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Wine Celebrations
In wine, just like with everything else, we all have preferences. These choices that we make may be influenced by the emotions that we go through, the occasions that we celebrate and the company that we have.So, whether you prefer to have a classic first world international varietal, an award winning icon or a Beaujolais style, the bouquet and flavours as well as the aromas will have to resonate with your nose and palate respectively to the very best.
We have therefore carefully chosen the selection of wines that will cater for every palate, from those who like to pair their wine with our signature dishes to those who prefer to sip on a glass to wind down the day.
Our passion of wine will be expressed in the following pages.
‘’My tastes are simple: I am easily satisfied with the best.’’
- Sir Winston S. Churchhill
Compiled by:
Mxolisi Mahatshi Group Wine Steward
CORKAGE
We have compiled an extensive wine list in an endeavour to cater for all tastes and preferences, hence we discourage corkage however we may not have that old gem or momentous bottle of wine that you may like, therefore corkage will be as follows:
No BYO for 5 or more people Wines - R150 per bottle MCC - R250 per bottle
Champagne – R500 per bottle
DINERS CLUB WINE LIST AWARDS
These awards are a popular symbol to restaurants and patrons. To restaurants, they are a symbol of excellence and achievement, to the patrons the awards imply that an establishment has a great selection of original wines and will ensure an all round dining experience.
• Icon award represents a score of 96% and above • Diamond award represents a score of 91% to 95% • Platinum award a score of 81% to 90%,
• Gold award a score of 71% - 80% • Silver award a score of 60% - 70%.
We often see stickers on wine bottles which look really decorative but never give much in terms of meaning, we will therefore give a brief explanation to some of them - browse through.
PLATTER GUIDE
The platter Guide was conceived in 1978 by John and Erica Platter (once known as The John Platter). This is a comprehensive, up to date and authoritative guide to who is who and what is what in the cape wine lands. It features countless producers, negociants and brands. This is a reference guide which also saves to ‘advise’ on the quality of the wine. The rating ranges from half star
(Very Ordinary) to 5 star (Superlative - a South African Classic) to this end most of the wines we list fall between 3.5 stars (Very good / Promising) to 5 stars.
THE MICHELANGELO INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS
The need to have South African wines adjudicated by international experts was the compelling factor in the formation of these awards, only the internationally accredited wine judges serve on the judging panels. The aim is to identify wines which will fare well in world markets. The Michelangelo uses the 100-point judging system which is very accurate as it allows each entry to be judged according to the varietal’s characteristics based on sight, smell and taste.
VERITAS AWARDS
This award gives recognition to wines of exceptional quality. The distinctive VERITAS symbol of excellence serves as an authoritative quality guideline for wine connoisseurs. The judging panel includes winemakers, researchers, academics and merchants who are all required to have a wine judging
certificate from the university of Stellenbosch, a Cape Wine Masters or similar accreditation.
TOP 100 SA WINES
This is a premium brand based around many of SA’s finest wines and vineyards. This is very objective, independent and professional rating of South Africa’s entered fine wines. It aids vineyards to position their winning wines with clarity, vigour and integrity. It helps the consumers to buy better wine and get best value.
ABSA TOP 10 - PINOTAGE
This has become the means of benchmarking the best wines made from South Africa’s Signature Grape, Pinotage and has seen the sales of Pinotage increase by 10% while doubling the exports of Pinotage.
OLD MUTUAL TROPHY WINE SHOW
This is South Africa’s premier wine competition that recognizes top local wines and winemakers, it honours the excellence in the winemaking industry. The medals range from bronze = 70 to 79 points (good to very good), Silver = 80 to 89 points ( excellent, wine of distinction) and Gold = 90 points and above (superlative, world class). The gold medal wines in each class go through the Trophy judging where all the panelists re-assess them from freshly opened bottles.
