SOUTH AFRICAS FINEST WINES ANOTHER TSOGO SUN EXPERIENCE Great wines play a critical role in the overall dining experience, as such we have secured for your enjoyment, a limited selection of South Africa s finest and rarest wines, at two of the most prestigious wine auctions and we invite you to discover these rare gems. Under each wine s there will be a rating from our Group Sommelier Miguel Chan (MC), to guide you in your choices, enjoy. Nedbank Cape winemakers Guild (CWG) was established in 1982 with the main aim to innovate, benchmark and share knowledge in winemaking excellence. CWG is today, the most prestigious and successful wine auction, the wines are made by a select group of the top 46 winemakers in the South Africa. The limited edition bottling are made exclusively for the specific year s auction, with production rarely exceeding 600 bottles, most of the wines represents some of the finest examples of their kind in the world garnering exceptionally high scores from leading sommeliers and international wine publications Nederburg Auction was founded in 1975, inspired by two leading European wine auctions, namely Kloster Eberbach in Germany and Hospices de Beaune in France, the aim of the auction was to launch South Africa s first Noble Late Harvest, namely Edelkeur. Today recognized as one of the world s five major wine auctions, representing some of the best matured wines available in the Cape, direct from the wineries library collection.
SPARKING WINE OUR AUCTION WINES Graham Beck Wines CWG Pieter Ferreira Non Plus Ultra MCC Brut 2008 R 593 Chardonnay austerity, delicately ripe, lime, lemon and toasted almonds note, structured and fresh, broad texture with a nutty mid palate, Pinot fruit on texture, saline, smoky farewell, persistent 480 bottles produced 92 Points MC WHITE WINES- BLENDS & RARE VARIETIES Cape Point Vineyards CWG Duncan Savage Reserve White 2013 R 990 Natural ferment - 50 % Sauvignon blanc & 50% Semillon - high lying vineyard overlooking Noordhoek beach Loire meeting Graves in style, showing layered grassy and citrus notes, expert oaking, tight and precise structure, slight nuttiness, concentrated yet racy, lots of energy, crunchy, saline and persistent. 360 bottles produced 94 Points MC WHITE WINES - CHARDONNAY Mulderbosch Barrel Fermented Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2008 R 495 Classic oak matured Chardonnay with mealy, cereal and burnt citrus character, buttery, yet bright, nutty mid palate texture, rich and creamy, orange peel note on aftertaste 300 bottles were on Nederburg Auction 93 Points MC WHITE WINES - SAUVIGNON BLANC De Grendel CWG Charles Hopkins Wooded Ceres Plateau Sauvignon Blanc 2015 R 510 Fragrant, ripe, pure expressive style, delicate with kelp notes, subtle touch of oak, structured mouth feels with pithy grapefruit, elegant, racy with a spicy orange tang finish 306 bottles produced 92 Points MC Louis Nel CWG A Thousand Kisses Deep Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2015 R 420 Delicate, green apple note, spicy pears, saline, vibrant 480 bottles produced 90 Points MC
RED WINES- BLENDS OUR AUCTION WINES Grangehurst CWG Jeremy Walker Cape Reserve Blend Stellenbosch 2009 R 875 Concentrated cassis note, complex, earthy, graphite spicy, textured leathery mouth feels, persistent length. Cabernet Sauvignon 50% - Pinotage 32% - Shiraz 16% - Mourvedre 2% 810 bottles produced 92 Points MC Nederburg Private BIN R 103 Western Cape Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2009 R 585 Private Bin is only produced in exceptional years and sold exclusively at the Auction. Bursting with blackcurrant, cassis and ripe plums notes, fragrant notes of new leather and tobacco, adds charming layers to the plush texture, delicately juicy and fresh. 51 % Cabernet Sauvignon - 49 %Shiraz 960 bottles were on Nederburg Auction 92 Points MC Spier CWG Auction Reserve Frans K Smit Stellenbosch 2010 R 840 Profound notes of cassis and black plums note, earthy and spicy with juicy broad mouth feels, pure and plush with persistent tobacco farewell. 