BUBBLES & CHAMPAGNE … REALLY
- 2012 GRAHAM BECK (ROBERTSON) BRUT ZEROa work of time; 6 years on the lees before degorgement & zero dosage (sugar not added). clean, bright, bone dry. mineral with hints of apple, citrus & brioche -chardonnay driven with 13% pinot noir, infinitely moreish
- N.V. AMBELOUI (HOUT BAY) ROSANNE BRUT ROSÉ MCCa pioneer from the garagiste handcrafted movement, an exceptional and rare offering. all berries with a touch of toastiness and lingering dry finish
- N.V. STEENBERG (CONSTANTIA) SAUVIGNON BLANC BUBBLYmade in MCC tradition, but taken off the lees early to retain freshness & zing, so not an MCC by classification – a perfect summer beverage to start off your breakfast or lunch
- N.V. GRAHAM BECK (ROBERTSON) MCCbubbles for two? a dependable SA favourite, fine bead, lime zest with delicate yeast and creamy mousse
- N.V. BILLECART-SALMON (CHAMPAGNE) BRUT RESERVE…because sometimes only French champagne will do! light, fine & harmonious, a touch of floral freshness and aromas of fresh fruit and crisp apple. this cuvée is recognizable by the finesse of its slowly rising bubbles & persistent and plentiful mousse
SAUVIGNON BLANC
- 2018 TEUBES (WESKUS)there’s something undefinably different about sauvignons from our west coast, there’s almost a savouriness, a curious, exciting “mengelmoes” of green asparagus style in the background with bright white peachiness to the fore
- 2017 JORDAN (STELLENBOSCH) OUTLIER SAUVIGNON BLANC (FUMÉ)extreme cream with sun-kissed tropical fruit in delicate oak embrace
- 2019 CHAMONIX (FRANSCHHOEK) SAUVIGNONthis is the kind of sauvignon that got the craze going a decade ago, almost retro in it’s classic fig leaf and grapefruit nose, full round mouthfeel and racy acidity in the balance, a regular 90 points plus in decanter magazine
- 2017 LUKA (PLETT) SAUVIGNON BLANClocal is sooo lekker…this one stopped us in our tracks if it is a bright clean, mouth-watering, tropical zing you require, look no further
- 2019 NEWTON JOHNSON (ELGIN) SAUVIGNON BLANCcool elegance that is very much elgin…a trace of melon perfume without being too fruity. fave with those who love “zingy”
RIESLING
- 2016 THELEMA (STELLENBOSCH) RIESLINGunctuous, velvety liquid gold in a glass. a perfect companion for spicier dishes, cheeses and strangely, dark chocolate a beautiful example and fitting too for the slightly sweeter palate
CHARDONNAY
- 2018 ANURA (KLAPMUTS) CHARDONNAY (85% UNWOODED)fresh, sun warmed lime skins, apricot plumpness…yes, yes unwooded we know! but try this delight, the tiny 15% 2nd and 3rd fill barrel oaking, lends only a delicate spiced tea cake to the finish – adding interest, not carpentry
- 2014 DOMAINE DES DIEUX (HEMEL-EN-AARDE) CHARDONNAYrated best chardonnay in South Africa by Decanter in 2018…this wine is sheer elegance and finesse.. almost citrus crème brulée on the nose and just as creamy, with a touch of lime zest for kick …delicate smokiness in restrained fine oaking
CHENIN BLANC
- 2017 RAATS (STELLIES) ORIGINAL CHENIN BLANC (UNWOODED)a consistent and good intro into chenin, such a food flexible and accommodating grape. pineapple and lime, it is fully fruity + nicely dry at the same time
- 2015 RIJKS PRIVATE CELLAR (TULBAGH) CHENIN BLANC (WOODED)a pleaser for the cheninistas. concentrated sun-warmed nectarine skins, moreish & buttersotchy richness, alive & zingy
ROSE
- 2018 GRAHAM BECK (ROBERTSON) GORGEOUS (CHARDONNAY PINOT NOIR)light-hearted pinot noir and chardonnay blend that nods to the house’s excellent MCC offerings. beautiful onion skin colour and a good balance of playful fruit with a dry finish – definitely a crowd pleaser
- 2019 ASHBOURNE (SWARTLAND) CINSAULTexclusive to île de païn on the garden route – super swartland sexiness, ripe plum skins in summer and juicy tart fruit- only 400 bottles made by hamilton russell – gotta have it with our green bowl!
