Our wine list has been chosen with care and with an awareness of current trends. It has been compiled for us specifically by Michael Fridjhon and Carrie Adams, both of whom are renowned as commentators and oenophiles. Their selections are prominent throughout our list and we have tried to feature some of the lesser known varietals with a concentration on small exceptional artisanal vineyards around the Western Cape.
We believe that this list, both local and imported, represents value for money and covers the widest possible range of styles. We hope that it will find acceptance, whatever your pocket.
| NV Louis Bouillot cremant de Bourgogne
A champagne in all but name, this sparkling wine is from the spiritual home of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Crisp and easy-going with delightful freshness. Burgundy |
620/160
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| NV Lanson Black Label Brut
Full-bodied, Pinot Noir dominated Champagne, very popular with habitual red wine drinkers. Perfect with Strawberries and Cream. Reims |
1300
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| NV Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
The favourite Champagne of Winston Churchill and many others, this is a connoisseur’s Champagne. Great complexity, finesse and a long finish Epernay |
1200
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| NV Laurent-Perrier Brut
Crisp, fresh and elegant with persistent fine bubbles. Tours-sur-Marne |
1030
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| 2006 Pol Roger Brut Rosé
60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. Perfumed and fragrant bouquet, elegant and capturing the juicy red fruit flavours. Épernay |
2130
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| 2007 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut
Impeccable bubbles, juicy ripe fruits and gentle acidic red fruits. Velvety and silky textures with perfect overtones of freshness. Reims |
4500
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| NV NUA Prosecco
Frothy, Fruity and exceptionally good fun. Prosecco |
350
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| NV Graham Beck Brut Rosé
Lively mousse yet fine on the palate, subtle red berry flavours with a hint of oyster shell and fresh lavender. Robertson |
350/72
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| NV Black Elephant Vintners Brut
75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir. Rich creamy complexity with light yeasty aromas and tones of citrus and fresh picked apples on the nose. Franschhoek |
480
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| 2014 Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel
Lively mousse with very fine and delicate bubbles. Lovely floral aroma with the mouthwatering berry flavours. Stellenbosch |
300/62
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2015 Jordan Aromatics of blackcurrant leaf & ripe Cape fig balanced by a complex fruit structure and sweet Provençale herbs on the finish. Stellenbosch |
260/68
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2016 Newton Johnson Herbaceous and minerally with a long finish, a perfect match for oily seafood Hemel-en-Aarde |
220
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2016 Southern Right Bursts of tropical fruits, well balanced with a natural acidity and a fresh finish. Hemel-en-Aarde |
210/58
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2014 Alphonse Mellot The benchmark against which all other Sauvignon blanc around the World is measured. Complex, with an astonishing minerality and balance. Sancerre, France |
650
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2016 Rietvallei Estate Range This is a dry but fruity Chenin with intense aromas of dried apple, fresh citrus and a touch of oak spice Robertson |
180/52
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2016 Secateurs Orange blossom and flinty aromas with delicate white stone fruit flavours and honey. Swartland |
200
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2016 Beaumont Dry, fresh and delicious capturing the full flavour that the terroir has to offer. An excellent cool climate Chenin. Botrivier |
230
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2015 David & Nadia From one of South Africa’s leading lights, a Chenin of astonishing quality. Honeysuckle, ripe stone fruits and beautiful freshness. A ‘Platter’ 5 star wine. Swartland |
600
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| 2016 Steenberg Sphynx Subtle notes of toast with hints of butterscotch, yellow stone fruits & orange blossom on the nose Robertson |
270
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2015 De Wetshof Finesse Strong citrus flavours with pronounced nuttiness on the mid-palate which lead through to a clean and zesty finish. Robertson |
290
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2015 De Morgenzon Sweet vanilla and hints of almonds with clean tropical fruit and delicate oak flavour finish Stellenbosch |
270/75
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2013 Maison Deux Montille Pouilly Fuisse The real deal as far as Chardonnay is concerned, from its true home in the heart of Burgundy. Freshness, minerality and a real concentration of fruit define this wine as one of real quality Burgundy, France |
820
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| 2015 Groot Contantia
