Great wines deserve a great closure, which is why you can hand open some bottles without the need for a tool... Why?

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1 TOADBURY HALL COUNTRY HOUSE Conferences Restaurant Weddings Picnics Where s The Cork? Great wines deserve a great closure, which is why you can hand open some bottles without the need for a tool... Why? It eliminates all risk of the wine being corked It virtually eliminates all risk of random oxidation, which dulls the wine. It helps the wine age by preserving its freshness, aromatics and varietal character. It eliminates the problem when you can t find a corkscrew! Put simply, this is the best possible closure for this wine, and it will ensure you will get full enjoyment from every bottle, every time.

2 Epernay, France Champagne Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Non Vintage R 1100 Elegant hints of green apple mingled with toasty aromas, balanced by a fine delicate mousse to make this refined Champagne one of the worlds finest. Reims, France Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Non Vintage R 1200 A delicate necklace of tiny bubbles that fills the palate with delicious refined refreshing fruit and vanilla flavours and a long finish. Methode Cap Classique Western Cape Pongrácz Non Vintage R 200 Light as a feather, dances across the palate as if lifted by its ethereal bubbles. Robertson Graham Beck Brut Non Vintage R 230 Light yeasty aromas, good fruit on the nose, and rich creamy complexity on the palate. Fine mousse gives freshness and finesse. Franschhoek Boschendal Grande Cuvée Brut 2007 R 240 An enigmatic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay cuvée with a delicate mousse and stylish broad yeasty almond biscotti flavours. Franschhoek Boschendal Le Grand Pavillon Brut Rosé NV R 240 An attractive salmon pink hued sparkle with enticing crushed red berry flavours and aromas balanced by a languid creamy mouthfeel and an energetic citrus finish.

3 Franschhoek White Wines Sauvignon Blanc Franschhoek Cellar Statue de Femme A classic Sauvignon Blanc with expressive aromas of tropical fruit, white pear and citrus balanced by a graceful fresh acidity and tantalizing finish. Ken Forrester R 140 Shows hints of green asparagus with an elegant structure belying its fullness. Durbanville Durbanville Hills Rhinofields An intensely flavoured wine with elements of pineapple, melon, green apple and gooseberries, balanced by grassy notes. Coastal Boschendal Reserve Collection R 230 This wine truly reflects its origins of where it was grown showing opulent tropical fruit and ripe pear flavours. Chardonnay Robertson Graham Beck Waterside (Unoaked) Wonderful fresh tropical fruit with hints of lemon drops on the nose. Good firm acidity with a full palate of citrus and melon flavours and a delightfully long finish. R 100 Western Cape Brampton (Unoaked) R 120 Typical aromas are poached pars, white peach, winter melon and ginger spice. These are complemented by a well structured palate that is rich and full flavoured. Coastal Boschendal 1685 This complex wine has elegant depth and the nutty character that Chardonnay lovers so enjoy. Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch Ken Forrester A full-bodied, well rounded wine with a complex structure. The flavour is reminiscent of dried apricots with a hint of vanilla and some typical Chenin honey notes.

4 Dry & Off-Dry White Blends Stellenbosch Vergelegen Vin de Florence Delicately fragrant with a mouth-filling sweetness. This wine is finely balanced and smoothly integrated. Western Cape Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc R 115 This full-bodied Cuvée offers a variation of fruit characters including ripe gooseberry, green peppers, green melon and hints of tropical fruit. Coastal Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir While the Chardonnay component adds to the richness of the wine, the Pinot Noir contributes to the fruit and elegance. Semi-Sweet White Wines Coastal Boschendal Le Bouquet Tropical fruit flavours with spicy undertones and lingering floral aromas of rose petals and frangipani.

5 Blush Wines Brampton Rosé Beautiful bright pink with super clarity. Complex aromas but mainly in the rose petal, strawberry and cherry spectrum. Coastal Boschendal Blanc de Noir The flavours are diverse and complex from red berries to floral hints are found in this wine. Franschhoek Pierre Jourdan Tranquille A blushing non-sparkling blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Light in alcohol. R 100 Red Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Western Cape Brampton Cassis, blackberries, cherries, cigar-box and spice characteristics are enhanced by a firm tannins structure. R 120 Durbanville Durbanville Hills A bold, out of the ordinary wine, in which the mélange of natural fruits, berries and spices unashamedly dominate the wood. Elegant and fullbodied. Robertson Graham Beck The Game Reserve R 170 This wine has a rich, juicy entry supported by firm tannins. An elegant creamy palate leads to a long lingering finish.

