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WELCOME TO BIENTANG’S CAVE

Here at Bientang’s Cave you can sip on some of the Cape’s finest wines, on its own or to complement your meal whilst watching the whales play mere metres away.

This wine list has been created to show-case some of the best local wines that our beautiful region has to offer.

DINERS CLUB WINE LIST AWARDS Diamond Awards 2010, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 2020

Platinum Awards 2001, 2002, 2006 & 2014

Gold Awards 2005 & 2007 Merit Awards 1998 & 2000

SOUTH AFRICAN FINE WINE LIST AWARD Platinum Award

TOP 100 SA WINE LIST CHALLENGE Certificate of Excellence & Good Value Award 2012

NATURAL WORLD SAFARIS 2015 Top 10 Best Bars with views of wildlife in South Africa

CORKAGE POLICY & CAVE RULES

Bientang’s Cave has an extensive wine list to cater for most tastes.

Guests are not permitted to bring any alcohol, beverages or food onto the premises.

Bientang’s has an on consumption Liquor Licence which prohibits you from leaving the premises

with a open bottle of alcohol. All alcoholic drinks must be consumed on the property.

No smoking in restaurant, upper or lower deck - Smoking permitted at The Oyster Bar

CCTV IN 24HR OPERATION DOGS ARE TO BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES WIFI AVAILABLE

THE RIGHT OF ADMISSION RESERVED

THE

WINE

LIST 2020

B.C.

Est: 1992

Availability, vintage and price are subject to change without notice

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT FOR SALE TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18

CHAMPAGNE

Dom Pérignon Épernay - France 5 750 Notes from the sea, roasted nuts, coffee, brioche, tropical green fruits, stone fruit, green apples and sweet orange citrus.

Möet & Chandon Rosé Impérial Épernay - France 1 774 The bouquet exudes red berries and nuances of rose. A juicy intensity of strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant and peach flavours.

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Yellow Lable Reims - France 1 605 Fruity aromas of peach, Mirabelle plums and pears. On the palate toasty brioche and vanilla tantalise the taste buds.

MÉTHODE CAP CLASSIQUE AND PROSECCO

Martini Prosecco Doc Italy, Veneto 350 Aromatic Glera grapes blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Refreshing, dry and fruity scent of ripe peaches and green apples.

Pongrácz Brut Coastal 334 As elegant as it is stylish, Pinot Noir-led with Chardonnay, with appealing brioche, honey & stonefruit flavours. Gls 78

Pongrácz Rosé Durbanville 334 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which delights the mind as much as the eye and evokes an air of romance with its delicate blush hue.

AROMATIC WHITE WINES

Hamilton Russell Ashbourn Blend Walker Bay 170

Unwooded dry Chardonnay and vibrant, perfumed Sauvignon Blanc. Gls 57

Laibach The Ladybird White Blend ORGANIC Western Cape 205

Medium wooded Chardonnay & Chenin blanc. Toffee, hay and white peach aromas & flavours.

Creation Viognier Walker Bay 262

Unwooded, off-dry, crisp, fruity and forthcoming with fragrant peach aromas. Gls 80

Nederburg Gewürztraminer Beautiful Lady Stellenbosch 372

Unwooded, rose petals and Turkish delight, alluring litchi and sweet spice.

Beaumont Chenin Blanc Bot River 225

Unwooded dry, apple, green melon, pear and peach aromas and flavours.

Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc Old Vine Reserve Stellenbosch 288

Wooded dry full bodied, melon and spicy baked apple flavours and aromas.

CHARDONNAY

Creation Walker Bay 365

On the nose sun-kissed pear and peach and a hint of vanilla. Full-bodied palate with caramel and lemon curd.

Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile’s Lair “Kaaimansgat” Overberg 375

Hints of litchi, white peach, kiwi fruit and golden tangerine.

Vergelegen Stellenbosch 338

Delicate wooding, citrus, peach, tropical fruit and mineral tones.

Vondeling Voor-Paardeberg 265

Crisp apple and citrus, Crème Brȗlé, spun sugar and floral potpourri. Gls 78

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SAUVIGNON bLANC

Southern Right Walker Bay 255

Shimmers with lime and lemon in a clean, fresh mouthful.

Ataraxia Western Cape 250

White peach, citrus and lemongrass aromas and flavours. Gls 78


Aromas and flavours of passion fruit, white peach and litchi.

Springfield Special Cuvée Robertson 245

Sensuous combination of passion fruit, nettles and minerality abounds.

