“I drink it when I'm happy and I drink it when I'm sad.
Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it
when I'm not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it - unless I'm thirsty” - Madame Bollinger
BELLINGHAM ROSÉ
BEYERSKLOOF PINOTAGE ROSÉ (Méthode Cap Classique)
LEOPARD’S LEAP SAUVIGNON BLANC
LA MOTTE SAUVIGNON BLANC
ZEVENWACHT TIN MINE WHITE
BUITENVERWACHTING BUITEN BLANC
DIEMERSDAL MATYS SAUVIGNON BLANC
FRANSCHHOEK CELLARS CHARDONNAY
LEOPARD’S LEAP SEMI SWEET
LEOPARD'S LEAP LOOKOUT RED (Red Blend)
PROTEA MERLOT
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DRAUGHT
BEER
MITCHELL’S
BOSUNS
The first "REAL ALE" produced in South Africa. Modeled on the line of the
English Yorkshire Bitter, Bosuns is not too bitter but full of body and
character.
MITCHELL’S
FORRESTERS
A refreshing Pilsner-type beer, light both in colour and body. This delicious
beer is both sweet yet light on the palate and has a faint aroma. Foresters is
lightly hopped and is very invigorating on a hot day.
PERONI
NASTRO AZZURRO DRAUGHT
Brewed with the unmistakable touch of Italian style from finest spring-planted
barley, malts and hops. The taste is refreshing and dry with a delicate hop
aroma.
MILLER
GENUINE DRAFT
Miller’s unique process of cold-filtering the beer four times results in a
fresher-tasting, easier drinking draft beer in a bottle.
CASTLE LAGER & LITE
Castle Lager had its humble beginnings in 1895 at Charles Glass’ Castle Brewery
when it was brewed to quench the thirst of hard-working, hard-drinking
prospectors in the midst of the dusty
gold-rush boom town that was Johannesburg. Today, Castle is brewed in nine
countries and can be found in over 40 countries worldwide.
HANSA
PILSNER
In the tradition of Hansa, Hansa Pilsner is no ordinary beer. It is brewed with
the kiss of the Saaz hop to be bracingly crisp and refreshingly different.
CARLING
BLACK LABEL
Carling Black Label is an award winning beer that offers more refreshment, more
reward at the end of the day, and that is enjoyed by real men who work hard.
It’s a beer that has won several international awards for its consistent
quality.
AMSTEL
Beautiful golden color with a mildly bitter taste and cheerful character.
WINDHOEK
LAGER AND LITE
Carefully brewed in the slow traditional way using only the finest natural
ingredients: malted barley, hops and water.
PERONI 330ml
HEINEKEN
The Heineken the world drinks today is still brewed using the original,
unrivalled recipe invented three generations ago by the Heineken family. Its
mildly bitter taste, fresh, fruity aroma, bright colour and exceptional clarity
are obtained using only the purest water, hops and barley malt.
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DRYDOCK BLUES
Our own refreshing taste sensation combining soda, passion fruit, peach
schnapps, Bols Blue Curacao and a dash of grenadine to complete the masterpiece.
STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI
Exotic flavours of fresh strawberries, strawberry liqueur & rum. The strawberry
daiquiri is the
king of refreshment.
AFRICAN SUNSET
See this sunset any time of day. Vodka, Bacardi, Strawberry liqueur & Orange
Juice.
PINA COLADA
A classic refresher with the smooth cooling effect of tropical coconut. You
might find yourself dreaming of an exotic location with this cocktail in hand.
MOJITO
A refreshing Cuban cocktail of muddled mint, lime juice, soda and Bacardi rum.
CAIPIRINHA
Exotic cocktail made with cachaça , sugar and lime. A true Brazilian delight.
MARGARITA
Cocktail consisting of Tequila mixed with Triple Sec and lime or lemon juice,
often served with salt on the glass rim.
PIMMS NO. 1
Classic Pimms cocktail with cucumber slice and mixed fruit.
