Diners Club International Wine List of the Year Platinum Award 2009, 2010 and 2011

Mthode Cap Classique

Graham Beck Bliss Demi Sec NV
Light yeasty aromas, with hints of butterscotch, honey and praline. This delectable bubbly will stimulate your sweeter senses. Franschoek/Robertson

R 205.00

Boschendal Grande Cuv Brut

Fresh green fruit with hint of citrus, supported by nuance of almond biscotti, classic in Sparkling wines. Franschoek

R 230.00

Pierre Jourdan Cuve Belle Ros

A dry, subtly pink MCC made from Pinot Noir grapes at Cabriere Estate. Franschhoek

R 245.00

Steenberg Brut 1682 Chardonnay

The Brut 1682 Pinot Noir with its luscious pink color has aromas of fresh strawberries, raspberries, home made brioche and a delicate mousse carried through with an incredible palate and a lovely fresh aftertaste. Constantia

R 260.00

Champagne
Mot et Chandon Brut NV
A subtle, drier-styled champagne, pale yellow in colour with shades of green, with a lime and vine blossom attack. Epernay

R 680.00

Billecart-Salmon Brut Ros

The aromas are chiefly characterised by pear and blackberry with hints of cut hay. Light and refined with a touch of citrus on the finish. Mareuil-sur-A

R 850.00

Today, praise be to God, wine was made for the first time from Cape grapes Jan van Riebeeck (Sunday, 2nd February 1659)

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Sauvignon Blanc
Protea Sauvignon Blanc 2012
R 90.00
Bold tropical fig and gooseberry aromas with floral, grassy note underneath. Glavelly flint entry onto the palate with a zesty lime cordial and white pepper bite. Crisp and fresh with typically lively acidity. Good lenght of flavour on a lean - but fruited - frame. Simondium (near Paarl)

DeWaal Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Always a serious-minded example : vivacious asparagus / greenpepper toned
Stellenbosch

R 115.00

The Bernard Series Oaked Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Vibrant colour with layer after layer of fruit, fig leaves, gooseberries and an earthy vanilla touch. The wine has an intense mouth-feel with a lingering aftertaste. Coastal Region

R 215.00

Graham Beck Pheasants Run Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Sample of tingling, satisfying nettles, gooseberries, greenpeppers aplenty in concentration, hits the spot firmly and directly.
Franschoek/Robertson

R 340.00

Chenin Blanc
Franschhoek Cellar The Village Walk Range Chenin Blanc 2011
Underplayed melon and spice, softish acidity and modest fruit, unlingering almost-dry Finish. Franschoek

R 85.00

Mulderbosch Steen op Hout Chenin Blanc 2010

Pineapples, lemon and lime aromas with nuances of nutmeg and cloves. Well-balanced and elegant, stylistically off-dry and lightly oaked. An excellent food wine. Stellenbosch

R 140.00

Collaboration Chenin Blanc 2011

Lovely tropical fruit mix with apricot, fresh hay, dried peach and citrus characters on the nose. The nose flows onto the palate, with a subtle nuttiness and a lingering finish. Stellenbosch

R 160.00

Lazanou Chenin Blanc (Organic) 2011

R 175.00

A splash of Viognier (8%) adds alluring stone fruit and citrus blossom nuances to this Chenin Blanc (58%) Chardonnay (34%) blend, which dances gracefully and lightly on the palate. Delightful aperitif wine, or partner with light meals. Wellington

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White Blends
Haute Cabrire Chardonnay/Pinot-Noir 2011/2012
This wine will surprise you with elegance, richness and an enticing bouquet that promises fruit, complexity and subtle spices. Franschhoek

R 155.00

De Grendel Winifred White Blend 2010

This blend of Semillon, Chardonnay and Viognier was blended to be a true food complementary wine rich in flavour and texture Durbanville

R 190.00

Chardonnay
De Wetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay (Unwooded) 2012
Matured on the lees. A fresh, easygoing and lemony flavored wine with a nutty finish. Robertson

R 145.00

Koelfontein Chardonnay (Wooded) 2010

Notes of fresh tropical fruit and lime flavours are well balanced with subtle nutty oak nuances. Ceres

R 170.00

Eikendal Chardonnay 2011

On the nose it has subtle oak aromas, and prominent lemon, peach flavours, with lovely crisp mineral notes. The fruit flavours follow through on to the palate, with a rich and generous citrus finish. Stellenbosch

R 190.00

Rhne Style White Blends

Solms-Delta Amalie 2011
Oak-matured dry white Rhne-style blend with dessiccated component. Intense fruit, layers of complexity and lingering finish. A blend of Viognier, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc.

