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Cape of Good Hope Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot 2007 26,50 �

HISTORY Eine berauschende Freude aus dunkler Schokolade, Zimt und Gew�rznelke. Schwarze Johannesbeere in H�lle und F�lle geben diesen Wein einen guten K�rper und Struktur, sowie eine lobenswerte Ausgewogenheit. Er wurde 24 Monate im Eichefass gereift. Proprietor of Anthonij Rupert Wines, Johann Rupert has taken a personal interest in this parcel of fruit – since it is planted literally in his backyard! SITE A small block of Merlot, planted at high density in residential Somerset-West produces this uniquely perfumed wine. Deep clay soils and strict canopy management of the vertically trellised vines gives us consistency of character and taste of the grapes and wine. WINEMAKING The grapes were hand sorted, and fermented in 225L new French oak barrels. After fermentation we extended skin contact for a further 10 days before pressing the wine, making the total days on the skins about 45 days. The wine went through malolactic fermentation in the same barrels. The wine was aged in the same new French oak barrels for 24 months and bottle aged for 24 months. TASTING NOTES A heady delight of plush dark chocolate and cocoa powder, cinnamon and clove spice interwoven with beautifully ripe blue and black berry fruit. Lurking underneath is a gentle floral, violet whiff. The nose's promise follows onto the tongue – with the same rich chocolate, cocoa, blue and black berry abundance. Adding to the textured whole is a wood spice nuttiness from the oak. Good body and structure with commendable balance. The dark chocolate warmth lingers long. Delicious wine.

L'Ormarins Optima 19,95 �

Der Optima ein gelungener, intensiver Blend, duftet nach schwarzen Kirschen,roten Beeren, Gew�rzen und Ankl�ngen von Zimt. Diese Aromen setzten sich am Gaumen fort und werden komplettiert mit feinen Karamellt�nen undeiner dichten und markanten Tanninstruktur. Ein Traumergebnis nach liebevoller Herstellung und �ber 20 monatigem Aufenthalt im Holzfass. John Platter: 4 Sterne Rebsorten: Hauptanteil Cabernet Sauvignon, dazu Merlot, Cabernet Franc und Petit Verdot

Protea Sauvignon Blanc 7,20 �

Typisch Sauvignon Blanc, knackig, Melone, tropische Fr�chte, Passionsfrucht und mineralische Untert�ne. Ein Wein f�r jeden Wei�weinfreund, der am Gaumen erfrischt, mit saftiger und fein balancierter S�ure und trocken und exotisch endet.

Cape of Good Hope Laing Semillion 2010 16,80 �

Intensive Aroma von Zitronengras und Stachbeere. Reichhaltige Note von Holunderbl�te und wei�em Pfeffer, cremig im Abgang HISTORY Henk Laing, as well as the other two farmers on the Skurfberg, farms these vines himself and remembers being with his father harvesting here as a child. He has a deep understanding of his land, the vines, the weather, the animals and fynbos of his farm Trekpoort, a stretch of land between Lamberts Bay and Clanwilliam. SITE These meter high bush vines have survived the heat, red sand and little water for approximately 50 years to give us this intense, weighty wine with lots of character. The vines are planted between wheat fields, apricot trees, rooibos tea and fynbos mountains. Red sand on clay on the Skurfberg Mountain overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Hot days, cool nights due to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and age of these bush vines contributes to ripeness with a high acidity. WINEMAKING The grapes were taken into the cellar and cooled to below 14 degrees Celsius. Bunches were hand sorted and whole bunch pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel. After ferment the Semillon was aged in very old French oak barrels. Ageing was determined by a taste for optimal balance and at just under 12 months it was removed and bottled. TASTING NOTES Abundantly complex aromatics: lemongrass and lemon verbena with gooseberry and granadilla adding a tropical tang. There's a subtle highlight of elderflower with just a touch of thatch and twist of white pepper. Lively fresh zesty lemon and lime leaf entry which fills out rapidly onto a broad, textured and creamy palate. A rich mouth feel, the tangy elderflower cordial note is picked up in its lovely balance of fruit and acid. Flinty, gravel minerality makes its presence felt on the long aftertaste. Loads of development potential ahead.

