Méthode Cap Classique & Champagne

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1 Méthode Cap Classique & Champagne NV Weltevrede Philip Jonker Entheos Brut Robertson 140 The eponymous philosophical winemaker chose the name Entheos energy of spontaneous laughter to characterise his brut. A traditional blend of chardonnay & pinot noir, it was picked riper than usual to best show its richness and attractive fruit. NV Graham Beck Brut Robertson 180 Dependably delicious chardonnay-pinot noir blend, with fermentation in the bottle ensuring finely beaded bubbles, brioche aromas and generous flavours. Richly fruity but dry, showing lovely finesse Sterhuis Blanc de Blanc Stellenbosch 190 Made from 20-year old chardonnay vines and fermented in old French barrels, this is a fine example of Cape bubbly. Toasty brioche aromas hint at complexity, and lively citrus flavours express the richness and textured breadth. NV Veuve Clicquot Champagne Reims, France 1040 Classic, distinctive non-vintage Champagne from this renowned and well-respected house. Dominated by pinot meunier, Veuve is made in a consistently popular style. Nearly a third chardonnay gives it the elegance and finesse needed for perfect balance.

2 Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc Hemel-en-Aarde 145 Kevin Grant made Hamilton Russell s wines for many years before going solo and releasing his own label. This wine has assertive gooseberry, green asparagus aromas. The pure fruit sauvignon flavours are complemented by zesty acidity Darling Cellars Bushvine Sauvignon Blanc Darling 75 Low-yielding bushvines along the Cape s West Coast near the hamlet of Darling have a view of the cool Atlantic ocean, ensuring a zingy acidity to balance the tropical fruit flavours. The moderate alcohol makes it a perfect lunchtime choice Paul Cluver Sauvignon Blanc Elgin 130 A racy, crisp, cool-climate sauvignon grown in apple country, high on the cool Elgin plateau. Wonderful intensity of flavour is the hallmark of this sauvignon Springfield Life from Stone Sauvignon Blanc Robertson 140 Enormously popular sauvignon made from vines grown on Springfield s limestone-rich soils. A minimalist approach in the cellar results in expressive passion fruit & citrus flavours, with a stylish flintiness Diemersdal 8 Rows Sauvignon Blanc Durbanville 230 Distinctive grassiness and fine dustiness are hallmarks of fine, ocean-cooled Durbanville sauvignons. This example is a single-vineyard selection from 25 year-old vines, imparting weight and texture to tangy grapefruit and passionfruit flavours. Perfect with fish, pasta and smoked poultry.

3 Chenin Blanc 2011 Rickety Bridge Chenin Blanc Franschhoek 80 Fresh ripe melon & apple are hallmarks of this chenin, balanced by crisp acidity on the refreshing, uncomplicated finish. Drink on its own, or with a variety of pasta and white meat dishes Teddy Hall Summer Moments Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch 70 Chenin king Teddy Hall s less robust version of this versatile variety is zesty, light and refreshing made, as the name implies, to enjoy well-chilled over long summer lunches and sunsets Reyneke Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch 170 Reyneke tends his vineyards in the most natural way possible (biodynamically) which shows in the vivid, pure fruit flavours and minerality of this delicious chenin. Full and rich, with a barrel-fermented portion providing breadth and texture Jean Daneel Signature Chenin Blanc Napier 185 Chenin specialist Jean Daneel doesn t disappoint with his top-end, gorgeously rich, full and concentrated chenin. Distinctive and versatile, it will stand up to most spicy dishes.

4 Chardonnay 2011 Jordan Unoaked Chardonnay Stellenbosch 130 Kathy & Gary Jordan show what the chardonnay grape, uncloaked in wood, really tastes of: lemons and limes, and a touch of pineapple shot through with lively minerality MAN Vintners Chardonnay Paarl 80 Made to be enjoyed as an anytime wine. This vintage offers rich butterscotch and white peach aromas and flavours, which gain breath from partial fermentation in oak Longridge Chardonnay Stellenbosch 198 Mersault-like nuttiness, with aromas and flavours of citrus fruit, fresh apples and marmalade. The toasty oak adds to the complexity and lends a serious mouthfeel Bouchard Finlayson Missionvale Chardonnay Hemel-en-Aarde 220 This winery was established as a venture between 10 th generation Burgundian négotiant Paul Bouchard, and former Hamilton Russell winemaker Peter Finlayson. A tight citrus core ensures elegance in this complex, superbly integrated chardonnay Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay Stellenbosch 310 Selected for its rich style, this reserve chardonnay is consistently well-crafted, matured sur lie in Burgundian oak, ensuring creamy complexity and freshness in this bold, new-world expression of Burgundy s white grape.