R 190.00

Franschoek

Bellingham Fair Maiden 2008

A blend of Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Verdelho. Attractive tropical fruit, ripe peach, zesty citrus with discreet vanilla spice overtures. Wellington

R 205.00

Other Varietals
Terra Del Capo Pinot Grigio 2011/2012
A fruit driven wine, elegant and smooth with delightful aromatics. Refreshing, easy drinking, golden delicious apple flavours. Franschhoek

R 120.00

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Fairview Viognier 2010

R 160.00

SAs original Viognier example, and a very consistent one at that. A lovely wine with white pear and red apple fruit aromas and a hint of spiciness. Prominent flavours are marmalade and pear, with a good tannin grip and structure on the finish. Paarl

Nitida Semillon 2010

Tastes of woodland frangipani and dripping Renosterveld honey, wild gooseberries, and a sense of subtle nettles or cloves. Durbanville

R 185.00

Rustenburg Roussanne 2008

South Africas first example of this varietal! Together with Viognier, striking white hedge row flowers, floral perfumes, slightly oaked. Stellenbosch

R 275.00

Off-Dry White
Neethlingshof Gewurztraminer 2010
R 110.00
A versatile wine that is sweet on the nose but not on the palate. Off-dry with a spicy character, traces of Turkish delight, an abundance of litchi and a zesty finish. Stellenbosch

Semi-Sweet White
Cederberg Bukettraube 2011/2012
A well-balanced wine with an exotic yet delicate character, laced with a crisp acidity. Expressive floral aromas, hints of dried mango, apricots and honey blend to form this Complex nose component. Citrusdal

R 140.00

Ros
Rainbows End Ros 2011
Berry, cherry and a hint of tropical flavours on a complex nose with a dry Refreshing finish.
Stellenbosch

R 95.00

Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage Ros 2011

A full bodied wine with more onion skin colour rather than red/pink. Typical Pinotage floral aromas with prominent red fruit flavours. Stellenbosch

R 110.00

One not only drinks wine, one smells it, observes it, tastes it and one talks about it. Edward VII (1841-1910)

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Protea Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Lovely upfront cassis and blueberry fruit with leather, spice and cherry tobacco whiffs. Plush textured and soft, but with a light tannin grip and firm structure. Simondium (near Paarl)

R 100.00

Waverley Hills Cabernet Sauvignon (Organic) 2012

The deep maroon centre is complemented with red cherry tobacco, fynbos and roasted coffee beans aromas. This wine has a remarkable soft velvety entry with fresh cassis that follows through and lingers on the palate. Tulbagh

R 140.00

La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

The wine reflects varietal aromas on the nose, with wild berries, tomato leaf, cedar, cinnamon spice, dark chocolate and truffle prominent. The heavybodied palate has a firm structure, but a fine tannin texture and a pleasant dry after-taste. Franschoek

R 250.00

Vergelegen Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

The wine is complex, showing black currants, spice, ripe plums and attractive wood aromas and flavours. It is full with firm, ripe tannins leading to a lingering aftertaste. Stellenbosch

R390.00

Shiraz
Guardian Peak Shiraz 2010
Plum and cherry fruit aromas with Christmas fruit-cake, chocolate and savoury notes. Chocolate flavours follow through beautifully onto the end palate. Stellenbosch

R 130.00

Koelfontein Shiraz 2006

An exotic bouquet of ripe berries with hints of wild herbs compliments the flavours of pecan nuts and cumin spice.

R 160.00

Ceres

Rainbows End Shiraz 2010

Dark rich & intense wine. A hint of white pepper with bacon notes, Christmas cake, dark fruit and smokiness. Well integrated palate of fruit and spice. Stellenbosch

R 250.00

Kevin Arnold Shiraz 2007/2008

Beautifully soft and velvety tannins make for a great and memorable glass of wine. Slightly oaky overtones combine with spice and mocca on the nose. Full, rich and fairly dry on the mouth feel. Stellenbosch

R 320.00

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Pinot Noir
Paul Cluver Pinot Noir 2009/2010
R 299.00
Excellent colour with lots of wild berry fruit on the nose complemented with hints of chocolate, violet and coffee aromas. The complex palate is brimming with sweet berry flavours that are long and lingering. The finish is typical of the varietal with a long velvety finish. The wine has tightly structured tannins ensuring that it will age.

