TM WINE LIST
Bubbles MÔRESON MISS MOLLY BRUT You can expect a fruit driven 100% Chardonnay bubbly with a citrus nose and a fine mousse all perfectly complimented by the biscuity, yeasty palate and a refreshing finish. 195 AREA : Franschhoek WINEMAKER : Clayton Reabow D ARIA POP SONG Carbonated Sauvignon Blanc from Lutzville fizzes with fun as well as green apple & gooseberry flavours. 155 AREA : Durbanville WINEMAKER : Rudi Von Waltsleben D ARIA ROCK SONG Sweet, dark fruit and violet aromas with hints of spicy vanilla and chocolate undertones. 155 AREA : Durbanville WINEMAKER : Rudi Von Waltsleben CORKAGE FEE Our wine list provides a wide variety of prices, specific wine types, regions, producers and recognizable names. We have invested a great deal of time, energy and money together with our agents in developing our wine list. We wish to provide our guests with the most enjoyable dining experience possible. We are pleased to assist customers by opening and serving their personal wine. Our corkage fee, based on industry standards, is R40 per bottle. We will waive the corkage fee on one bottle of your own wine for each bottle of wine purchased from our wine list during the course of your meal. There comes a time in every woman s life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne. ~ BETTE DAVIS ~
Sauvignon Blanc FIRST SIGHTING Expressive tropical and citrus fruit on the nose. Full yet fresh on the palate with typical notes of buchu and minerality. 140 AREA : Elim WINEMAKER : Conrad Vlok 2015: IWSC 2016 Gold Medal 2015: Veritas Wine Awards 2016 Silver Medal 2014: Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2015 Silver Medal ORMONDE CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK (SINGLE VINEYARD) This wine displays intense asparagus flavours rounded off with passion fruit aromas. Being delicate in style and structure, the lingering aftertaste entertains the palate long after the last sip. 180 AREA : Darling WINEMAKER : Hennie Huskisson 2014: Silver Medal - Concours Mondial du Sauvignon 2015 2014: Silver Medal - Decanter World Wide Awards 2015 2014: Bronze Medal - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2015 LOUIS NEL BUCKLEBERRY Gooseberry and Golden Delicious apple with an abundance of tropical fruits. Soft on the palate but full of flavour. Cold fermented to ensure maximum flavour is retained during fermentation. 170 AREA : Stellenbosch WINEMAKER : Louis Nel Platter
Chardonnay FAIRVIEW LA CAPRA (UNWOODED) Light straw colour in the glass with lime, cardamom and summer floral flavours. An elegant palate with golden delicious apple and fresh citrus after taste. 125 Area: Paarl WINEMAKER : Anthony De Jager Platter ZEVENWACHT (BARREL FERMENTED) A bright wine with hints of lime and gold colour. This Chardonnay has superb and distinctive aromas of citrus and pear with a subtle oak aroma of roasted almonds. The palate is both rich and refreshing with a combination of lime-citrus and white pear flavours. 190 AREA : Stellenbosch WINEMAKER: Jacques Viljoen Platter WELTEVREDE VANILLA The colour is pale yellow. On the nose, you get a combination of fruits like melon, mango, peach, pineapple and passionfruit with butterscotch, crème brulee and a distinct note of Vanilla. On the palate, you get peaches a touch of zesty lime and a pleasant lingering flavour of vanilla to finish off with. 135 AREA : Robertson WINEMAKER: Philip Jonker Platter Too much Chablis can make you whablis. ~ OGDEN NASH ~
Chenin Blanc KAAPZICHT Ripe quince, pineapple and stone fruit with some interesting savoury undertones. Lightly textured palate, with a hint of sweetness and balancing crunchy acid, results in a brisk finish. 110 AREA : Stellenbosch Bottelary Hills WINEMAKER : Danie Steytler Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2015 - Silver AA BADENHORST SECATEURS The first Secateurs Chenin Blanc bottled under the Badenhorst Family Wines range, was in 2009. It was the start of a life long affair with this most wonderful grape. The blend spent time on its lees in concrete tanks and this important part of the maturation of the wine shows in the incredible texture and palate weight of this wine. The aromas are flinty with honey. 150 AREA : Kalmoesfontein, Swartland WINEMAKER : Adi Badenhorst Platter
