Wines on Special month Chamonix Rouge 2012 - Franschhoek 57.00 171.00 Delicious bordeaux style blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot and malbec. Well matured. Superb structure and some complexity, yet smooth and silky. Outstanding value. Piekenierskloof Six Hats Chenin Blanc 2016 42.00 126.00 Outstanding and delicious fruit in this flavourful chenin. Creamy texture on the palate with fresh finish. More off-dry than dry. Very appealing. La Couronne Portside Red 2013 45.00 135.00 Well rounded easy drinking quaffer. Spicy aromas and soft tannins. Platter 3* Essay Red 2016 47.00 141.00 This is a delicious Rhône style blend of shiraz, grenache, cinsault and mourvedre and led by shiraz (69%). Excellent fruit in this most appealing well rounded blend. Great quality-- scoring 89 points in (US) Wine Advocate s ratings by Robert Parker. Outstanding value. Solms-Delta Hiervandaan 2012 75.00 225.00 Delicious and classy Rhône style red blend of mostly grenache and shiraz with some cinsaut. Excellent fruit and oaking. Sumptuous yet elegant. Beautifully matured and now drinking at its best Owners' recommendation. Platter 4*.
Sauvignon Blanc M.A.N. Family Wines Warrelwind Sauvignon Blanc 2017- Paarl 47.00 141.00 Is a harmonious and well-balanced wine, showing typical green herbaceous flavours as well as richer tropical notes. On the palate the wine shows bright tropical fruit flavours of passion fruit and pineapple (our Paarl fruit) complemented by crisp, well integrated acidity. The wine has a rich, full structure (from Sémillon) with a rounded and creamy mouthfeel. Bonnievale Sauvignon Blanc 2016 - Robertson 47.00 141.00 Crunchy fresh pear and apple character, a light and crisp summertime white. 4* and previously a Michaelangelo Gold Medal Winner. Veritas silver medal. Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2017 - Darling 63.00 189.00 Lively fruit-driven sauvignon. Flavours of lime, gooseberry and kiwi fruit with fresh minerality in the finish. One of the SA s top sauvignons. Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2017 - Elim 395.00 Won trophy for best sauvignon blanc in the world over 15 at the Decanter World Wine Awards, 2013 by Cederberg s David Niewoudt from grapes sourced from the cool climate area of Cape Agulhas (region of origin Elim) the southern most tip of Africa. Veritas Gold. Steenberg HMS Rattlesnake 2016 235.00 Stylish sauvignon. Full fruit flavours enhanced by light and delicate oaking to provide a well rounded sauvignon with a lingering finish. Platter 3.5*.
Chardonnay M.A.N. Family Wines Padstal Chardonnay (wooded) 2017 - Paarl 47.00 141.00 Lightly oaked and delightful wine. Full fruit flavours combine nicely with restrained oaking with hints of vanilla. Platter 3½* Rustenberg unoaked Chardonnay 2016 - Stellenbosch 190.00 Fresh and fruity lime and apple flavours in this charming and refreshing wine. Platter 3½* Groote Post unwooded Chardonnay 2016 - Darling 220.00 This wine invites you with a lovely deep straw green colour. Its flavours are full of citrus and lime with a generous palate of marmalade and preserved ginger. Its full flavours and good length with a lively acid structure makes this an ideal food wine. Platter 4* Eikendal Chardonnay 2016 395.00 Supremely elegant Burgundy style white. Tremendous depth of flavour combining with restrained and delicate oak maturation. Highly recommended. Platter 4.5*. Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2016 - Hermanus 695.00 This superb wine received a rating of 93 by leading US critic Robert Parker the highest rating for any South African Chardonnay. Supremely elegant - lovely fruit, well oaked, great finish. Platter 5* Other White Varietals Thelema Sutherland Rhine Riesling 2015 - Elgin 195.00 Made from grapes drawn from Thelema's Elgin vineyards. Flavours of almond, citrus and spices. Off dry. Cederberg Bukettraube 2017 - Cederberg 192.00 Delicious semi-sweet wine. Ideal accompaniment with spicy food. Lovely long fresh finish.