- 2018 BARTHO EKSTEEN (HERMANUS) BLOM (SHIRAZ, MOUVEDRE, GRENACHE, VIOGNIER)simply one of the finest rosés we’ve ever tasted in SA- platter agrees… ooh what an interesting smokey nose, evocative of jamon iberico with ripe purple figs, fruit blossoms on the summer breeze…
VIOGNIER
- 2018 LOWERLAND (PRIESKA) WITGAT VIOGNIERyoh! rich voluminous mouthfeel, ripe peaches & nectarine flesh – tangy, vibrant acidity…awesome with duck confit or pork belly
WHITE BLEND
- 2016 ORG DE RAC (SWARTLAND) DIE WAGHUIS (VERDELHO, ROUSSANNE, CHENIN)this wine is somewhat of a magician – plays on being super huge and viscous whilst being elegant, layered and subtle at the same time – oh and it’s organic & vegan! swartland alchemy at it’s best
PINOT NOIR
- 2016 CHAMONIX (FRANSCHHOEK) FELDSPARticks all the right boxes for serious pinot noir without the hefty price tag. wild berries, sour cherries, a hint of spice & tender violet perfume
CABERNET FRANC
- 2017 RAATS DOLOMITE CABERNET FRANCan approachable offering from the king of cab franc, herbaceous with full blown cherry fruit, with hints of rain on wet stone… a definite must for those seeking a bigger wine with lunch.
SHIRAZ
- 2017 WIJNSKOOL (HERMANUS) TREE OF KNOWLEDGE SHIRAZkappow! a sexy show stopper of a shiraz. the winemaker says it best: “smoky, soft, elegant blackberry fruit with masculine polished leather backbone. the immediate drinkability is surprising…”vibey
BLENDS
- NV (PRIESKA) DIE VERLORE BOKOOI, SYRAH, CAB, PETIT VERDOTour favourite new find, utterly juicy, yet not too heavy, full of ripe red and black fruits with interesting tapestry of eucalyptus and wood spice, with a memory of mint
SUMMER COCKTAILS
- BLOODY MARKUS (OR MARY)a remake of the classic, with house made chili oil…’coz he would never use anything less!
- ON BLUEBERRY HILLultimate summer sippin! classic knysna gin, fresh blueberries, fitch & leeds rose cucumber tonic
- APEROL SPRITZour favorite italian retro cocktail this summer- utterly refreshing and the most gorgeous îdp orange
- SIPPING GIN BOARDwilderer hand crafted fynbos sipping gin with rosemary swizzle stick and lemon zest
- DARK HORSEicy vietnamese coffee spiked with absolute vodka
- DELAIRE GRAFF (STELLENBOSCH) BANGHOEK CHARDONNAY GRAPPAa fine smooth grappa – exclusive to île de païn on the garden route – a rare hand crafted gem, by maestro georgio dalla cia
- GRAND FINALEthe perfect trio…delaire graff grappa, a single espresso and a petit opera cake
CRAFT CIDER
- ALPHA DRY CIDERapplelicious, elgin blend…zesty and refreshing
- FIERY DRAGON GINGERBEERfull on ginger power flavour, spicy and almost hot (contains alcohol)
CRAFT BEER
- RED BRIDGE WOODCUTTER SAISON ALElocal knysna craft beer – a lighter style wheat based beer, try it with our farro risotto or one of our burgers
- DEVILS PEAK LAGER / DEVILS PEAK LIGHTcraft beer named after the mountain above the brewery in cape town, beautifully balanced fresh
- DARLING BREW BONECRUSHER WEISS (WHITE) BEERdistinctive candied orange nose, rich & textural
- CASTLE LAGER / CASTLE LIGHT LAGERok, not craft, but a SA stand by- fresh and easy
- DRIFTER STRANDED COCONUTlight & creamy…this cape craft was brewed with toasted mozambican coconuts… a walk on the wildside