40% Cabernet Sauvignon 37% Merlot 23% Cabernet Franc 588 bottles produced 93 Points MC Strydom Family Wines CWG Rianie Strydom Paradigm, Stellenbosch 2012 R 560 Perfumed, layered, blueberries, plums, cherries, graphite, dark c hocolate, juicy, broad, generous and savoury, elegant, delicate mouth feels, perfect tannic grip, textural, engaging, spicy farewell, persistent Cabernet Sauvignon 74% - Merlot 16% - Cabernet Franc 5% - Petit Verdot 5% 588 bottles produced 93+ Points MC RED WINES - CABERNET SAUVIGNON Nederburg Private BIN R 163 Western Cape Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 R 670 Private Bin is only produced in exceptional years and sold exclusively at the Auction. Subtle cassis, ripe blackcurrant and dark chocolate with minty freshness, graphite and cigar note, robust style 2280 bottles were on Nederburg Auction 92 Points MC
RED WINES - MERLOT OUR AUCTION WINES Nederburg Private Bin R 181 Merlot 2006 R 450 Private Bin R are exclusively made in limited quantities for Nederburg Auction and hence not available under the mainstream Nederburg brand. Seductive notes of ripe plums, mulberries and dark red fruits, touch of coffee, spicy oak and cigar, this full bodied wine is concentrated, rich and juicy with smooth textures, seamless finish. Nederburg Auction 2015 1800 bottles were on Nederburg Auction 91 Points MC RED WINES - PINOTAGE Fleur du Cap Pinotage 2005 R 450 Ripe, fragrant, dark cherries and plums, earthy, plush texture, persistent sweet fruit, at over 10 years old, it is still youthful and shows how great Pinotage can be when made with care. Nederburg Auction 2015 96 bottles were on Nederburg Auction 93 Points MC RED WINES - PINOT NOIR Paul Cluver Estate CWG Andries Burger Selection Elgin Pinot Noir 2012 R 1015 The finest Pinot Noir ever made in Elgin to date, nudge more precise that their flagship Seven Flags, this is a bright offering with flinty minerals, bloody orange and succulent red fruits, profound, racy texture, lively tannins with spicy and racy mid palate, lots of energy, laser like purity 720 bottles produced 96 Points MC De Grendel CWG Charles Hopkins Op Die Berg Ceres Plateau Pinot Noir 2013 R 510 Bright, on the riper side with cranberries, strawberries and mulberries, lean texture, racy, engaging elegance, touch saline with lead pencil layers 600 bottles produced 91 Points MC Vriesenhof CWG Jan Coetzee Stellenbosch Pinot Noir 2013 (1.5L) R 560 Perfume, peppery, iron note, sanguine, good freshness, earthy and savoury, elegant 570 magnums produced 90 Points MC
OUR AUCTION WINES RED WINES - SHIRAZ Groot Constantia Estate CWG Boela Gerber Constantia Shiraz 2011 R 915 Classic Shiraz, intense ripe dark plums, cherries and blackcurrants, crushed black pepper, bacon dust, rich and mouth filling with tangy black olive note, plush, juicy and racy, impressive freshness 600 bottles produced 93 Points MC SWEET WINES Boplaas CWG Carel Nel Ouma Cloete Calitzdorp Viognier Straw Wine 2013 R 426 Touches of botrytis, raisin, dried peach and apricot, sweet but not cloying, honeyed, cashmere texture, elegant 798 bottles produced 89 Points MC
SOMMELIER SELECTIONS OF THE MONTH As selected by our Regional Sommelier Georgio Meletiou WHITE WINES Cape Point Vineyards CWG Duncan Savage Reserve White 2013 R 990 Natural ferment - 50 % Sauvignon blanc & 50% Semillon - high lying vineyard overlooking Noordhoek beach - Loire meeting Graves in style, showing layered grassy and citrus notes, expert oaking, tight and precise structure, slight nuttiness, concentrated yet racy, lots of energy, crunchy, saline and persistent 360 bottles produced 94 Points MC De Grendel CWG Charles Hopkins Wooded Ceres Plateau Sauvignon Blanc 2015 R 510 Fragrant, ripe, pure expressive style, delicate with kelp notes, subtle touch of oak, structured mouth feels with pithy grapefruit, elegant, racy with a spicy orange tang finish 306 bottles produced 92 Points MC
