2009 - Elgin
Freshly chopped pear, nettles and wet pebbles introduce this pure and precise wine. This is a superb example of a cool climate Sauvignon Blanc.
  R220
     
     

Chardonnay
The Queen of grapes. The chosen white grape of Burgundy, responsible for those famously steely Chablis wines all the way to the rich creamy wines from the Macon in France

   
     
Dombeya Stellenbosh                                                                                        The nose is inviting with fresh flavours of lime, peaches and hint of smokiness at the end. The palate has a soft but firm entry followed by a velvety butter flavour and stonefruits.   R160
     

Constantia Uitsig Constantia                                                                           
This unwooded Chardonnay promises fresh, pure-fruited satisfaction with earthy undertones.

  R170
     
Glen Carlou 2009 - Paarl 
A true benchmark for great Chardonnay, full and rich with mouth-watering fruit flavours.
  R175
     
Groote Post 2009 - Darling                 
An appealing citrus and hint of lime nose with a generous palate of marmalade and preserved ginger
  R200
     
Rijks 2006 - Tulbach           
Attractive straw colour with lively naartjie and peach aromas, which carry through on a creamy, full-bodied palate with a firm acid. Long vanilla aftertaste.
  R230
     
Rupert & Rothschild Baroness Nadine 2007                                                    An exquisite bouquet of citrus oil, orange blossom and pineapple, generous on the palate, fresh with a lingering aftertaste showing nougat and roasted walnut.   R365
     
     
Chenin Blanc
Oh to have a winelist comprising solely of chenin! We love this grape and our winemakers have only proven how versatile it is, being made in every style to delight any white wine connoisseur
   
     

Nederburg Bushvine 2008  Paarl
A combination of ripe fruit, crisp acid and barrel fermentation flavours ensures a Pleasant, luscious palate and ;lingering aftertaste

  R160
     
Raats 2008  - Stellenbosch                                         
Honeyed pear, butterscotch, citrus flavours complemented by a firm minerality and spicy edge.
  R200
     
Rijks 2007 - Tulbach                                                                                        
Goldish tint. Pineapple and apricot aromas on the nose underlined with whiffs of almonds. Well-rounded palate with great wood integration ensures a palate full of pleasures. Long lasting with a creamy aftertaste
  R210
     
White Blends & Other Varietals
Each blend is something special designed to add a new dimension and experience to any meal!
These are so well put together they are even perfect on their own.
   
     
Simosig Gewurtztraminer 2009 - Stellenbosch                                          
Rich, spicy nose with lovely rose petal and litchi fruit flavours
  R120
     
Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc 2009 - Constantia
An unwooded, dependable Sauvignon driven dry white. It has a brilliant golden hue; the bouquet is deep, vinous and earthy and is fully rounded.
  R130
     
Mateus Rosé                                                           
This extremely popular wine is easy drinking, light with a lively bubble
  R140
     
Haute Cabrière Chardonnay / Pinot Noir Franschhoek                           
This versatile 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir blend is extremely limited and hugely popular with a soft blush of pink; the Chardonnay gives elegance and the Pinot Noir richness.
  R150
     
Casal Garcia Vinho Verde                                                     
Rich, well rounded and fruity
  R150
     
     
Cabernet Sauvignon
Full bodied reds with all the heart, powerful and domineering the primary power behind any great Bordeaux
   
     
Springfield Whole Berry 2008 - Robertson                                                   
Whole berry maceration which results in softer tannins, a year in oak to create a smooth velvety finish
  R190
     
Vergenoegd 2003 - Stellenbosch                                                             
Plum and red berries with spicy toasty oak. Seriously powerful structure supported by intense deeply seated plum fruit, serious tannins leaving a satisfactory lingering finish.
  R220
     
Plaisir de Merle 2007 - Franschhoek                                                             
A well-balanced and full-bodied wine aged in small French oak barrels, it has ripe fruit flavours and soft tannins
  R250
     