Contents
Champagne
Champagne 375 ml Methode Cap Classique
Methode Cap Classique 375ml Exclusive White Wine Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Other White Varietals White Blends
Rosé
Exclusive Red Wine
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon Pinotage
Pinot Noir
Shiraz
Bordeaux Style Blends Other Red Blends Other Red Varietals Dessert Wine Fortified Wine
01 02 02 03 03 04 05 05 06 06 07 07 08 08 09 09 10 10 10 10
Champagne
Mumm Grand Cordon Reims
Winemaker: Didier Mariotti
Moet and Chandon Brut NV Epernay
Winemaker: Amine Ghanem
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV Reims
Winemaker: Delphine Laborde
Laurent Perrier Demi- sec Tours-sur- Marne
Winemaker: Michel Fauconnet
Mumm Grand Cordon Reims
Winemaker: Didier Mariotti
Moet and Chandon Brut NV Epernay
Winemaker: Amine Ghanem
Mumm Olympe Demi Sec Reims
Winemaker: Didier Mariotti
Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label NV
Reims
Winemaker: Delphine Larbode
Moet and Chandon Nector Imperial NV
Epernay
Winemaker: Amine Ghanem
Moet and Chandon Rosé NV Epernay
Winemaker: Anime Ghanem
Mumm Olympe Rosé Reims
Winemaker: Didier Mariotti
Veuve Cliquot Rosé NV Reims
Winemaker: Delphine Laborde
Veuve Cliquot Rich NV Reims
Winemaker: Delphine Laborde
Pol Roger Brut 2008 Epernay
Winemaker: Dominique Petit
Moet and Chandon Ice Imperial NV Epernay
Winemaker: Anime Ghanem
1450 1500 1600 1650 1700 1700 1750 1850 1850 2250 2250
2650 780 800 850
Champagne
Methode Cap Classique
Grahambeck Brut NV Western Cape
Winemaker: Pieter Ferreira
Klein Zalze Brut Rosé NW Western Cape
Winemaker: Alastair Rimmer/ RJ Botha
L’Ormarins Brut Classique Rosé Franschhoek
Winemaker: Zanie Viljoen
Graham Beck Demi Sec ‘Bliss Nector’ NV
Western Cape
Winemaker: Pieter Ferreira
Colmant Brut Reserve NV Western Cape
Winemaker: Jean Philippe Colmant
Villiera Monro 2013 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Jeff Grier
Black Elephant Vinters Brut Franschhoek
Winemaker: Kevin Raymond
Exclusive White
Almenkerk Chardonnay 2017 Elgin
Winemaker: Joris van Almenkerk and Denver van Wyk
Mullineaux ‘Old Vine’ White 2018 Swartland
Winemaker: Chris and Andrea Mullineaux
Erika O ‘Meticulous’ Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Groenekloof
Winemaker: Erika Obermeyer
Tokara ‘Directors Reserve’ 2018 Elgin
Winemaker: Stuart Botha
Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2018
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Winemaker: Emul Rose
FMC Chenin Blanc 2018 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert
245
350
380 425
500 650 680
650 780 790 800 1200
1350
Methode Cap Classique
Exclusive White
Sauvignon Blanc
Springfield ‘Life from Stone’ 2020 Robertson
Winemaker: Abrie Bruwer
Paul Cluver 2019 Elgin
Winemaker: Andries Burger
Diemersdal Reserve 2019 Durbanville
Winemaker: Thys Louw
Cederberg ‘Ghost Corner’ 2019 Cederberg
Winemaker: David Nieuwoudt
Eagles Nest 2019 Constantia
Winemaker: Duran Cornhill
DeGrendel ‘Koetshuis’ (wooded) 2019 Durbanville
Winemaker: Charles Hopkins
Chardonnay
Warwick ‘First Lady’ (unwooded) 2019 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: JD Pretorius
Oldenburg 2018 Banghoek Valley
Winemaker: Nic van Aarde
Longridge Organic 2017 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Jasper Raats
Creation 2018 Hemel-en-Aarde
Winemaker: Jean Claude Martin
Uva Mira Chardonnay2018 Helderburg Mountains