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BILLECART-SALMON BRUT RÉSERVE NV
A round, harmonious and balanced Champagne. Its blend has remained unchanged
since 1945: grapes from three different cultivars – Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and
Pinot Meunier, from the best sites of Marne. The fineness and elegance of aromas
is characterized by a pear/blackberry nose with hints of cut hay and citrus
fruit. Fresh and long lasting.
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J.C. LE ROUX 187 ml
A dry yet fruity sparkling wine with tones of tropical fruits, litchis,
pineapples and granadillas. It is a refreshing and lively bubbly, showing a good
balance and is light and clean on the palate.
BEYERSKLOOF PINOTAGE ROSÉ
Charmat method bubbly that sparkles with tangy lime and berries. Crafted by the
world's KING of Pinotage - Celebrate Life Now!!
SIMONSIG KAAPSE VONKEL
Delicate and lively floral and citrus fruit aromas greatly complimented by red
berry undertones. Elegant yeasty flavours with great finesse on the finish.
STEENBERG BRUT 1682 CHARDONNAY
A great bubbly to accompany any dish to make it a celebratory occasion, an
unforgettable
sensory sensation.
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THE BEACHHOUSE
The name really says it all - easy, uncomplicated, fresh and invigorating. There
is something about the combination of cheeky Sauvignon freshness with a dash of
languid Semillon that rounds
the rough edges which make this wine absolutely appealing.
ZEVENWACHT ZEVENBLANC
A delicious lifestyle wine with a fresh intensity and lashings of tropical fruit
and green fig flavours. Lime green in colour with a combination of muted
grassiness and ripe passion fruit on the nose.
BUITENVERWACHTING BUITEN BLANC
A legendary cult wine in South Africa, loved by all and enjoyed with ANY dish,
fish, chicken, meat! A superstar in popularity and choice.
ZEVENWACHT TIN MINE WHITE
Delicate aromas, exotic flavours with hints of roasted almonds, slightly oaked,
superb accompaniment to your meal. Boldly innovative winemaker, Jacques Viljoen
pressed the grapes from selected vines planted around the historical old Tin
Mine on this sweeping estate.
BOSCHENDAL 1685 CHARDONNAY PINOT NOIR
Boschendal's wines are legendary for great quality, value and of course distinct
personality. Although unusual, this composition of assertive pinot noir and
voluptuous chardonnay are perfectly harmonised in a bold and sumptuous blend.
GRAHAM BECK VIOGNIER
Very well balanced, delicate floral, with peach notes and underlying oak.
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LEOPARD’S LEAP SAUVIGNON BLANC
Summer fruit salad of berries and fig. In Top 20 SA Wines sold in the U.K.
DIEMERSDAL MATYS SAUVIGNON BLANC
This vibrant, classically styled Sauvignon Blanc presents a brilliant lemon-lime
colour. The nose is complex with an array of tropical fruit, figs and green
peppers.
BRAMPTON SAUVIGNON BLANC
Named after the Brampton beacon bloomer bull that was introduced to add vitality
to the award winning dairy herd. In the same way, Brampton wines are as fresh
and vibrant as their colourful modern packaging. The Sauvignon Blanc is packed
with perky tropical green pineapple and ripe figs perfectly balanced by a lively
acid line great for effortless drinking.
BON COURAGE SAUVIGNON BLANC
A delicate, fruitful wine in the "new world" style. The upfront acids add a
refreshing dimension. The style is crisp and dry with mouthwatering gooseberry
and tropical fruit salad flavours.
These carry through well into the long, tangy finish.
LA MOTTE SAUVIGNON BLANC
Owned by a member of one of South Africa's wine dynasty families, Hannalie
(Rupert) Koegelenberg. This exceptional wine encourages everything Hannalie and
La Motte represent - Elegance, style, impeccable attention to detail, passion,
harmony, reverence, classical music!