Cape of Good Hope Van Lill & Visser Chenin Blanc 2010 14,50 �

HISTORY Basie van Lill of Arbeidsend and Jozua Visser of Oudam have owned and worked these vineyards for many years. Rooibos tea and sheep are also farmed here. Low rainfall, no irrigation, height above sea level and age of the vines produce intense and balanced wines. SITE Vines planted in red sand on clay on the Skurfberg mountain amongst the fynbos. Hot days, cool nights due to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean (Lamberts Bay) and age of these bush vines contribute to ripeness, intense fruit and wines with a high acidity. WINEMAKING At the cellar grapes are cooled to below 14 degrees Celsius. Bunches were hand sorted and whole bunch pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel and ended in large format, old French oak barrels. Ageing was determined by a taste for optimal balance and just over 10 months it was removed and bottled. TASTING NOTES Boldly rich and ripe peach, apricot blossom nuances and toasted almond nuttiness. A light floral honeysuckle perfume follows. The palate follows the bouquet with rich tangy apricot and peach flavour – again succeeded by a nutty oak sheen. Lively acid and some zesty lemon rind notes which make for a tangy mouthful with a touch of grass. Delicious and balanced with ample body. The flavours linger on the aftertaste.

Cape of Good Hope Serruria Chardonnay 2010 18,50 �

Delikate Aromen von wei�em Pfirsich und w�rzigem Apfel, Noten von Nektarinen, Grapefruite und Nuancen von Vanille cremiger Charakter HISTORY This farm was selected five years ago specifically to be planted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (to be planted up to 890 m above sea level) as the climate and soils suit these varietals. SITE The existing Chardonnay vines on this farm in the Elandskloof ward are planted at an altitude of 700m above sea level. The snow in winter, cool nights and moderate days in summer produce grapes with freshness and length. The vines are planted on the slopes of the circle of Stettyn Mountains. WINEMAKING In the cellar the grapes are cooled to below 14 degrees Celsius. Bunches were hand sorted and whole bunch pressed. Some of the fermentation took place in stainless steel and ended in large format, old French oak barrels while the rest was fermented in old 1500L wooden tanks. Ageing was determined by a taste for optimal balance and after just over 11 months, it was removed and bottled. TASTING NOTES Delicate aromatics shyly display themselves on this wine: white peach, lilies and just a hint of tangy apple and a light whiff of struck match. That delicacy carries through onto the palate – but there's power too. Fresh nectarine with a slight lemon/grapefruit edge vies with a creamy lees character. A gently textured wine with a light vanilla nuance. While there is undoubtedly wood adding structure, it is deftly handled and is hardly apparent to the taste buds. Superb integration and great length of flavour.

Cape of Good Hope Basson Pinotage 2007 22,50 �

HISTORY Die neuen Weine von Anthonij Rupert. Verf�hrerisch fruchtiges Aroma, am Gaumen schmeckt man reichlich rote Beeren und trotzdem ist er k�rperreicher und sehr samtiger Pinotage. Am Ende sp�rt man ein Hauch von Schokolade Leichte Noten von Pfeffer und Zimt runden sein Aroma ab. Die Trauben wurden handverlesen und kommen vom Gipfel des Paardeberg in Swartland, durch die H�he der Lage und ohne k�nstliche Bew�sserung findet nur eine kleine Ausbeutung der Trauben statt. Er wurde 24 Monate im Eichefass gereift. The Basson family of Nooitgedacht farms the vines themselves in the famous granite soils of the Paardeberg. SITE Bush vine Pinotage at high altitude on the top of Paardeberg in Swartland is a challenge between farmer, baboons, the buck and the winds. Natural low yields and the higher altitude, with no irrigation and small vines. WINEMAKING The grapes were hand sorted and fermented in 1 ton open top stainless steel tanks. After fermentation the wine was drained off the skins and underwent malolactic fermentation in cement tanks. The wine was aged in 2nd an 3rd fill French oak barrels for 14 months. The wines are bottle aged for 24 months. TASTING NOTES Instantly appealing sweet ripe red fruit and floral nose. Seductively floral – more petal and perfume than fruit. On the palate there is ample red berry fruit and yet it remains light bodied and quite delicate. Nutty tannins follow and make way for a chocolate/cocoa and mulberry finish. Good length, body and structure throughout, it is savoury with a light peppery bite and cinnamon spice twist.

