BABYLONSTOREN CANDIDE
R115,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: A fruit-driven nose with notes of peach and litchi.
Palate: A wonderful fruity expression of sweet litchi and peach interjected with zesty lime hints.
Finish: A refreshing and complex tropical finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Sommeliers Choice Awards: Gold (2022).
Tim Atkin: 87/100
Veritas: Silver (2022).
BEYERSKLOOF CHENIN BLANC PINOTAGE
R107,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Initial fruit aromas evolve into mixed tropical notes.
Palate: Tropical fruit flavours resonate with vibrant acidic bursts
Finish: A lingering balance of acidity and minerality.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Veritas: Silver 92015)
Wine Enthusiast: 86/100
BOLAND ONE FORMATION CHENIN SAUVIGNON BLANC
R110,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: An abundance of luscious tropical fruit aromas.
Palate: Layers of kiwi, ripe gooseberry and crisp green apple.
Finish: A lively, lingering, fruity finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Veritas Awards: Silver Outstanding (2021).
Mundus Vini Summer Tasting: Gold (2021).
Platter: 4 Stars.
Michelangelo Awards: Gold (2021).
Veritas Awards: Gold (2020).
D’ARIA MUSIC WHITE
R95,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Fresh tropical aromas form a wonderful nose.
Palate: Fruity flavours; like guava, melon, and gooseberry blend with savory hints of asparagus.
Finish: A lingering finish.
DOUGLAS GREEN CHENIN SAUVIGNON BLANC
R61,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Tropical aromas abundantly blend with soft green asparagus and fig notes.
Palate: Subtle asparagus and fig flavours blend with nuances of tropical fruit.
Finish: A cheeky dry finish with lingering citrus notes.
AWARDS:
International Wine Challenge: Commended (2018)
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver (2018)
GHOST CORNER SEMILLON
R225,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Aromatic Semillon aromas of green fig blend with white fruit and nettle notes.
Palate: A wonderful minerality with earthy notes.
Finish: Smoky notes balance the creamy, yet crisp, acidity.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Tim Atkin: 94/100
Platter: 4.5 Stars
HAUTE CABRIERE CHARDONNAY PINOT NOIR
R120,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Elegant fruit notes with a vibrant acidic hint.
Palate: Incredible zesty lime flavours with sweet peach, pineapple and subtle hints of red berries.
Finish: A delectable, fruity finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Falstaff: 89/100
Tim Atkin: 88/100
Wine Enthusiast: 86/100
KANU RIFLE RANGE WHITE
R79,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Enticing dried nectarine aromas with hints of hay bales and toasted hazelnuts.
Palate: Citrus flavours blend with warm vanilla notes and oaked elderflower flavours.
Finish: A rounded, fruity finish with lasting acidity.
AWARDS:
International Wine Challenge: Commended (2018)
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver (2017 & 2018)
LEOPARDS LEAP CHARDONNAY PINOT NOIR
R74,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Elegant citrus notes from the Chardonnay complement delicious Turkish Delight aromas.
Palate: A vibrant blend of acidity and red fruit flavours; like cranberry, strawberry and pomegranate with Pink Lady apple nuances.
Finish: An elegant, citrus finish.
AWARDS:
Sommeliers Choice Awards: Bronze (2019)
Women's Wine & Spirit Awards: Bronze (2019)
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver (2015)
NEDERBURG CLASSIC LYRIC
R69,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Passion fruit and citrus aromas encompass hints of freshly-cut grass.
Palate: A medium-dry acidity balances the generous minerality.
Finish: A light, dry and refreshing finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Japan Wine Challenge: Silver.
Wine Enthusiast: 86/100
PIERRE JOURDAN RATAFIA
R170,00Traditionally Ratafia was served to celebrate the ratification of European treaties. The production of Ratafia at Cabriére confirms the Estate's commitment to emulate the full tradition of the Champagne.
TASTING NOTES:
Nose: A mélange of tropical fruit with vanilla overtones.
Palate: The taste is delicate yet enticing.
Finish: A lingering tropical fruit finish.
PIERRE JOURDAN TRANQUILLE
R90,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: A delightful, enticing and shy bouquet of berry aromas.
Palate: Ripe berry flavours accent the soft, floral nuances.
Finish: A finish with amazing freshness.
SPIER CHARDONNAY PINOT NOIR
R85,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Strawberries, white peach and yellow apple on the nose.
Palate: Fresh fruit and crisp acidity on the palate.
Finish: A lingering aftertaste.
AWARDS:
MIchelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards: Gold (2020).
The Trophy Wine Show: Bronze (2020), Silver (2019)
SPIER CREATIVE BLOCK 2
R160,00This blend of 94% Sauvignon Blanc and 6% Sémillon turns heads wherever it appears.
TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Tropical notes of gooseberry, lime and white peach. Subtle hints of fynbos and a touch of white asparagus deliver depth.
Palate: The palate is young and leads to a long and structured mineral finish
Finish: A a long and structured mineral finish.
AWARDS.
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022 - 84 points
Platter's Wine Guide 2022 - 4.5 stars (90)
Veritas Awards 2021 - Gold
TERRA DEL CAPO PINOT GRIGIO
R99,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Golden apple and tangy peach aromas lightly blend with soft floral nuances.
Palate: A light palate with delicious peach and nectarine flavours complemented with a dash of honeysuckle sweetness and zesty lime bursts.
Finish: A rich, lingering honeyed acidity.
TOKARA DIRECTORS RESERVE WHITE
R340,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Tropical fruit aromas blend fresh hints of lemongrass with wafts of baked brioche.
Palate: A rich fruit medley with prominent, ripe, passion fruit and pink grapefruit flavours.
Finish: A long, zesty finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
National Wine Challenge - Top 100 SA Wines: Grand Cru "Best in Class" Winner.
Tim Atkin 2020: 95 Points.
Veritas: Gold (2019).