WINE LIST WINE BY THE GLASS SPARKLING WINE Kievits Kroon Méthode Cap Classique 2014 R65 Kievits kroon has teamed up with the oldest producers of bottle-fermented sparkling wine in the Cape to make a deliciously rich and balanced MCC using traditional varieties Pinot Noir and Meunier and Chardonnay. WHITE WINE Kievits Kroon Sauvignon Blanc 2014/2015 R55 Elgin Crafted exclusively for Kievits Kroon by boutique winery, Glen Erskine. Distinctive, quality Elgin Sauvignons are blended to yield a deliciously fruity wine. Danie De Wet Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2017 R65 Character and complexity is gained from aging on fine lees rather than oaking. Stylish and rich, with lime cordial zestiness, for enjoying on its own or with food. Darling Cellars Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2017 R40 Darling Bushvines produce intense Sauvignon flavours, and West Coast breezes that cool these vines ensure vibrantly fresh pineapple and lime flavours with perfect, zesty acidity and flavourful finish. Tormentoso Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2015 R70 Agter-Paarl A rich style of Chenin Blanc with ripe peach and apricot aromas and tropical fruit flavours, this is an extremely versatile wine made from old, low-yielding bush vines in the Agter-Paarl region.
SEMI-SWEET WINE Kumala Medium-Sweet White NV R35 Coastal Made from grapes varieties Chenin Blanc, Colombard and Muscat. An amazing fresh floral aroma and delicate taste with refreshing acidity and hints of apple and pear in a long after taste. ROSÉ WINE Klein Constantia KC Rosé 2013 R50 Constantia A freshly styled Cabernet Sauvignon/ Cabernet Franc Rosé with moderate alcohol and vibrant mineral characters designed for a wide range of occasions. RED WINE Kievits Kroon Merlot 2014 R45 Wellington Blended exclusively for Kievits Kroon by award-winning Linton Park Wines. Ripe berries with a minty undertone. Blackcurrants and juicy plums come to life on the pallet. Waterford Pecan Stream Pebble Hill Shiraz 2013 R85 Intriguing blend of Shiraz, Mourvedre, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Merlot. A unique blend in its class with the use of Italian and Spanish varietals. Abundant dark red fruit and a classic tannin structure. CHAMPAGNE Pol Roger Réserve Brut NV R1100 Épernay, Champagne Elegant and refined, the cuvée Brut Réserve is the Champagne of all occasions, a blend in equal parts of the three champenois grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial NV R1200 Épernay, Champagne A delicious expression of the Moët & Chandon style which is distinguished by its bright fruitiness, seductive palate and elegant maturity. It has a rich bouquet, an intense colour and a voluptuous palate combining creaminess and vibrancy.
Taittinger Prestige Rosé NV R1300 Reims, Champagne A particularly creamy, Rosé blend using the best Pinot Noirs from Montagne de Reims and Les Riceys and a high proportion of Chardonnay gives this cuvée its incomparable colour and intense vibrancy on the palate. Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label NV R1200 Reims, Champagne The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the structure that is so typically Clicquot, while a touch of Pinot Meunier, rounds out the blend. Chardonnay adds the elegance and finesse essential in a perfectly balanced wine. Bollinger La Grande Année 1988 R3000 Aÿ, Champagne Maison Bollinger took advantage of the outstanding 1999 vintage to bottle a vintage wine. With aromas of baked bread and honeyed and citrus flavours on the palate, the 1999 La Grande Année is very firmly structured with a beautifully long nutty after-taste. MÉTHODE CAP CLASSIQUE Kievits Kroon Brut MCC 2014 R245 Kievits Kroon has teamed up with the oldest producers of bottle-fermented sparkling wine in the Cape, to make a deliciously rich and balanced MCC using traditional varieties Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay. Krone Borealis Brut 2015/2016 R295 Tulbagh A classic MCC made from traditional grape varieties Pinot Noir & Chardonnay. Elegant, classic biscuity bouquet with creaminess and fine, persistent mousse. Freshness of sweet pears and delicate pecan nut notes in the foreground and a refreshing finish. Graham Beck Brut Rosé NV R325 Beautiful salmon-pink colour with strawberry fruit flavours. Aromas are light and yeasty, with good freshness on the nose and a rich creamy complexity on the palate. Rich but dry Cap Classique wine with lovely finesse. Graham Beck Bliss Demi Sec NV R325 A new Chardonnay-Pinot Noir off-dry MCC. The perfect bubbly for those who prefer their fizz not too bone dry.