A Sauvignon and Semillon blend with ripe summer fruit like sweet melon, white peach & Cape gooseberry on the palate. Semillon adds body and gives a nice long finish. |
240
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| 2015 The Berrio Weather Girl
A classic white blend Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Full and complex palate with a smooth creaminess rounding off the ripe figs and herbaceous characters. |
300
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| 2014 David Sadie Aristargos
From seven different vineyards the Chenin, Viognier, Rossanne and Clairette produce another exquisite creamy old oak blend with a fresh acidity. |
690
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| 2014 Lady Lola
A Pinot Grigio-Moscato blend with the perfect balance of sweetness and freshness. Difficult to stop drinking. |
360
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| 2015 Gorgeous Pinot noir &Chardonnay An enticing blend with spicy, mineral scented aromas, followed by layers of raspberry cream, grapefruit, lime and melon flavours Robertson |
200
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2014 Ridgeback Viognier Intense notes of citrus blossom, pineapple, white peach and a hint of lavender. A creamy mid palate, subtle oak spice with an elegant finish. Windmeul |
290
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2014 Melacce Montecuccie Vermentino Clean, fresh and packed with stone fruits, a quintessentially Italian white wine, and exceptionally food friendly Tuscany, Italy |
455
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2016 Sutherland Riesling Fragrant nose with characteristic aromas of orange blossom and lime. Flavours of white peach and pure minerality on the palate. Elgin |
210
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2016 Cederberg Buketraube Explosive aromas and flavour. Prominent muscat flavours with apricot and floral notes, well balanced with a delicate sweetness and a crisp acidity. Cederberg |
220
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2016 De Morgenzon – Garden Vintage Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre blend. Alluring aromas of a crisp summer fruit salad with delicate floral and spice nuances and a dry crisp ending. Stellenbosch |
200/62
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2015 Groot Constantia Blanc de Noir (Merlot/ Cab) Flavours of ripe strawberries & raspberries with a crisp acidity Constantia |
230
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2016 Babylonstoren 100% Mouvedre. Strawberries and cranberries, elegant, fresh and light. Paarl |
230
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2015 Domaine de Triennes Light and elegant, from the spiritual home of rose. Best served with sunshine and olives. Provence, France |
395
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2012 Saxenburg – Private Collection Intense aromas of blackcurrants, wild berries and chocolate. Rich and spicy with beautifully integrated soft tannins. Kuilsrivier |
460
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2011 Chateau Fourcas Borie Listrac-Medoc Classic left-bank Bordeaux. Cassis, Tobacco and cedar flavours with strong tannin and a long finish. Served best with heavy meat dishes Bordeaux, France |
790
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2013 Waterford A classic Cabernet with stone, earthy tones and strong red berry fruit. Elegantly structured. Stellenbosch |
545
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2014 Villiera Classic dark berry fruit with a hint of dark chocolate and violets on the nose. The palate is well balanced with rich, soft tannins. Stellenbosch |
220/65
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2014 Warwick First Lady Dark chocolate, bramble berries, star anise and fresh thyme bouquet. Smooth, ripe tannins make for easy drinking while retaining a good structure. Stellenbosch |
230
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2015 Fairview Where the cool Atlantic breeze and koffieklip soils, create a plush and plumy Merlot, finely oaked for a spicy edge. Stellenbosch |
230/65
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2013 Noble Hill Intense aromas of fruitful ripe plum and cedar wood. The palate is left with lingering black fruit and caramel derived from oak contact. Simonsberg |
290
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2011 Chateau la Couronne St-Emilion Grand Cru Rich plummy fruit with a characteristic earthiness. St-Emilion produces some of the greatest Merlot on Earth, and this is no exception Bordeaux, France |
690
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2014 Overgaauw Smooth with rich voluptuous red and black cherry fruit. Lots of depth and length with great tannin support. Stellenbosch |
290
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2014 Meerlust Mulberry, dark chocolate and spice on the nose. Full bodied palate with ripe fruit and refreshing acidity. Structured withsilkytannins. Stellenbosch |
625
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| 2014 Chamonix – Greywacke
Wild berries and cherries on the nose. Full bodied with whispers of dark chocolate |
460
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| 2014 Graham Beck Game Reserve
Well balanced and juicy with an elegant mouthfeel and silky tanins. |