5 White Blends 2011 Jean Daneel JD White Napier 100 Deliciously refreshing blend of chenin, semillon, sauvignon and a dash of chardonnay. Softly floral and satisfyingly rich and complex. Enjoy on its own or with food Klein Constantia Madame Marlbrook Constantia Fresh, finely textured blend of semillon and sauvignon, with a splash of muscat, bursting with flavours of passion fruit, white peach and ginger spice. Well-integrated oak lends structure and fullness. 240 Rosé 2009 Slowine Rosé Elgin 70 A crisp, dry but juicy blend of red grape varieties from the bio-diverse Groenland mountain, which gets the taste buds tingling with delightfully fresh red berry fruit compote flavours. An ideal lunchtime wine Fairview Goats Do Roam Rosé Paarl 70 Humorous take on the Côtes du Rhône by Charles Back, one of South Africa s most innovative wine personalities. Goats actually do roam on the Fairview property, long known for its goat cheeses. Fun, Mediterranean-style rosé with frisky raspberry fruit.

6 Pinot Noir 2008 Vriesenhof Paradyskloof Pinot Noir Stellenbosch 170 Beefy ex-springbok Jan Boland Coetzee is in love with this delicate heartbreak grape. He ensures pinot s fresh, bright red fruit comes to the fore in an appetisingly refreshing and light style De Wetshof Nature in Concert Pinot Noir Robertson 260 Ripe juicy flavours are a hallmark of another ex-springbok Danie de Wet s pinot. Soft, velvet-textured cherry and redcurrant flavours linger. Perfect accompaniment to duck Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir Hemel-en-Aarde 470 This esteemed producer manages to replicate the restrained and complex Burgundian expression of this variety. Low-vigour soils, tiny yields and cool maritime climate give rise to a tight, classic style with hints of an alluring primal character with a dark, spicy perfume.

7 Shiraz /Syrah 2009 Groote Post Shiraz Darling 170 Smoky, spicy shiraz from bushvines, a grape s throw from the icy Atlantic ocean on South Africa s west coast. Aromas of cherries, pepper and spice abound in a modern style, with black fruit and vanilla flavours supported by ripe tannins Waterford Kevin Arnold Shiraz Stellenbosch 210 A wine of wonderful concentration and rich textures. Kevin Arnold s shiraz is made in a rich and concentrated style: dark fruit laced with spice and roasted coffee beans, and spends a year in American and French oak Hartenberg Shiraz Stellenbosch 230 Top shiraz winemaker, Carl Shultz produces concentrated fruit from his vines to fashion structured and well-rounded shiraz. Crammed with aromas and flavours of blackberry fruit and roasted spices, it s the ideal partner for meat dishes Rust en Vrede Shiraz Stellenbosch 295 A Cape stalwart, celebrating its 3 rd decade, made in a consistently powerful, robust style with plenty of French oak supporting the rich, spicy blackberry fruit flavours. Aromas of mocha and spice, blackberry and chocolate flavours Boekenhoutskloof Syrah Franschhoek 450 A classy winery with a solid reputation for their irresistibly complex shiraz. No expense or labour has been spared in making this label, and it shows in the deeply concentrated fruit, excellent expensive oaking and exceptional harmony.

8 Merlot 2010 Guardian Peak Merlot Stellenbosch 100 Second label, sumptuously-fruited everyday wine from golfer Ernie Els stable, designed for early enjoyment. Cinnamon spiciness and mocha undertones complement the ripe berry flavours Meerendal Merlot Durbanville 170 This farm was granted to Meerendal s original owner over 300 years ago. Baked plum aromas & spicy flavours complement the very ripe fruit Steenberg Merlot Constantia 210 This Constantia winery makes a delicious, fruit-packed but classic style from this fashionable red variety. Aromas of violets and plums (and a hint of eucalyptus) lead to a ripe berry-flavoured mouthful Ridgeback Merlot Paarl 150 A year of barrel maturation provides just enough oak to support the ripe plum fruit of this beguiling merlot. Beautifully integrated, silky tannins add a textural dimension and set off the long smooth finish Meerlust Merlot Stellenbosch 345 The merlot from this property shows its hallmark finesse and elegance. Blended with 10% cabernet sauvignon and barrique matured for 24 months, this ripe, concentrated wine is full-bodied, smoothly textured and satisfyingly complex.

9 Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Spier Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch 110 Softly ripe and warming, with blackcurrant flavours and toasty oak spices, for everyday drinking Bon Courage Inkara Cabernet Sauvignon Robertson Opulent sweet cassis fruit is complemented by spicy oak and cedar notes in this wellcrafted wine from this noble variety. Perfectly balanced red to accompany red meat dishes Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch 220 Meticulous attention in Waterford s vineyards produce perfect grapes the mark of this beautifully balanced, richly flavoured, deliciously drinkable wine. Dark berry fruit and subtle oak vanilla aromas and flavours are kept in check by firm, seamless tannins Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch 290 Etienne Le Riche, a descendant of the French Huguenots has built a solid following for his classically-styled cabernets. Concentrated cassis flavours are underpinned by a firm, ripe tannin structure, making a deliciously elegant wine Graham Beck Coffeestone Cabernet Sauvignon Robertson 295 Boldly-styled cabernet grown in coffeestone soils, imparting huge concentration of flavour in the wine. Cigar box aromas from maturation in new French barrels mingle with rich berries, spice and chocolate.