SAUVIGNON BLANC Kievits Kroon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 R155 Elgin Crafted exclusively for Kievits Kroon by Glen Erskine Boutique Wine Estate. Distinctive, quality Elgin Sauvignons from prime vineyards are blended to yield a deliciously fruity wine which compliments seafood, poultry dishes and pastas. Springfield Life From Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2016 R295 This popular Sauvignon is made from vines grown on Springfield s limestone-rich soils, in a piercing, steely style. Minimal intervention in the cellar has resulted in a full expression of these soils, with passion fruit flavours and flintiness showing in the stylish finish. Darling Cellars Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2017 R140 Darling Bushvines produce intense Sauvignon flavours, and the West Coast breezes that cool these vines ensure vibrantly fresh pineapple and lime flavours with perfect, zesty acidity and flavourful finish. Pairs well with most seafood. Iona Sauvignon Blanc 2016 R335 Elgin A firm favourite among Sauvignon drinkers-refreshing and complex with capsicum and passion fruit tightly wound around trademark flinty Elgin minerality. The persistent lemon-pith finish is broadened by a small portion of barrel-fermented Semillon. Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2014/2015 R295 Constantia Historic Klein Constantia is well known for its full-flavoured expression of this variety, where vines enjoy fresh breezes from both Atlantic and Indian Oceans on either side of the narrow Cape Peninsula. Their signature grape is complemented by a dash of Semillon. Brampton Sauvignon Blanc 2016 R145 Typically bright, fresh Sauvignon flavours in a more tropical style, which finishes crisp, dry and flavoursome. Overgaauw Sauvignon Blanc 2016 R195 This historic family-owned farm make a charmingly tropical, beautifully balanced and rich Sauvignon, which is not overpowering, and can easily be enjoyed on its own.
CHARDONNAY Ataraxia Chardonnay 2012 R545 Walker Bay A sought-after award-winning wine from ex-hamilton Russell winemaker Kevin Grant s boutique cellar. Soil-derived gravelly minerality and racy acidity add to the classic length and complexity of this stylish, world class wine. Thelema Sutherland Chardonnay 2014 R235 Elgin Thelema led the way with Burgundy variety in the 1990s. This is their Elgin bottling, which exhibits great freshness and elegance, typical of this cool climate. A mineral edge underlines the zesty lime aromas and flavours. Vondeling Chardonnay 2008 R195 Voor-Paardeberg Named for the Foundling Hospital that was once on this site, this historic farm was granted to Swedish immigrant Oloff Bergh in 1704. Winemaker Matthew Copeland achieves a cream texture, pierced by zesty citrus flavours and captivatingly earthy minerality. Paul Cluver Chardonnay 2014 R445 Elgin Bursting with aromas and flavours of citrus fruit, fresh apples and marmalade. The toasty oak adds to the complexity and lends a serious mouth-feel, yet still manages restraint in this classically-styled wine. UNOAKED CHARDONNAY Constantia Uitsig Chardonnay 2013 R285 Constantia A fresh, zippy, unoaked Chardonnay with pronounced pear and orange zest aromas. Well-rounded stone fruit flavours and hints of almond precede a soft, lingering finish. Months of lees contact adds complexity to this charmingly versatile food partner. De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2017 R195 Character and complexity is gained from aging on fine lees rather than oaking. Stylish and rich, with lime cordial zestiness, for enjoying on its own or with food. Jordan Unoaked Chardonnay 2015 R245 Winemaking duo Kathy and Gary Jordan show what the Chardonnay grape, uncloaked in wood, really tastes of: lemons and limes, and a touch of pineapple shot through with lively minerality.
CHENIN BLANC Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2015 R240 Made from old low-yielding bush vines, this is one of South Africa s leading serious Chenins from top restaurateur Ken Forrester s vineyards. Cask fermented and matured in French oak. Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2014 R210 Darling Tank fermented and made in a fresh style to maintain the natural flavours of the Chenin Blanc. A bright, full-styled Chenin with strong guava and green apple flavours. A lively freshness is underlined by a very good length and body on the palate. Excellent value for money. Tormentoso Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2015 R205 Agter-Paarl A rich style of Chenin Blanc with ripe peach and apricot aromas and tropical fruit flavours, this is an extremely versatile wine made from old, low-yielding bush vines in the Agter-Paarl region. Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2016 R130 Exceptionally flavoured grapes at harvest have made a delicious, tangy, fruity wine that is versatile with food. Lively tropical fruit and melon aromas and flavours end with a rich but enticingly crisp finish. Pecan Stream Chenin Blanc 2011 R165 Quality-driven Waterford s second label wine made to be enjoyed while the fresh tropical fruits and ripe apricot flavours are at their youthful best. Drink on its own, or with a variety of pasta and white meat dishes. PREMIUM WHITE BLENDS Bizoe Henrietta 2008 R360 Franschhoek The maiden vintage of this oaked Semillon-Sauvignon blend was awarded a gold medal at the International Wine Challenge, one of the world s biggest and most prestigious wine competitions. Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2015 R225 Franschhoek This enticing blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir shows elegant fruit underlined by firm acidity. An abundance of zesty fruit - most notably white peach, lychee and red fruit - with a delectable full mouth feel and balance.