Rijks 2004 - Tulbach                                                                                    
Intense deep red colour – very aromatic, the nose is complex with hints of red berries and dark chocolate. The fine tannin structure is underlined with gentle oak to ensure a velvety finish
  R260
     
Stony Brook Ghost Gum 2005 - Franschhoek
Packed with berries and cassis, very obvious oak and mouth expanding flavour with slight green pepper tang, full house of ripe tannins this one will only improve with time
  R430
     
Kanonkop - Stellenbosch                                                                  
Super-ripe blackcurrants pressing at the fabric of its’ plush tannins, deep earthy redolence with an excellent finish
  R480
     
     
Merlot
The grape that adds the delicate but rich berry fruit dimension in Bordeaux blends. Hints of coffee and black berries with a full mouth of fruit feel
   
     

Durbanville Hills - Durbanville                                                                 
A wine with a  strong mint nose, full of ripeness and subtle oak aromas

  R150
     
Vergenoegd 2003 - Stellenbosch
Fruit driven, reflecting plum and raspberry overtones. Undertones of dark chocolate and mint
  R180
     
Jordan 2007 - Stellenbosch
Mature vineyards yield opulent fruit with plum, rich blackberry and mocha flavours. Framed by generously rounded tannins and spiciness from maturation in French oak
  R210
     
Plaisir de Merle 2007 - Franschhoek                                                                
It has minerals and eucalyptus combined with floral notes on the nose .The soft tannins are well balanced with the fruitiness providing for sweeter plumy flavours in the wine
  R250
     
Hartenburg - Stellenbosch                                                                            
A silky and elegant food wine, with lingering flavours suggesting roasted spice, proscuitto and orchards of plum
  R250
     
     
Shiraz
  This grape has the potential to combine such an array of flavours in its many styles that it is perfect with a steak, a piece of game or even a Cuban after dinner
   
     
Strandveld First Sighting 2007 - Elim 
A full-bodied wine with rich and lingering pepper, mocha and chocolate aromas and layered with vibrant red berry fruit flavours
  R140
     
Kloovenburg 2007 - Swartland
From Shiraz country – the Riebeeck Valley; it’s full and fruity, concentrated and velvety
  R190
     
Nederburg Manor House 2008 - Paarl                   
Previously the private pin auction release, this award winner is like silk on the palate with well balanced  fruit, subtle tannins and a long smooth finish
  R200
     
Rijks 2004 - Tulbach                                                                                         
The complex nose has aromas ranging from black pepper and liquorice, to blackcurrant; all blending in on a well balanced, full-bodied palate with a firm tannin structure
  R260
     
Kevin Arnold 2007 - Stellenbosch                        
Could this be the best shiraz in the country? Benchmark cape-rhone from the master of this varietal, rich spicy fruit and smoky cigar box whiffs. Decantering will only do justice to this classic
  R300
     
     
Pinotage
South Africa’s unique hybrid always offering a full ripe fruit palate with smooth lingering finishes
Hints of cherries and bananas often oaked to give extra body and length
   
     
Beyerskloof 2009 Stellenbosch                                                                    
Enough ripe firmness to hold fruit in well-calculated grip, eminently drinkable
A true classic from the king of this cultivar
  R130
     

De Waal 2008 - Stellenbosch                                                                            
A full, fruity wine with flavours of ripe plums and cherries; rich with a persistent finish. Well integrated wood

  R150
     

Diemersfontein Carpé Diem 2007 - Wellington
It is praised for its easy accessibility, its uniqueness, its wonderful rich coffee, smokey overtones on the nose - and yet the preservation of voluptuous fruit on the palate, along with spicy, cinnamon and chocolaty notes on the palate.

  R220
     
Rijks 2006 - Tulbach                                                                                     
Banana leaf, cherry and red berry aromas are supported by whiffs of vanilla. These aromas carry through on a full bodied spicy palate with rounded tannins.
  R270
     
Pinot Noir
The red grape of Burgundy used in the great wines of Champagne. Reflecting the true artistry of the winemaker to create bold and rich wines that are still delicate and smooth.
   
