THE VINSTON HOTEL WINE LIST
CHAMPAGNE Épernay France Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial 1 5 Moët Impérial is the House s iconic champagne. Created in 1869, it embodies Moët & Chandon s unique style, a style distinguished by its bright fruitiness, its seductive palate and its elegant maturity Épernay France Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Rosé 1 900 This Champagne displays lively, expressive, amomas dominated by the scent of wild strawberries. It is fullbodied, with zestful, assertive fruitiness. Épernay France Dom Perignon 5 0 A magnificent paradox in the purest creative tradition of Dom Pérignon.The only two words to describe its mysterious magnetism, seamless and sensual. Mareuil sur Ay France Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé NV 2800 Its special method of vinificationgives this cuvée a light, elegant flavour,followed by a fresh finish with a taste of raspberry. Mareuil sur Ay France Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve NV 1800 A full and accurate flavour combined with a fine freshness and a rich bouquet bear witness to the ageing of this cuvée in the House s traditional cellars.
CAP CLASSIQUE Franschhoek L Ormarins Brut NV 290 Good vibrance and crisp crunch of acidity to balance the ripe fruitiness. Rounded, creamy, broad and textured in the mouth. Elegant and statuesque. Its long aftertaste finishes on a light lemon zest note. Franschhoek Pierre Jordan Belle Rose NV 290 The palate reveals a lively presentation of rich strawberry and cherry flavours derived from Pinot Noir with an elegant dry finish. Glass Stellenbosch Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé 300 A celebration of refreshing flavours tantalise the palate while the subtle yet crisp acidity causes an array of lingering high notes. This vibrant sparkling rosé reflects elegance, style and finesse.
SAUVIGNON BLANC Elgin Paul Cluver 220 The nose is clean and fresh with expressive granadilla, grape fruit, gooseberry and blackcurrant characteristics. Durbanville De Grendel 230 The fruit follows through on the palate, giving it richness and resulting in full well balanced mouth feel that ends with a crisp dry acidity. Constantia Klein Constantia Estate 310 A delicate combination of elegant tropical fruit with a savoury minerality showcasing the Klein Constantia terroir, a common thread in our Sauvignon blancs. Elim Ghost Corner 430 A unique Sauvignon blanc that cannot be compared to any other. Powerful concentrated layers of green figs and gooseberries, with a touch ofgrapefruit, fynbos and a steely minerality on the palate. Stellenbosch Ken Forrester Reserve 180 This wine shows lovely complexity with mix of tangy grassy notes, fig leaf, and peach and nectarine nuances. Brisk acidity with minerality on the palate which is typical of the long hang time in our cool region Cederberg Cederberg 250 An aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with grassy notes, white asparagus undertones and strong hints of capsicum, gooseberries and lemon zest. A refreshing, crisp acidity finishes off the initial sensation of creaminess on the mid-palate
CHARDONNAY Unwooded Roberston De Wetshof Limestone Hill 190 An un-wooded wine, Limestone Hill has notes of grapefruit and nuts, with the complexity balanced by a nuanced elegance ending with a delicate ripeness. Wooded Stellenbosch The Stellenbosch Reserve 290 This wine is a great, complex wine with a good balance between fresh acidity and creamy roundness, and an amazingly elegant finish. Stellenbosch Tokara 210 The mid-palate has stunning vibrant flavours of lemon preserve and lime zest. There is creaminess to the midpalate leading to notes of toasted almonds and vanilla on the dry long finish. Stellenbosch Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve 390 Elegant with layered nuances of vanilla, peaches and honeycomb. A hint of minerality adds to lingering finish. Hemel en Aarde Hamilton Russell 830 A tight, minerally wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Unusually prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality.
CHENIN BLANC Stellenbosch Mulderbosch Steen op Hout 170 It shows sensational freshness, and creates a long lasting finish that literally meanders for minutes after each delicious sip. Stellenbosch Klein Zalze Familly Reserve 390 Concentrated aromas of lime, winter melon and herbs on the nose with layers of citrus and elderflower on the palate. Elegant fruit and integrated French oak flavours give this wine a creamy mouth feel and a long, fresh, earthy finish. Stellenbosch Ken Forrester FMC 1 000 The pinnacle of what we consider to be the finest expression of the grapes of this varietal - an icon Chenin, a challenge to the world! Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey. Cederberg Cederberg 200 Five months less contact ensured amouth coating creaminess on the palate with a lively crisp acidity tofinish off. Altitude vineyards make this Chenin Blanc truly unique.
