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WINES BY THE GLASS Graham Beck Brut MCC R70 Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc R65 Cederberg Unwooded Chenin Blanc R55 Warwick The First Lady Unoaked Chardonnay R60 Olifantsberg Rosé R60 Warwick The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon R65 Kloof Street Swartland Rouge R80 Donkiesbaai Hooiwijn R85

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WINES BY THE GLASS Graham Beck Brut MCC R70 Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc R65 Cederberg Unwooded Chenin Blanc R55 Warwick The First Lady Unoaked Chardonnay R60 Olifantsberg Rosé R60 Warwick The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon R65 Kloof Street Swartland Rouge R80 Donkiesbaai Hooiwijn R85

CAP CLASSIQUE Graham Beck Brut Robertson R300 / 70 Light yeasty aromas and secondary tones of limey fresh fruit on the nose with rich creamy complexity on the palate. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Graham Beck Brut Rose Robertson R325 Whiffs of raspberries, cherries and aromas of minerality. Hints of oyster shell and fresh lavender. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Le Lude Franschhoek R450 Elegant citrus blossoms with fresh lime aromas followed by nougat, roasted nuts and brioche. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinotage, Pinot Meunier Le Lude Rose Franschhoek R470 Ripe cherry and raspberry aromas provide a delicate profile to the wine. Hints of grapefruit, wild rose, blueberries and aniseed. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier Silverthorn The Green Man Robertson R500 Fresh aromas of green apple and acacia blossom backed by subtle hints of minerality and whiffs of freshly baked brioche. Chardonnay CHAMPAGNE Nicholas Fuillatte Chouilly R920 Fresh white fruit aromas of apple, pear and peach intermingle with curry and turmeric spices. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Epernay R1350 Vibrant intensity of green apple and citrus fruit with mineral nuances and white flowers. Secondary notes of brioche, cereal and fresh nuts. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay Moët & Chandon Nectar Imperial Epernay R1650 A burst of exotic pineapple and mango rounded off by stone fruit nuances and hints of vanilla. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Chardonnay Veuve Cliquot Reims R1350 Fruity notes reminiscent of pear flesh with discreet biscuit notes in the background. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier ,Chardonnay Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose Mareuil-sur-Ay R2100 A delicate bouquet of red fruits and the zest of citrus followed by a fresh finish with a taste of raspberry. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay

WHITE CULTIVARS RIESLING Jordan The Real McCoy 2014 Stellenbosch R250 Aromatic tropical fruit with orange zest spicy edges and crisp acid combine elegantly in this appealing off-dry wine. Spioenkop 2014 Elgin R440 Pepper, lime and spice – all delivered in a light bodied wine with verve. A hint of sugar prolongs the flavour of this very enjoyable wine. SAUVIGNON BLANC Neil Ellis Groenekloof 2015 Darling R200 / 65 A freshly acidic character that mixes happily with citrus and tropical notes a well composed palate. Almenkerk 2015 Elgin R250 This single-vineyard wine is crafted to be the ultimate expression of Elgin’s cool climate: Elegant, complex with a core of minerality. A true terroir wine, it offsets the typical green aromas of Sauvignon Blanc with the tropical tones of fully ripened fruit. Iona 2015 Elgin R280 Showing plenty of ripe fruit due to the late harvest, this wine has a full, balanced palate with plenty of citrus on the nose. David Niewoud Ghost Corner 2015 Elim R360 Concentrated layers of green figs and gooseberries with a touch of grapefruit, fynbos and a steely minerality on the palate. CHENIN BLANC Cederberg Unwooded 2016 Cederberg R170 / 55 Beautiful layers of melon, grapefruit and fleshy white pear. A mouth coating creaminess comes from 5 months on the lees. It finishes with a lively crisp acidity. Altitude vineyards make this chenin unique. Kloof Street 2015 Swartland R190 Pale straw in colour, this wine has a nose of sun ripened pears and wet granite. The palate is full and rich with a mineral spicy finish. Spioenkop 2012 Elgin R280 Sophisticated flavours of pineapple, peach and extract of almond. The wine has a good balance between the lemon acidity and slightly wooded flavours. Remhoogte Honeybunch 2013 Stellenbosch R340 Intense honeyed fragrance. The nose shows fresh peaches and apricots complemented by aromas of floral honeysuckle and freshened by undertones of lime.

