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Wines

Massimo's wines

Bubbly & MCC Tasting notes

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Imported Prosecco Jeio di Valdobbiadene This non-vintage wine is in many ways quintessential Prosecco: Brilliant straw yellow and an extremely fine, vivacious mousse.

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190
Swartland cuvee brut Fresh, green, grassy overtones and a full aftertaste. Platter 2 ½ *

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115
Moreson Miss Molly MCC 100% chardonnay, a fine mousse, biscuity, yeasty palate, refreshing finish

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155
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel blush MCC Biscuity, fresh baked bread aromas, full intensity of flavour & elegant finish. Platter  4*

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190
Italian wines

250ml carafe

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Frascati Fontana Candida (white) The wine the Pope drinks during the Sunday Mass (and more after)

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140
Sangiovese Rubicone (red) Intense, ruby red colour. Pleasant and persistent nose, with delicate hints of violet. Dry but fruity taste – harmonious

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96
Merlot Lamberti (red) Bright ruby-red colour. Balanced, dry, savoury and elegant taste.

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170
Bardolino Ca’bordenis (red) The wine is light ruby red in colour, with a bouquet of cherry, raspberry and vanilla with an aftertaste of cherry and bitter almonds

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155
Nero d’avola Rapitala’ (red) Deep ruby colour, and full bouquet which heralds a firm and powerful structure, from Sicily. The Godfather’s choice.

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170
White blends
House white:

Eikendal cuvee blanc

 Chardonnay/sauvignon blanc blend, elegant & easy on the palate. Platter 2 ½ *

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84
Flagstone Noon Gun Chenin blanc, sauvignon blanc, viognier. Honeydew melon, papaya with a touch of orange peel & cinnamon. Platter 3*

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108

Sauvignon blanc
Hout bay vineyards Bone-dry with tropical fruit tones. Platter 3 ½  *

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145
Clos Malverne Full & dry, tropical fruit, flintiness, hints of asparagus & figs on the nose that follow through to the palate. Platter 3 ½ *

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156
Silvermist A local wine with grassy & lemon flavours

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140
Vondeling A fruity palate, with a mild acidic zing, some flintiness, lingering aftertaste of guava. Platter 4*

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108
Splattered toad Tropical fruit flavours & a lively palate. Platter 2 ½ *

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110
Eagles’ Nest Shows lively acidity & tropical fruit aromas with a soft, elegant mouth-feel. Veritas gold award 2012

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165

Chardonnay
De Wetshof Limestone Hill Green apples, delicate citrus aromas on the nose, a long tangy finish of full ripe peaches & & citrus flavours;  unwooded.  Platter 3 ½ *

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135
Vondeling lightly wooded Fresh peaches, orange & honey on the nose, creamy mouthfeel & zesty finish. Platter 3 ½ *

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150
Almenkirk An exquisite lightly wooded chardonnay: lemon, lime & coconut, with brisk acidity. Michelangelo gold award,  Platter 3 ½*, FNB top 10 chardonnay 2012

260
Unusual varieties
Stormhoek Dido pinot grigio Spicy butternut nose, silky texture with hints of hazelnut, fresh, dry and refined. Platter 3*

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108
Tygerberg Chatelaine Semi-sweet blend, litchie, rose petal; & perfumed flavours, layered with a hint of spice. Platter 3*

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102
Chenin blanc
Kleine Zalze Bush Vines chenin blanc Tropical, lime and guava aromas with a long, full, crisp aftertaste. Platter 3*

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140
Beaumont            Chenin Blanc Green apples & delicate apricot blossom aromas, fresh green apples & pineapple on the palate. Platter 4 ½ *

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144
Rose’ wines
Hout Bay vineyards A delicious light, dry rose with subtle fruit & caramel taste. Platter 3 *

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117
Rickety Bridge Tones of strawberry, Turkish delight & candyfloss on the palate & an elegant spicy, dry finish. Platter 2*

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96

Red Blends
House red:

Eikendal cuvee rouge

 Shiraz/cabernet sauvignon smooth red blend. Platter 2*

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84
La Bri Affinity Merlot led Bordeaux style blend. Platter 4*

170
Alphabetical A blend of the best red grape varietals available to the winemaker at the time, pretty nice example of a Bordeaux style red

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150
Joubert-Tradauw R62 Bouquet of berries, eucalyptus, mint & cinnamon, flavours of earth, cedar, blackberries, cassis, soft tannins. Platter 3 ½ *

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185
Cabernet Sauvignon
Kleine Zalze vineyard selection Rich, dark berry & spicy aromas, flavours are well integrated with cinnamon, & ripe tannins, a medium-full texture. Platter  4*

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180
Du Preez Ripe berries with hints of vanilla & spices, wild berries & stewed fruits, full-bodied, well balanced with some oak. Platter 2 ½ *

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117
Merlot
MAN vintners Cigar box, mocha and chocolate flavours plus soft gentle tannins and an elegant, long finish.  Platter 3*

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99
De Grendel Mulberry, raspberry, & blackberry, liquorice & mocha whiffs carrying through on the palate, supported by French oak tannins

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174
Pinotage
Eikendal A nose of berry, plum, cherry and chocolate flavours, following through on the palate; sophisticated oak & a lingering finish

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132
Allee Bleue starlette Strawberries & ripe cherry flavours on the nose with a hint of chocolate, liquorice & coffee.

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99
Shiraz
Vondeling Baldrick Profoundly perfumed aroma, dark fruit, subtle pepper and other exotic spices on the palate. Platter 3*

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126
Black Pearl Deep purple, big nose with white pepper, packed with ripe berry fruit & a long finish. Platter 4*

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162
Joubert-Tradauw Berries & spice, generous oak, rich, ripe fruit. Platter 4*

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185
Pinot Noir
Virgin Earth Pure, elegant & classic, undergrowth nuances & red berry flavours. A Platter 4 star wine at a great price

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162
Gamay Noir
Kleine Zalze  Served chilled, think strawberries, cherries & bananas

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99

Corkage policy:  1st bottle (750ml or part thereof) R35, 2nd and subsequent bottles R50 each

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