WHITE BLENDS Stellenbosch Tokara Director s Reserve 590 The palate is complex, and full of flavours. The oaking is perfectly balanced with intense fruit flavours and notes of buttered toast. The mid palate is rich and mouth filling with a stunning grip and a long crisp finish. Elim Ghost Corner Bowline 420 The Bowline. Green fig and dusty elements from the Semillon complement the ripe asparagus notes from the Sauvignon Blanc. A complex wine with well balanced oak with a refreshing, smooth finish. Tulbagh Saronsberg Provenance Earth in Motion 140 The Earth in Motion has prominent tropical aromas with the Sauvignon Blanc contributing delicate gooseberry, exotic fruit and a hint of minerality; the Chenin Blanc provides white pear, litchi and floral notes. Stellenbosch Marvelous 220 A vibrant, mineral core firmly supports the wine, framing the multi-layered palate. Papaya, custard apple, blood orange and more, form an exotic mélange.
ROSÉ Stellenbosch Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 150 Fresh acidity and a low alcohol provide the savoury core of this wine, yet the abundance of Cabernet Sauvignon fruit flavours such as fresh strawberries, ripe cherries and subtle notes of white peach provide the immediate joy of a basket of inviting summer fruits. Durbanville De Grendel Shiraz 140 The wine has a crisp, dry finish with a very well-structured natural acidity. Stellenbosch Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc 200 Made from 100% free run juice, this unique Rosé displays flavours of ripe strawberries, cassis and candyfloss with dark red berries and cream on the mid palate and a juicy, crisp and dry finish.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Stellenbosch Le Riche Reserve 1000 The palate shows classy Cabernet flavours and soft, supple tannins with a firm structure. The rich, juicy entry is followed by an elegant mid-palate and long, lingering finish. Stellenbosch Rust en Vrede Estate Vineyard 620 A firm tannin structure is in balance with red fruit and liquorice flavours supported by a subtle oak component which fills the mid palate and carries through to the finish. Stellenbosch Tokara 2 The palate has stunning flavours of dark cherries, cassis and a certain savoury saltiness to it. The wine has a lingering finish with clean silky tannins and a touch of oak sweetness. Stellenbosch The Stellenbosch Reserve 340 The deep fruit and savory notes show fantastic follow through onto the palate, with a wonderful dark chocolate/mocha undertone that adds to the complexity that is associated with a true Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon. Stellenbosch Waterford 550 The wine is elegantly structured with a typical tight and dry structure which finishes with great balance. Stellenbosch Rustenberg Peter Barlow 790 This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our very finest vineyard. It is characterized by an upfront perfume, intermingled with concentrated cassis, black cherries and some herbaceousness.
MERLOT Stellenbosch Meinert 300 Fresh, rich brick red colour. Dried herbs and ripe berries, quite a heady nose, no doubt it will settle some more. Stellenbosch Ken Forrester Pat s Garden 290 Hints of cherries and mint with meat-spice and smoky undertones. Elgin Shannon Mount Bullet 780 The wine has a fragrance of ripe red fruits such as plums and dark cherries, with earthy complexity and yet still expressing minerality. Maintaining a good acidity lends to outstanding freshness with a well-integrated ripe and seductive tannin structure. Stellenbosch Hartenberg 415 The palate is medium/full bodied, realing juicy fruit, wonderful texture, fine grained tannins and a silky finish Stellenbosch Meerlust 640 The full bodied palate offers generous, ripe, pure Merlot fruit with refreshing acidity, structured yet silky tannins and pronounced length and minerality.
SHIRAZ Tulbagh Saronsberg Provenance 240 The soft textured tannins, full-bodied mouth-feel and silken finish lends itself as a platform fora heady mix of red berry and black fruit flavours combined with floral notes and fynbos nuances. Stellenbosch Hartenberg 400 Deep black - red in colour and spicy, earthy notes on bouquet entry. The palate is rich, fruit-driven and has great balance. Fine, powdery tannins finsh the wine. Durbanville De Grendel 330 Violets and pepper weave through wild black berries and spice with subtle oak support from élevage in a combination of French and American oak, partially new. Stellenbosch Tokara Reserve Collection 700 The palate is heady and dark with stunning dry textured tannins and a lingering finish.the wine is beautifully balanced with a certain amount of restraint. Stellenbosch Delaire Graff 220 This juicy, ripe and approachable Shiraz with its ruby colour and purple tints has a spicy white pepper undertone as well as lavender and dark red fruit aromas of mulberries.