White Blends Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2017 - Darling 52.00 156.00 Delicious blend of sauvignon blanc and chenin blanc, 60:40 Enjoyable. Flavours of apples, pears and almond with hints of minerality. Platter 4*. Dry Rosés De Grendel Rose 2017 - Durbanville 43.00 129.00 Stylish crisp dry rose but brimming with full fresh fruit flavours. Winner of Veritas Gold Medal. Cederberg Sustainable Rosé 2017 - Cederberg 175.00 An attractive salmon colour from Shiraz grapes. Dry with subtle raspberry and sweet cherry aromas with a lively acidity! A summer refresher. Semi Sweet Wines Bonnievale DUSK Perle Rose 42.00 126.00 A perfect pink sundowner for those who like a zesty semi sweet ripe wine. A few bubbles make this a Perlè wine and adds a sparkle to your experience. Bonnievale DAWN Perle White 42.00 126.00 A gorgeous semi sweet wine with a few bubbles adding to the lively fruitiness of this wine. Winner of Veritas Silver Medal. Bonnivale Sweet Shiraz-Robertson 46.00 138.00 Fruity and natural sweet red blend. Goes well with steak, chicken and spicy dishes. Arabella Sweet Red 37.00 111.00 Fruity and natural sweet red blend. Goes well with steak, chicken and spicy dishes.
Chenin Blanc Tormentoso Chenin Blanc 2016 - Paarl 175.00 A rich style of Chenin Blanc with ripe peach and apricot aromas and tropical fruit flavours. The acidity is well balanced and the wine has a long mineral finish. An extremely versatile wine, the award-winning old vine Chenin Blanc pairs well with spicy curry dishes, barbecued chicken, sushi, salads, citrus-inspired cuisine and matured white cheese. Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2017 - Cederberg 198.00 Widely regarded as a leading example of Cape unwooded chenin. This vintage secured Veritas Double Gold recognition. This vintage was awarded a Michelangelo Gold medal. Vibrant fruity flavours of melon, guava and tropical fruit with fresh, clean finish. Deetlefs Estate Chenin Blanc 2015 - Breedekloof 205.00 Much decorated full bodied yet elegant chenin with a superb finish. Light lemon yellow colour. Complex combination of granadilla, lime, peaches with very delicate floral hint of peach blossoms. Fresh citrus flavour entry, with prominent aromas. Wine has fresh grapefruit acidity. Subtle oak influence adds creaminess and gives long smooth finish.
Sparkling Wines Arabella Sparkling White - Robertson 45.00 135.00 The nose is fresh and clean with hints of ripe lemon and lime. The bubbles enhance the aroma. The palate fulfils the promise of the bouquet coupled with a pleasant and elegant sweetness. Bon Courage Blush Vin Doux - Roberston 48.00 144.00 A semi-sweet sparkling wine with a floral perfume of young muscat. Bonnievale Sauvignon Blanc Brut - Roberston 57.00 171.00 Crisp and refreshing. Lively and light. Ideal sundowner. Solms Delta Cape Jazz Shiraz - Franschhoek 195.00 Lively fun wine. Slightly fizzy, chilled off dry shiraz. Light, fruity, spirited and delicious. M.A.N. MCC Brut - Paarl 245.00 Delicious traditional and stylish Champagne method sparkling wine. Refreshing with lovely fruit with a long and pleasing finish. Steenberg 1682 Chardonnay Brut - Constantia 325.00 This cap classique is a fine example of a French Blanc de Blanc style, made of chardonnay grapes. Crisp apple and white fruit backed by understated biscuit characteristics and minerality. Very elegant. Platter 4* De Grendel MCC Brut - Stellenbosch 345.00 Delicious blend, chardonnay and pinot noir. Layers of lovely flavours yet light and bright. Platter 4* Taittinger Brut Reserve - France 1395.00 An enjoyable, easy drinking brut. A blend of some 30 chardonnay and pinot noir vineyards in the Champagne area of France. Taittinger Prestige Rosé - France 1790.00 A brilliant pink colour, shimmering and intense. Aromas of crushed wild raspberry, cherry and blackcurrant. 60% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay
Merlot Arabella Merlot 2016 - Robertson 37.00 111.00 Easy drinking and smooth. Soft fruit with oak contact. Michelangelo Gold award. M. A. N. Family Wines Jan Fiskaal Merlot 2015 - Paarl 47.00 141.00 Very easy drinking but with substance and depth of flavours berries, fruitcake with hints of spice. Scored 89 points from (US) Wine Spectator. De Grendel Merlot 2016 - Durbanville 255.00 A confident and polished wine with a scented bouquet. Savoury tannins are finished by a tangy tail. Platter 4* Rustenburg Stellenbosch Merlot 2015 218.00 Excellent well rounded merlot. Juicy and enjoyable yet seriously well balanced. Platter 4* Steenberg Merlot 2015 - Constantia 315.00 Serious style with excellent structure. Sheer class in the French way. Complex with red fruit flavours and hints of mint. Platter 4½* Pinotage Tormentoso Bushvine Pinotage 2016 - Paarl 59.00 177.00 Terrific value. Quality wine. Intense fruit flavours and hints of spice and liquorice. Superb oaking. Platter 3½* Chamonix Greywacke Pinotage 2016 - Franschhoek 325.00 Fast becoming one of South Africa s top pinotages. Platter 4.5*. Previous vintage Platter 5*. Burgundy style wine (13% pinot noir). Intense flavours and smooth flavours. Grangehurst Pinotage 2008 - Stellenbosch 398.00 Serious style and excellently made by one of South Africa's leading makers of red wine, Jeremy Walker. Has a small quantity of cabernet sauvignon (about 10%) to provide balance and flavour. Well-structured and full of flavour. To savour, especially with food. Platter 4*
Bonnivale Pinotage 2017 57.00 171.00 Exciting new addition. Smooth and enjoyable pinotage. Rich coffee and fruit flavours with hints of chocolate combining with well balanced oaking. Rewarding wine. Not yet rated in Platter. Eikendal Pinotage 2016 320.00 Highly rated Burgundy style pinotage. (Platter4.5*) Floral tones with red fruit flavours. Skilfully oaked and very nicely rounded to provide for an elegant and flavourful pinotage. Cabernet Sauvignon M.A.N. Family Wines Ou Kalant Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 - Paarl 47.00 141.00 Highly recommended smooth and rewarding cab. Easy drinking yet very well made with juicy red fruit flavours and light oaking. Platter 3½* Rustenberg Stellenbosch Cabernet 2014 - Stellenbosch 218.00 An excellent vintage of a delicious cab. Rated 4* in Platter. Superb structure. Truly exceptional cab. Stark Condé Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 - Stellenbosch 340.00 Trophy winner at the Old Mutual awards with 2010 vintage. Best cabernet in South Africa (with 2007 vintage).dark plum and blackberry flavours with suggestions of mint. Rich, toasty finish. Platter 4*. Classic Stellenbosch cabernet. Thelema Cabernet 2013 - Stellenbosch 355.00 Complex and stylish, with aromas of ripe blackcurrant, dark chocolate and pencil shavings. This wine is bone dry, yet exhibits a lovely sweet fruit character on the palate, with a lovely long finish One of South Africa s most consistently fine cab s. Lovely ripe fruit. Well balanced with supple integrated tannins. Platter 4.5* Deetlefs Winery Cabernet 2015 - Breedekloof 58.00 174.00 This wine earned a gold medal at the prestigious international Wine and spirits competition in London. Soft tannins and red fruit flavours (black currant and raspberry) with hints of herbs. 9 months wood fermentation in French oak. A very good value cabernet sauvignon. Not rated by Platter.