10 Pinotage 2007 Spice Route Pinotage Paarl 175 Pinotage does well in the dark soil drylands of the Swartland Blacklands. Juicy & focused, with blackberry and spicy plum fruit, lively& fresh from start to finish Meinert Printers Ink Pinotage Stellenbosch 180 Full-bodied & elegant, yet rich on the mid-palate. A dash of merlot adds softness and delicious mulberry flavours are unobscured by the 14 months spent in oak barrels Diemersfontein Pinotage Wellington 135 Juicy, unashamedly popular modern style to be enjoyed with friends and food. Known as coffee wine because of its unmistakable aromas of mocha, it s a style that has taken wine drinkers by storm both here and abroad Grangehurst Pinotage Stellenbosch 225 Grangehurst s maiden 1992 vintage was vinified on a converted squash court. Since then, this specialist red wine cellar has lost none of its handcrafted appeal. One of the Cape s best pinotages, it is firmly structured, yet elegant, showing good depth and complexity / 2007 / 2009 Kanonkop Pinotage Stellenbosch 430 Old-favourite Kanonkop consistently manages to produce concentrated wines from their old pinotage bushvines. This full-bodied wine was matured in French oak, and is best enjoyed with meat and game dishes.

11 Other Red Varietals and Blends 2008 Vergelegen Mill Race Stellenbosch 130 Mill Race is a classic Bordeaux-style blend of cabernet sauvignon and franc, and merlot. Matured in French oak, it packs a punch with its ripe fruit and weighty mouthfeel Laibach Ladybird Red Stellenbosch 190 This blend of organically grown merlot and cabernet exhibits blackberry, cassis and wild cherry aromas. Vibrant fruit supported by oak structure makes this youthful wine perfectly accessible now Springfield The Work of Time Robertson 200 Abrie Bruwer s non-interventionist approach requires plenty of time for natural yeasts to ferment his unfiltered and unfined blend of merlot, both cabernets and petit verdot into a perfumed, complex and richly flavoured wine Ernie Els The Big Easy Stellenbosch 210 The golfer s nickname is an apt description of this approachable, almost laid-back wine, with easy red fruit flavours and soft tannins form cabernet and shiraz, with a splash of petit verdot Guardian Peak Frontier Stellenbosch 130 Opulent, fleshy cabernet-shiraz-merlot blend which provides delicious drinking, developing from chocolate and coffee through plum and blackberry fruit and finishing off with savoury spiciness.

12 Other Red Varietals and Blends 2007 Ernie Els Engelbrecht Els Stellenbosch 350 Ambitious cabernet-led blend, with a touch of syrah, from a superb red wine vintage packs a punch with its full meaty flavours. Uncompromisingly bold & expressive Beyerskloof Cape Field Blend Stellenbosch 360 Named for a cabernet & merlot vineyard harvested en bloc and co-fermented, this fullbodied Bordeaux-style blend shows ripe cassis flavours with undertones of earthiness & tobacco leaves & 2007 Meerlust Rubicon Stellenbosch 480 One of first Cape Bordeaux-styled blends from this internationally renowned estate, Rubicon is consistently restrained and quietly understated in classic, complex style. An appetising red made to be enjoyed with food & 2006 Iona The Gunnar Elgin 410 From the highlands of the Elgin plateau, this blend of merlot & cabernet celebrates owner Andrew Gunn s Viking ancestry. Classic cigar box aromas and restrained blackcurrant flavours typify a red wine from Bordeaux Waterford The Jem Stellenbosch 1150 Waterford s ambition has always been to make the best possible red wine from their own vineyards. The Jem was ten years in the making. A vinous medley of cabernet sauvignon & franc, merlot, petit verdot, malbec, mourvédre, shiraz and barbera creates alluring aromas of violets, berries & a touch of spice. The tannins are pronounced but refined, underpinning the core of black cherry fruit.

13 Sweet Wines 2010 Paul Cluver Riesling Noble Late Harvest Elgin 310 Breathtaking balance between unctuous sweetness and bristling, vibrant acidity. Typical dried peach & spicy apricot mingling with honeyed botrytis. A 5-star stunner! 2007 Iona Noble Iona Elgin Nutty, honeyed nectar from a misty sea-facing vineyard made in tiny quantities. Fresh acidity balances the rich sweetness, finishing dry and enduringly Groot Constantia Grand Constance Constantia 400 Semi-dried muscat d Frontignan bunches made in the same way as Klein Constantia s Vin de Constance. Delicate orange blossom aromas and ripe peach and apricot flavours are balanced by a thread of acidity, adding elegance to the rich, citrus finish Klein Constantia Vin De Constance Constantia 650 This much-awarded dessert wine is a re-creation of the Cape s legendary sweet wine of the 18 th century (written about by Charles Dickens and drunk by Napoleon in exile.) Tempting aromas of dried mangos, apricots and honey also show on the intense flavours. It is pared by pithy astringency and a fresh, mouth-watering finish. Savour before or after a meal.