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SIMONSIG CHENIN BLANC
Starbright colour with a vibrant green tinge. Beautifully expressive sweet fruit
aromas of yellow Golden Delicious apples, ripe pears and floral notes dominate
the bouquet. A tropical fruit salad
of melons, guavas and pineapples fill the palate.
BABYLON'S CHENIN BLANC
Lots of guava, granadilla, litchi and passion fruit flavours are prominent on
the palate. Behind the fruitiness there are more mineral and sweety flavours -
typical from a Swartland Chenin. Very fresh and crisp with a “fuzziness” from
CO2 still in the wine.
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FRANSCHHOEK CELLARS CHARDONNAY
Partial barrel fermentation affords this generous dry white a richness and broad
appeal with generous tropical and citrus fruit developing a delicious marmalade
and vanilla spice core that finishes with creamy concentration of very good
length.
DANIE DE WET LIMESTONE CHARDONNAY
The “Pioneer of Chardonnay” in South Africa! Danie De Wet personally introduced
Chardonnay into South Africa. This wine is crafted from specific vineyards
planted on limestone soil.
Intoxicating fresh green apple flavours with delicate aromas make this wine one
of South Africa's favourite Chardonnays.
HARTENBERG CHARDONNAY
Hartenberg's flagship wine. Buttery, complex and bursting with aromas of citrus.
Long lingering flavours with an unmistakably toasty oak finish. Powerful
house-styled citrus peel and peach punctuated by a tangy mouthfeel.
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LEOPARD’S LEAP CHENIN BLANC SEMI SWEET
Satisfies off dry and the sweeter palate - delicious tropical flavours - funders
of the endangered Cape Leopard in the Cederberg Mountains.
BELLINGHAM ROSÉ
Strawberries and cream aroma - juicy and fruity sweet.
GRAHAM BECK ROSÉ
Blend of Malbec and Sangiovese with appealing body, ripe body finish and pretty
coral hue.
BOSCHENDAL BLANC DE NOIR
If you know anything about French, you will know that this wine is a 'white wine
from black grapes'. Don't let the attractive salmon pink colour confuse you
though. Boschendal created the first of the genre of 'Blanc de Noir' wines in
South Africa. The slight pretty pinkness precedes the eminently juicy fruit
delicious drinkability of this off dry blend of red varieties.
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LEOPARD'S LEAP LOOKOUT RED
A Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Cinsaut blend. An easy drinking red with
flavours of cloves and blackberries.
HARTENBERG CABERNET / SHIRAZ
Juicy full flavoured berry richness - stylish, with a balanced silkiness and a
good long aftertaste. Uncomplicated quality wine matured in small French oak
barrels.
KLEIN STEENBERG BORDEAUX BLEND
Vibrant rich Bordeaux flavours to compliment most dishes, created in one of
South Africa's breathtakingly beautiful Constantia wineries' most advanced state
of the art cellar.
RUPERT AND ROTHCHILD CLASSIQUE
Life is too short not to treat yourself to the finest gifts of nature. Fine
dining whilst overlooking the beauty of the Knysna waters accompanied by a world
class Bordeaux blend created by the
world’s two leading wine dynasties - Rupert Family of South Africa and Baron
Benjamin de Rothschild of France.
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BRAMPTON CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Brampton was a champion jersey bull imported from Canada to add new vitality to
the dairy herd at Rustenberg Estate. Similarly, what began as the playful second
label of the prestigious Rustenberg wine range became a vibrant and slightly
irreverent energy in the wine fold.
The Cabernet Sauvignon epitomises this compelling fruit and bold character
whilst remaining approachable and effortlessly engaging.
ZONNEBLOEM CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Showing classic cassis, scrub to bare with a pervasive tanic back bone.
TOKARA ZONDERNAAM CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Crafted by one of South Africa's most talented young winemakers, full of flavour,
intensity and layers of flavour sensations. An ideal marriage for tasty meat
dishes.