Oak Valley Fountain Of Youth Groenlandberg-Elgin 185

Passion fruit, white peach, granadilla and litchi flavours and aromas. Gls 58

Durbanville Hills Durbanville 150

Medium-bodied with tropical fruit flavours and citrus. Gls 50

ROSÉ

Creation Grenache Noir / Viognier Cape South Coast 245

Scents of peach and apricot mingling with hints of cranberry.

Durbanville Hills Durbanville Hills 150

100% Merlot. Aromas of red berries and mixed fruit. Gls 50

RED BLEND & TiNTA BAROCCA

Allesverloren Tinta Barocca Swartland 278

Medium to full-bodied, berries, chocolate, vanilla and oak spice.

Laibach Ladybird ORGANIC Simonsberg / Stellenbosch 289

Aromas of wild berry, cigar box and a hint of dark chocolate.

MERLOT


Fruity, spicy aromas, dark chocolate and ripe berry flavours.

Durbanville Hills Durbanville Hills 172

Rich sweet dark fruit, chocolate, mint, vanilla and cinnamon. Gls 58

SHIRAZ / SYRAH

Beaumont Dangerfield Bot River, Walker Bay 425

An abundance of dark fruit, spice and velvety tannins.

Vondeling Baldrick Voor-Paardeberg 180

Dark berries, rose petals, violets and other exotic spices.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Meerlust Stellenbosch 710

Full bodied, blackcurrant and plum fruit bolstered by refined tannins.

Springfield Whole Berry Robertson 315

Lighter styled Cab full of juicy cassis, spice and plum flavours.

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PINOT NOIR

Newton Johnson Walker Bay Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 438

Violet, cherry and truffle aromas. Berry and cinnamon notes.

Mr P Knows by Iona Elgin 275

Beautiful ripe berries and sweet spice on the nose. Gls 86

PINOTAGE

Southern Right Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 610

Dark berry fruit, subtle wood spice. with classic fruit aromas and flavours.

Zonnebloem Stellenbosch 199

Purple fruit, oak spice aromas bursting with cherry flavours. Gls 66

DESSERT WINE

Nederburg Noble Late Harvest Durbanville, Paarl 238

Aromas and flavours of pineapple, tangerine, apricot and dried peach. Gls 75

IRISH COFFEES ∞ DOM PEDROS

Amarula, Kahlua, Franjelico, Tia Maria, Bells, J&B Sgl 45 Dbl 75

Jamesons, Cointreau, Amaretto, Stroh Rum -80- Sgl 50 Dbl 80

LIQUEURS, APERITIFS, GRAPPA & PORT

Cointreau 35 Tia Maria 30 Amaretto 35 Franjelico 30

Jagermeister 30 Kahlua 30 Amarula 30

Pernod 26 Campari 35 Pimms 28

Antonella Cabernet (Italy) 65 Meerlust Dalla Cia 34

Beaumont Cape Vintage Port 30 De Krans Cape Port 42 Old Brown Sherry 15 Monis Pale Dry Sherry 20

WHISKY & BOURBON

Chivas Regal Premium 12yr 42 Johnnie Walker Black 40 Jameson Irish 36 Dewar’s 12yr Old 33

Bain’s Cape Mountain 30 William Lawson 20 Jack Daniels No. 7 26 Bells / J &B 24

BRANDY & COGNAC

Richelieu 10 yr 34 Klipdrift Premium 25 Courvoisier V.S.O.P. 65 Van Ryn Potstil 12 yr 45

VODKA & TEQUILA

Grey Goose Premium 48 Cruz Vintage Black 26 KGB Citron 26

Patrón Añejo 68 Olmeca Black 27 Olmeca Silver 27

RUM

Stroh Rum -80- 44 Bacardi Carta Blanca 25 Bacardi Carta Oro 25 Bacardi Carta Negra 25

Malibu 25 Oakheart 25

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CRAFT GINS

Musgrave Crafted Pink Rose 42

Roses and rosehip complement Musgrave's spicy nature infused with rose water. Ideal with Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water.

Six Dogs Blue 42

A classic dry Gin infused with Blue Pea and Rose Pelargonium. Ideal with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water.

Inverroche Amber 40

Floral botanicals of Africa with spices and berries from India and Europe. Fresh citrus and juniper notes and a delicate floral finish.

Blaauklippen Triple 3 Citrus Infusion 36

Fresh and crisp citrus aromas with a smooth, silky finish. Try with Fever-Tree Naturally light Tonic Water.

Bombay Sapphire 34 The flavouring of this Gin comes from a recipe of ten ingredients. Lovely with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water.

