Sella & Mosca Vermentino di Sardegna R Sardinia Fresh and bracing with an intriguing slightly salty lift in the finish.

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2 Italian Wine WHITE WINE Fontana Candida Frascati Superiore Elite R Lazio Light straw-yellow, tinge of green in colour. Delicate perfumes of field flowers and fruit especially hawthorn and golden apple. Lamberti Santepietre Pinot Grigio R Delle Venezie The refined bouquet of exotic fruit and wild flowers is complemented by a dry and fruity flavour and long aftertaste of apples and banana. Sella & Mosca Vermentino di Sardegna R Sardinia Fresh and bracing with an intriguing slightly salty lift in the finish. RED WINE Fattoria Di Basciano Chianti Rutina R Tuscany The bouquet has a strong aroma of red berries, with a delicate hint of Iris. On the palate, it feels fresh, clean and expresses a sense of youth and endurance. Lambrusco Rosso Dell Emilia Dolce R Emilia-Romagna Semi-sweet perlé red wine from Emilia-Romagna region, made entirely from Lambrusco grapes. Low alcohol, slightly sparkling wine, sweet, fresh and fruity, best when served well chilled. Falesco Et Me R Lazio This wine is fresh and structured thanks to the good level of acidity. Very pleasant floral and fruity notes on the nose.

3 Italian Home-Grown Wines WHITE WINE Terra Del Capo Pinot Grigio R There s a pineapple tang and creamy texture in the mouth. The balance between fruit and lively acidity is well maintained with a rich, tropical fruit aftertaste. R55.00 RED WINE Terra Del Capo Sangiovese R Hints of smokiness (cherry tobacco) combined with earthy mineral elements and rich fruit flavours such as prunes, apricots and peaches. R55.00 Anura LB Sangiovese R A long, elegant, lingering palate of candied cherries with roasted coffee beans, cacao and spice.

4 Champagne Dom Perignon R Épernay The ultimate in indulgence, the Grand Marc of the House of Moët & Chandon. Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame R Reims Exceptionally elegant with expressive multi-faceted layers of citrus fruit. Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV R Reims An opulent display of tiny bubbles launching intriguing red berry fruit flavours. Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial NV R Épernay This Champagne displays lively, expressive, amomas dominated by the scent of wild strawberries. It is full-bodied, with zestful, assertive fruitiness. Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label NV R Reims A fine persistent bubble and delicate well defined floral and fruit fragrances & flavours. Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV R Épernay This style is perpetuated year after year with a high level of consistency. Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial NV (Demi-Sec) R Épernay The assemblage is built around the structure of the Pinot Noir - supple and smooth aromas.

5 VALDO PROSECCO DOC EXTRA DRY Unmistakably fruity aromas, this medium bodied Prosecco is the perfect accompaniment to any meal. VALDO ROSÉ FLORAL BRUT An elegant Rosé with the aroma of berries and floral blossoms. Enjoy with seafood and delicate dishes. VALDO CARTIZZE DOCG DRY Cartizze is a fruitier, slightly sweeter Prosecco and is delicious at the end of your meal with cheese and fruit. R 390 R 540 R 780 Prosecco Extra Dry: R/S g/l Despite its name, Prosecco Extra Dry is actually fruiter than the Brut. Prosecco Brut: R/S 0 12 g/l Prosecco Brut is a great balance between sweetness and acidity. Prosecco Dry: R/S g/ls Dry Prosecco is sometimes called Amabile which means slightly sweet or Dolce that can be translated as sweet, but not as sweet as a Muscat or a dessert wine.

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7 Cap Classique L Ormarins Brut Rosé 2013 R Elandskloof Enticing pale salmon hue. Vivacious lime/lemon edge to cranberry and red fruit aromas. In the mouth, the entry is crisp and vibrant with lively peach, pomegranate and cranberry flavour. R55.00 Graham Beck Brut Rosé NV R Robertson A lively mousse but fine in the mouth, with subtle red berry flavours enlivened by bright acids. L Ormarins Brut Classique NV R Elegant, fresh and lively this wine is rich in minerality. Hints of brioche, citrus and framboise. R50.00 Graham Beck Brut NV R Robertson This benchmark bubbly is a beautiful harmony of lengthy Chardonnay and fragrant Pinot Noir. Pongrácz Brut NV R Composed in the classic French tradition of two noble varieties, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this magnificent Cap Classique evokes an air of style and sophistication, a tribute to the genius to whom we owe its name. Graham Beck Bliss Demi-Sec NV R Robertson Light yeasty aromas, with hints of butterscotch, honey and praline, this delectable bubbly will stimulate your sweeter senses. R55.00