Mullineux Family White 2013 R540 Swartland A blend of Viognier, Chenin Blanc and Clairette including up to 80-year-old vines that is 100% barrel fermented to add breadth and texture. Lovely nose of peach skin, apricot blossom, melted candle wax and just a faint fynbos/menthol scent. VIOGNIER The Foundry Viognier 2008 R270 Meerlust winemaker Chris Williams own label has done exceptionally well internationally. Rich flavours of apricot, lime, and a stony minerality drive this well balanced wine to a full, flavoursome conclusion. RIESLING Hartenberg Riesling 2014 R190 Made from the German Riesling grape, considered one of the Noble varieties, which produces wines of high acidity and elegance, best characterised by its peach and honeysuckle aromatic notes, and with a distinct petrol nose as it ages. OFF DRY & SEMI-SWEET Thelema Mountain Vineyards Muscat de Frontignan 2015 R175 An oh-so-charming wine made in tiny quantities at this well-regarded winery. Light, off-dry and very tasty! Kumala Medium-Sweet White NV R120 Coastal Made from grapes varieties Chenin Blanc, Colombard and Muscat. An amazing fresh floral aroma and delicate taste with refreshing acidity and hints of apple and pear in a long after-taste.
ROSÉ & BLANC DE NOIR Kanonkop Pinotage Rosé 2016 R150 A full bodied wine with more onion skin colour rather than red/pink. Typical Pinotage floral aromas with prominent red fruit flavours. Staying with the Kanonkop philosophy this wine is a full bodied food wine. Add a bit of ice for spice. Buitenverwachting Blanc de Noir 2016 R140 Constantia A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this Rosé has an attractive salmon pink colour and offers a combination of fresh strawberry and raspberry characters with aromatic peach like flavours. Jordan Chameleon Rosé 2016 R155 Gorgeously dry French-styled Rosé made in traditional fashion. Fresh strawberry and red berry fruits flesh out a nicely structured palate. Great as a versatile lunchtime wine. Klein Constantia KC Rosé 2013 R150 Constantia A freshly styled Cabernet Sauvignon/ Cabernet Franc Rosé with moderate alcohol and vibrant mineral characters designed for a wide range of occasions. PINOT NOIR Paul Cluver Pinot Noir 2013 R445 Elgin Retired neurosurgeon Paul Cluver was the first person to plant vineyards on the cool apple growing Elgin plateau, an ideal climate for this challenging variety. This wine, with its truffle and cherry fragrance, and elegantly fruity palate spent 11 months maturing in French barrels. Glen Carlou Pinot Noir 2006 R365 Paarl Valley On the palate, this Pinot Noir has a smooth silky texture, followed by mild tannins that deliver structure and complexity. This is a generously fruit-driven wine with a great balance of harmony of acid and fruit.
PINOTAGE Beyerskloof Pinotage 2015 R170 A classic Pinotage with strong plum flavours with velvety tannins. Well structured, yet elegant and soft, medium-bodied with a fresh and superbly balanced finish. Diemersfontein Pinotage 2015 R280 Wellington Dark chocolate with a hint of mint and baked plums on the nose. Ripe subtle tannins create a wine to be enjoyed young. This unique style of Pinotage is a perfect accompaniment to salmon, roast venison and dark chocolate mousse. Grangehurst Pinotage 2006 R475 Grangehurst s maiden 1992 vintage was vinified on a converted squash court. Since then, this specialist red wine cellar has lost none of its hand-crafted appeal. One of the Cape s best Pinotages, it is firmly structured, yet elegant, showing good depth and complexity. Reyneke Pinotage 2013 R240 This medium ruby Pinotage shows red plum and brambly berries with a light leather note. Fresh dark red fruit shows on the palate with nicely integrated light notes of coconut and mocha. A very refreshing contrast to the coffee-pinotage style currently in vogue. MERLOT Kievits Kroon Merlot 2015 R140 Wellington Blended exclusively for Kievits Kroon by award-winning Linton Park Wines. Ripe berries with a minty undertone. Blackcurrants and juicy plums come to life on the pallet. De Grendel Merlot 2014 R295 Durbanville Described by Michael Oliver as An elegant generosity of red and black fruits with roadside fennel and cedar wood. Smooth well rounded tannins and a freshness combine in a longer and gently waning after-taste. Hartenberg Merlot 2014 R395 Bright ruby red in colour. Perfumed notes on the nose make this wine inviting. Easy tannins, cherry and cedar flavours on the palate with a velvety finish completes it.