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PROTEA MERLOT
A truly South African flower on the label, depicting a brilliant S.A. Merlot,
from one of our country's most advanced cellars and most spectacular estate,
Antonij Rupert. Handpicked fruit from the Rupert farms, offer flavours of
chocolate, mint and spices which will enhance any dish you select.
DELHEIM MERLOT
Marvelous notes with sleek line and juicy appeal. Plenty of back bone and great
mouthfeel.
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GUARDIAN PEAK
The unique soil structure from this estate adds to the intense complexities
found in the wine. Good structure with chocolate throughout the palate and
blackcurrant strong in the finish.
LA MOTTE SHIRAZ
This Shiraz with wild berries and cellar trademark textured silkiness is the
flagship cultivar, highlighting the quest for perfection and excellence by the
CEO Hein Koegelenberg, husband of owner Hannalie (Rupert) Koegelenberg.
Complement your food flavours with
this stunning wine.
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BEYERSKLOOF PINOTAGE
A medium to full bodied Pinotage with a dark ruby colour. Bundles of Pinotage
fruit on the nose with an intense and lively palate. The wine ends with a soft
and sweet finish.
NEDERBERG PINOTAGE
Beautifully balanced with well taimed tannins and integrated with a soft wood
feel.
DIEMERSFONTEIN PINOTAGE
Diemersfontein's flag carrier is the coffee-and-chocolate Pinotage! "The
Original"! It is praised for its easy accessibility, its uniqueness, its
wonderful rich coffee, smoky overtones on the nose -and yet the preservation of
voluptuous fruit on the palate, along with spicy, cinnamon and chocolatey notes
on the palate. It is vivacious, versatile and velvety. Makes you sit up and
smile at the company you are with.
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Matching food and wine is not an arcane science.
It is simply matching wine and
food
according to what tastes great in YOUR opinion.
The basic guide of white wine with white meat and red wine with red meat is
slowly becoming a
thing of the past.
Wines are becoming more versatile and flexible to cater for
each persons likes
and dislikes.
Here is a set of guidelines we have laid down of potential wine and food
partners to assist you in
your selection.
Deviate from our suggestions and make your own. Celebrate your
uniqueness
and enjoy the splendor and beauty that is wine.
BEEF - Any serious red. A good cabernet, merlot or perhaps even a shiraz.
CALAMARI - A crisp sauvignon blanc, any white blend, or try a light red.
CHICKEN - Very versatile, try an off-dry white or a medium bodied red.
CRAYFISH - A bold chardonnay if there is a rich sauce involved or otherwise a
lively
sauvignon blanc.
DUCK - Fruity young red wines go well with duck. For a different taste try
a méthode cap classique or Champagne.
LINEFISH
Saltwater - Dry sparkling or a good dry white will do nicely.
Fresh water - More delicate white or a bold méthode cap classique
Grilled - sauvignon blanc
Sauced - chardonnay or a chardonnay blend
FISH CURRIES - Chardonnay, particularly with curries containing coconut milk.
Off-dry
chenin or possibly a blanc de noir.
KINGKLIP - Chardonnay or other wood matured white wines.
OYSTERS - Methode cap classique, a lightly wooded sauvignon blanc or an
unwooded chardonnay.
PASTA’S Seafood Pasta - sauvignon blanc or chardonnay.
Cream or tomato based pasta - A good sturdy red.
PORK - Off dry, fruity reds. Possibly even a rosé.
PRAWNS - Sauvignon blanc or a chardonnay go beautifully with prawns
SALADS - Chardonnay or blanc de noir to complement.
SALMON - Try a chardonnay or a fruity, non-tannic young red.
SHELLFISH - Sauvignon blanc, crisp chenin or an off-dry riesling.
DESSERTS -
Method Cap Classique adds extra sparkle or a rich, decadant Noble late
harvest.
CHEESE -
Noble late harvest or a fortified wine i.e. Ruby port or a brandy based
pinotage
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