Winemaker: Christain Coetzee
Quion Rock2018 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Jacques Maree
320 85 350 400 550 635 650
300 85 415 430 520 650 750
Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection 2018 Stellenbosch
Winemakers: Alastair Rimmer and RJ Botha
Durbanville Hills ‘Collectors Reserve’ 2018 Durbanville
Winemaker: Martin Moore
Holden Manz 2019 Franschoek
Winemaker: Thierry Haberer
Delaire Graff ‘Swartland Reserve’ 2018 Swartland
Winemaker: Morne Vrey
Chapter TWO by Miles Mossop 2018 Western Cape
Winemaker: Miles Mossop
Wilderkrans ‘Barrel Select’ 2017 Botriver
Winemaker: William Wilkinson
Other White Varietals
Cederberg Bukettraube 2019 Cederberg
Winemaker: David Nieuwoudt
Thelema Riesling 2017 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Rudi Schultz
Idiom Viognier 2017 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Reino Thiart
The Foundry Grenache Blanc 2017 Voor Paardeberg
Winemakers: Chris William and James Reid
330 85 360 380
520 750 780
290 80 300 455 475
Chenin Blanc
White Blends
Haute Cabriere Chardonnay/Pinot Noir2019 Franschhoek
Winemaker: Takuan von Arnim
Spier Creative Block 2 2019 Western Cape
Winemaker: Jacques Trafford
Morgenster White2017 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Henry Kotze
Miles Mossop Wines Saskia2018 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Miles Mossop
B Vintners ‘Haarlem to Hope’ 2018 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Bruwer Raats and Gavin Slabbert
David and Nadia Aristargos 2018 Swartland
Winemaker: David and Nadia Aristargos
Rosè
Hermanuspietersfontein ‘Bloos’ 2020 Hermanus
Winemaker: Bartho Eksteen
Black Oyster Catcher 2018 Elim
Winemaker: Dirk Human
Steenberg Ruby 2019 Constantia
Winemaker: J D Pretorius
Hidden Tressure 2019 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Annalise Van Dyk
335 90 465 515 665
795 800
290 315 330 350
White Blends
Exclusive Red
Kaapzitch Pentagon 2017 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Danie Stytler
De Toren Fusion V 2017 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Albie Koch
Holden Manz Shiraz 2016 Franschhoek
Winemaker: Thierry Haberer
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2017 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Abrie Beeslar
Vilafonte Series M 2017 Paarl
Winemaker: Chris De Vries & Zelma Long
Waterford the Jem 2015 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Kevin Arnold
Merlot
Asara Vineyard Collection 2018 Polkadraai
Winemaker: Danielle leRoux
Glen Carlou 2019 Simonsberg-Paarl
Winemaker: Johnie Calitz
Durbanville Hills ‘Collectors Reserve’ 2018
Durbanville
Winemaker: Martin Moore
Rainbow’s End 2017 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Anton Malan
Degrendel 2018 Durbanvile
Winemaker: Charles Hopkins/Elzette du Preez
Vergelegen Reserve 2015 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Andre van Rensburg
1350 1450 1550 1650 1990 4250
350 95 390 440 485 565 625
Exclusive Red
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vondeling 2018 Voor Paardeberg
Winemaker: Matthew Copeland
Edgebaston 2018 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Pieter van der Merwe
Springfield ‘Whole Berry’ 2018 Robertson
Winemaker: Abrie Bruwer
Plaisir De Merle 2018 Paarl
Winemaker: Neil Bester
Rust En Vrede 2018 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Coenie Snyman
