WINE LIST RED BLENDS Rustenberg - IDA's Red (Stellenbosch) R50 R140 This well-structured red blend reveals red berry fruit aromas with hints of cloves and mint on the pallet. Montepulciano d Albruzzo (Italy) R190 An intense red colour, with a pleasant bouquet, elegant with delicate aromas of red berries. Full-bodied, the palate is dry, soft, with pleasant, light tannins. Morgenhof Estate (Stellenbosch) R195 Rich dark ruby coloured, lures you to a complex nose full of intense black cherry, mulberry and mixed spice. Enticing flavours to a supple soft palate. Raka - Quinary (Stanford) R75 R215 A deep ruby colour. This Bordeaux blend reveals a complex nose of spice, blackberries, a touch of mint and cigar box. The wine is well balanced, with a full mouth feel which will improve with ageing up to 8 years. Chianti (Italy) R265 Beautiful cherry red hues, the fragrant violet and Marasà cheal taste is characterized by a very clean, freshness, pleasant and a good concentration accompanied by moderate tannins. Steenberg Vinyards HMS Echo (Constantia) R250 Elegance, with flavours of blackcurrants and aniseed, a nose of dark chocolate and cigar box. A firm, smooth, voluptuous palate. Ataraxia Serenity (Hermanus) R295 Aromas of dark berry fruit, mineral and spicy notes. Refined, polished tannins, elegant structure. Ethereal, yet assertive. Creation (Hermanus) R325 Aromas of ripe black olive and whiffs of pepper. Full-bodied Rhone-style blend, flavours of ripe plum, black pepper and smokiness. Supple ripe tannins and a natural acidity. Springfield - Work of Time (Robertson) R380 It was our desire to produce a classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich, classic and complex from age of vines and wine. SANGIOVESE Raka (Stanford) R170 Soft, ruby with a slightly purple colour. Friendly savouriness with a hint of sour cherries. Tactfully oaked Lingering finish and.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON DC Reserve - Terra Hutton (Darling) R40 R120 Fruit-driven, dark, intense colour. Blackcurrant, cherry, tobacco dark chocolate nose. Good concentration of soft tannins and well-integrated wood flavours. Eikehof (Franschhoek) Medium - deep ruby in colour. Aromas of berry-fruits and spices. R160 Graham Beck The Game Reserve (Stellenbosch) R65 R195 Great complexity of black berry fruit, dark chocolate and cassis on the nose, supported by spicy mineral and cigar box flavours. A rich, juicy palate. Rickety Bridge Paulina (Franschhoek) R310 Classic, red fruit, accents of mint, pencil shavings and oak spice. A strong fruit expression mid palate, savoury mineral and smoky undertones and well integrated cedary oak nuances. Firm yet polished tannins. Meerlust (Stellenbosch) R480 A nose of intense cassis, plum and classic cedar wood-cigar box notes and dark fruit aromas. A full bodied palate impressively structured. Blackcurrant and plum fruit with refined tannins and natural acidity. MERLOT DC Reserve - Six Tonner (Darling) R40 R120 Soft, fruity wine delicate ripe plum and mulberry on the nose and pallet. Subtle use of oak gives the wines an appealing balance between fruit and wood. Glenwood (Franschhoek) R190 An elegant, medium-bodied wine with rich, intense layers of chocolate, creamy mulberry and subtle tannins, with a hint of mint on the finish. Muratie - Alberta Annemarie (Stellenbosch) R70 R200 Ripe and fruity with a hint of leafiness and cinnamon spice. These sweet flavours are balanced by the acidity and ripe tannin. Good body and structure. Raka - Barrel Select Merlot (Stanford) R205 Deep ruby colour. Tomato leaf and plum tones. Ripe and luscious fruit. Light mint and eucalyptus flavours, generous tannic base. Londridge (Stellenbosch) R290 An elegant wine with intense mulberry and luscious cherry flavours, supported by supple tannins and perfectly balanced oak.
SHIRAZ DC Reserve - Black Granite (Darling) R40 R120 Medium-bodied, with wild berries, ripe plums and dark chocolate on the nose. Opulent fruit and integrated wood structure. Glenelly (Stellenbosch) R170 Dark rich coloured wine that displays luscious, complex dark berry core with hints of violets and spicy plums. The wine shows tremendous concentration and generous fruit on the pallet with a velvety texture. Raka Biography (Stanford) R75 R215 Clean ruby colour. Bouquet and palate, Excellent balance between well integrated oak and fruit. White pepper dominates the nose, the wine explodes into ripe plush fruit on the palate. Pure drinking pleasure. Muratie - Ronnie Melck (Stellenbosch) R245 A nose displaying ripe open fruity flavours and some floral notes. Well balanced, pure, showing sweet spiciness combined with subtlety. Ripe tannins with a green peppercorn palate giving the wine its full body. Lynx (Franschhoek) R300 Black currant and almond nose leads through to spice palate with white pepper and liquorice Rich, cigar box finish PINOTAGE DC Reserve - Old Blocks (Darling) R40 R120 Fresh and ripe fruit dominates. Stone cherries and wild black berries on the palate, an elegant and juicy mouth feel, finishing with soft, dry tannins. Mooiplaas (Stellenbosch) R200 Ruby red colour, sweets and fruit cake nose, well integrated oak, soft and fruity with a good finish. The style, still classic, a soft and drinkable wine. Altydgedacht (Durbanville) R75 R220 Fragrant, wild berry & raspberry aromas and flavours with firm tannins to finish. PINOT NOIR Mr P Pinot Noir by Iona (Elgin) R75 R220 Elegant, fresh cherry and red berry nose. The palate is pure with lovely texture and focused sweet cherry fruit dominates with spicy undertones. Fresh and intense with real vibrancy. Fryer's Cove Bamboes (Strandfontein WC) R340 At last a Pinot Noir with many of the classic strawberry fruit notes of a true Burgundian style and with the truffles too. Also great served lightly chilled at a summers lunch.
