CHARDONNAY
Lorraine Private Cellar – R140
John Platter 4 * (Goudini)
A rich, complex bouquet, Creamy richness on the palate, with smooth finish of robust oak and hints of vanilla and butterscotch.
Wellington Wines, Baine’s Way (Wellington) – R95
Unwooded, yellow peach aromas, delicate bright tropical fruit flavours on the palate. An easy drinking yet elegant Chardonnay in a modern style.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Palesa (Breedekloof) – R95
Good varietal character, soft citrus fruit on the nose and typical spicy, deep fruity flavours.
VIOGNIER
Klawer (West Coast) – R90
A barrel fermented wine with natural fruit flavours. Full bodied, with oak flavours complementing fruit character. Concentrated aromas of peach and apricot.
PINOT NOIR
Virgin Earth – R165
2009 (Philadelphia) – ( John Platter *4)
Wild strawberries and fresh hay on the nose. The palate is rich, delicate and soft. Pinot Noir is completely unlike other red wine in that it has a delicate yet vibrant colour. In conjunction with this, the tannins are also softer and smoother than other reds.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Klawer (West Coast) – R110
(John Platter 4*)
Complex yet gentle with mouth filling, velvety finish.
MERLOT
Wellington, Bain’s Way (Wellington) – R95
A nose of delicious ripe cherries and a hint of oak transcends onto the palate, culminating in plummy flavours and a trace of chocolate.
PINOTAGE
Wellington (Wellington) – R105
Bright strawberry on the nose laced with banana. Complex ripe fruit flavours extend to the palate where smooth tannins ensure a rich mouth feel.
SHIRAZ
Groot Eiland (Breedekloof) – R105
Deep ruby-red with fresh berry aromas. Soft medium-bodied juiciness. Full bodied, red blackberry flavours, soft tannins and pleasant smokey finish.
Kingsbrigde (Elgin Valley)
Sauvignon Blanc – R30
Red Blend – R30
ABRUZZO
Masciarelli Trebbiano d’ Abruzzo – R135
Pate yellow straw colour wine with bountiful aromas of tropical fruits and contrasting spice notes. The fruit flavours are refreshing on the palate clear and crisp with a hint of minerals.
Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – R150
Ruby red colour and an intense complex bouquet showing flavours of berries and hints of tobacco. Best paired with meats and pastas.
TOSCANA
Badia a Coltibuono – Chianti Classico DOCG – R245
An intense ruby red colour with whiffs of cherry and fresh berries on the nose. This dry wine is characterized by a good acidity with balanced tannins and minerals.
BELLENDA
San Fermo Prosecco Brut – R195
This sparkling wine is bright, brilliant and abundant in “fizz” that is delicate and slightly aromatic followed by pleasing notes of citrus and slightly bitter aftertaste.
ZENATO
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie – R140
This wine exhibits a yellow straw colour with greenish highlights and has a delicate bouquet. It is a delicate wine that can be paired with starters, soups and fish.
Valpolicella DOC Superiore – R180
The nose offers supple fragrances of almonds and violets. It is a crisp and dry in the mouth, well structured with a lovely texture.