230
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| 2015 Southern Right
Red cherries and raspberries with a touch of mint on the nose. The palate shows pure fruit, fresh acidity and a little earthiness on the finish. |
465
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| 2011 Rijks – Private Cellar
Red berry toplum with whiffs pf white chocolate. Lively, medium bodied fruit driven palate supported by layers of smooth tannins. Gentle presence of oak aromas |
455
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| 2015 Newton Johnson – Felicite
Bright and uncomplicated, a fruity fragrant Pinot Noir with a silky and elegant texture. |
250/68
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| 2013 Elgin Vintners
Confectionary aromas of red berry fruits touch of truffle and fine dried herbs. |
375
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| 2014 Bouchard Pere et Fils Bourgogne Pinot Noir
From the home of Pinot Noir, a wine filled with red and black cherry with a hint of kirsch. The palate is a fine balance of suppleness and fruit. |
500
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| 2014 Hamilton Russell
Tiny yields which express the terroir, hints of alluring savoury characters along with |
900
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| 2012 Kevin Arnold Voluptuous! A finally balanced wine expressing true cultivar characteristics. Floral, clove, pepper and spice accompanied by leather and liquorice undertones. Stellenbosch |
560
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| 2015 Leeuwenkuil The nose is full of the surrounding indigenous Fynbos of thyme, buchu and white pepper that carry through to the palate with a lingering aftertaste. Stellenbosch |
180/50
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| 2013 Saxenberg – Drunken Fowl Full bodied with a good balance between fruit and spicy/peppery flavours. Well integrated oak flavours with soft tannins and a smooth fruity finish. Stellenbosch |
330
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| 2014 Reyneke This Biodynamic Syrah is full of red berry fruit and aniseed spice, liquorice and white pepper aromas followed by perfumes of fynbos and violets. Medium body with great purity and freshness. Stellenbosch |
360
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| 2013 Peter Falke – Signature Aromas of red berries, pomegranate and a grind of white pepper. Layers of sappy, spiced fruit, excellent balance with a lingering aftertaste. Helderberg |
460
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| 2014 La Motte Millenium A Dusty, earthy nose with raspberry and mulberry fruit, cinnamon spice and a hint of mint, promising a complex wine. Franschoek |
230
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| 2009 Idiom – Cape Blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Velvety and opulent with aromas and flavours of cranberry, leather and spice. Firm tannin finish. Helderberg |
530
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| 2014 Delaire Graff – Botmaskop Classic aromas from this powerful Bordeaux Blend. Elegant, soft and well balanced. Stellenbosch |
480
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| 2014 La Difese, IGT Toscana A Supertuscan from the Sassicaia stable. An innovative blend of Cabernet and Sangiovese. This wine does not fit with the traditions of the region, but is simply too good to not be made. Bolgheri, Italy |
600
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| 2014 Hermanuspietersfontein -1855 Posmeester A Bordeaux Blend with fine aromas of black olive, lavender, cashew nut and fynbos. Generous length, smooth tannins and a dry finish. Walker Bay |
240
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| 2014 Mulderbosch – Faithful Hound This Bordeaux blend has layers of complex herbal, earthy aromas. Generous fruity notes layering the palate. Chalky tannins accentuate the savoury nature of this wine. Stellenbosch |
420
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| 2010 Epicurean Vibrant, fresh young berries with aromas of wild cherries, complex with cedar wood, mineral and flint tones. Refined structure with exceptional length. A unique Bordeaux Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot Franschhoek |
990
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| 2015 St- Cosme Cotes – du-Rhone Fragrant perfumes, Provencal herbs and liquorice. Supple and succulent with juicy fruits and Spices |
700
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| 2013 JMB Cab Franc Expressive aroms of black current, plums, pencil shavings & spicy toasted oak on the nose. Robertson |
660
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| 2014 La Grazette ‘Purple’ Malbec Ripe plum fruit and liquorice. Malbec is the traditional grape of this region for a very good reason. Cahors, France |
340
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| 2013 Raka – Malbec Hand-picked wild berry and black cherry fruit characters with nuances of liquorice and spicy oak. Kleinrivier |
330
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| 2015 Waterkloof – Seriously Cool Cinsaut Well-structured and lively wine from old bush vines. A combination of cassis, dark berries and spices. Soft tannins in the mouth complimented by elegant fruit flavours. Somerset West |
270
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