Protea Chardonnay 9,00 �

Aromen von Golden Delicois Apfel und Vanille und einer leichten blumigen Note. Cremig und weich, sowie ein Unterton von Orangenmarmelde Lively aromas of Golden delicious apple and vanilla wafer with a light floral edge. A rich, rounded mouthful, it shows similar spicy baked apple and citrus souffle on a creamy, buttery base. The balance between fruit and acid is restrained yet lively and fresh.There's an undertone of leesy orange marmalade adding complexity. It finishes clean and dry with a lingering citrus aftertaste.

Protea Cabernet Sauvignon 7,90 �

Ein typischer, Cabernet Sauvignon mit dem Duft von dunklen Beeren, Cassis, Mineralien und angenehmen Mokkatönen. Am Gaumen entfaltet er reife Frucht und eine wunderschöne Struktur mit runden kräutrigen Noten.

Terra Del Capo Pinot Grigio 8,50 �

WINEMAKERS COMMENTS: Terra del Capo Pinot Grigio on the nose has granny smith peel, white pear and slight tropical notes. These follow through on the palate delivering a smooth and fresh mouth feel with a well balanced acidity.

Protea Merlot 8,50 �

Ein feiner Wein f�r alle Merlotliebhaber. Er duftet nach dunklen Fr�chten, Minze und Bitterschokolade. Am Gaumen entfaltet er eine sehr gute Struktur, eine angenehme W�rze und entschlossene, feste Tannine.

Terra del Capo Arn� 18,50 �

The 2005 Arn_� is a dense yet elegant wine with a lingering aftertaste. Red cherries, a touch of spice, herbs and cigars are carried by a generous, silky mouthfeel and soft, well-rounded tannins. The typical savoury Sangiovese character of spice, herbs and cherries is rounded into a softer, silky wine with more volume in the mid palate by the Merlot.

Protea Chenin Blanc 7,20 �

Die Trauben f�r den Protea Chenin Blanc sind gr��tenteils in der Swartland Weingegend gewachsen. Er ist frisch im Stahl ausgebaut und hat nie Holz gesehen. In der Nase pr�sentiert er sich etwas scheu, mit leichten Ankl�ngen von Melone und Finbusch, dem typisch s�dfrikanischem Gestr�pp. Am Gaumen dagegen "entsch�digt" er und man kommt voll auf seine Geschmacksknospen Kosten. Es ist ein tropisches Feuerwerk, mit Pfirsich, Zitronengras und warmen Honignoten. Seine S�urestruktur ist lebendig, aber sehr gut eingebunden.

Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 46,50 �

Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Sauvignon Noch ein Tropfen aus der FLAGSHIP Range!! Auf h�chstem Niveau darf das Traubengut wachsen, mit spezieller Bew�sserung wird es verw�hnt und darf seinen besonderen Charakter entwickeln. Sein Duft ist erstaunlich floral und erinnert an einen reich gef�llten Obstkorb; ein kraftvoller Wein. Am Gaumen entfaltet er Beerenaromen, Kirschkompott und Gew�rze. Er hat eine vielschichtige Komplexidit�t und Struktur, die von dunklen T�nen und Tabak unterstrichen wird.Sensationelle Tannine und ein nicht enden wollender Abgang machen den Wein zu einem Wolf im Schafspelz...

Anthonij Rupert Merlot 2005 47,00 �

The Merlot shows layers of integrated fruit aromas on the nose. The wine has a velvety mouth feel with richness and depth. Ripe red plums and dark berries on the palate enhance the delicate perfume of this wine.

Anthonij Rupert Syrah 2005 45,50 �

Und noch ein Tropfen aus der Flagship Range von Rupert. Die Philosophie des Weingutes ist Wein auf h�chstem Niveau und Topqualit�t zu produzieren. Das Traubengut ist handverlesen und gro�artig. Ein Hauch von Rooibos und Buche in der Nase mit einer pfeffrigen W�rze. Am Gaumen entfaltet er Pflaumenaromen und Heidelbeeren und hat eine gewisse Herzhaftigkeit von schwarzen Oliven. Raffinierte und trockene Tanine mit einem langen Nachhalt

Protea Reserve Red 12,50 �

50% Shiraz, 46% Mourvedre, 4% Viognier TASTING NOTE Alluring plum nutmeg spice with a touch of liquorice and the faintest hint/whiff of perfume. Lovely plum spice and blueberry on the entry. Cinnamon too. Spicy vibrance on midpalate. Plush texture. Long fruited, spicy finish. Juicy throughout with a twist of white pepper. Structured but gentle – velvety.