All the wines on this menu have been carefully selected and paired with complementary food that best suits that particular wine. Below is the key explaining all the icons: RED MEAT SEAFOOD Salmon, Fish, Oysters, Tuna, Sea Bass and Sole POULTRY Chicken and Duck SUSHI CIGAR ANYTIME Pasta, Spicy Dishes, Tajine, Salad, Carpaccio, Casseroles and Desserts CHEESE ORGANIC PER GLASS Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance. - Benjamin Franklin m901 wine menu.indd 1
Champagne I like to start off my day with a glass of champagne...i like to wind it up with a glass of champagne, too. To be frank, I also like a glass or two in between. It may not be the universal medicine for every disease, as my friends in Reims and Epernay so often tell me, but it does you less harm than any Grand Cuvée other liquid. - Fernand Point, French chef Dom Pérignon Cuvée Blanc 2000 R3,330.00 Krug Grande Cuvée NV R6,169.00 Blanc de Blanc Pommery Summertime NV R1,150.00 Ruinart NV R1,600.00 Cuvée Pommery Brut Royal (200ml) NV R250.00 Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut NV R999.00 Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut (375ml) NV R599.00 Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV R1,290.00 Demi-Sec Moët & Chandon Nectar NV R1,100.00 Rosé Ruinart Rosé NV R1,600.00 Moët & Chandon Rosé NV R1,490.00 Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV R1,490.00 m901 wine menu.indd 2
Méthode Cap Classique Some take their gold in minted mold, and some in harps thereafter, but give me mine in bubbles fine and keep the change in laughter. - Oliver Herford Prestige Cuvée Tulbagh Nicolas Charles Krone Marque 1 NV 4 R680.00 Avondale Armilla NV 3.5 R430.00 Graham Beck Brut Zero 2005 4 R550.00 blanc de blanc Laborie Blanc de Blanc 2008 4 R280.00 Cuvée Tulbagh Krone Borealis Cuvée Brut 2008 4 R235.00 Graham Beck Brut NV 4 R270.00 Graham Beck Brut (375ml) NV 4 R160.00 Pongrácz NV 3 Veritas Gold / Michelangelo Gold R245.00 Demi-Sec Graham Beck NV 4 R270.00 Rosé Graham Beck NV 4 Veritas Silver R275.00 Tulbach Krone 2008 4 R330.00 L Avenir Brut 2009/2011 4 R230.00 Non Alcoholic Sparkling Doux NV R90.00 m901 wine menu.indd 3
White Wine Sauvignon Blanc The complex character consists of various nuances, that are described inter alia, green, grassy, green pepper like, asparagus, herbaceous, fig, gooseberry, litchi and tropical fruit. Extensively planted in the 18th Century, Sauvignon Blanc has now regained popularity and has considerably increased its share of plantings. Smooth out with wine the worries of a wrinkled brow - Horace - Epistles Boekenhoutskloof Porcupine Ridge 2011 3 R120.00 La Motte 2011 3.5 Michelangelo Silver R155.00 International Wine and Spirit Award Silver Mount Rozier The Garland 2011 3.5 R125.00 Vergelegen 2011 4 R225.00 Reyneke 2010/2011 4.5 R220.00 Fleur du Cap Unfiltered 2011 4.5 Veritas Bronze R245.00 Hermanus Southern Right 2011 4.5 R215.00 Rietvallei 2010/2011 2.5 R140.00 Springfield Life from Stone 2011 4 R225.00 Simonsberg Thelema 2011 4 R190.00 Coastal Bellingham The Bernard Series Oaked (Blanc Fume) 2007/2008 Not tasted R270.00 Groenekloof Neil Ellis Groenekloof 2011 4.5 R190.00 Chile Viña Los Vascos (Domaines Baron de Rothschild Lafíte) 2010 R310.00 New Zealand Spy Valley 2011 R375.00 Loire Valley Sancerre AC, Domain vacheron 2008 R650.00 m901 wine menu.indd 4