8 Sauvignon Blanc Protea by Anthonij Rupert R Crisp passion fruit and lemon leaf with a whiff of white pepper on the nose. The palate is well-rounded and medium-bodied. R50.00 Paul Cluver R Elgin The palate which has a lovely creamy texture the result of extended lees contact and the higher Semillon portion. R60.00 Rietvallei Estate R Robertson These flavours follow through on the palate with flinty and mineral notes and allusions of ripe green figs. La Motte R A firm natural acid keeps the palate in balance with the residual sugar ensuring a lively freshness so essential for a dry aperitif-style wine. Cape of Good Hope Altima R Western Cape Upfront with attractive aromas of gooseberry and grapefruit, backed up by pleasant, clean mineral and flinty characters. Southern Right R Walker Bay It s a fresh, crisp and zesty white wine with herbaceous notes, gooseberry and citrus fruit flavours. Ataraxia Mountain Vineyards R Walker Bay Complicating capsicum, fig and passionfruit basis are flint notes and a lip-smacking tangerine finish. Thelema R Forthcoming grapefruit and melon aromas, pithy bite, refreshing long finish. Reyneke (Organic) R An intensely fruity wine, with green apple, gooseberry and nettle characters on a zesty but rounded palate. Iona R Elgin The palate is balanced, showing flavours of cut green apples and lime marmalade followed by great minerality and length. Springfield Life from Stone R Robertson Brilliantly green in appearance, this is a dramatic wine is filled with ripe red peppers and passion fruit.

9 Cape of Good Hope Caroline (White Rhône Blend) Swartland Typical Rhȏne style white blend compromising of Chenin Blanc, Rousanne & Viognier. Palate boasts a rich, ripe honeyed peach & tropical fruit supported by a creamy, tasty oak element. R 425

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11 Chardonnay UNWOODED CHARDONNAY Protea by Anthonij Rupert R Franshhoek The palate abounds with these same flavours and is well-rounded and balanced by a seamless acid. R50.00 De Wetshof Limestone Hill R Robertson An un-wooded wine, Limestone Hill has notes of grapefruit and nuts, with the complexity balanced by a nuanced elegance ending with a delicate ripeness. Rietvallei Natural R Robertson The palate reveals green apple flavours, is full-bodied with a good balancing acidity and finishes with a lingering, yeasty aftertaste. Bouchard Finlayson Sans Barrique R Walker Bay Stoney apple/pear fruit and pleasingly fresh. This wine ends with a touch of awkward bitterness. WOODED CHARDONNAY Plaisir de Merle R Paarl The aromas of toasted almonds and honey on the nose give way to tastes of caramelised lemons and a tropical sweetness, which are perfectly balanced by the subtle toasted wood flavours. R60.00 Mulderbosch R Oak fermented, dry and not as clear as the previous vintage. Elegant fruit not obscured. Waterford R Mineral driven aromatics supported by citrus blossoms and lime cordial, as well as soft roasted almond underlying notes originating from subtle oak usage. Rupert & Rothschild Baroness Nadine R Simonsberg-Paarl A vibrant fusion of flinty freshness, lime blossom and refined ruby grapefruit tones with a hint of gooseberry. Meerlust R There is ripe tropical fruit & creaminess balanced by a pure minerality typical of the variety. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish indicating the richness.

12 Chenin Blanc Villiera R The wine has intense fruit and honey with a hint of wood spice on the nose, including pineapple, guava and citrus. On the palate, it is rich and full bodied with good balance and a long finish. Varkenskraal R Western Cape This fresh, easy-drinking version offers vibrant flavours of honeyed pear, golden delicious apple and luscious tropical fruit. R50.00 Diemersfontein R Wellington A bouquet of fresh guava, white pear and passion fruit. These tropical nuances follow through to the palate finishing with a well-balanced acidity. White Blend Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay Pinot Noir R The Chardonnay component contributes richness and backbone to the wine, while the Pinot Noir adds fruit and elegance with its characteristic hints of ripe red berries. Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir R Refined and elegant, with a firm acidity in the background. You will find an abundance of ripe zesty fruit, with a delectable fresh and full mouthfeel.