SEMILLON Steenberg 2012 Constantia R380 Aromas of dried apricots, peaches and vanilla on the nose. The palate is rich and creamy with lime and citrus notes followed by hits of elderflower and tangerine in the aftertaste. VIOGNIER Alvi’s Drift 2015 Worcester R130 A white wine for red wine drinkers. Aromas dominated by apricots and white peaches. The fruit is nuanced with a hint of cashew nuts. CHARDONNAY Warwick The First Lady Unoaked 2015 Stellenbosch R175 / 60 A pale straw colour with a hint of green in the glass. Intense nose of fresh pineapple, lemon, citrus and floral notes. Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile’s Lair, Kaaimansgat 2014 Overberg R310 Beautifully fresh and crisp with obvious gooseberry flavours surrounded by subtle oak nuances as well as a distinctive mineral quality. Paul Cluver Estate 2015 Elgin R450 Lots of buttered toast on the nose with a distinctive citrus presence . Tangerine and citrus blossom fragrances with hints of vanilla pod and almond flakes. Storm 2015 Hemel-en-Aarde Valley R600 Lemon Meringue, Spice and citrus aromas together with pear aromas give way to long and dry mineral finish characteristic of the vineyard’s low-vigour, stony, clay-rich Bokkeveld shale soils. WHITE BLENDS Spier Creative Block 2 2014 Coastal Region R215 Bordeaux style blend with ripe kiwi fruit and white peaches on the nose with an intense green grassy undertone. Perfumed green winter melon with an undertow of green asparagus. Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse 2014 Western Cape R380 Aromas of gooseberry, naartjie peel, peach, lavender, rosemary and burnt sugar. Broad rich flavours resolve into an oyster bed salinity. Chenin Blanc, Rousanne, Semillon, Chardonnay Mullineux White 2014 Swartland R445 A nose of ripe green citrus fruit and Christmas spices. A fresh and richly textured palate of ripe pears, almonds and peaches with a clove-like finish. Chenin Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Semillon Gris ROSÉ / BLANC DE NOIR Olifantsberg 2015 Worscester R180 / 60 Salmon pink in colour, this delightful wine has beautiful savory notes and a refreshing creamy palate. Syrah Almenkerk Lace 2015 Elgin R210 Aromas of ripe raspberry and watermelon are complemented on the palate by a savoury character. Cabernet Sauvignon

RED CULTIVARS PINOT NOIR Newton Johnson Family Vinyards 2015 Hemel-en-Aarde Valley R510 Pure and precise characters of fragrant cherries, currants, earthiness and spice. The perfume and silky smooth tannins are complemented with depth provided by red clay deeper in the soil. Selected as one of the top 3 Pinot Noirs outside of Burgundy by Decanter magazine. Bouchard Finalyson Galpin Peak 2013 Hemel-en-Aarde Valley R675 Peppery spice with blackberry and cherry notes ending in a harmonious and long earthy finish. Storm Moya’s 2014 Upper Hemel-en-Aarde valley R700 Displays layers of red cherry, berry and fruit spice. A silky tannin structure complements the spicy primary fruit perfume. A faithful depiction of the site’s lighter structured, decomposed granite soils. CINSAULT Naude 2014 Stellenbosch R550 An extraordinarily pretty wine. The nose shows red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, wild flowers and herbs. Lovely fruit purity, fresh acidity and fine tannins – it possesses plenty of detail and real poise. PINOTAGE Diemersfontein 2014 Wellington R240 Distinct coffee, rich dark chocolate and baked plums on the nose with ripe, subtle tannins. A wine to be enjoyed young. Remhoogte Bushvine 2014 Stellenbosch R290 Ultra fresh with cherries and mulberries dominating the nose with hints of fynbos and a slight earthiness bringing depth. Chalky tannin and fresh spice provide a savoury finish Spioenkop 1900 2015 Elgin R650 A complex, subtle nose of blackcurrent, violet, cinnamon and black cherries. An elegant Pinotage with a lingering aftertaste. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Warwick The First lady 2014 Stellenbosch R190 / 65 The bouquet reveals dark chocolate, brambleberries, star anise, cloves, cracked black pepper and notes of fresh thyme. Cederberg 2014 Cederberg R300 Loads of blackcurrants with cedar wood undertones on the nose with a hint of smokiness and tobacco leaf, creating a complex wine. De Trafford 2012 Stellenbosch R680 Classic dark fruit, iodine and graphite spicing with nuances of liquorice.

