BUBBLES… BRING ON THE FIZZ!
- 2017 GRAHAM BECK (ROBERTSON) BLANC DE BLANCS MCCa work of time; 4 years on the lees before degorgement. one of SA’s finest, sophisticated, creamy mousse, fine bubble, citrus & brioche… great follow through from nose to palate… this fizz is right at home in our aromatic bakery
- 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
- 2017 NEWSTEAD (PLETT) BLANC DE BLANCS MCCa local of consistent excellence. fine and lively mousse, bright green gold hues mirror and a bright lime acidity and buttery nutty brioche… complex and seriously good
- 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
SAUVIGNON BLANC
- 2022 BOUCHARD FINLAYSON (WALKER BAY)a particularly good year for this elegant, restrained beauty… only teases of fruitiness, so beautifully balanced; a great choice for those who prefer a more delicate sauvignon
- 2022 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
- 2023 NEWSTEAD (PLETT)local lekkerness, warm tropical nose, touches of pineapple and nectarine zing… summer freshness
- 2022 JORDAN (STELLENBOSCH) OUTLIER SAUVIGNON BLANC (FUMÉ)extreme cream with sun-kissed tropical fruit in delicate oak embrace
RIESLING
- 2017 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
- 2023 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
- 2021 BOUCHARD FINLAYSON (HEMEL & AARDE) CROCODILE’S LAIRafter our team’s recent visit to the region, this is a standout vintage of a long established great. careful supportive wooding that cradles mouth-filling fruit. will be an exquisite companion for our summer duck dish
CHENIN BLANC
- 2022 MILES MOSSOP ( STELLIES) THE INTRODUCTION CHENIN BLANCa seamless expression of Chenin, masterfully weaving the best of Stellenbosch and Swartland into a silky white peach and toasted almond glass of deliciocity
- 2020 RIJKS PRIVATE CELLAR (TULBAGH) CHENIN BLANC (WOODED)a pleaser for the cheninistas. concentrated sun-warmed nectarine skins, moreish & buttersotchy richness, alive & zingy
- 2020 RAATS EDEN CHENIN (STELLENBOSCH) CHENIN BLANC (SINGLE VINEYARD)a first for SA, high-density vertical planting… yielding mind-expanding appreciation of depth of flavour. in our humble opinion the best chenin blanc in South Africa. an exceptional companion for our popeye salad
GREAT WHITE & BLEND TRENDS
- 2021 TRIZANNE SONDAGSKLOOF WHITE (SONDAGSKLOOF)truly a unique wine, 50% fermented on skins like a red wine, the balance whole bunch pressed. french oak is used sensitively, wild yeast adds more dimensionality. an exquisite experience especially for those of us not so keen on sauvies… we dare you
- 2017 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
- 2021 CREATION (HEMEL EN AARDE) VIOGNIER/ROUSSANNEon a recent hemel en aarde trip this mama caught our attention and had us drooling imagining our bobotie spring rolls! complex and luxurious from nose to finish and utterly moreish
- 2021 KEERMONT TERRASSE (STELLENBOSCH) MULTI BLOCK BLEND94 points tim atkin, chenin driven with chardonnay, bright splashes of sauvignon blanc and viognier. wild yeast, barrel fermented and unfiltered… this natural beauty has wonderful balance, still refreshing whilst being a big wine, enjoy with our new duck & cassoulet dish
ROSE
- 2022 PETER FALKE (STELLENBOSCH) CABERNET SAUVIGNONthis little sexy socks fox is a slightly bigger more fruit driven rose, gorgeous strawberry skin nose, the perfect partner for our classic idp toasted ham & cheese sarmie or even a glass for “sommer so”
- 2022 MIGLIARINA LUMINOSITY (STELLENBOSCH) PINOT NOIRthis year’s passion project release from the garagiste house of migliarina—what happens when you take some of the finest blocks of pinot noir and handle gently to make a fine, super dry blanc de noir? a rose gold treasure for old world rosé enthusiasts
- 2022 CHAMONIX (FRANSCHHOEK) PINOT NOIR ROSÉour pink princess of the summer, think roses, pomegranate pearls, cherry cheeks, backlit by cheery bright fresh acidity… get on the rose-tinted glasses and enjoy
PINOT NOIR
- 2021 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
GRENACHE
- 2021 MIGLIARINA (WELLINGTON)a truly exciting food wine, juicy fruit, grenache treated in the cellar like german pinot noir… makes for a purrrfect red served chilled or room temperature. stunning with duck confit!
CAB FRANC
- 2020 RAATS DOLOMITE CABERNET FRANCalways an excellent offering from cab franc specialist Bruwer Raats. tart cherries, ripe plums, a perfect medium-bodied red for summer and a perfect partner for our dragon burger
BLENDS
- 2021 RAINBOW’S END (STELLENBOSCH) MYSTICAL CORNERlovely, luxurious mouthfeel, nicely knit tennins… a mystery that such quality can be produced for such value! made for in-the-moment and undoubtedly a match for our Migo’s short rib
- N.V. IDP LUXURIOUS MYSTERY BLENDmystery bordeaux blend from best region of Stellenbosch
- DELAIRE GRAFF (STELLENBOSCH) BANHOEK CHARDONNAY GRAPPAa fine smooth grappa – exclusive to ile depain on the garden route – a rare hand crafted gem, by maestro georgio dalla cia
SUMMER COCKTAILS
- BLOODY MARYa remake of the classic, with house made chili oil…’coz he would never use anything less!
- 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
- G&Tknysna gin distillery’s classic pot still num num berry infused gin with fitch and leeds tonic floated with knysna gin distillery artisanal vermouth
- CAMPARI SODAan italian summer classic, 50ml campari with orange slice and soda to taste
- MIMOSAbreakfast cocktail of champions, steenberg brut and fresh orange served in a champagne flute
- 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
IDP BOOZELESS BAR
- DEVIL’S PEAK ZERO TO HERO ALErefreshing litchi vibe
- REDBRIDGE 0% ALEthis local lockdown creation is possibly the most convincing 0 alcohol beer ever crafted