Semi-Sweet FAIRVIEW SPECIAL LATE HARVEST Deep gold in colour, with intense aromas of fresh pear, peach and orange blossom. An alluring full-bodied mouth feel filled with fruity flavours following through on the palate. Wellbalanced acidity and sweet floral hints that result in a refreshing finish. 140 AREA: Paarl WINEMAKER: Anthony de Jager Platter ½
White Blend ALCHEMY BY HARTENBERG (Chenin Blanc/Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc) A crisp, refreshing, yet creamy dry white wine. The Sauvignon Blanc adds a fresh, zippy finish whilst the Semillon provides a silky, seamless mouthfeel. Finally, the Chenin Blanc provides nuances of peach, mango and apricot. A well balanced, summer sun wine! 120 AREA : Stellenbosch WINEMAKER : Carl Schultz BUITENVERWACHTING BUITEN BLANC (Sauvignon Blanc/Chenin Blanc/Semillion) This full bodied Sauvignon Blanc based blend offers a variation of fruit characters including ripe gooseberry, green peppers, green melon and hints of tropical fruit. 150 AREA : Constantia WINEMAKER : Herman Kirschbaum & Brad Paton QUANDO WHITE (Chenin blanc/viognier) Rose petals, ripe pear and apricot on nose following through with a complex rich and creamy full tropical taste on the palate. 165 AREA : Robertson WINEMAKER : Fanus Bruwer Platter ½
Rosé ZEVENWACHT 7EVEN A wine with a delicate, beautiful rose petal pink colour. The palate is red fruit, ripe raspberry and strawberry balanced with sweetness and acidity, giving a long lingering fresh taste. A delicious lifestyle wine, elegant and soft with an off-dry finish. 110 AREA: Stellenbosch WINEMAKER: Jacques Viljoen Platter ½ FIRST SIGHTING (DRY) (Shiraz, Grenache) Tart strawberry, red berries and delicate floral notes on the nose with a crisp, fresh palate featuring watermelon and pomegranate followed by a cool, dry finish. 135 AREA: Elim WINEMAKER: Conrad Vlok 2014: Top 6: Classic Wine Magazine 2014
Cabernet Sauvignon LOUISVALE STONE ROAD A well matured wine for uncomplicated enjoyment. Fullbodied with fruit aromas such as blackcurrent and plum. 135 AREA: Stellenbosch WINEMAKER: Simon Smith Platter 2014: Ultra Value Wine Challenge Gold Medal ALEXANDERFONTEIN This wine has an extreme bouquet of cherry, pepper and blueberries, reflecting the cool climate of Darling. Dry land farming leads to very small berries and the intense deep colour of the wine. 145 AREA : Darling WINEMAKER : Hennie Huskisson Platter
Merlot LOUISVALE STONE ROAD Colour is deep ruby red with a gloriously plummy nose. Succulent and ripe in the mouth. Full-bodied and juicy, but there are some underlying grainy tannins. 135 AREA: Stellenbosch WINEMAKER: Simon Smith Platter ½ 2014: Ultra Value Wine Challenge Gold Medal WELTEVREDE - CHERRYCHOC The colour is deep red. On the nose, you get prominent notes of ripe cherries and chocolate. The mid-palate is chunky with intense flavours of cherries, plums, bitter espresso and a pleasant dry finish of black pepper and dark chocolate. 155 AREA : Robertson WINEMAKER : Philip Jonker Platter 2014: Gold Vitis Vinifera Awards
Shiraz LOUISVALE STONE ROAD A well-integrated wine with elegant spicy richness. Soft and friendly palate. Stone Road Shiraz is an excellent wine to ponder over with friends and good times. 135 AREA: Stellenbosch WINEMAKER: Simon Smith Platter ½ ORMONDE CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK (SINGLE VINEYARD) This wine has an interesting bouquet of wild berries, spice and cloves, supplemented with raspberry flavour in a soft creamy palate. 175 AREA : Darling WINEMAKER : Hennie Huskisson Platter 2014: Decanter Awards 2016 Bronze Medal 2014: IWSC 2016 Silver Medal 2014: Terroir Awards 2016 Area Winner HARTENBERG DOORKEEPER Aromas of red cherry and mulberry combined with hints of spiciness and dark chocolate on the nose. On the palate, an explosion of fresh, juicy red fruit, soft complex tannins and a sweet rich finish. 190 AREA : Stellenbosch WINEMAKER : Carl Schultz