SOMMELIER SELECTIONS OF THE MONTH As selected by our Regional Sommelier Georgio Meletiou RED WINES Groot Constantia Estate CWG Boela Gerber Constantia Shiraz 2011 R 915 Classic Shiraz, intense ripe dark plums, cherries and blackcurrants, crushed black pepper, bacon dust, rich and mouth filling with tangy black olive note, plush, juicy and racy, impressive freshness 600 bottles produced 93 Points MC Nederburg Private BIN R 163 Western Cape Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 R 670 Private Bin is only produced in exceptional years and sold exclusively at the Auction. Subtle cassis, ripe blackcurrant and dark chocolate with minty freshness, graphite and cigar note, robust style 2280 bottles were on Nederburg Auction 92 Points MC Paul Cluver Estate CWG Andries Burger Selection Elgin Pinot Noir 2012 R 1015 The finest Pinot Noir ever made in Elgin to date, nudge more precise that their flagship Seven Flags, this is a bright offering with flinty minerals, bloody orange and succulent red fruits, profound, racy texture, lively tannins with spicy and racy mid palate, lots of energy, laser like purity 720 bottles produced 96 Points MC
OUR HOTEL WINE SELECTION CHAMPAGNE Dom Perignon 2004 R 1850 One of the world s greatest wine s of all time, revealing mysterious magnetism, intensepurity, a sense of place so sensual and seamless Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Yellow Label Brut R 765 Champagne of distinction, crisp, dry and refined. Firm structure and rounded Moët et Chandon Brut Imperial NV R 680 The Brut Imperial is balanced, harmonious and mello. On the nose you have a fresh lime and vine blossom Moët et Chandon Rosé Imperial NV R 730 Rosé Imperial is a spontaneous, radiant, romantic expression of the Moet et Chandon style METHOD CAP CLASSIQUE / SPARKLING WINE Pongracz Brut Rosé Stellenbosch R 320 Blush color with delicate and long flavours. Raspberry crispiness, bone dry finish Graham Beck Brut Rosé Non Vintage Robertson R 300 Delicately perfume and textured, fresh and lively, perfect anytime Graham Beck Brut Non Vintage Robertson R 290 Generous style bursting with ripe stone fruits and orange, juicy with broad texture. Flirtatious and fun Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Stellenbosch R 270 Rich, yeasty aroma with hints of clean lime fruit on the nose. An exciting fine mousse with a creamy complexity on the palate JC Le Roux Sauvignon Blanc Brut Stellenbosch R 170 Dry yet fruity Sparkling wine with tones of tropical fruits, refreshing and lively.
CHAMPAGNE P/Glass 175ml Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial R 150 OUR WINES BY THE GLASS As per a glass of 175ml METHOD CAP CLASSIQUE Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel R 70 Graham Beck Brut Rose R 80 WHITE WINES Waterford Pecan Stream Chenin Blanc R 40 KWV Sauvignon Blanc R 45 Ashbourne Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay R 45 Haute Cabriere Chardonnay/Pinot Noir R 55 Simonsig Gewurztraminer R 45 Lomond Sauvignon Blanc R 40 KWV Chardonnay R 45 Fleur du Cap Chenin Blanc R 40 ROSE Graham Beck Gorgeous R 40 RED WINES Ernie Els Big Easy Red R 85 Beyerskloof Pinotage R 50 Glenwood Vinyards Merlot R 55 Haute Cabriere Pinot Noir Unwooded R 60 Terra del Capo Sangiovese R 60 Allesverloren Shiraz R 65 Slowine R 45 Place in the Sun Shiraz R 45 Le Bonheur Prima R 70
OUR WHITE WINE SAUVIGNON BLANC Waterford Estate 2015 Stellenbosch R 240 The wine displays aromas of green fig and capsicum with underlying notes of citrus and passion fruit Meerendal Estate 2014 Durbanville R 200 Rich, yet almost austere, deeper element of intense ripe fruit, hints of cut grass, a core of mineraly and fruity flavours Lourensford The River Garden 2015 Stellenbosch R 150 Rich, straw-coloured with a green-tinged edge. Aromas of green figs, white peach and tropical fruit precede rich pineapple and grapefruit flavours and a long mineraly finish Lomond 2015 Cape Agulhas R 160 This Sauvignon Blanc reflects the fresh, flinty and full-bodied characteristics of green peppers and fruit. A long lasting aftertaste Iona 2015 Elgin R 290 Fresh Sauvignon