Le Riche Reserve 2015 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Christo le Riche
Pinotage
Diermesfontein 2018 Wellington
Winemaker: Francois Roode
Diemersdal Reserve 2018 Durbanville
Winemaker: Thys Louw
Moreson ‘The Widow Maker’ 2017 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Clayton Reabow
Groot Constantia 2017 Constantia
Winemaker: Boela Gerber
Flagstone ‘Writers Block’ 2017 Helderberg
Winemaker: Gerhard Swart
Kanonkop 2017 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Abrie Beeslar
350 95 410 450 570 720 1350
380 95 435 510 675 750 1050
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Creation 2018 Hemel-en-Aarde
Winemaker: Jean Claude Martin
Paul Cluver Estate 2018 Elgin
Winemakers: Andries Burger and Anne van Heerden
Iona 2018 Elgin
Winemaker: Werner Muller
Crystallum ‘Peter Max’ 2019 Hermanus
Winemaker: Andrew and Peter-Allan Finlayson
LaBrune ‘The Valley’ 2017 Elgin
Winemaker: Nico Grobler
Moya’s Vineyards 2015 Upper Hamel-en-Aarde Valley
Winemakers: Hannes Storm
Shiraz
Vergenoegd Low ‘Scion Ridge’ 2018 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Marlize Jacobs
Thelema 2015 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Rudi Schultz
La Motte 2016 Franschhoek
Winemaker: Edmund Terblanche
Hartenberg 2017 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Carl Schultz
Saxenburg 2016 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Dirk van Zyl
Eagles Nest 2016 Constantia
Winemaker: Duran Cornhill and Martin Meinert
550 135 650 670 670 700 720
380 100 445 450 565 585 650
Pinot Noir
Bordeaux Style Blends
Warwick ‘Three Cape Ladies’ 2016 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: JD Pretorius
Rupert and Rothschild Classique 2017 Western Cape
Winemaker: Yvonne Lester
Antonij Rupert Optima 2016 Western Cape
Winemaker: Dawie Botha
Eisen and Viljoen Anno 2017 Franschhoek
Winemaker: Johan Viljoen
Vriesenhof ‘Kallista’ 2015 Paradyskloof
Winemaker: Jan Coetzee
DeToren Z 2016 Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Chris Williams
Other Red Blends
Kanonkop Kadette 2018 Simonsberg
Winemaker: Abrie Beeslaar
DeToren LaJuenesse Delicate NV Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Albie Koch
Ashbourne Pinotage/Cinsault 2018 Swartland
Winemaker: Emul Ross
Iona ‘One Man Band’ 2017 Elgin
Winemaker: Werner Muller
Bouchard Finlayson ‘Hannibal’ 2017 Overberg
Winemaker: Chris Albrecht
Saronsberg Full Circle 2017 Tulbagh
Winemaker: Dewaldt Heyns
445 115 450 120 480 650 750 1050
320 85 350 415 580 835 1260
Bordeaux Style Blends
Other Red Varietals
Blakes Malbec 2018 Swartland
Winemaker: Andries Blake
Illimis Cinsault 2016 Darling
Winemaker: Lucinda Heyns
Naude Mourvedre 2014 Swartland
Winemaker: Ian Naude
Steenberg Nebbiolo 2017 Constantia
Winemaker: J D Pretorius
Dessert Wine 50ml
Thelema ‘vin de Hel’ 2016 Simonsberg
Winemaker: Gyles Webb
Mullineaux ‘Straw Wine’ 2017 Swartland
Winemaker: Chris and Andrea Mullineaux
Klein Constantia ‘Vin de Constance’ 2015 Constantia
Winemaker: Matthew Day
Fortified Wine 50ml
DeKrans Port Calitzdorp
*Cape Tawny NV
Calitzdorp
Winemaker: Christoff de Wet
*Cape Ruby NV
Calitzdorp
Winemaker: Christoff de Wet
*Cape Vintage2016 Calitzdorp
Winemaker: Christoff de Wet
Vergenoegd Territa Vintage2012
Messias 10 year
320 85 370 495 615
150 180 275
60
80
120 140 160
Other Red Varietals
Dessert Wine 50ml
Address: 3rd Avenue, Bredell, 1620, Kempton Park, Johannesburg
Tel: 010 541 1300