Elgin

Meerlust Pinot Noir 2011

Intense translucent youthful purple-ruby appearance. Very forthcoming perfume on the nose with musk, wild strawberry, cranberry and hints of savoury richness and spice and a pronounced minerality. The palate is medium bodied with pure Pinot Noir fruit flavours of plum and red cherry supported by an ultra-fine, densely textured tannin structure which adds to the volume and vivacity of the wine. Stellenbosch

R 395.00

Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2010

Characteristic tightness and elevated length is balanced by a rich generous minerally palate with dark, spicy, complex fruit. A classic terroir driven wine and most highly rated South African Pinot noir in The Wine Spectator and Robert Parker. Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

R 450.00

Pinotage
Beyerskloof Pinotage 2010/2011
Medium to full-bodied with a deep red colour. Serious value for money. A complex wine with black and red berry flavours well integrated with the oak. Stellenbosch

R 120.00

Diemersdal Pinotage 2011

This wine shows a complex nose of red fruits, vanilla, exotic spices, coffee and rich dark chocolate aromas. The palate is full flavoured and smoothly textured with oriental spice, chocolate and roasted banana flavours. Durbanville

R 180.00

Lanzerac Pinotage 2009

Modern styling now for this pioneer pinotage label, with lithe structure, firm dry Tannins.
Stellenbosch

R 225.00

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Merlot
Franschoek Cellar The Village Walk Range Merlot 2010
Very ripe and sweet blueberry fruit with touch of wildness about the nose. Franschoek R 95.00

Villiera Merlot 2009

Fresh mint and berries dominate, with soft tannins. Stellenbosch

R 170.00

Holden Manz Merlot 2010

Sweet ripe fruits, blackberries and red berries on entry support the overall palate of rich fruit and balanced acidity. All this combines to give the palate wonderful depth and a lingering appreciation of this super smooth elegant wine. Franschoek

R 170.00

Plaisir de Merle Merlot 2009

Shows a bouquet teeming with violets, strawberries, blackberries, blackcurrant and a hint of mint. Medium to full-bodied with a soft and velvety palate laced with ripe fruit and supported by vanilla oak flavours. Paarl

R 320.00

Cape Blends
Mont Rochelle Artemis 2007
A well structured wine that boasts layers of spice and plumb and black fruits. The tannin structure silky yet structured, leaving a velvety mouth feel. Western Cape

R 150.00

Clos Malverne Auret 2009

The flagship of their range! A unique, full -bodied red blend, with Pinotage, South Africa's own cultivar. Pleasantly dry tannins, spicy with underlying fruit (ripe berries). Good maturation prospects - 5 to 7 years. Stellenbosch

R 290.00

Simonsig Frans Malan 2007

Deep Persian carpet red. The sweet mulberry Pinotage notes, Cabernet pencil shavings and Merlot black berries are hand stitched together creating a complex yet elegant tapestry. Refined tannins unite with well balanced oak thus complementing the characteristics of these three individual varietals. Simonsberg

R 360.00

Other Interesting Varietals

Eikendal Charisma 2009
Cab Franc contributes a tight structure with salty undertones. Merlot adds the richness of blueberries while Sangiovese adds character with deep fruity flavours on the palate. Pinot Noir adds finesse and passion while Malbec brings together these complex layers, creating a boldly elegant wine. Stellenbosch

R 185.00

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Spice Route Mourvdre 2007

Elegant with evolved tannins of rich plum, berry fruits and subtle spice. Malmesbury, Swartland

R 200.00

Rainbows End Cabernet Franc 2009

Classic structure, well-managed tannins with tealeaf edge, floral notes. Stellenbosch

R 270.00

Guardian Peak Tanat Malbec 2008

Opaque. Cassis and ripe dark fruit aromas give way to a lovely classic French oak character. A note of leather and red fruit contributes to the complexity of the nose. Red fruit and sherbet flavours follow through on the palate with well integrated grainy tannins. A bold wine. Stellenbosch