Blanc, with powerful notes of kiwi with crisp lime, citrus flavours on the palate Diemersdal Estate 2015 Durbanville R 170 Full and firm on the palate with a strong fruit melange, dominant in guava, pear and citrus. Long and a confirmed finish with a hint of spice Steenberg Vineyards 2014 Constantia R 225 Grassy, green pepper aromaswith a firm freshmouth feel KWV Classic Collection 2015 Western Cape R 180 This elegant and complex Sauvignon Blanc exudes gooseberry, tropical and floral aromas on the nose. On the palate its fine and zesty Klein Constantia Estate 2015 Constantia R 260 Crisp green notes on the nose are complimented by delicate tropical flavours of sweet melon and kiwi fruit. Fresh acidity on the palate, finishing off with great fruit intensity Cape Point Vineyard 2014 Cape Peninsula R 290 The wine shows a complex array of grapefruit and lime all held together by an incredible mineral backbone
CHENIN BLANC OUR WHITE WINE Waterford Pecan Stream 2015 Stellenbosch R 160 From the Capes most prolific variety, this Chenin Blanc is gently-wooded, offers gorgeous flavours with hints of silky yellow peach and citrus peel KWV Classic Collection 2015 Western Cape R 180 Soft and accessible with intense fruit flavours on the palate with a fruity, lingering aftertaste Fleur du Cap 2015 Stellenbosch R 160 The nose is fresh and fruit driven, with aromas of green apple, guava and ripe melon. On the palate the wine is fine with great oak integration Ernie Els Big Easy White 2014 Stellenbosch R 170 Grapes from various low-yielding vineyards across the Western Cape, it opens with sun-kissed daisies, honeysuckle cantaloupe and kumquat notes Groote Post Chenin Blanc R 180 This wine displays remarkable fruit intensity and full character with hints of apple and guava flavours, making it a very drinkable wine CHARDONNAY Tokara 2014 Stellenbosch R 180 Elegant structure with hints of lemon, peach and nutty fruit on the nose. The wine has a long interestingly elegant aftertaste Waterford 2013 Stellenbosch R 330 Vibrant and expressive. On the palate the wine is full- bodied and generous, retaining a vivacious freshness KWV Classic Collection Chardonnay 2015 Western Cape R 180 This elegant, fresh wine has aromas of orange blossom, peach and pear, finishing off with a subtle butterscotch undertones on the palate De Wetshof Bon Vallon 2014 Robertson R 230 This wine has a brisk, clean freshness, leading into a wide spectrum of classic flavours including, wild flowers and roasted nuts, with a slight minerality on the palate. Juicy aromatic
OUR WHITE WINE JUICY AROMATIC Haute Cabriere Chardonnay/Pinot Noir 2015 Western Cape R 220 The two noble Burgundian cultivars of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Chardonnay contributes elegance and Pinot Noir intensity and richness Ashbourne Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay 2015 Walker Bay R 170 Aromas of lemon and lime wake the senses and on the palate you will be rewarded with fresh, somewhat crisp flavours, mellowed by the fruit of the Chardonnay Cederberg Bukketraube 2013 Cederberg R 190 Clean, fruity nose. Medium-bodied and sassy with peach, apple on the off-dry palate Simonsig Gewürztraminer 2015 Stellenbosch R 170 Off dry style with spicy jasmine, lychee and Turkish delight notes Graham Beck Viognier 2013 Robertson R 220 Soft fragrant nose of ripe golden apples, and spicy citrus flavours. A full-bodied wine with abroad structure on the palate. Stylishly finished
OUR ROSÉ WINE ROSÉ Graham Beck Gorgeous 2015 Robertson R 160 Gorgeous delivers a richly textured taste sensation with intriguing layers that unfold delicately on the palate. Simply Gorgeous Boschendal Blanc de Noir 2015 Franschhoek R 170 Summer fragrances such as rose petal and raspberry, with a fresh crisp off dry finish
