HOUSE WINES Tall Horse Sauvignon Blanc =glass R 30 / bottle R90 A brisk dry white with a dash of herbaceous grassland aromas and flavours that race across the palate stretching to a lively fresh finish. Tall Horse Chardonnay =glass R 30 / bottle R90 A charming dry white with a safari of juicy tropical and citrus fruit fragrances and flavours gracefully lingering with elevated freshness. Tall Horse Pinotage Rosé =glass R 30 / bottle R90 A pink African sunset with a canter of crushed wild strawberry and raspberry aromas that migrate to succulent summer berry flavours. Tall Horse Cabernet Sauvignon =glass R 30 / bottle R90 A delightful journey of well synchronized lofty blackberry fruit fragrances and flavours, alluring spicy oak top-notes and supple tannins. Tall Horse Shiraz =glass R 30 / bottle R90 An exciting expedition of wild berry flavours and aromas layered with intriguing oak spice and soft tame tannins. Tall Horse Merlot =glass R 30 / bottle R90 A delicious sleek medium-bodied Merlot with a streak of lithe juicy cherry and plum fruit and a dash of well-integrated oak. Tall Horse Pinotage =glass R 30 / bottle R90 A soft and sensual sequel of smooth and juicy ripe plum and spiced fruit cake flavours. Legacy =glass R 30 / bottle R90 A legendary South African blend with a generously fruity entry that explodes in softly sweet tropical, floral and honey spice flavours and a playful fresh finish.
BUBBLES Champagne Reims Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Non Vintage =R 1 100 This non-vintage Champagne is characterized by a fine persistent bubble and delicate well defined floral and fruit fragrances and flavours. Bubbles Pongrácz Non Vintage =R 215 Straightforward, nicely balanced apple and pear flavours. From Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. JC Le Roux Sauvignon Blanc Non Vintage =R 110 This fresh carbonated sparkler delivers plenty of appeal and cheer. Although dry, abundant fruit gives a sweet impression. JC Le Roux Le Domaine Non Vintage =R 110 A spicy Turkish Delight blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Muscat. Sweet but focused finish. JC Le Roux La Chanson =R 110 A popular ruby-hued sparkler with sweetness and bold fruitiness, making this bubbly great for everyday fun.
WHITE WINES Sauvignon Blanc Brampton =R 110 Crafted for exuberance by harvesting slightly earlier and using only free run juice for contrasting pineapple and herbal notes with extended lees contact for beauty and boldness. Porcupine Ridge =R 115 Gooseberry and tropical fruit flavours dominate with a moderate mid-palate weight. Firm fresh acidity and a bone-dry finish. Spier =R 120 shows fresh tropical fruit aromas with passion fruit, gooseberries and cut grass undertones. Layers of above mentioned fruits follows through on a well-structured and -balanced palate. Robertson Fat Bastard =R 138 Lemon-grass and herby notes as well as zesty acidity. Dalla Cia =R 150 This Sauvignon Blanc presents a gentle bouquet of sweet gooseberry and dry fig with hints of minerality. Crisp on the palate with a well balanced mouth feel and low acidity. The finish is pleasant and long lingering. All wine's associations are with occasions when people are at their best; with relaxation, contentment, leisurely meals and the free flow of ideas MICHAEL BROADBENT
WHITE WINES Chardonnay Robertson Graham Beck Waterside (Unoaked) =R 100 An explosion of tropical fruit on the nose with underlying floral tones. Robertson Fat Bastard =R 135 Very ripe pear and peach tones, citrus-fresh acid, pleasing fullness. Chenin Blanc Somerset West Ken Forrester Petit =R 95 Brims with fresh guava, litchi and grapefruit; lush and unfettered, for parties or summer picnics. Wellington Citrus Grove by Bellingham =R 110 Orange and tangerine, elder flower and ripe tropical fruit undertones. Zesty and clean minerality on the palate and a mouth watering finish. Riesling Tulbagh Theuniskraal =R 90 Appealing minerality and body. A reliable cape standard.
WHITE WINES Blended White Wines Wellington Pear Tree White by Bellingham =R 102 Expressive ripe pineapple, passion fruit and honey melon from Chenin Blanc, tinged with graceful peach and orange blossom from Viognier. Crisp and delicious. Coastal Boschendal Boschen Blanc =R 105 A beautifully balanced dry white blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Wellington Terra Del Capo Pinot Grigio =R 115 Fruity, crisp pineapple and Golden Delicious apple fragrance. Similar apple flavours transfer to the mouth, with elderflower and honeysuckle nuances. Constantia Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc =R 110 The fruit characters include ripe gooseberry, green peppers and tropical fruit. Franschhoek Haute Cabrière Chardonnay/Pinot Noir =R 150 Soft apple acidity and moderate alcohol makes for the ideal lunchtime sipper. Semi Sweet White Wines Drostdy-Hof Adelpracht =R 78 Candied fruit and dried apricot is teased by a fresh lime finish.