     

Groote Post Reserve 2008 - Darling                                                            
Continuing its Old World style with a hint of spice, thatch and cherry on the nose and a pleasing palate of mulberries and fruit pastilles.

  R250
     
Haute Cabriere 2006 - Franschhoek                                                
Made from burgundian clones firm and richly dense with signature cherry nose
  R270
     
Hamilton Russell 2008 - Hermanus         
5 Star benchmark wine, not overtly fruity; soft and showing complex perfume
  R520
     
     
Red Blends
The multi varietal blend has certainly become the fashionable flavour this year with winemakers spending more time creating new wines and blends to delight our palates and deliver a greater experience in every bottle
   
     

Groote Post The Old Mans Blend 2009 - Darling                                         
Merlot based, the nose has a faint touch of white pepper and spice with abundant berry and rich plum flavours on the palate

  R140
     

Dombeya Samara Stellenbosh  
The nose has a complex liquorice, drk cherry and chocolate aromas. The taste is complex, layered with flavours of cool mint, dark chocolate and black cherries and finishes dry and balanced.

  R160
     
Rupert and Rothschild Classique 2008                      
60% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot. Ripe nuances of blueberry, cassis and forest floor notes; well rounded with abundant yet elegant tannins. Stellenbosch, Paarl, Darling and Durbanville vineyards
  R215
     
Rustenberg John X Merriman 2005 - Stellenbosch                              
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot; seamless, serious and well knitted, richly layered and well balanced.
  R290
     
Asara Bell Tower 2005 - Stellenbosch                                                      
Sets the tone of restrained, classic-minded reds from this estate. Often with splashes of ‘other’ Bordeaux varietals to offer a fuller and more richer and rounded fruity dimension to this bold and sophisticated wine.
  R320
     
Meerlust Rubicon  2005 - Stellenbosch                                        
Icon blend of 65% Cabernet 25% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc. A spicy tobacco leaf and cigar box bouquet.  Firm tannins, youthful palate and well finished.
  R500
     
Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2007                                   
76% cabernet 24% merlot. R & R have access to some of the finest vineyards in South Africa. The wine has cherry fruit and roasted coffee bean wrapped in cedar oak on the nose and layers of fruit on the palate – the finish is pure velvet sourced from vineyards in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Darling and Durbanville
  R550
     
De Toren Fusion V 2007 - Stellenbosch                                                
The true Bordeaux – this Cab/Merlot/Cab Franc/Malbec/Petit Verdot blend has a concentration of pure sweet red fruits, with dense yet fine tannins. Certainly worth decantering to appreciate full body.
  R550
     
     
Dessert Wines
   
     

Paul Cluver Noble Late Harvest                                                   
Absolutely awesome! Nervous and tight with zingy fruit; sweet, but with a laser beam of acid for focus.

  R380
     
Ken Forrester ‘T’                                                                         
5 Star John Platter, 91 points in Wine Spectator. This noble late harvest has sumptuous peach and apricot flavours, overlaid with a tropical lushness of melon and pineapple. A ripe sweetness and tanginess, with sweet and sour zip.
  R440
     
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance                  
This luscious wine is made from Muscat de Frontignan. A complex minty, sweet lemon-honey impact with exotically spicy Muscat flavours. Sought after world wide!
  R680
     
     
Select Wines from France
These wines have been carefully selected to showcase the great wines of France for those who are looking not only for something rare but something truly special



   
Domaine Grier Crusade (ROUSSILLON)                             
A rich and bold blend of Syrah 50% Grenache 40% and Mourvedre 10% 
  R350
     
Chateau Sancerre (LOIRE VALLEY)                                        
This Sauvugnon Blanc is complex and has orange grapefruity and lemon on the nose and palate
  R400
     
Pommard Epernots 1er Cru (BURGUNDY) 2001                  
This Pinot Noir has a rich and powerful character with firm and mature scents of leather, pepper and chocolate
  R760
     
     
   
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