Shiraz & Rhône Style Blends Arabella Shiraz 2016 - Robertson 37.00 111.00 Full bodied shiraz with spicy flavours and well-rounded finish. Man Skaapveld Shiraz 2016 47.00 141.00 Superbly made shiraz. Mediun bodied yet succulent with abundant fruit flavours with hits of pepper and spice. Well interpreted oaking rated 90 points by Robert Parker (US) wine advocate. Boschkloof Syrah 2015 - Stellenbosch 295.00 Powerful yet supremely elegant. Spicy and fruity with well integrated wood. Excellent structure to this Rhône style wine. Platter 4½* Eikendal Charisma 2016 - Stellenbosch 245.00 This wine truly lives up to its name. Great character and verve. Indeed, we have found it to be a revelation. A true Mediterranean style wine mostly Rhone with hints of Spain and Italy thrown in for good measure. Silky tannins and full fruit flavours with subtle suggestions of spice make this a superb wine. Platter 4* Joostenberg Klippe Kou Syrah 2015 - Paarl 258.00 Elegant Rhône style wine. A shiraz with a small percentage (about 6%) of viognier which provides Lively fragrance to spicy and dark berry fruit flavours of shiraz. Platter 4* Cederberg Shiraz 2015 - Cederberg 395.00 The previous vintage off this wine won the prestigious award from Decanter (in England) for best Rhône Decanter (in England) for best Rhône style red in the world. An outstanding achievement for a South African wine. Great balance and structure. Smooth yet multi-dimensional and complex. Superb finish. Veritas Double Gold. Michelangelo Double Gold. Platter 4*. Stark Condè Three Pines Syrah 2012 - Stellenbosch 595.00 This vintage won the Trophy for best shiraz in South Africa at the Old Mutual Trophy Awards, 2013. Complex multi layered flavours in this truly outstanding shiraz. Oaked for 2 years. Excellent structure and velvety smooth. Eagles Nest Shiraz 2014 595.00 This fast became one of SA's leading shiraz's. 2014 vintage secured prestigous 5* rating in Platter. Characteristic peppery shiraz flavours with sumptuous black fruit, beautifully textured with freshness in the finish.excellently oaked for some 18 months, providing superb structure. A true gem.
Pinot Noir Ghost Corner Pinot Noir 2015 - Elim 398.00 A beautifully crafted Pinot noir with prominent red fruit of ripe cherries and sweet raspberries with an undertone of earthy, mushroom nuances. A silky palate with berries and delicate oak components following through. To be enjoyed on its own, but well paired with a mushroom soup or crispy duck and chicken dishes. Chamonix Reserve Pinot Noir 2013 - Franschhoek 645.00 Marvelous Burgundy style. Platter 5*. Raspberry and floral aromas. Very well judged oaking. Range of flavours in this smooth and elegant wine. Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2015 - Hermanus 795.00 Widely regarded as South Africa's foremost pinot noir. Rated 93 by Robert Parker - the highest for any South African pinot noir. Rated 4½* in Platter. Lovely burgundy style red. La Vierge Seduction 2013 230.00 Unwooded lighter styled pinot noir from this Walker Bay estate. Accessible and rewarding with fresh raspberry and floral tones. Enjoy slightly chilled. Platter 3.5* Other Red Varietals/Blend Cederberg Merlot Shiraz 2015 - Cederberg 68.00 204.00 Its fruit driven with the proportions of the blend being 75% merlot and 25% shiraz. Smooth and flavourful. Ripe plums, raspberry and hints of dark chocolate and smoky nuances. Well rounded with juicy tannins. Delicious. 14 months in French oak. Platter 3.5* Rustenberg John X Merriman 2014 - Stellenbosch 365.00 Widely regarded as one of South Africa's foremost and consistent Bordeaux style blends. Cab led (45%) with cab franc and merlot. Simply superb. Platter 4½* Piekenierskloof Grenache 2014 248.00 Succulent lighter style red wine with gorgeous fruit and finish. Platter 4*. Tormentoso Cinsaut 2015 215.00 Another lighter style red wine superbly made, nodoubt due to fine fruit selection. Red fruit flavours combining with judicious oaking. A very elegant and pleasing wine. Recommended. Platter 3.5*
