Limited releases, rare vintages and bin- ends

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1 At De Kloof we like to think that that we have assembled a selection of beverages that are a bit above the average. Why spoil an above average meal with average drinks? We were the first restaurant in Gauteng to stock Craft beers exclusively in (We still don t bother stocking Castle). Similarly, on our wine list you won t see all the familiar old names just for the sake of having them. We have and continue to spend many hours selflessly tasting wines to find the very best at all price points. Even our white house wine received 4 stars in Platter s guide this year. We d like our guests to feel at liberty to try something new and know that they are getting some of the best quality for the price, anywhere. Gesondheid and Cheers! Limited releases, rare vintages and bin- ends Champagne & Sparkling Pol Roger Vintage White Bosman Fides Grenache Blanc C.W.G Nitida Sauvignon Blanc Eben Sadie Mev. Kirsten Lemberg Harslevelu Waterkloof Sauvignon Blanc Nitida Riesling The FMC Chenin Blanc Tokara Sauvignon Blanc Red Chateau Lynch Bages Epicurean Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d Alba Seal Breeze Cabernet Sauvignon C.W.G Luddite Shiraz David Sadie Grenache Zorgvliet Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc De Toren Fusion V White Taster Small Large Bottle 50ml 125ml 215ml 750ml De Krans Moscato 2014 (Calitzdorp) Off- dry and delicate and not overly sweet with a slight fizz. An unusual varietal from a master winemaker De Kloof damn fine Sauvignon Blanc 2014 (Tulbagh) Wonderfully tropical and classy wine. Best value 4 star wine anywhere Shannon Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc 2014 (Elgin) Oozing class and style and bursting with colder climate tropical flavours. No better sauvignon for the price

2 Oak Valley Semillon 2014 (Elgin) Lightly wooded cooler climate white made in small quantities. A serious wine that exceeds expectations Krone Chardonnay/Pinot Noir 2013 (Tulbagh) Yummy complexity from this champagne blend Zevenwacht Chenin Blanc 2013 (Stellenbosch) % barrel fermentation gives it a delectable woody body balanced with crisp acidity. A fab all- rounder Paul Cluver Close Encounter Riesling 2014 (Elgin) 166 Exotic fruity flavours, waxy, ever- so slightly sweet with bright, balanced acidity. A truly delicious example of Riesling Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2012 (Franschhoek) 334 From Platter s 2011 Winery of the year, a top wine from a top estate. A very classy food wine Ridgeback Viognier 2013 (Stellenbosch) 184 Fruity without being sweet, think ripe peaches and apricots with a dash of honey Zorgvliet Simone 2011 (Banghoek) 259 Deeply satisfying and wonderfully complex.a truly beautiful blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc David Sadie Aristargos 2012 (Swartland) 480 Life- changing blend of Chenin, Viognier, Clairette Blanche and Chardonnay matured in ne Oak for 11 months. 5 stars Donkiesbaai Steen 2013 (Doringbaai) 371 An utterly compelling premium Chenin from rather unique West Coast vine Chateau Pesquie Terrasses Blanc 2012 (Rhone) 291 Robert Parker described the producer as one of his all- time favourites and the wine as a phenomenal bargain. Which it is Cape Point Sauvignon Blanc 2014 (Cape Point) 239 Unique vineyards produce SA s classiest and most noteworthy Sauvignon. Winemaker Duncan Savage is a rockstar Carthology 2013 (Various Western Cape) 490 Iconic Chenin / Semillon blend from bush vines scattered across the Cape. The highest rated SA wine in US Wine Spectator ever Rosé Zorgvliet Cabernet Franc Rosé 2014 (Stellenbosch) Deliciously fruity and smooth, oozing strawberry flavours La Jeunesse Delicat (Stellenbosch) 192 We feel guilty classing this as a rosé since it is actually a sublime and lighter red wine served chilled. Utterly irresistible