13 Something Different Boschendal Le Bouquet (Semi-Sweet) R Coastal This fruit driven wine has a floral aroma of rose petals and summer fruit. R50.00 Thelema Muscat de Frontignan (Semi-Sweet) R Unwooded, fragrant and fresh - beware the irresistible quaffability of this excellently balanced wine. Cedergberg Bukettraube (Semi-Sweet) R Cederberg Exotic, delicate floral and fruit salad aromas, with a hint of honey, dried peach and ripe muscat. All natural sugar with a bracing fresh finish. Tamboerskloof Viognier R The wine has a light straw colour and flavours of butterscotch, nutty caramel, pear and lime. It has a rich, silky palate and a balanced oak finish. Paul Cluver Gewürztraminer R Elgin One of the few drier style Gewürztraminers made in South Africa. Highly fragrant with litchi, rose petal and lime aromas leaping from the glass.

14 A Touch Of Pink Protea Rosé (Dry) by Anthonij Rupert R R50.00 The appeal of the blush pink hue extends to the gentle berry/cherry bright fruitiness on the nose. A tangy succulence is immediately apparent in the mouth. Delicious and refreshing with a clearly defined tail. Koelenhof Cellar Pinotage Sweet Rosé R A delicious off-dry rosé has a dark pink colour. This wine has a typical Pinotage character of ripe raspberries and strawberries with candyfloss undertones. Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé R Complex layers of strawberry, cherry, rose and fresh peach on the nose. Spicy, slightly peppery and well-balanced with a long, fresh finish. Cederberg Sustainable Rosé R Cederberg An elegant salmon pink colour with subtle strawberry, candyfloss and raspberry aromas. Long lively palate with a crisp natural acidity. A perfect summer refresher. Boschendal Blanc de Noir R Coastal This salmon-coloured wine has hints of candy-floss and strawberry on the nose.

15 Jean Roi Cap Provencial Rosé Coastal Region The palate is vivacious with the immediate impact of bright, juicy melon, peach and nectarine flavour making itself felt. The acidity is refreshing and in harmony with the fruit, adding a lovely lemon zest twist to the mouthfeel. R 480

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17 Shiraz Protea by Anthonij Rupert R Smoky dark fruit, classy rather than voluptuous, smooth and appealing with spice infused flavours. R50.00 Vergelegen R The palate shows crisp acidity, with rich tannins and a long clean fruit dominated aftertaste. Tamboerskloof R Intense red colour with opulent red fruit flavours and hints of pepper. A silky full- bodied texture with soft tannins and integrated wood. Waterford Kevin Arnold R The palate is seamless and medium-full bodied, classic dry tannins countering the voluptuous nature of a Shiraz. Saronsberg R Tulbagh The wine has a deep, dark purple colour with prominent ripe plum, red berry and floral flavours with undertones of spice. The oak is well balanced with full, firm yet accessible tannins.

18 Cabernet Sauvignon Protea by Anthonij Rupert R Elegant and genteel in a toned, restrained way the wine is full of cassis, cocoa and tobacco leaf. R50.00 Dalla Cia Classico R An intense ruby red colour and a gentle bouquet of sweet blueberry, cassis, cherry and a hint of spiced cedarwood. Springfield Whole Berry R Robertson Ripe but fresh, lovely forward red berry and floral notes, soft and well-structured, offering real pleasure. Waterford Estate R Rich and concentrated with claret-like dark savoury fruit presently held by youthful but ripe, age-worthy tannins. Rust en Vrede Estate Vineyards R Cherry and chocolate aromas backed up by hints of spice from the French oak supported by chocolate, tobacco and aniseed flavours on the palate. Kanonkop R A full-bodied fruity wine made in a classic, old world style. Rich berry flavours with tealeaf nuances. Rustenberg Peter Barlow R % Cabernet Sauvignon from our finest vineyard. Cassis and hints of cedar and liquorice leads to an intense palate with fine-grained tannins. Anthonij Rupert R This Cabernet Sauvignon is dense and intense, yet elegant wine with dark berry fruit, cassis, cigar box and cedar wood.

19 Merlot Protea by Anthonij Rupert R R50.00 Seductive mulberry, fruit cake and cocoa aromas which are complex and hint at depth on the palate. From its rich, ripe and rounded entry, the mouth delivers in abundance. Varkenskraal R Western Cape Dark cherry and plum nose with a spicy palate. Well-balanced ripe fruit with a persistent soft tannin finish. Guardian Peak R This wine offers up-front fruit and a good length of cherry flavours. Creation R Hemel-en-Aarde Valley On the palate, rewarding dark chocolate and mocha combine with generous ripe berry flavours. Hartenberg R Silky texture and refreshing ice cream aftertaste. Showy austerity not a prerequisite for seriousness. Thelema R A soft and delicious wine offering lush berry fruit flavours and balanced structure. Meerlust R Juicy plum and mulberry fruit abound on the nose, with lifted spiciness, hints of chocolate and a beefy edge. The palate offers silky tannins and good length.