Gordon’s London Dry Gin 22

By appointment to Her Majesty the Queen Tanqueray. Ideal with Fever-Tree Aromatic Tonic Water.

FEVER-TREE BESPOKE MIXERS

Premium Indian Tonic Water Elderflower Tonic Water 32 Light Tonic Water Aromatic Tonic Water

FITCH AND LEEDES mixers

Club Soda, Ginger Ale, Bitter Lemon, Lemonade, Tonic Water 24

COCKTAILS

Cosmopolitan 76

Citron Vodka shaken cold with citrus, lime and cranberry juice.

Margarita 76

Tequila Silver shaken cold with lime juice and orange extracts.

Espresso Martini 76

Bacardi Oakheart Rum shaken cold with creamy Espresso.

Watermelon Cosmopolitan 76

Citron Vodka, cranberry and watermelon extracts shaken with ice.

Pina Colada Virgin 50 78

Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum blended smooth with pineapple, crushed ice and cream coconut extracts.

Strawberry Daiquiri Virgin 50 78

Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum, strawberry puree and crushed ice blended smooth.

The Pain Killer 78

Orange and pineapple juice, coconut and Bacardi Oakheart, Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum and roasted cinnamon.

Mai Tai 78

Orange and pineapple juice, Bacardi Oakheart Rum and Bacardi Carta Negra Rum with a dash of Grenadine.

Bloody Mary The "Traditional" Style Virgin 50 78

A classic blend of Kruz Vintage Black Vodka, fresh tomato, celery , Tobasco and ground black pepper.

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CRAFT & LOCAL DRAUGHT 1/2 Pint Pint

Old Harbour Beer Pale Lager 38 48

Castle Lite 28 38

LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL BEERS & CIDERS

Black Label Lager Windhoek Lager 32 Corona Extra 40

Heineken 34 Savanna Dry OR Light 35

nON-ALCOHOLIC BEER, CIDER, G&T and wine

Castle Free 30 Savanna Lemon 35

The Duchess Floral / Botanical / Greenery Gin & Tonic 48

Inah Sauvignon Blanc Cape Semi-Sweet, Halaal Certified 176

Inah Shiraz Un-oaked, Semi-sweet, Halaal Certified 176

SOFT DRINKS

Sodas Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero, Fanta Orange, Cream Soda 26 Tizers Appletiser, Red Grapetiser 34

Lipton Iced Tea Peach, Lemon flavours 32 Mineral Water 500ml 24

Fruit Juice Orange, Tropical, Cranberry, Apple, Pineapple 32 Halls Tomato Cocktail 34

Rock Shandy Soda, Lemonade and Bitters 34 Red Bull ‘It gives you wings’ 50

Rose's Cordials Lime, Passion Fruit, Kola Tonic 12

HOT DRINKS

Rooibos Cappuccino 32 Rooibos Latte 34

Rooibos Chai Cappuccino 34 Rooibos Chai Latte 36

Tea 28 Hot Chocolate 35

Ceylon, Earl Grey, Rooibos, Green tea

Cappuccino 32 Café Latte 36

Single Espresso 25 Double Espresso 30

Americano 30 Baby Chino 18

Speciality Giffard Flavours: Caramel, Hazelnut, Vanillla, White Chocolate - per 25ml add 16

MILKSHAKES & FLOATS Add R14 for a Chocolate Flake ∞ Add R14 for a Double Thick

Milkshakes Strawberry, Banana, Coconut, Vanilla, Hazelnut, Caramel, Espresso, White Chocolate, Bar One Chocolate 48

Soda Floats Vanilla ice cream with your choice of Soda 45

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Limited wine vintages

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MÉTHODE CAP CLASSIQUE

Pongrácz Desiderious 2009 Western Cape 1 000

A dry, pedigreed flagship bubbly. Fresh fruit, smoky toasted hazelnut & freshly baked bread delight the senses.

J.C. Le Roux Scintilla Vintage Reserve 2014 Western Cape 615

A luxuriously smooth Chardonnay & Pinot Noir blend. Brilliant golden colour, dry, soft & elegant palate.

Creation Elation Brut 2014 Walker Bay 595

Dry blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. Aromas & flavours of lemon blossom, dried apple, wild strawberry & fresh brioche.

Domaine Des Dieux Claudia Brut 2012 Elgin / Walker Bay 550

A sparkling combination of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. Creamy lemon curd aromas mingle with perfumed red berry notes.