Pinotage ZEVENWACHT 7EVEN A vibrant Pinotage with chocolate, plum and dark cherry aromas that follow through on the palate. A well-integrated wine with firm dark chocolate tannin. 140 AREA: Stellenbosch WINEMAKER: Jacques Viljoen Platter FAIRVIEW - LA CAPRA Dark red colour, with complex flavours of lavender and plums on the nose. Dark fruit followed by cinnamon and clove spice on the palate and well balanced acidity, and smooth integrated tannins.. 145 AREA : Coastal WINEMAKER : Anthony de Jager Platter 2014: Wine Spectator 2015-88 points 2014: Vinous 2015 88 points DIEMERSFONTEIN Mocha coffee, black chocolate and roasted nuts with undertones of caramelized banana and blackcurrant. 240 AREA : Wellington WINEMAKER : Francois Roode 2014: China Wine & Spirit Awards 2016 Gold Medal 2014: Natalie Maclean 2016 90 points 2013: Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards 2014 Gold Medal
Red Blends LONGRIDGE KONKELBERG ROUGE This refreshing and smooth wine with its soft tannins is bursting with ripe black cherries and rose petals. Fynbos and vanilla on the palate adds extra complexity. 140 AREA : Stellenbosch WINEMAKER : Jasper Raats & Hendrien de Munck Platter 2014: Sommelier Selection 2016 2014: Gold Award 2016 Gold Medal FAIRVIEW EXTRANO (SPANISH BLEND/ROJA) (Tempranillo, Grenache Noir, Carignan) Rich ruby red in colour with blackberries on the nose, followed by notes of complex spices like cinnamon and cloves. The palate is medium to full bodied with red fruit flavours, wellintegrated tannins and a long elegant finish. 190 AREA : Coastal WINEMAKER : Anthony de Jager Platter ½ 2011: Wine Spectator 2015 88 points 2010 Anthony Dias Blue Reviews 2013 90 points BOSCHKLOOF (Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot) A full-bodied, oak matured red wine with intense deep ruby black colour. Ripe plums, coffee and chocolate with complex toasty oak bouquet. A big concentrated middle palate with lingering flavours of fruit, undertones of vanilla, mocha and spice. 165 AREA : Stellenbosch WINEMAKER: Reenen Borman & Cellar Master: Jacques Borman 2013 Vintage: Vitis Vinefera Awards Gold
Wine per Glass SAUVIGNON BLANC STRANDVELD - FIRST SIGHTING 45 CHARDONNAY FAIRVIEW LA CAPRA 40 CHENIN BLANC KAAPZICHT 40 SPECIAL LATE HARVEST FAIRVIEW 40 WHITE BLEND ALCHEMY BY HARTENBERG 38 ROSÉ ZEVENWACHT ZEVEN 38 CABERNET SAUVIGNON LOUISVALE STONE ROAD 45 MERLOT LOUISVALE STONE ROAD 45 SHIRAZ LOUISVALE STONE ROAD 45 PINOTAGE ZEVENWACHT 7EVEN 47 RED BLEND LONDRIDGE KONKELBERG ROUGE 43
Soft Drinks Fruit Juice OJ, mango, tropical, guava 18 Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Sprite Zero 20 Fanta Orange, Creme Soda, Tab 20 Appletiser / Red Grapetiser 28 All Mixers 16 (Lemonade, Soda, Tonic, Ginger Ale, Dry Lemon) Mocktails Homedmade Rooibos Ice Tea 24 (Lemon / Peach) Rock Shandy 35 Tomato Cocktail (Virgin Mary) 30 Steelworks 35 Beer Amstel 22 Castle 20 Castle Lite 22 Carling Black Label 20 Windhoek Lager / Light 24 Windhoek Draught (bottle) 28 Millers 22 Heineken 26 Peroni 26 Savanna / Light / Dark 28 Hunters Dry 26 Craft Beer - ask your waitron for details SQ
Spirits Richelieu, Klipdrift 14 Bacardi, Captain Morgan 18 Amarula Gold, Southern Comfort 18 Pimms 24 Gordon's Gin 13 Bombay Sapphire 23 Inverroche Fynbos Gin 28 Smirnoff Vodka 16 Jägermeister 22 Tequila Gold 22 Bells, J&B 18 Johnnie Walker Red Label 20 Jameson, Jack Daniel's 28 Glenfiddich 12yr old Single Malt 45 Liqueurs & Port Amarula, Cape Velvet, Mint Liqueur 16 Frangelico, Kahlua 22 Boplaas Cape Ruby Port 18 Sedgewick s Old Brown 10 Monis Dry, Medium & Full Cream 15 If it wasn t for the olives in his Martinis, he d starve to death. ~ MILTON BERLE ~