Wine List

Wines by the glass

Laborie Cap Classique Brut 2008 Laborie Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Laborie Chardonnay 2010 Laborie Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon KWV Classic Pinotage Ros 2010 Piper-Heidsieck Cuve Brut R20 R20 R20 R20 R20 R85

BLENDS AND OTHER WHITE CULTIVARS

Le Joubert Viognier 2010
Dried apricot, citrus peel and marmalade, fresh crisp acidity R95

Terra Del Capo Pinot Grigio 2010

Granny Smith, white pear and slight tropical notes, balanced acidity R125

CHAMPAGNE
Piper-Heidsieck Cuve Brut R750

The Mentors Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon 2009

Green fig, green peppers with floral aromas, seamless palate ends with crisp finish R190

METHODE CAP CLASSIQUE

These wines are created according to the traditional method of including secondary fermentation in the bottle. Under agreement with France, wines made in South Africa using the same process are called Methode Cap Classique (MCC).

The Mentors Semillon 2010

Floral, green apple and lime flavours, zesty notes R200

Laborie Cap Classique Ros 2008

Green apple, strawberry, Turkish delight and almond aromas, smooth palate R100

The Mentors Viognier 2010

Ruby grapefruit, citrus zest with nutty undertones, crisp and fruity finish R200

Laborie Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc 2007

Creamy biscuit, citrus and melon with soft rounded feel R120

The Mentors Grenache Blanc 2010

Creamy, well-balanced palate, hints of cashews, fresh aftertaste bursting with flavour R200

Laborie Cap Classique Brut 2008

Apples, citrus and toasted nut aromas, creamy palate R130

ROS
KWV Classic Pinotage Ros 2011 Boland Cellar 60/40 Ros
Delicious fruit pastille flavours in perfect balance with a slightly sweet finish R95 Semi-sweet wine, well-balanced with delicate fruity aromas R75

WHITE WINES Sauvignon Blanc

Wines made from this grape are mostly very dry, fresh whites designed to be enjoyed young. Their intense taste and aroma, suggestive of green grass and gooseberries, make these wines easy to recognize.

Landskroon Blanc de Noir 2011

Softly fruity with crisp finish, medium-bodied

Laborie Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Bell pepper, fig and gooseberry, crisp finish R65

R130

RED WINES Merlot

Made famous in Pomerol, Bordeaux, though exciting examples are cropping up in cooler climates in South Africa. Typically producing soft, feminine, easy drinking wines which become more complex with bottle age.

KWV Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Crisp finish with lingering aftertaste, passion fruit and gooseberry flavours R130

Cathedral Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Green figs, peppers, nettles and herbs, full-bodied R170

The Mentors Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Full-bodied, upfront tropical fruit, gooseberry and granadilla flavours, long, clean, finish R190

Laborie Merlot 2011

Medium-bodied, plum and berry aromas. Soft textured, lingering aftertaste R80

Chenin Blanc
KWV Classic Chenin Blanc 2011
Intense fruit flavours on the palate, fruity lingering aftertaste R75

Cathedral Cellar Merlot 2009

Soft on the palate, juicy raspberry fruits with savoury herbal tones

R190

Cabernet Sauvignon
The King of grapes and the variety that made Bordeauxs wines famous. At best the wines are rich in colour, aroma and depth and in time develop elegance and complexity.

Golden Kaan Chenin Blanc 2011

Tropical fruit flavours, crisp finish R80

Ridgeback Winery Chenin Blanc 2011

Sweet citrus blossom and clementine, soft tropical finish R125

KWV Classique Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Complex but elegant, cassis and plums in balance with vanilla and nutty flavours R80

The Mentors Chenin Blanc 2008

Apricot, peach, honeysuckle and pear flavours, soft and smooth on the palate R190

Laborie Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Blackberry and blackcurrant aromas, balanced and juicy with soft structure R100

Chardonnay
Chardonnay responds very well to being aged in oak. This gives the wine depth and flavour. The styles of this variety vary from dry and light to medium and full bodied with buttery characteristics, depending on how they are made.

KWV Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Intense blackberry and plum flavours with hints of mint, cedar spice and tobacco R150

Laborie Chardonnay 2010

Green apples, fresh apricot and citrus aromas, fruity R65

Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Full-bodied, delivers upfront eucalyptus and cooked beetroot, well-balanced R195

Laborie Limited Collection Chardonnay 2010

Full-bodied, citrus, soft lime, nectarine and apricot, zesty finish R95

Rhebokskloof Estate Chardonnay 2009

Medium-bodied with lots of citrus flavours, buttered toast character R145

Cathedral Chardonnay 2010

Layers of fruit consisting of orange blossom and white peach, crisp, zesty finish R165

The Mentors Chardonnay 2010

Fresh and crisp, floral, citrus blossom, apricot with fresh lime R210

Pinotage
A South African hybrid of Pinot Noir and Hermitage (Cinsaut) developed in the 1920s. It traditionally produces rich, spicy wines which develop elegance and finesse with age, making it an excellent partner to game dishes.

