A warm welcome to Arniston Spa Hotel. Research has indicated that this cool region would produce the best Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc wines in the Cape. They were right because the best of these cultivars are made between Elgin & Elim, where the cool sea breeze & southernmost slopes provide the perfect conditions for this success. We are tremendously proud of our wine region and highly recommend these wines to compliment your meal. Our wine list also features many of South Africa s other top wine growers. We wish you a pleasant & memorable evening. Please sit back, relax and enjoy a great bottle of wine! Good service, good food & good company
CHARDONNAY Flavor associations are as follows: citrus, lemons, limes, pineapple, honey, buttery, melons, butterscotch, toasted almonds, cloves, cinnamon & caramel. KLEINE ZALZE 2015 R 118.00 R 36.00 Un-wooded, well filled with a peach and pear flavor. BOSCHENDAL 2014 R 200.00 Wooded in oak, with a creamy combination of peaches & pears and a twist of lime. DE WETSHOF Bon Vallon 2015 R 205.00 An un-wooded Chardonnay, with an apple acidity and peach aroma. SAXENBURG Private Collection 2013 R 240.00 Full bodied, barrel fermented with a buttery citrus and vanilla finish. JOUBERT-TRADAUW 2013 R 275.00 Barrel fermented, well balanced with a creamy citrus aroma BOUCHARD FINLAYSON Kaaimansgat 2014 R 295.00 Full bodied, with a hazelnut and fruity finish. CHENIN BLANC South Africa has more Chenin Blanc/Steen vineyards than France s Loire Valley. Normally dry with a fresh foretaste. KLEINE ZALZE Bush Vines 2015 R 108.00 R 36.00 A crisp wine with a tropical, pineapple and peachy aroma. VILLIERA 2015 R 125.00 An easy drinkable wine with a fruity aroma. BEAUMONT 2014 R 165.00 Green melons, bruised apple and apricot aromas. JEAN DANEEL SIGNATURE 2012 R 430.00 Wooded, with a bruised apple character and bone dry finish.
SAUVIGNON BLANC New World style, flavors associations are as follows: grassy, thyme, nettles, capsicum, flinty, asparagus & green fig. DU TOITSKLOOF 2016 R 105.00 R 34.00 Light passion fruit aromas, with a fresh crisp finish. BON COURAGE 2016 R 115.00 R 36.00 Crisp, with gooseberry and tropical fruit flavors on the palate. FIRST SIGHTING 2015 R 160.00 An intense nose with flavors of asparagus, khakiebos & wild gooseberries intermingled with green fig aromas. GABRIELSKLOOF 2015 R 170.00 Flavors of gooseberries with a lingering lemon grass aftertaste THE BERRIO 2015 R 195.00 Stone character, velvety, super fruit concentrate, and good finish. SPRINGFIELD Life from Stone 2015 R 215.00 Striking & individual, from the estate's rockiest soils. Leads with a full-blown mineral punch, then a tropical fruit caress. BLACK OYSTERCATCHER 2015 R 240.00 A forthcoming nose of nettles and capsicum is followed by hints of gooseberries & tropical fruit. OTHER WHITE CULTIVARS THEUNISKRAAL RIESLING 2015 R 110.00 R 30.00 A sought after dry white wine with a crisp & grass-hay taste. DE GRENDEL VIOGNIER 2013 R 195.00 Light green straw colour. Exploding flavors on the nose with ripe apricots and dried peaches flavors.
BLENDED WHITE ARNISTON BAY 2016 R 90.00 R 30.00 A Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend. Export label, not widely available, excellent value. ARNISTON 200 Captain Simpson s White 2013 R 160.00 In memory of the Arniston Transport that wrecked 200 years ago. This wine was exclusively made with grapes of the Strandveld Vineyards. A Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon (52/48) blend with an creamy oaked flavor and intense finish. Only available here. JEAN DANEEL Initial White 2014 R 185.00 An un-oaked blend of chenin blanc, colombard, sauvignon and chardonnay. HAUTE CABRIÈRE Chardonnay/Pinot Noir 2014 R 210.00 Elegant tropical fruit & citrus aromas, palate flushed-out with a touch of sugar and fruity flavors. BLANC DE NOIR & ROSÉ ARNISTON BAY ROSÉ 2016 R 90.00 R 30.00 Coral coloured, crisp, gentle and a dry finish. BOSCHENDAL BLANC DE NOIR 2015 R 112.00 R 35.00 Off-dry, made of 5 varieties. Notes of strawberry and boiled sweets. SEMI SWEET BELLINGHAM LEGACY R 80.00 R 27.00 S A s biggest selling semi-sweet wine. Aromatic floral whiff. NEDERBURG STEIN 2014 R 95.00 R 32.00 Smooth-bodied with a refreshing semi-sweet taste.