PINOTAGE Stellenbosch Meinert Printer s Ink 0 Medium structure with a rich, full-bodied yet elegant mid-palate and a clean fresh finish. We place the emphasis on fruit flavours by using gentle extraction methods, thereby also avoiding hard tannins. Stellenbosch Simonsig Redhil 7 The lavish flavours of ripe plums and maraschino cherries embroider the palate. Spicy layers of cedar oak polish the tannins, giving the wine an elegant longevity. Tulbagh Rijks Private Cellar 520 This world-class wine has a deep ruby red colour. An orchestra of red berries, cherry and plum aromas arepresent, while backed by pure Pinotage fruit. Stellenbosch Kanonkop 820 A complex wine with hints of red fruit and mocha flavours. Elegant tannin structures with a good length and dry finish. Constantia Groot Constantia 4 A rich cool climate Pinotage with deep, dark red colour. A multi-layered complexity of bright redfruit, black berries, black cherries, plums and ripe strawberries with hints of dark chocolate and cinnamon spice on the nose.
PINOT NOIR Elgin Paul Cluver Seven Flags 1 150 Andries believes that the essence of a great Pinot noir is the purity of fruit and the structure of the wine. This wine has this essence, substantiated by its natural acidity. Elim Ghost Corner 450 A beautifully crafted Pinot noir with prominent red fruit of ripe cherriesand sweet raspberries with an undertone of earthy, mushroom nuances. Elgin Yardstick 340 The lifted floral notes of potpourri and ripe raspberries are offset by hints of tabac brune and a pleasant earthy character. The palate has fine grained tannins with wonderful earthy flavours complemented byspice and black olive tapenade. Franschhoek Haute Cabrière Unwooded 230 The beautiful ruby red colour is indicative of the red berry aromas, which follow through to the palate showing enticing, concentrated ripe cherry.
RED BLENDS Franschhoek La Motte Millennium 220 The nose of this wine tells the story of how it was made. Raspberry (Merlot), a slight herbaciousnous (Cabernet Franc) and English toffee (oak) combine in a harmonious way. Malbec and Petit Verdot provide colour and spice. Stellenbosch Ken Forrester Renegade 290 This elegant Rhône blend displays Old World Style with New World fruit. Hint of Grenache s earthy rusticity and Shiraz s noble spice with hints of nutmeg and salty black olive on the finish. Franschhoek Rupert & Rothchilds Classique 350 Inviting cranberry and raspberry aromas with an earthy, mineral focus and a lingering cinnamon and walnut finish. Stellenbosch Rustenberg John X Merriman 390 Plum and cigar-box aromatics prelude a multi-layered palate with an elegant tannin structure. This Bordeaux blend typifies Rustenberg terroir and has good ageing potential, if cellared correctly. Stellenbosch Vergelegen Premium Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot A pliant, mid-weight wine with noteworthy richness and a firm spine of harmonious acidity to its intense berry and spice flavours. 630 Stellenbosch Meinert Synchronicity 700 A classic wine, it has power and complexity alongside balance, and red fruit aromas and cigar box whiffs. It is unashamedly aimed at collectors and those seeking wines with character.
WINE BY THE GLASS Durbanville: Diemersdal At Diemersdal we blend the old and new worlds of winemaking.in pursuit of the award-winning red wines that give expression to the rich diversity of the terroir, we use traditional open fermenters to enhance the natural flavours and soften the tannins in our grapes. We take great care in choosing the barrels for each cultivar. For the white wines, we have a brand new state-of-the art winery where we adopt an approach of minimum intervention to conserve prominent varietal character. To continually produce unique wines, our winemakers pay meticulous attention to detail and spend time experimenting with new techniques, barrels and yeasts. Sauvignon Blanc The distinctive aromas support a wonderfully balanced palate, presenting purity of ripe fruit, coupled with a lingering harmonious finish. Unwooded Chardonnay This fashionable wine balances concentrated spicy aromas with fresh fruit flavours. Nuance of limes on the palate combine to offer you a delicious, flavourful wine with a creamy taste and lingering aftertaste. Sauvignon Rosé Delicate, fruity and lively, with distinctive Sauvignon Blanc aromas of passion fruit and lime, with hints of the cherry and strawberry flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon. A balanced palate with crisp acidity and fruity undertones. Merlot 80 The nose seduces with beautiful ripe blackberry and dried fruit aromas along with spicy undertones.this wine is well structured with elegance and mouth filling fruit flavours. Hints of cedarwood,mint and spice flavours follow through on the palate. Pinotage 80 This wine shows a complex nose of red fruits, vanilla, exotic spices, and richdark chocolate aromas. The palate is full flavoured and smoothly textured with oriental spice, chocolate and roasted banana flavours.