Dessert Wines, Port and Pot Still Brandy Per Tot/ Avontuur Pot Still Brandy - Stellenbosch 45.00 Smooth, silky and rewarding. Pot still is the method used to create cognac. Bon Courage Red Muscadel 2015 - Robertson 55.00 165.00 Another Wine Bar favorite. Light red, well-balanced with muscat. Lovely finish. Especially good with crushed ice. Bon Courage White Muscadel 2015 - Robertson 55.00 165.00 An exciting new addition. Rated 4* in the Platter Guide. Delicious and elegant semi-sweet wine. Full sweet fruit flavours well balanced with hints of acidity in the aftertaste. Double Gold winner at The Michelangelo awards and veritas Silver Medal at the Veritas awards. Boplaas Cape Tawny Port 60.00 465.00 A fiery red-brown Tawny coloured wine with flecks of olive green on the rim, the bouquet unfurls with the walnut, roast almond, honey, caramel, melange of spices, citrus, warming brandy and charred oak notes that typify Tawny. A lusciously smooth, mouth-watering palate of brandied fruits, roast nuts, honey, caramel toffee, warm spices and hints of citrus tantalize the taste buds long after the first sip
Other Beverages Cocktails Vodka Punch Virgin Punch French Kiss (Sparkling Wine) Other Spirits 43.00 38.00 55.00 Captain Morgan Rum 20.00 Mojito 36.00 Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 20.00 Classic Magarita 50.00 Gordons Gin 20.00 Virgin Low 25.00 Kahlua 20.00 Aperol Spritzer (white wine with aperol and soda) 28.00 Peppermint Liqueur 15.00 Sparkling Aperol (sparkling wine with aperol) 28.00 Sherry (dry, medium, full cream) 25.00 Martini (Cinzano Blanco) 23.00 Southern Comfort 23.00 Bacardi Rum 20.00 Shooters Aperol 15.00 Springbokkie 28.00 Campari 20.00 Blow Job 28.00 Volante Hazelnut Liquor 26.00 Jagemeister 25.00 The Ostholsteiner Doppelkorn 36.00 Underberg 35.00 Tanqueray Gin 25.00 Tequila Gold/Silver 23.00 Desolate Gin (100% Proudly-Namibian) 35.00 Kleiner Keiler 27.00 Ciders Silla Tequilla 27.00 Savanna Light 35.00 Brandy & Cognac Savanna Dry 35.00 Martel VS Cognac 35.00 Hunters dry 28.00 Avontuur 5yr Old Brandy 35.00 Hunters gold 28.00 KWV 10yr Old 28.00 Ashton Spirit Cooler 40.00 KWV 5yr Old 23.00 Redd s Vodka Lemon 36.00 Hennessy XO Cognac 160.00 Flying Fish(pressed lemon) 38.00 Boplaas 7yr Old Brandy 42.00 Draught Beer 450ml 35.00 Klipdrift 23.00 Heineken 30.00 Bisquit VSOP Cognac 80.00 Tafel Lager 30.00 Windhoek Lager 30.00 Whiskey Castle LITE 28.00 J&B 23.00 Windhoek Light 28.00 Bells 23.00 Johnny Walker Red Label 28.00 Softdrinks Johnny Walker Black Label 40.00 200ml Coke, Tonic, Ginger Ale, Lemonade Johnny Walker Platinum 105.00 Dry Lemon & Soda Water 17.00 Tullamore Dew 20.00 330ml Coke, Sprite & Coke Light 20.00 Jameson 18yr 123.00 Appletiser & Grapetiser 33.00 Jameson 12yr 48.00 Still Water 500ml 15.00 Jack Daniels 33.00 Still Water 1 Litre 23.00 Jameson 33.00 Sparkling Water 500ml 15.00 Jameson Gold Special Select 65.00 Sparkling Water 1 Litre 23.00 Jameson Select Reserve 35.00 Just Juice Orange/ Breakfast-Blend 27.00 Glenffiddich 50.00 Lime & Passion Fruit Cordial 10.00 Ashton Red Grape Juice 90.00 Other Spirits Malawin Shandy 33.00 Absolut Vodka 25.00 Rock Shandy 33.00 Skyy Vodka 20.00 Amarula 17.00