White Wine Chardonnay A native of Burgandy, it is widely planted in the new world with much experimentation on barrel fermentation and oak ageing. Hermanus Bouchard Finlayson Missionvale 2008 4 R320.00 Creation 2011 4 R300.00 Durbanville Durbanville Hills Rhinofields 2011 4 Veritas Silver R235.00 Brampton Unoaked 2011 3 Veritas Silver R125.00 International Wine Challenge Gold Fat Bastard 2011 3.5 Veritas Silver R155.00 Graham Beck 2010 4 R205.00 Jordan Nine Yards 2010 4.5 R565.00 Journeys End Haystack 2010 3 Michelangelo Grand d Or R145.00 Vergelegen 2011 4 R225.00 Warwick 2009/2010 4 R405.00 Rupert & Rothschild Baroness Nadine 2009 4 R420.00 De Wetshof Bon Vallon 2011 3.5 R180.00 Chile Viña Los Vascos (Domaines Baron de Rothschild-Lafite) 2010 R310.00 Chenin Blanc Most widely planted variety in South Africa, where it is given royal treatment in the vineyard and cellar, and its responding as nobility should - with grand personality, regal flavours and stately versatility. Reyneke 2011 4 R235.00 Mulderbosch Steen op Hout 2010 3.5 R140.00 Coastal Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine 2010 3.5 Monde Selection Belgium Gold R315.00 Michelangelo Gold Veritas Silver Walker Bay Beaumont Hope Marguerite 2011 5 R335.00 m901 wine menu.indd 5
Viognier Presumed to be an ancient grape, with its origin but a legend Hermanus Creation 2011 4 R220.00 Graham Beck 2009 3 Veritas Bronze R195.00 Kleinood Tamboerskloof 2011 4 R225.00 Unusual Cultivars The Gods made wine the best thing for mortal man to scatter care - Stasinus Simonsberg Thelema Muscat de Frontignan (Semi-Sweet) 2011 3 R140.00 Durbanville Altydgedacht Gewürztraminer 2011 3 R140.00 Howard Booysen Pegasus Weisser Riesling 2011 4.5 R135.00 Elgin Paul Cluver Close Encounter Riesling (Semi-Sweet) 2011 4 R220.00 KWV The Mentors Semillon 2009 4 R315.00 Terra Del Cappo Pinot Grigio 2011 3 R140.00 Italy Villa Teresa Pinot Grigio 2009 R140.00 m901 wine menu.indd 6
White Blends Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing. - Ernest Hemingway AA Badenhorst 2007 4.5 R575.00 Teddy Hall Jan Blanx Super White Cuvée NV 3 R145.00 Villiera Down to Earth White 2011/2012 3 R120.00 Waterkloof Circle of Life White 2010 4 R315.00 Zevenwacht Tin Mine White 2010 4.5 International Wine and Spirit R150.00 Award Silver Old Mutual Bronze Zevenwacht Tin Mine White 375ml 2009 4 R90.00 Val de Vie G.V.C. 2007/2008 4 R315.00 Sadie Palladius 2010 4.5 R1080.00 Haute Cabrière Chardonnay-Pinot Noir 2011 3 R180.00 Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap 2010/2011 3 R120.00 Bordeaux Legacy Gold Cru 2009 R307.00 Rosé and Blush Wines Rose and Blush Wines Rosé wines are made from various varietals and can be produced in one of two ways, the first is longer skin contact with red grapes while the second is based on a blend of white and red grapes to get the perfect colour and flavour Boschendal Blanc de Noir 2011 3 R115.00 Pierre Jourdan Tranquille 2011 2 R120.00 Cederberg Cederberg Sustainable Rosé 2011 3 Veritas Bronze R120.00 Avondale Camissa 2011 3 R295.00 Constantia Klein Constantia KC Rosé 2011 2.5 R110.00 Zevenwacht 7even Rosé 2011 2.5 R115.00 Zevenwacht 7even Rosé (375ml) 2011 2.5 R90.00 May you never want for good wine nor a friend to help you drink it - French Proverb m901 wine menu.indd 7