BLUSH WINES BLUSH WINES Paal Nederburg Rosé =R 80 The nose detects a berry flavour which leads the way to a superb balance between sweetness and fruit acidity. This leaves you with a freshness and a touch of raspberry on the palate and on the aftertaste. Coastal Boschendal Blanc de Noir =R 105 South Africa's original 'Blanc de Noir' style wine since 1981 made exclusively from red grapes. Seductively pink with alluring ripe raspberry and spice and a succulently sweet, fresh berry finish. drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life's most civilized pleasures MICHAEL BROADBENT
RED WINES Cabernet Sauvignon Paarl Protea =R 122 Cassis and blackcurrant aromas with light floral and herbal nuances. Elegant and genteel in a toned, restrained way the wine is full of cassis, cocoa and tobacco leaf with a dry cranberry element. Brampton =R 125 Refined concentrated black cherries and berries with broad strokes of juicy plum and oak spice supported by textured structural tannins and an intensely fruity free-flow finish. Robertson Fat Bastard =R 180 This wine s intense aromas of blackcurrant and brambly wild fruit lead promisingly to rich flavours of ripe cassis and chocolate with a hint of earthiness. Shiraz Robertson Fat Bastard =R 168 A crowd pleaser. Robust but juicy with a dollop of sugar adding the expected podginess. Vergelegen =R 180 A dark ruby colour with violets, spice, chocolate, black and red berry fruit on the nose. Elegant on the palate, with ripe, soft tannins and a long, clean aftertaste.
RED WINES Merlot Wellington Mocha Java by Bellingham =R 112 Succulently fruited with sweet ripe fleshy plum and Maraschino cherries, laced with rich roasted coffee bean, bittersweet chocolate, delicate tamarind and vanilla spice. Franschhoek Franschhoek Cellar The Old Museum =R 115 Intriguing pepper and spice as well as juicy black fruit with pleasing ripe tannin meatiness supported by attractive oak spice with a lip smacking smooth finish. Spier Siganture =R 115 An inviting nose with prominent plum and raspberry fruit flavours with hints of dark chocolate. The palate is smooth with subtle oak and berry flavours. Franschhoek Boschendal 1685 =R 165 Succulent and smooth with compelling dark berry and fleshy plum flavours perfectly complemented by slick underling wood tones. Pinotage Zonnebloem =R 120 Bramble fruit and strawberry lead to a rather elegant palate with fine integrated tannins. Beyerskloof =R 135 Consistent, has solid spicy berry fruit, faint acetone whiff and gratifying substance.
RED WINES Blended Red Wines Somerset West Ken Forrester Petit Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot =R 100 Bulges with mulberry pastilles, a juicy quaffer with frier, dusty, food-friendly nuance. Robertson Graham Beck Railroad Red =R 125 Harmonious, lightly oaked, fruit-rich and flavourful with a lively drinkability. Paarl Laborie Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon =R 145 Ripe and tasty with with balanced sound fresh core, firm grip to allow for current drinking. Kanonkop Kadette =R 158 A medium to full-bodied red blend with a good balance between fruit and oak. Somerset West Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot =R 168 The nose shows ripe berry, plum, chocolate and coffee aromas, with a hint of mint, spice and pencil shavings. The tannins are fine-grained and fruit and wood are beautifully integrated. Wine stimulates the appetite and enhances food. It promotes conversation and euphoria and can turn a mere meal into a memorable occasion DEREK COOPER
MANAGERS CHOICE Mulderbosch Faithful Hound =R 225 Ultra-ripe fruit but a paradoxical green note. A Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend. Spier Creative Block 5 =R 230 Rich dark red colour with aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant and rich truffle on the nose. Dense, smooth mid palette rich with complexity. Paarl Rupert & Rothschild Classique =R 240 Vibrant flavours of young berries, plums, liquorice and cassis with a hint of coriander and white pepper and a fresh, long finish. Anthonij Rupert Optima =R 280 The nose abounds with blackcurrant, cassis, ripe plum and rich fruitcake with a hint of tobacco leaf too. It's soft-textured and invitingly seductive. The same beautiful black and red fruit make the transition from nose to palate. Franschhoek Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block =R 390 Usually lavishly fruity. A delicious blend of Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet and dashes of Cinsaut and Viognier. MANAGERS CHOICE WINES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
AFTER DINNER SHERRY AND PORT Douglas Green Pale Dry Sherry = R 18 Douglas Green Medium Cream Sherry =R 18 Douglas Green Full Cream Sherry =R 18 Allesverloren Port =R 20 COGNAC Courvoisier VSOP =R 65 Remy Martin VSOP =R 58 DIGESTIVE Jägermeister =25ML R 20 Ünderberg =20ML R 30 GRAPPA Dalla Cia Premium Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot =25ML R 35