RED BLENDS OUR RED WINE Ernie Els Big Easy 2014 Stellenbosch R 340 From 25 years old vineyards, this medium bodied blends of 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, is attractive, elegant and well balance The Chocolate Block 2013 Western Cape R 420 Predominantly Shiraz in the blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache Noir, dark red fruits, spicy plums, juicy and full bodied Le Bonheur Prima 2014 Simonsberg Stellenbosch R 270 An abundance of ripe fruit. A rich velvety entry with flavours of prune, cherry fruit, integrated with oak flavours Terra del Capo Sangiovese 2014 Western Cape R 185 This wine has a definite hint of smokiness combined with earthy mineral elements. The wine has an elegant tannin structure that ends softly and elegantly Stellekaya Hercules 2014 Stellenbosch R 210 A medium-bodied wine with the rustic character of a true Sangiovese. Plums and dry red fruits give complexity and elegance. Klein Constantia Malbrook 2014 Coastal Region R 460 This red wine has aromas of classic dark chocolate, cinnamon and spice. A silky complex tannin flows with loads of structure. L Ormarins Optima 2014 Franshhoek R 330 A rich combination of dark berry fruit and cherry tobacco nose. It has an elegant full-mouth feel, powered by rich fruit and classic Bordeaux Characters. Mooiplaas Novelo R 170 Vino Novello, Italian for young wine, is a light, fruity, red wine made up of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
OUR RED WINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON Waterford 2012 Stellenbosch R 380 Ripe cassis and blackcurrant with smoky cedary notes, hints of tobacco, plush and full bodied Rust en Vrede 2012 Stellenbosch R 550 Impressively built, concentrated blackcurrant, ripe and rich with cigar and lead pencil layers Slowine 2014 Western Cape R 150 Confidently modern but with a classic style. It has a youthful bouquet of cedar with a soft finish. Ernie Els Big Easy 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon R 195 The two wine shows immediate nuances of red fruits, Chinese spice and a hint of damp earth. The palate is medium-bodied, loaded with succulent raspberries and cherries, sprinkled with dried gojiberries on the finish
MERLOT OUR RED WINE Glenwood Vignerons 2014 Franschhoek R 210 Ripe plums and blackberries with smoky paprika, earthy notes, plush and juicy Meerendal Estate 2012 Durbanville R 290 Lifted and fragrant with perfectly ripe notes of blueberries, delicately plush and vibrant. PINOTAGE Beyerskloof 2014 Western Cape R 190 Full style and rich with ripe dark red fruits, spicy cloves, chewy yet fresh Meerendal Estate 2012 Durbanville R 260 Impressive offering showing bright red fruits, spicy core with savoury black olives Welbedacht Estate 2015 Wellington R 280 A bight strawberry whiff with a distinctive Pinotage body. An early drinker. Welbedacht Estate Meerkat 2015 Wellington R 160 A sensory experience, dark chocolate and mulberry scented. Has very subtle tannins, masterly oaked to produce a very well balanced Pinotage. PINOT NOIR Haute Cabriere Unwooded 2015 Western Cape R 230 Delicate cherries, strawberries, earthy layers, elegantly structured. Soft and petit Robertson 2012 Walker Bay R 125 Characteristic tightness and elevated length balances a rich palate with dark spicy fruit.
OUR RED WINE SHIRAZ Allesverloren Estate 2014 Swartland R 260 Polished and savoury offerings with ripe blackberry, green olives and layered floral note, delicately structured and crunchy Waterford Kevin Arnold Estate 2011 Stellenbosch R 410 Opulent and rich with seaweed character, predominant dark cherries and smoky white pepper. Place in the Sun 2014 Stellenbosch R 125 A fine example of a New Wave Cape Shiraz, this beefy wine shows off herbs, lavender and smoked meat flavours, with spicy pepper noted and a dry finish. Rust en Vrede Estate 2011 Stellenbosch R 500 Always a Cape benchmark, made from the fruit of dry-land vines and seasoned with a dash of American oak. Medium-bodied, flavoursome and elegant.
OUR DESSERT WINE DESSERT WINE Klein Constantia Estate Vin de Constance 2009 Constantia R 1100 One of the World s most impressive natural sweet, 100% Muscat de Frontignan, viscous with powerful notes of ripe peaches, honey and nutmeg spice