Lightly OAKED dry blend

Ernst & Co Nineteenfiftytwo 2016 Stellenbosch 300

Sauvignon blanc & Semillon opens to a rich & creamy nose enhanced by a apricot & lime blossom fragrance.

CHENIN BLANC

Creation Cool-Climate 2018 Walker Bay 365

Unwooded, on the palate magic unfolds, crispy quince and fresh green apple flirting with notes of tangy citrus.

Nederburg The Anchorman 2018 Paarl, Darling 370

Wooded, reminiscent of ripe fruits, especially apricots, pears & white peaches with floral hints & traces of spice.

CHARDONNAY

UNOAKED

Springfield Wild Yeast 2018 Robertson 285

Naturally fermented. Favours of pineapple & pear drops with fresh lemongrass undertones.

OAKED

Hamilton Russell 2018 Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 1 030

A vibrant natural acidity & dry minerality combine with structural length & complexity in this elegant, classically styled wine.

Newton Johnson Family Vineyard 2016 Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 655

Illuminating quality, powerful yet precise. Citrus & allspice give ornate lift to richer, riper lime, yuzu citrus and headier spices.

Ataraxia 2017 Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge 562

Expressive grapefruit, white peach, ripe pear, grilled hazel nut aromas & flavours.

Iona 2017 Elgin 580

Lightly oaked, lime & lemon undertones. Bright citrus with a hint of almonds & biscuit brioche, rich aromas & flavours.

Lourensford Cape Leopard ‘Limited Release of 400’ 2015 Stellenbosch 488

Intense ripe pineapple, melon flavour supported by white peach, apricot & hints of jasmine & lemon zest.

Ernst Gouws & Co 2018 Stellenbosch 238

Lightly wooded with typical aromas of fresh almonds, peach & orange peel. There is a subtle hint of vanilla spice & toffee.



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SAUVIGNON bLANC

Iona 2018 Elgin 292

Lightly oaked. Crisp green apples, zesty limes, gooseberries & tropical notes with white flowers & subtle minerality.

Heritage Heroes The Young Airhawk 2017 Cape Agulhas, Elgin / Darling 370

Wooded, fresh crisp layers of asparagus, green pepper, green fig, lime & minerality that is very well integrated with the wood.

Vergelegen Stellenbosch 275

Vibrant aromas of lime blossom, gooseberry, ripe guava, fresh passion fruit and quince. Shows amazing elegance.

CAPE RIESLING / CROUCHEN BLANC

Cape Riesling Theuniskraal Tulbach 148

Unwooded & dry. Aromas of green apples, guavas and nectarines with a floral background which all flow onto the palate.

ROSÉ

Allesverloren Tinta Rosé 2018 Swartland 150

Tinta Barocca, Touriga Naçional, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Shiraz. Raspberries & cherries with a hint of vanilla spice.

Ashbourne 2019 Swartland 170

100% Cinsault. Aromas of rose petals, watermelon & melons which softly follows through onto the palate.

NOBLE LATE HARVEST

Beaumont Goutte D'Or 2015 Bot River 365

This elegant pure Chenin blanc is filled with aromas of spices & dried fruit and delicate oak flavours.

RED BLEND

Hamilton Russell Ashbourne 2010 Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 1 416

Aged wooded Pinotage blend, medium-bodied, intense & savoury with a beautiful minerality.

Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2014/15 Walker Bay 710

Sangiovese, Pinot noir, Shiraz, Nebbiolo, Mourvédre, Barbera. Flavours are rich black plum with strawberry undertones.

Lourensford SMV Cape Leopard ‘Limited Release of 400’ Stellenbosch 595

Shiraz, Mourvedre and Viognier blend. Full-bodied, aromas & flavours of blackberry, mulberry, aniseed, pepper & liquorice.

Nederburg The Motorcycle Marvel 2016 Western Cape 444

Dry full-bodied Rhône-style blend of Carignan, Shiraz, Grenache, Cinsaut & Mourvèdre. Sweet spice, dark berries & dates.

Nederburg The Brew Master 2016 Western Cape 436

Full bodied Cab Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cab Franc, Malbec. Dark fruit, blackcurrant, mulberry, & dark chocolate.

PINOTAGE

Vondeling Bowwood 2014 Voor-Paardeberg Paarl 695

Nuances of softly roasted black olives, wild honeyed fynbos, bold red berry fruit, spicy coconut, dark plums and vanilla.

PINOt noir

Oak Valley Groenlandberg 2014 Elgin 656

Medium bodied with smoky berry flavours of maraschino cherry, vibrant strawberry, violets and black fruits.

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