6 Paarl Shiraz Rhebokskloof R 150 Flavours of ripe and baked fruit on the palate, serious oak tannin and acid. Robertson Zandvliet R 180 A medium-bodied, dry red wine with rich fruit, overlaid with a typical smokey bouquet. Franschhoek Merlot Franschhoek Cellar The Old Museum R 100 This dark plum coloured wine has aromas of forest floor, Christmas cake and red cherries. The aromas of the nose are also expressed on the palate. Finishes fresh and clean. Delheim A supple, succulent wine with black cherry and plum aromas. The wine is firm, though elegant and combines richness with finesse. Ken Forrester R 190 Dense, bright purple in colour with an intense mix of ripe black cherry mineral and chocolate aromas. A voluptuous wine - soft and rich on the palate with a firm long finish. Saxenburg Private Collection Cassis, blackberries, cherries, cigar-box and spice characteristics are enhanced by a firm tannins structure. R 260

7 Pinotage Western Cape Beyerskloof A complex Pinotage with black and red berry flavours well integrated with the oak. R 120 Wellington Diemersfontein Espresso, tobacco and ripe plum seduce the senses. Lively tannins are not integrated yet. Sweet and savoury finish. R 220 Robertson Blended Red Wines Graham Beck Railroad Red This generously juicy red blend combines the rich spices of Shiraz and the delicious red berries of Cabernet Sauvignon to achieve a superbly versatile and easy drinking wine. R 110 Banghoek Zorgvliet Silver Myn Merlot/Cabernet Franc Seriously styled, this near equal blend shows fresh herbal edge to riper raspberry, plum fruit, checked by softly spicy tannins from seamlessly integrated older oak. R 130 Kanonkop Kadette A full-bodied wine with ripe, sweet banana and berry flavours. This wine shows remarkable complexity with soft grape tannins and a long dry finish. Stellenbosch Neil Ellis Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot R 210 Bright plum, cassis and fine minty touches. Youthful palate with plummy like fruit, balanced by firm but accessible tannins.

8 Stellenbosch Dessert Wine 375ml Zevenwacht Semillon Natural Sweet A light golden colour wine with everything and more than you would expect for a dessert wine. A real canned fruit cocktail. R 140 Sherry & Port 37.5ml Western Cape Douglas Green Fino No. 1 Pale Dry Sherry A pale dry gold fino style Sherry aged in wood and blended in the traditional Criadera and Solera method. R 10 Western Cape Douglas Green Fino No. 2 Medium Cream Sherry R 10 A smooth drinking Sherry aged in wood and blended in the traditional Criadera and Solera method. Western Cape Douglas Green Fino No. 3 Full Cream Sherry A rich dark sherry aged in wood and blended in the traditional Criadera and Solera method. R 10 Swartland Allesverloren Port R 12 Soft and multi-dimensional Port with full, ripe fruit and a long aftertaste. Stellenbosch Vergenoegd R 12 This premium quality Port is a complex blend of ripe cherries, chocolate and cinnamon flavours.

9 Bin End List White Wines Banghoek Zorgvliet Silver Myn Sauvignon Blanc Refreshingly crisp, grapefruit merges with minerality, showing depth and interest. R 100 Coastal Bellingham Sauvignon Blanc A fantastically fresh and fascinating wine with discreet minerality and appealing floral, green fig and pear drop fragrances and flavours. R 120 Red Wines Coastal Boschendal 1685 Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon Whilst the Cabernet gives the wine a meaty depth and a firm tannin structure, the Shiraz adds spice and loads of black fruit. R 180 Stellenbosch Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon R 190 Aromas of blackberries and currants, with twist of mint and vanilla. Full-bodied yet very balanced with a solid core of fruit and fine tannins.