Newton Johnson (Hermanus) R410 A typical full colour with deep, abundant flavours of black cherry, spice, and liquorice. A mineral, earthy character complements the long, savory finish. ROSÉ AND BLANC DE NOIR Rickety Bridge (Franschhoek) R40 R120 Tones of strawberry, Turkish delight and candy floss dominate the nose and palate with an elegant spicy finish. This full palate has an easy natural acidity. Lynx - Blanc de Noir (Franschhoek) Peach blossom leads the way on the nose to this fresh, well balanced, gentle summer wine. R145 Sophie s Choice by Iona (Elgin) R165 Floral notes with a complex medley of tropical fruits. The palate is balanced and rich, with cut green apples, great minerality and length. SAUVIGNON BLANC DC Reserve - Bush Vine (Darling) R35 R105 Grassy, nettles, flintiness on the nose with tropical fruit and guava flavours in the mouth. Round and elegant with a crisp finish. Raka (Stanford) R145 Light clear colour, aromas of tropical fruit with a hint of linden. An equal palate, with soft acidity and a lingering green finish. Thelema (Stellenbosch) R170 A typical Thelema Sauv-Blanc, lovely fresh melon and grape-fruit flavours, with a full, grassy palate, all in perfect balance. Ataraxia (Hermanus) R65 R190 Cool-climate minerality, pure, pungent, aromas, of tropical fruits, granadilla, pink grapefruit and gooseberry hints. Springfield - Life from Stone (Robertson) R210 A vine rooted in 70% quartz stone is truly reflected in this wine. A flinty nose with mineral pallet growing with age. Iona (Elgin) R245 Grapefruit, tropical fruit, gooseberry and kiwi over-lay herbal, floral undertones. Green apples and lime marmalade palate followed by great minerality.
WHITE BLENDS Buitenverwagting Buiten Blanc (Constantia) R125 This full bodied Sauv-Blanc based blend offers a variation of fruit characters like ripe gooseberry, green peppers, green melon and hints of tropical fruit. Sterhuis Chenin/Viogneer (Stellenbosch) R130 An elegant nose with perfume notes, peaches, cream and pineapple from both varieties, and a fine mineral, nougat and almond character. The palate is quite full and rich with limes, orange blossom, peaches and apricot flavours. Haute Cabriere Chard/Pinot Noir (Franschhoek) R65 R185 Refined and elegant with a firm acidity giving direction. You will find an abundance of ripe zesty fruit with a delectable full mouth feel, in perfect balance of these two noble cultivars one complementing the other. Frascati (Italy) Fresh, crisp with a medium fruity flavour. Pure and smooth to the palate. R190 CHENIN BLANC DC Reserve - Arum Fields (Darling) R35 R105 Fruity, crisp, wine with guava, passion fruit and lemon zest nose. A guava pallet and crisp finish. Ernie Els Big Easy (Stellenbosch) R155 Oozing with ripe mango, litchi and guava. Layers of spice and a steely acidity add to the sleek texture and powerful embrace. CHARDONNAY DC Reserve - Quercus Gold (Darling) R35 R105 White pears, tropical fruits. Clean, soft mouth feel, aromas of pear on the pallet. La Vierg Jezebelle (Hermanus) R65 R190 Expressing the zip and texture of the clay on the palate and aromatic lime, white floral and mineral character nose. A seafood and white meat wine. Constantia Uitsig (Constantia) R270 Un-wooded, complex aromas. Flavours of white fruits and pears. A palate of beautiful zestness, nuttiness and soft tannin structure, perfectly balanced. Glenwood VS Wooded (Franschhoek) R290 Outstanding oak and fruit integration. A full, rich, creamy mouth feel of almonds and vanilla with a lingering taste of smoky peach and citrus.
ITALIAN SPARKLING WINES Lambrusco (Italy) Fine and persistent foam, a lively ruby red colour. Appealing aroma. R185 Zonin Prosecco Brut (Italy) R90 R260 Attractively intense, very fruity and aromatic with hints of wisteria flowers and Rennet apples. With extremely delicate almond notes. SPARKLING WINES Môreson - Miss Molly MCC (Franschhoek) R180 Fruit driven 100% Chardonnay MCC with a citrus nose and fine mousse, complimented by the biscuity, yeasty palate. Pierre Jordan - Cuvée Belle Rosé (Franschhoek) R50 R235 A lively presentation of rich strawberry and cherry, drawn from Pinot Noir - with an elegant dry finish. Graham Beck - Natural Brut MCC (Robertson) With light, yeasty aromas, a rich and creamy complexity, a fine mousse giving it freshness and finesse. R250 CHAMPAGNE Moët Chandon (NV Brut) R140 R700 Three champagne grape varieties express their essence. Veuve Clicquot (Yellow Label Brut) Notes of fruit and aromas of brioche and vanilla. R800 Moët Chandon - Rosé (NV Brut) R170 R850 Scent of spice, red fruits and wild strawberries. Veuve Clicquot (Pink Label Rosé) Biscuity notes and aromas of red berries. Dom Perignon (Champagne Brut) Paradoxically concentrated yet creamy, it is energetic and warm in the mouth. R1000 R2360