3 Red 50ml 125ml 215ml 750ml Black Forest by Louis Nel 2013 (Stellenbosch) Juicy Shiraz and Merlot blend from a top wine maker. Very likeable Muratie Merlot 2011 (Stellenbosch) Ripe berries with an unusually long finish, from one of Stellenbosch s best Merlot blocks Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon- Merlot 2012 (Stellenbosch) From the undisputed top Cab producer in SA vintage was John Platter s Red Wine of the Year Oak Valley Shiraz 2011 (Elgin) A superb example of how good Shiraz from a cool climate can be. Elegant but powerful Creation Pinot Noir 2013 (Hemel en Aarde) Flamboyant Pinot from one of the most dynamic new producers in SA Diversity Red 2013 (Stellenbosch) 179 A juicy Bordeaux blend from De Toren estate offering exceptional value Pezat 2011 (Bordeaux) 369 A classic Bordeaux and a perfect introduction to these wines at a great price for the quality Catherine Marshall Merlot 2013 (Elgin) 253 Graceful and rather full- bodied. They're on to something with this cool climate Merlot Saronsberg Shiraz 2012 (Tulbagh) stars in Platter. Double Gold Veritas. A true joy Purple Malbec by Chateau Lagrezette (France) 374 Fantastic value for such a classy French Malbec. Perfect with red meat Lemberg Pinotage 2012 (Tulbagh) 189 Wonderfully elegant and juicy Pinotage. For our money the best Pinotage anywhere Ridgeback SGMV 2012 (Stellenbosch) 191 Sublime Rhone blend Shiraz for body, Mourvedre for depth, Grenache for length and Viognier for the x- factor Reyneke Organic Shiraz- Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 (Stellenbosch) 125 Lovely red blend and a bargain for a true organic wine Catherine Marshall Pinot Noir 2012 (Elgin) 371 Absolutely exploding with red fruit juiciness yet as classy as can be. Cathy is the queen of Pinot The Fledge & Co. Katvis Pinot Noir 2014 (Elgin) 184 Stunning Pinot for the price. A subtle and gentle wine best served slightly chilled Yalumba the Signature Cabernet- Shiraz 1999 (Australia) 344 We managed to secure a few cases of this gem at an amazing price. Try some before they re gone Verdente Niepoort 2010(Douro Portugal) 566 A South African waves and very fine wine in Europe Meo- Camuzet et Fils Fixin 2011 (Burgundy) 548

4 Superb Pinot Noir one of the best reasonably priced Burgundys we have tasted in years David Elpidios 2012 (Swartland) 480 Something truly special. A Syrah, Carignan, Grenache, Cinsaut blend from David Sadie. 5 stars. Obviously De Toren Fusion V 2012 (Stellenbosch) 588 The Cabernet dominated full Bordeaux Blend has been winning awards for many years. We concur this is one of SA s top wines Epicurean 2008 (Western Cape) 820 A big and bold blend aged to optimum perfection. For those appreciate a truly rare wine Mullineux Granite Syrah 2011 (Swartland) 1084 An iconic and very rare wine drinking well right now. Availability extremely limited Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah 2011 (Franschhoek) 580 Only 2 cases allocated to De Kloof. Still the benchmark for both varietals Louis Nel Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (Stellenbosch) 426 Louis consistently produces hauntingly great Cabs. The 2009 was possibly the best we ve ever tasted Chateau D'Armaillhac 2001 Pauillac AC (Bordeaux France) 1,600 Sparkling and MCC Krone MCC (Tulbagh) 198 A vibrant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Crisp and delicious from this grand old estate Sterhuis MCC (Stellenbosch) 207 One of the most underrated producers in SA in our opinion. Gentle and balanced MCC Pierre Jourdan Cuvee Belle Rose (Franschhoek) 222 Deliciously decadent pink MCC Robertson non- alcoholic sparkling wine (Robertson) 85 Zero alcohol in this yummy sparkling from Robertson San Leo Prosecco 269 Incredibly delicious Italian bubbly. Not overly dry yet far from sweet Champagne Pol Roger (Reims France) 745 The champagne of champagnes. Winston Churchill s favourite Ayala Brut Majeur (Reims France) 699 One of the most under- rated champagnes. Significantly underpriced compared to the big brand Champagnes for a superior bottle