PORT (25ml)
KWV Cape Ruby Port KWV Cape Tawny Port KWV Red Port 1987 R24 R24 R55

Caf Culture Pinotage 2011

Mocha, dark chocolate and toffee flavours, tannins velvety and smooth R100

LIQUEURS (25ml)
Wild Africa Cream Archers Peach Bols Tripple Sec Bols Blue R165 Bols Strawberry Cape Velvet Frangelico R220 Jgermeister KWV Van der Hum Liquer Kahlua Nachtmusik Tequila Olmeca Tequila Jose Cuervo R22 R22 R22 R22 R22 R22 R24 R20 R22 R24 R22 R22 R24

Windmeul Pinotage Reserve 2009

Well balanced and well-rounded, stewed plums and ripe banana on palate

Cathedral Cellar Pinotage 2009

Raspberry and banana flavours, finishes with firm tannins

Pinot Noir
Extremely sensitive and elegant variety from Burgundy which is producing wines of great finesse and complexity. Usually light bodied with styles ranging from austere animal-like flavours to soft raspberry and cherry. A great partner to shellfish and game.

Snow Mountain Pinot Noir 2007

Classic dark cherries, subtle spicy finish. R180

BEERS
Windhoek Lager Windhoek Light R18 R18 R30 Eversons Handcrafted Cidar

Chamonix Reserve Pinot Noir 2009

Full-bodied, subtle tannins balanced by spice, violets, cherry, stone fruit R285

Shiraz
Known as Shiraz in Australia and South Africa and Syrah in California and France, this wine has low to moderate acidity making it very drinkable. Shiraz exhibits wonderful flavours of spice and fruit.

SPIRITS (25ml)
Wilderers Grappa Bacardi Captain Morgan KWV Gin R80 Malibu Mainstay R125 Pimms no 1 KWV Vodka Spiced Gold R16 R16 R16 R16 R16 R15 R15 R16

Laborie Shiraz 2010

Medium-bodied, blackberry, cherry and plum with hints of spice

Landskroon Shiraz 2010

Spicy cherry aromas with lively raspberry flavours, lengthy finish

Laborie Limited Collection Shiraz 2009

Intense blackberry and fruit flavours, soft integrated tannins R150

Cathedral Cellar Shiraz 2009

Touches of spice, concentrated on the palate, fresh, clean finish R190

WHISKEYS & BRANDYS (25ml)

Bells Imoya Jack Daniels R220 J&B Jamesons Southern Comfort R310 Laborie Alambic Brandy KWV 3 year KWV 5 year KWV 10 year KWV 15 year R70 KWV 20 year R16 R25 R16 R16 R18 R16 R20 R8 R10 R15 R25 R35

Laborie Jean Taillefert 2009

Full-bodied with raspberry, blackcurrant and plum complimented by dark chocolate, black pepper, soft vanilla, toffee

The Mentors Shiraz 2009

Blackcurrant, mulberry and blackberry complimented by black pepper, spice and caramel nuances

RED BLENDS
Laborie Cabernet / Merlot 2010
Upfront blackberry, blackcurrant and plum aromas, balanced and smooth palate.

Cathedral Cellar Triptych 2009

Plenty of fruit from cherry and plum to cassis, subtle ripe tannins R195

SOFT DRINKS
Angostura Bitters Appletizer Coca Cola R285 Coke Light Dry Lemon R285 Grapetizer White Grapetizer Red R285 Ginger Ale Soda Water Pearly Bay Sparkling Grape Juice Lemonade Tonic Water Tomato Juice R17 R17 R17 R17 Fanta Orange Cream Soda Iced Tea Lemon Iced Tea Peach Bos Rooibos Ice Tea R17 R17 R14 R14 R14 R17 R17 R14 R14 R35 R14 R14 R14 R16 R16 R17 R17 R18

The Mentors Canvas 2008

Full-bodied wine, succulent on the palate and well-balanced

The Mentors Orchestra 2009

Layers of red berry fruit, soft palate with smooth finish

Rhebokskloof Estate Mourvdre Shiraz Grenach 2008

Fruit, meaty and savoury aromas, well-matured

Roodeberg Red 2010

Medium-bodiedn chocolate, liquorice and toasted nut flavours R160

APRITIF
Pernod Ricard Martini Campari KWV Sherry: Medium, Full Cream

DESSERT WINES
Pineau de Laborie
Unique potstill fortified Pinotage R125

Mineral Water
375ml Still or Sparkling 750ml Still or Sparkling Corkage: Charged at R50 per bottle. Wine vintages are subject to change. R10 R10

Windmeul White Muscadel 2010

Abundant honey and raisin on the finish R120