De Trafford Merlot 2010 R615 Attractive bright red colour. Pure red berry and cherry fruit with intriguing dusty spearmint, nuts and spices. These flavours follow through on the palate with lovely fine, dry tannins and a soft, long finish. Bein Merlot 2013 R425 Represents the best combination of the estates different batches, matured for 13 months in 50% new French barriques. Convinces with elegance and balance and with lots of well-behaved and smooth tannins. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Klein Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 R420 Constantia 2009 has been widely regarded as one of the finest vintages in decades. Very mild conditions early in the season and a long, dry summer helped create perfectly ripe, healthy grapes. The wine spent a period of 24 months maturing in French oak barriques before bottling in June 2011. Brampton Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 R165 Gold Medal - Veritas Wine Awards 2012. Great ruby depth of colour with engaging dark chocolate, blackcurrant and spearmint aromas layered with brushes of cloves and other brown spice. Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 R345 A classic vintage marked by elegance, restraint and Jordan s hallmark consistency - a wine that will wow wine lovers for a decade-plus. Subtle hints of nutmeg and allspice draw from well-integrated oak aging, balanced by soft fruit tannins. Thelema Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 R495 Possibly one of the best vintages the Cape has seen. This wine is complex and stylish, with bags of ripe blackcurrant and coffee flavours. This wine is bone dry, yet exhibits a lovely sweet fruit character on the palate. The finish is long and firm. Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 R345 Cederberg Concentrated dark fruits of blackcurrant and cassis, laced with a subtle mint undertone. Fifteen months of maturation in French oak. A prime example of a well-crafted South African Cabernet Sauvignon.
SHIRAZ / SYRAH Waterford Kevin Arnold Shiraz 2011 R485 Intense aroma of mulberry, spices & red currants. The palate is seamless and full bodied, classic dry tannins countering the voluptuous nature of a Shiraz. Due to the superior nature of the 2009 vintage, this wine will gracefully age for 6 to 8 years. Zandvliet Shiraz 2014 R230 A ripe complex nose showing flavours of plums, prunes and cinnamon with hints of mixed spice. These deep, intense flavours follow through to a supple, layered and complex palate with the added dimension of dark chocolate. Hartenberg the Doorkeeper Shiraz 2015 R175 Carl Shultz uses grapes from their younger vines to produce this great value Shiraz. Aromas and flavours of blackberry fruit and roasted spices make it the ideal partner for lighter meat dishes. Brampton Shiraz 2015 R165 Rustenberg Estate in makes this rich, spicy wine with savoury tannins and hints of mocha in a modern, punchy style. Bizoe Estalet Syrah 2010 R375 Franschhoek A well-integrated wine with exciting sweet fruit and spicy flavours. This wine will develop even further over time and will complement red meat roast and Mediterranean style dishes. PREMIUM RED BLENDS BORDEAUX-STYLE Meerlust Rubicon 2013 R795 Very deep, youthful colour, and intense almost purple hue. Classic Rubicon nose with violets, ripe plum, cedar wood and intense spiciness. The palate is full bodied, structured but packed with fresh dark fruit and rounded, linear tannins.