5 Cocktails Gin or Vodka Martini Shaken or Stirred. Dry or Wet. Naked, Twist or Olive. Skyy Vodka or Seagram s Gin White Russian Vodka, Kahlua, Milk and Cream shaken over ice Rusty Nail A shot of Johnny Walker Red label whisky tempered with Drambuie, served over ice Woo Woo Peach Schnapps, Vodka and Cranberry juice. Woohoo Brandy Sour Double shot KWV Brandy, dash of bitters, dash of lemon juice and lemonade. Refreshing Cuba Libre Double Bacardi Rum and Coke with a dash of lime juice Moscow Mule Double Absolute Vodka, shot of lime and topped with ginger ale TVR Tequila, Absolute Vodka, Red Bull Pimm s and Lemonade Very British and awfully refreshing, served with fruit and ice P&T A true South African gem: Double shot Overgaau Vintage 2003 Port and Tonic. Refreshing and classy Chocolate Martini Nachtmusik and Skyy vodka shaken over ice. So delicious it should be illegal The Sundowner An elegant glass of Amarula over crushed ice. The perfect African sundowner Cinderella (Non- alcoholic) Lemon juice, Passion Fruit cordial, Ginger ale and Grenadine. All the flavor, no misplacing shoes Beers & Ciders Draughts 500ml Naked Mexican - A sparkling, golden lager with a pure white head. Incredibly refreshing Boston Honey Blonde Ale Delightfully smooth ale Boston IPA Smooth and bursting with flavour Dragon s fiery ginger beer - Deceptively delicious with a mean sting ACES premium lager - Crisp, medium bodied premium lager R65 R55 R35

6 Mind the Gap Berry cider Sweet and delicious berry cider Boston Breweries Van Hunks Pumpkin ale (5%) 440ml Unique blend of pumpkin, coriander, butternut, cinnamon and nutmeg Darling Breweries Slow Beer (4%) A most refreshing lager. Sweet toasted nutty oats with a mild bitterness. Earthy almond finish. Native Ale (4%) Rusty plums with spicy, fruity flavours. Caramel nose, clean hop finish without much bitterness Bone Crusher Wit Beer (6%) Orange peel nose, spicy, fruity tones. Lots of coriander seed & lemon grass Black Mist Ale (5%) A dark and toasty ale. Coffee, chocolate, aniseed, liquorice notes with the fruitiness of the Native Ale. R43 R49 Brewers & Union Unfiltered Lager (5%) 500ml Unfiltered, unpasteurized and bursting with flavour, it has phenomenal body and freshness Der Graf von Bavaria (0.4%) 500ml (Almost) alcohol- free Weiss beer Berne Amber lager (5%) 500ml An old, rare, and rather unique German beer style. Wholesome and buttery, with toasty, bready malt Steph Weiss (5%) 500ml Liquid Sunshine. Delicate, smooth and creamy. True and traditional unfiltered Bavarian weiss Touro Trippel (10%) 750ml R145 The Champagne of Beer. Brewed in Belgium with three times the normal barley and refermented in the bottle Devil s Peak The King s Blockhouse IPA (6%) 440ml An American styled India Pale Ale filled with soulful flavor and aroma Everson s Apple or Pear cider (5%) 330ml Bone dry and refreshing. Don t expect the usual sweet taste of a commercial cider Jack Black Premium lager (5%) 330ml Top selling craft lager in SA. Fresh and crisp Urthel Saisonniere (6%) 330ml Quirky Belgian beer, slightly cloudy but incredibly fresh R35 R26 R58