R 330.00

Rhne Style Red Blend

Lammershoek Roulette Rouge 2006
Warm, fragrant spice hits first with bright red fruit and a touch of "fynbos" just after. The wine has a wonderful freshness on the palate followed by red mouth-filling fruit and a fine tannin structure. The finish is spicy and peppery. Swartland

R 265.00

Bordeaux Blends
Rainbows End Mystical Corner 2011
Deep red colour. Blackcurrant and dark cherries with underlying herbaceous, vegetative characters of the Cabernet Franc on the nose. Well structured juicy palate all in harmony with underlying vanilla wood tones and soft tannins. Stellenbosch

R 150.00

Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2010

Distinct cherry and mulberry flavours and subtle hints of coriander, spice and pecan nuts. Elegant and well integrated with youthful tannins and a lingering finish. Simondium (near Paarl)

R 225.00

Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2006

Complexity of aromas with tobacco, liquorice and spices, with a long finish. Consistent and elegant. Stellenbosch

R 275.00

"Wine is the most civilized thing in the world." Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961)

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Meerlust Rubicon 2006/2007

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc with blackberry, cassis fruit, smoky oak and a hint of clove. A South African First Growth. Stellenbosch

R 495.00

Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2008

R 675.00

Dominated in youth by oaks spicy tobacco but rich fruit lurking, deserves at least halfDecade maturation for violets, tea-leaf, black berries to play full role within firm, ripe structure. Stellenbosch

International Wines

France
White
Louis Latour Chablis 2010
Pale yellow in colour with tinges of green. On the nose, hints of acacia flowers accompany fruity aromas of yellow nectarine. Round in the mouth with honeyed notes. Burgundy

R 390.00

Red
Schrder & Shler Saint Emilion Private Reserve 2008
Deep ruby-red colour. Charming, velvety bouquet with seducing aromas of blackcurrant, cherry and a spicy finish. Saint Emilion

R 390.00

Italy
White
Zaccagnini Bianco di Ciccio 2011
Tenuous yellow colour with greenish reflections. Delicate bouquet and fragrant perfume, aromatic and very pleasant. Fine and elegant taste with a crisp and very pleasing finish. Abruzzi

R 235.00

Red
Zaccagnini Montepulciano dAbruzzo 2010
Intense violet robe. Aromas of plums and ripe blackberry. On the palate, it shows clear breed: each sip delivers a mouthful of ripe berries, leather and black pepper with subtle hints of oregano, dried herbs, and a touch of vanilla. Abruzzi

R 250.00

Spain
Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2004/2006
Earthy and perfumed, great acid to cut through fatty meats like lamb. Sumptuous yet elegant, with sweet vanilla spice from American oak. Nutty Rioja aromas. Harmonious fruit, good length. Rioja

R 470.00

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Australia
Cold Stream Hills Pinot Noir 2007
R 470.00
Vibrant cherry crimson with purple hues. The nose shows a concentrated bouquet of dark cherries, blueberries and plums. Toasty oak characters with underlying savouriness and toasty oak. Yarra Valley

Half Bottles
Zandvliet Shiraz 2007 (375ml) Peppery fruit brushed with oak char & fynbos. Dry, savoury and jammy nuances on palate. Robertson Graham Beck Brut (375ml)
Light, yeasty aromas, good fruit on the nose, and rich creamy complexity on the palate.

R 95.00

R 95.00

Robertson

Dessert Wines
Pierre Jourdan Ratafia (Apritif) Paul Cluver Riesling NLH 2011 Ken Forrester T NLH 2009 Klein Constantia Vin De Constance 2004 R R R R 30.00 per glass 45.00 per glass 60.00 per glass 75.00 per glass

Wine by the glass (250ml)

Boschendal Grande Cuv Brut Protea Sauvignon Blanc Franschhoek Cellar The Village Walk Range Chenin Blanc De Wetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay Cederberg Bukettraube (semi-sweet) Neethlingshof Gewurztraminer Rainbows End Ros Franschoek Cellar The Village Walk Range Merlot Protea Cabernet Sauvignon Guardian Peak Shiraz 2010 Beyerskloof Pinotage R 50.00 R 35.00 R 35.00 R 50.00 R 48.00 R 40.00 R 35.00 R 40.00 R 40.00 R 45.00 R 40.00

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