Morgenster LRV 2008 R350 Carries a subtle perfume of wild flowers, sub-tropical fruit, cinnamon and vanilla oak spice. The palate senses blackcurrants, liquorice and spice, a freshly integrated, balanced acid and tannin ratio with youthful expression. Laibach The Ladybird Red 2014 R275 Produced from organically grown grapes a blend of Merlot and Cabernet. Exhibits a spectrum of crushed blackberry, cassis and wild cherry aromas. Vibrant fruit supported by oak structure makes this youthful wine accessible now. Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2014 R345 Simonsberg Paarl Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Young and vibrant with raspberry aromas, blueberry flavours, roasted pine nuts and a dark chocolate after-taste. CAPE BLENDS Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2015 R215 Kanonkop s entry-level blend is made in succulently-fruited style, but there s no missing those seriously structured tannins lurking in the background. Great value! Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block 2013 R495 Swartland An exotic and vibrant vintage with an iron edge running alongside the inky core of prunes, mulberries, cloves and boasting floral notes. Firm ripe tannins on the palate covered by plums, blackberries and olive tapenade. Textured, composed and seamless in style. CABERNET - SHIRAZ BLEND Brampton Old Vine Red 2015 R145 Attractive dark fruit and spice with hints of bell peppers on the nose, all leading to a succulent fleshy fruit core from the Shiraz supported by focused fine tannins and blackcurrant intensity from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
I N T E R N A T I O N A L R E D S Joseph Drouhin Nuits-St-Georges 2008 R995 Burgundy, France Pinot Noir, as with every other Joseph Drouhin wine, absolute priority is given to the true expression of terroir and character of the vintage. Beautiful balance between structure and softness. The long after-taste is reminiscent of fruit syrups and mild spices. Alain Graillot Crôzes Hermitage 2009 R1600 Rhône Valley, France Alain Graillotis one of the most in-demand producers in the Northern Rhone for his exuberant, robust, 100% Syrah-based wines. Alain harvests by hand and works organically and the longevity of his wines is truly remarkable. Mähler-Besse Cheval Noir Saint-Émilion 2012 R345 Bordeaux, France The Right Banks Bordeaux are beautiful blends that consist mostly of Merlot, and are some of the most sought-after wines in the world. Blackberry, raspberry, and plum on the nose and palate. D E S S E R T W I N E S Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2009 50ml R195 Constantia A much awarded recreation of the Cape s legendary sweet wine of the 18th century (written about by Charles Dickens and drunk by Napoleon in exile). Tempting aromas of dried mangos, apricots and honey also show on the intense flavours. Savour before or after a meal. Mullineux Family Wines Straw Wine 2009 50ml R130 Swartland Chenin grapes raisined on straw mats yielded viscous juice that took six months (instead of a few days) to ferment, to make this decadently sweet, ripe and perfectly balanced wine. A light-footed 10% alcohol makes it an appealing drink before or after dinner. F O R T I F I E D W I N E S Weltevrede Ouma se Wyn 2012 50ml R20 Fortified white Muscadel, made especially for the winemaker s Ouma, who likes nothing better than a glass of lightly chilled, sweet wine.
Weltevrede Oupa se Wyn 2011 50ml R25 Red Muscadel fortified with brandy to make a warming (15.5% alcohol) drink which slips down easily. Graham Beck Rhona Muscadel 2013 50ml R25 Made in the style of the sweet fortified Muscat of France. The superior Muscat de Frontignanretains all its sweetness whilst the alcohol is added in the form of a grape spirit to produce a delicately grapey Muscadel (at 16% alc) which makes a charmingly fresh aperitif or dessert wine. De Krans Cape Ruby NV 50ml R25 Calitzdorp Full ripe fruit flavours of red and blue berries, violets and cinnamon spice on the nose. Rich flavours of cherries and ripe plum fruit with hints of chocolate and spice on the palate. P O R T Niepoort Ruby NV 50ml R40 Douro Valley, Portugal Niepoort believe that the colour of Port should be inspired by the lighter ruby stone (as opposed to the darker ruby colour). Fresh young and fruity vibrant red cherry flavour. A great option to accompany soft cheeses and desserts. Serve chilled at any time of the day. Monis Fino /Medium /Full Cream 50ml R20 Paarl The fino is bone-dry in style, with the full cream, more generous, smooth and rich with nutty, woody flavours making it a good after dinner choice. Fino is best as an aperitif, while the fuller styles can be enjoyed as an end to a meal on its own or with a fine cigar. P O T S T I L L B R A N D Y Kaapzicht Potstill Estate Brandy NV 25ml R45 Deep golden and amber in colour, with complex aromas and flavours of dried fig, prunes and toasted notes. Smoky oak and fine clove and cinnamon spices endure on the smooth finish. Sydney Back Brandy NV 50ml R70 Delightful nose of rose, honey, honeysuckle, dried peach, apricot and a range of nuts. Distinct sweet tobacco hints with tea and cinnamon. Smooth in the mouth, warming sensation, long genteel finish.
O L D E R V I N T A G E S CABERNET SAUVIGNON Neil Ellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 R330 SHIRAZ Saxenberg Shiraz 2000 R950 B I N E N D S Nitida Semillon 2011 R595 Durbanville Nurtured in the cool Durbanville hills just north of Cape Town, this classic Semillon exhibits ripe peach aromas, threaded through by lively acidity and zesty citrus and fresh apple flavours. Meerlust Chardonnay 2013 R495 Barrel-fermented in toasty new French oak. Aromas of butterscotch, roasted almonds, and intense citrus flavours abound in this minerally, complex and serious wine.