20 Pinotage Beyerskloof R Berry accented by fynbos and leafy notes. Powerful tannins are cushioned by opulent fruit flavours linger for a minute. R55.00 Diemersfontein R On the nose distinct coffee, rich dark chocolate and baked plums. The ripe subtle tannins create a wine to be drunk very young. Kanonkop R Full-bodied structure and complex wine. Soft ripe tannins with a classic dry finish. Pinot Noir Mr. P by Iona R Elgin Elegant, fresh cherry and red berry nose. The palate is pure with lovely texture and focused sweet cherry fruit dominates with spicy undertones. Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak R Walker Bay Powerful palate of ripe red fruit, supple tannins, supportive oak, going to a long, sweet-fruit finish. Hamilton Russell Vineyards R Hemel-en-Aarde Valley This Pinot Noir is not overtly fruity, soft and sweet and it generally shows hints of that alluring primal character along with a dark, spicy, complex primary fruit perfume.

21 Anura Petit Verdot Sweet cassis and ripe plums on the nose give way to juicy raspberry flavours with subtle hints of cedar and walnuts on the palate. A full bodied wine with excellent tannin structure and the ability to age beautifully over the next decade. R 450

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23 Blended Red Wines Alto Rouge R Western Cape This wine offers ripe mulberry, wild berry and plum with a touch of vanilla on the nose and juicy berry seamlessly integrated with oak, on the palate. Saronsberg Seismic Rooi R Tulbagh Soft ripe plum and red berry flavours with undertones of wood spice. The oak is well balanced with elegant and accessible tannins. A.A. Badenhorst Secateurs R Swartland The palate texture of this style of wine is supple, smooth on the entry but with enough grip to end dry and refreshing. Rupert & Rothschild Classique R Simonsberg-Paarl Elegant and appealing with aromas of red berry, sweet cherry, white pepper and cedarwood with undertones of aniseed and almond. Good complexity with dark chocolate and flinty undertones on the palate. Anthonij Rupert Optima R The nose abounds with black currant, cassis, ripe plum and rich fruitcake with a hint of tobacco leaf too. It s soft-textured and invitingly seductive. Laibach Ladybird (Organic) R Simonsberg- Good dollops of spice, well supported with some lovely soft tannins. An explosion of fruit, on a medium-bodied palate with good complexity and length. Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block R The influence of the Grenache s red fruits on this wine is striking. The nose shows an abundance of redcurrant, plums, crushed rock, and an array of spices. Meerlust Rubicon R Silk rather than brocade, black currant, raspberry notes deliver harmony, length and balance.

24 Something Extravagant Epicurean R Western Cape Well integrated tannins and full bodied with out being weighty; leading to a very long well rounded finish. It is uncompromising, elegant, focused and tight with silky soft tannins. Tokara Director s Reserve Red R It is powerful and mouth filling on the entry and mid palate with stunning dry textured tannins. The finish is surprisingly fresh and elegant. Spice Route Malabar R Swartland Layered and perfumed aromas of rich blackberry, plum, cacao and violets. Well integrated palate, opulent tannin structure and balanced mouth feel. A truly elegant wine with potential to age another decade. Beyerskloof Faith R Intense blackberry, cassis and plum flavours upon entry with delicate spice and cedar aromas from the new French oak. A big structured, well rounded and elegantly balanced Cape blend. Anthonij Rupert Main Blend R Restraint and elegance are apparent on the palate. Suave and svelte with layers of fruit. Velvety smooth and caressing texture. Harmonious balance of fruit and supportive, lightly spicy oak notes. La Motte Hanneli R R The intense, distinctive nose shows rose-petal perfume, with black- berry and mulberry fruit, as well as cinnamon and black pepper spices. On the palate there are powdery tannins, surrounded by a fleshy fullness and lingering minerally freshness. Simonsig Garland Cabernet Sauvignon R Delicious sweet, well rounded flavours on the palate are perfectly framed by the seamless fine grained tannins which have softened sufficiently to allow the ripe berry fruitiness to shine through. Dessert Wines Pierre Jourdan Ratafia (375ml) R Ratafia is a fun drink, packed with rich honey flavours. The taste is delicate and enticing. The nose a melange of tropical flavours. R55.00 Paul Cluver Noble Late Harvest (375ml) R Elgin On the palate, there is a citrus freshness that is Clementine-like. The clean finish makes it a highly pleasant after dinner drink. Klein Constantia Vin de Constance (500ml) R Constantia This wine melts into concentration of sweet mango, kumquat and glacé pineapple. Uncloyingly rich, courtesy of tangy acidity.