MERLOT Hartenberg 2013 Stellenbosch R350 Brick red in colour. A mélange of aromas permeate the nose, showing truffles, forest floor, violets, plums and cherry. Meerlust 2013 Stellenbosch R550 Intense dark fruit on the nose, mulberry and damson plum with hints of dark chocolate and spice.

De Trafford 2010 Stellenbosch R600 Pure dark red berry and cherry fruit with intriguing nuts and spices and a little herbaceous character. These flavours follow through on the palate with lovely fine, dry tannins and a soft long finish. SHIRAZ La Motte 2012 Franschhoek R310 This wine beautifully captures juicy berry - fruit, sweet liquorice, violet flowers and pepper spice. Kevin Arnold 2011 Stellenbosch R480 Floral, perfume notes and clove pepper spice lead the aromatics of this Shiraz, accompanied by soft leather and licorice undertones. Shiraz, Mourvedre De Trafford 2013 Stellenbosch R1150 Forthcoming spicy, blueberry fruit, herbal fynbos notes, and white pepper on the nose. Mullineux Iron Syrah 2013 R1600 Platter’s guide red wine of the year. Hints of black pepper, dark berries and herbs and a bloody, earthy character on the nose. RED BLENDS Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2014 Swartland R270 / 80 The seductive blend of Southern Rhône varieties has a perfumed nose of violets, spice and purple fruit. Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre, Tinta Barocca, Cinsault AA Badenhorst Family Red 2013 Swartland R570 Complex notes of pepper, liquorice, perfume, and black cherries. The palate entry is quite dense with lavender and dark berry fruit. Shiraz, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca, Grenache, Mourvedre Warwick Trilogy 2012 Stellenbosch R680 The wine displays an intense ruby red colour in the glass. The bouquet is reminiscent of vanilla, cassis, thyme liquorice and mulberries. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot Ormond Vernon Basson 2008 Darling R750 A deep crimson red wine with hints of vanilla, flamed cherries, blueberries and earthiness. A taste of dark fruits along with a savoury character and toasty oak finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc.

DESSERT WINES Donkiesbaai Hooiwijn 2015 Piekenierskloof R400 / 85 Ripe apricots, stewed peaches and subtle rooibos tea come to the fore with a light touch of honeycomb and caramel. This wine has a fantastic balance between sugar and acidity, and an integrated long-lingering finish. Chenin Blanc Ken Forrester Noble T 2012 Stellenbosch R460 A barrel fermented botrytised dessert wine. Fresh, sumptuous peach, dried apricot flavours, overlaid with a tropical lushness of melon and pineapple. Ripe sweetness, yet tangy, with flavours like baked apples with clove spice, wood spice and honey on the finish. Chenin Blanc Mullineux Olerasay 2008 – 2014 Swartland R900 Bright golden straw colour, with a rich, viscous appearance. The nose and palate are a complex, enticing blend of dried peaches, apricots, honey and marmalade, with a savoury nuttiness. The intense mouth-feel is balanced by a clean, fresh, and very long finish. Chenin Blanc Klein Constantia Vin De Constance 2011 Constantia R1600 Concentrated flavours of apricot and orange zest with aspects of frangipani flowers abound. Mouth filling yet clean and focused, the wine tapers into a rich luscious finish. Muscat de Frontignan