Red Wine Merlot Merlot is an early ripening variety, traditionally used for blending. Flavours of blackcurrent, baked cherries, plums, chocolate and mocha will tantalize your senses. Satisfy your heart with food and wine - for therein is truth, courage and strength - Homer Durbanville Durbanville Hills The Hills 2009 2.5 R185.00 Cellars The Old Museum 2010 2.5 Veritas Silver R120.00 Fleur du Cap Unfiltered 2009 4 R280.00 Laibach 2009/2010 4 R240.00 Meerlust 2008 4.5 R520.00 Meinert 2009 3.5 R250.00 Vergelegen Reserve 2007 4.5 R370.00 Wellington Mont du Toit Les Coteaux 2010 4 R185.00 KWV Catherdal Cellar 2009 4 R290.00 Plaisir de Merle 2010 3.5 R345.00 Pinot Noir Known as the King of Burgandy, Pinot Noir is a light elegant wine, with rich complexity and earthy aromas. It exudes the flavour of baked cherries and plums, mushrooms, cedar, cigars and chocolate. For the sweetest love affair of all - be sure to make a date with Pinot Noir - Anonymous Hermanus Hamilton Russell Vineyards Estate 2010 4 R680.00 Haute Cabrière 2008 3.5 R390.00 Elgin Paul Cluver 2009 4 R370.00 Shannon Rock View 2009 4.5 R575.00 Sutherland (Thelema) 2010 3 R250.00 New Zealand Spy Valley 2009 R690.00 m901 wine menu.indd 8
Red Wine Pinotage Known as the King of Burgandy, Pinot Noir is a light elegant wine, with rich complexity and earthy aromas. It exudes the flavour of baked cherries and plums, mushrooms, cedar, cigars and chocolate. For the sweetest love affair of all - be sure to make a date with Pinot Noir - Anonymous Coastal Bellingham The Bernard Series Bush Vine 2010 4.5 Decanter Silver R399.00 Mundus Vini 2011 Gold Beyerskloof 2011 3.5 R145.00 Jacobsdal 2006 3 R190.00 Laibach 2010 4 Michelangelo Gold R290.00 Absa Top 10 Meinert Printers Ink 2008 3.5 R250.00 Villiera 2008/2009 3 R160.00 Warwick Old Bush Vines 2009/2010 4 R275.00 Graham Beck 2010 3.5 R205.00 Wellington Welbedacht 2010 3.5 Michelangelo Gold R265.00 Shiraz Shiraz, a noble variety of French origin, yields deep purple smoky and spicy wines which develops a complex character with age. Like human beings, a wine s taste is going to depend a great deal on its origins and upbringing - Linda Johnson - Bel Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2009/2010 3 International Wine & Spirit Silver R210.00 Monde Selection Belgium Grand Gold Brampton 2009/2010 4 Veritas Silver R145.00 Syrah du Monde 2011 Silver International Wine & Spirit Gold La Bri 2009 3 R210.00 Avondale Samsara 2006 4 R670.00 Laborie 2010 3.5 R180.00 Val de Vie 2008 4 R399.00 Kleinood Tamboerskloof 2007 4.5 International Wine and Spirit R280.00 Silver Waterford Kevin Arnold 2008 4.5 R440.00 Zonnebloem 2010 3.5 R160.00 Hermanus Creation 2010 4 R370.00 Elgin Raka Biography 2009 4.5 Veritas Silver R235.00 Michelangelo Silver Tulbagh Rijk s Touch of oak 2009 3 Michelangelo Silver R235.00 m901 wine menu.indd 9
Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Cellar The Churchyards 2010 3 Veritas Silver R120.00 Graham Beck The Game Reserve 2009 4.5 R200.00 Fleur du Cap Unfiltered 2009 4.5 Veritas Gold R305.00 Mount Rozier Myrtle Grove 2010 3.5 R125.00 Neil Ellis 2009 4 R310.00 Tokara 2009 3.5 R200.00 Vergelegen Reserve 2006 4.5 R490.00 Villiera 2008/2009 4 Veritas Bronze R165.00 Warwick First Lady 2009/2010 4 R180.00 Chile Viña Los Vascos (Domaines Baron de Rothchild - Lafite) 2010 R308.00 Other Red Varietals Elgin Raka Sangiovese 2010 3 R160.00 Howard Booysen Pegasus Cinsault 2011 3.5 R135.00 Italy Piccini Chiannti Classico Riserva 2005 R365.00 Red Blends Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2010 4 R450.00 Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap 2010/2011 3 R120.00 La Bri Affinity 2008 4 R230.00 Hermanus Creation Whale Pod 2010/2011 Not tasted R170.00 Walker Bay Beaumont Shiraz-Mouvèrdre 2009 4.5 R360.00 De Toren Z 4 R455.00 De Toren Fusion V 2008/2009 5 R730.00 Kanonkop Kadette 2010 3.5 R190.00 Laibach Ladybird Red 2009/2010 4 Nedbank Green wine award Best Red Mellesime Bio/France 2012 Gold R245.00 Meerlust Rubicon 2007 4.5 R520.00 Teddy Hall Sgt Pepper 2009 2.5 R160.00 Villiera Down to Earth Red 2010/2011 3 Veritas Silver R120.00 Warwick Three Cape Ladies 2008/2009 4 R315.00 Warwick Trilogy 2008/2009 4.5 R620.00 Zevenwacht Tin Mine Red 2009 4 R160.00 Zevenwacht Tin Mine Red (375ml) 2008 2.5 R100.00 m901 wine menu.indd 10
Red Wine Red Blends (continue) Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2009 4 R270.00 Sadie Familie Columella 5 R1450.00 Val de Vie Ryk Neethling 2009 4 R315.00 KWV The Mentors Canvas 2008 Not tasted Veritas Gold R475.00 Michelangelo Silver Decanter Silver Helderberg Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2007 4.5 R345.00 Elgin Raka Quinary 2007 3.5 Michelangelo Silver R215.00 Tulbagh Rijk s The Crossing 2006 4 R215.00 Wellington Welbedacht The Hat Trick 2007 4 R390.00 Bordeaux Legacy Gold Cru 2005 R310.00 Legacy Platinum Cru 2007 R460.00 St Emilion Chateau La Couronne, Grand Cru 2000 90/100 Wine Spectator R490.00 St. Estphe Chateau Picard, Cru Bourgeois 2002 90/100 Wine Spectator R565.00 4 Stars Decanter Magazine St. Julien Chateau Lalande-Borie, Cru Bourgeois 2006 R755.00 Margaux Chateau Siran, Cru Bourgeois Exceptional 2004 R1,340.00 Spain Bodegas Taja, Gran Reserve Jumilia DO 2003 R565.00 Bodegas Taja, Bio Jumilla DO 2008 R260.00 Italy Col Doricia Rosso di Montalcino 2007 R405.00 Minini Valpolicella Ripasso 2004 R390.00 Portugal Duque de Viseu Dão Doc 2006 R250.00 Periquita Palmela 2006 R245.00 m901 wine menu.indd 11
Dessert Wines Klein Contantia Vin de Constance (50ml Glass) R100.00 Cordon Blanc, Sauternes (375ml) R425.00 By the Glass Méthode Cap Classique Graham Beck Brut R70.00 Graham Beck Demi Sec R70.00 Graham Beck Rosé R74.00 Champagne Moët and Chandon Imperial Brut R255.00 Moët and Chandon Rosé R315.00 White Wine La Motte Sauvignon Blanc R55.00 Brampton Sauvignon Blanc R42.00 Cellars Our Town Hall Chardonnay (Unoaked) R36.00 Fat Bastard Chardonnay R55.00 Mulderbosch Steen op Hout Chenin Blanc R48.00 Thelema Muscat de Frontignan (Semi-sweet) R46.00 Howard Booysen Pegasus Weisser Reisling R48.00 Terra Del Cappo Pinot Grigio R50.00 Haute Cabrière Chardonnay-Pinot Noir R62.00 Villiera Down to Earth White R36.00 Blush Wine Boschendal Blanc de Noir R35.00 Red Wine Cellars The Old Museum Merlot R42.00 Beyerskloof Pinotage R50.00 Fleur du Cap Pinotage R56.00 Cellars Baker Station Shiraz R40.00 Brampton Shiraz R50.00 Cellars The Churchyard Cabernet Sauvignon R42.00 Kanonkop Kadette R65.00 Villiera Down to Earth Red R36.00 m901 wine menu.indd 12