SPARKLING WINES TANK / CHARMAT MÉTHODE BON COURAGE Blush R 120.00 R 30.00 A tropical fruit flavor with a crisp & clean finish. Rose wine. MÉTHODE CAP CLASSIQUE VILLIERA TRADITION BRUT ROSÉ NV R 245.00 Salmon-pink colour from Pinotage and Chardonnay juice, with a fruity flavor & crispy dryness. GRAHAM BECK BRUT NV R 290.00 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir/ (61/39) blend. Biscuit aromas, fresh & yeasty. Two years on lees. JACQUES BRUÈRE BRUT RESERVE 2009 R 335.00 Pinot Noir/Chardonnay (60/40) blend. Lime & grapefruit aromas, citrus finish. 18 months on lees. Recent winner as S.A s Best Cap Classique. CHAMPAGNE VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN BRUT R 1 350.00 Chardonnay / Pinot Meunier / Pinot Noir / blend.
PINOTAGE This variety is unique to South Africa, originally derived from the Pinot Noir & Cinsaut (formerly called Hermitage) varieties. Flavor associations are banana, cloves, pine, & acetones. ROBERTSON WINERY 2015 R 130.00 R 36.00 Produced in an early drinking style with delicious flavors of ripe strawberry & rich red cherry. Spent five months in oak. RAKA 2014 R 170.00 Unequivocal, brims with Vanilla, purple Plum fruit & spun candy floss characters. HIDDEN VALLEY 2014 R 220.00 Soft on the palate, with a mocca and dark chocolate nose. CABERNET SAUVIGNON It produces rich succulent wines with strong berry characteristics, with some nuttiness and a backbone of tannin. Flavor associations are blackcurrant, cassis, chocolate, ripe plum, grass, mint. KLEINE ZALZE 2014 R 150.00 Cinnamon oak spices with an appeal of rich dark berries texture. LANDSKROON 2013 R 165.00 Fruit concentration and smoky whiffs with a long finish. SPRINGFIELD WHOLE BERRY 2013 R 255.00 Fermentation of whole berries. Soft tannins with fresh crushed blackcurrant tones. LE RICHE 2009 R 385.00 A soft and well balanced wine complimented with ripe cherry and mint-chocolate flavors. ALTO ESTATE 2011 R 395.00 Youthful red fruits. The best in a number of years!
PINOT NOIR This cultivars origin is Burgundy, Franc. The textures of wine tend to be light to medium body. Flavors associated are raspberries, black and red cherries. DE GRENDEL Op Die Berg 2011 R 330.00 Hint of oaked spices with a cherry aroma. PAUL CLUVER 2012 R 370.00 Refined with a cherry fruit aroma. DE WETSHOF Nature in Concert 2010 R 540.00 Blackberry and cherry fruit aroma with a smoky plum flavor. THE DRIFT There Are Still Mysteries 2012 R 1 250.00 Cherry and fynbos aromas with soft delectable tannins created by Bruce Jack SHIRAZ / SYRAH This cultivar produces a full flavored rich and robust wine exuding smokiness. Flavors associations are pepper, blackberries, leather, cocoa, fudge, tar and violets. LEOPARD S LEAP 2014 R 125.00 R35.00 A concentrated spiciness of black pepper and violet. ARNISTON 200 Captain Simpson s Red 2012 R 160.00 In memory of the Arniston Transport that wrecked 200 years ago. This wine was exclusively made with grapes of the Strandveld Vineyards. A full bodied wine with strong peppery flavor, oaky tannins and long finish. Only available here. GABRIELSKLOOF 2010 R 185.00 Layers of black pepper and vanilla with a lingering after taste of fynbos ZOETENDAL 2011 R 215.00 This wine has notes of dry herbs & spice, smoke fresh fruit, ripe tannins, some wood-derived sweetness. RAKA Biography 2011 R 275.00 Flagship offers a kaleidoscope of blackberry, violet, vanilla & white pepper aromas. STRANDVELD 2011 R 330.00 Smooth on the palate with a strong peppery flavor.
MERLOT A classic blending partner for Cabernet (like the Bordeaux Blend). Typical characteristics are coffee, chocolate & a berry nose. ARNISTON BAY 2015 R 90.00 R 30.00 A well balanced wine with a cherry aroma and spicy finish GOEDVERWACHT 2015 R 105.00 R35.00 Soft, plum prune bouquet, sweet choc-cherry flavours. LOMOND 2011 R 205.00 An aroma of ripe mulberry and mint with a trace of smokiness. OVERGAAUW 2013 R 240.00 A soft structured wine with Cherry and raspberry aromas supported by a red berry and chocolate finish. BLENDED RED WINES Through blending wines of greater consistency, style, body and taste can often be created. FLAGSTONE LONGITUDE 2014 R 115.00 R 36.00 Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Malbec driven blend. ALTO ROUGE 2013 R 195.00 Blend change (48% Merlot, 20% Cabernet, balance Shiraz) Softer with Mulberry, cinnamon & cloves flavors. KANONKOP KADETTE 2014 R 210.00 Full bodied with tropical flavors and a spicy finish. JOUBERT-TRADAUW R62 2012 R 300.00 Blend change (60% Cabernet Sauvignon,40% Merlot) Rustic & organic RUPERT & ROTHSCHILD Classique 2012 R 320.00 Clean and focused with flavors of plum, blueberry and vanilla spices.