South Africa
Black Elephant Vintners 'Two Dogs a Peacock and a Horse' Sauvignon Blanc 2022 750mL
$18
Botanica Wines Big Flower Petite Verdot Stellenbosch 2019 750mL
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Craven Wines Pinot Gris Stellenbosch 2021
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South Africa : Stellenbosch
Pinot Gris
MED-BODIED, CITRUS, WILD STRAWBERRY, PEACH FUZZ, ROSE PETAL, USED OAK
Forget that Stellenbosch isn’t exactly known for Pinot Gris: this minimal-intervention, skin-contact wine from Craven Wines allows the beautiful (and oft underappreciated) coppery/dark rose hues of the grape’s skins to shine as they should -- allowing clean red fruit, lively citrus, and pretty floral notes met with delicate, balanced tannins.
WINEMAKING : Fermentation occurs naturally on the skins; no additions other than a small amount of SO2; unfined and unfiltered.
ECOLOGY: Organic
PAIRING: Peppered Beef Jerky
De Grendel Pinotage Amandelboord Durbanville 2020
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SOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : DURBANVILLE
Pinotage
FULL-BODIED, BLUEBERRY, SPICE, COCONUT, CLOVE, CHOCOLATE, OAK
A deliciously fruit-forward and perfumed Pinotage with balanced tannins and subtle hints of spice. De Grendel has the only vineyard in the country that is 350m above sea level and only 7km from the sea, contributing to the unique micro-climate and terroir that shapes its elegant wines.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Oxtail and Red Wine Potjie
Holden Manz "Vernissage" Red Blend 2020 750mL
$17
SOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : FRANSCHHOEK
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc
MED-BODIED, BLACKBERRY, RASPBERRY, BLACK PEPPER, LEATHER, NEUTRAL OAK
WINEAMAKING : Minimal intervention winemaking; aged 18 months used French oak barrels
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Ribeye
Khayelitsha's Finest Wines Blanc Fumé Western Cape 2021
$20
SOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : COASTAL REGION
Sauvignon Blanc
MED-BODIED, GREEN MELON, PASSION FRUIT, LIME, GRASS, LEES CONTACT, FRENCH OAK
Founded by a group of local Cape Town sommeliers, KFW works with winemakers across the Cape to provide underserved members of the community with access to good, quality wine. 100% Sauv Blanc, ‘Blanc Fumé’ undergoes both oak ageing and 11 months of lees contact, thereby adding just enough weight to balance the vibrant, tangy aromas dominating the palate. Sancerre this is not, but if you’re looking for something that’s multi-layered, delicious, and a little bit outside the box — give Blanc Fumé a shot!
ECOLOGY: Sustainable & Vegan
FOOD PAIRING: Spicy Fish Tacos
Khayelitsha's Finest Wines Red Blend 2021 750mL
$20
South Africa : Stellenbosch : Polkadraai Hills
Syrah, Pinotage, Malbec
MED-FULL-BODIED, RASPBERRY, RED PLUM, EARTH, GAME, SMOKE, USED OAK
KFW is proud to produce Khayelitsha’s first ever fine wines, sowing the seeds of drinking awesome wine in historically underrepresented neighbourhoods. Bold and structured, with polished tannin and a nice line of acidity, their red blend is a barrel selection of 60% Syrah, 20% Malbec, and 20% semi-carbonic Pinotage, which adds a nice pop of brightness and fruit to the mix.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
PAIRING: Beef Bobotie (spiced minced meat with an egg-based topping)
Kumusha Wines 'Flame Lily' Slanghoek 2021
$33
SOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : BREEDEKLOOF
Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Semillon
MED-FULL-BODIED, APPLE, LEMON, WHITE PEACH, MINERAL, FRENCH OAK
From the talented Tinashe Nyamudoka (a top Zimbabwean sommelier turned South African winemaker), this Roussanne-dominate white blend is rich and sensual, but well-balanced by its surprisingly taut mineral acidity.
Drink now - 2028.
FARMING : Certified Sustainable
ECOLOGY : Crispy Sesame Chicken
Kumusha Wines Chenin Blanc Breedekloof 2022 750mL
$16
SOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : BREEDEKLOOF
Chenin Blanc
LIGHT-BODIED, PEAR, WHITE PEACH, LIME, MELON, PAPAYA, LEES, NEUTRAL OAK
Lothian Vineyards Elgin 'Late Harvest' Viognier 2018 375ml
$20
SOUTH AFRICA : ELGIN
Viognier
FULL-BODIED, HONEY, TANGERINE, CANDIED CITRUS, PINEAPPLE, OAK
Late-ripening Viognier bunches are left on the vine in the cool of autumn and subjected to morning mists from two bodies of water, thereby creating the perfect conditions for noble rot to develop …. and, to ultimately bless us with this gorgeous, layered dessert wine from South Africa. Tangy and quite sweet, but not at all cloying.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Croquettes d’époisses
Natte Valleij Cinsault 2020
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South Africa : Western Cape : Coastal Region
Cinsault
MEDIUM BODIED, RED/PURPLE FRUIT, BRIGHT, SOFT TANNINS, NO OAK
Natte Valleij Pinotage Nat Darling 2022 750mL
$18
SOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : DARLING
Pinotage
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, FRESH, FRESH, RED BERRIES, PLUM, SMOKE, USED OAK
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Charcuterie
Noble Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 750mL
$22
SOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : COASTAL REGION : SIMONSBERG-PAARLCabernet Sauvignon
Noble Hill Viognier Simonsberg-Paarl 2021
$20
SOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : SIMONSBERG-PAARL
Viognier
MED-BODIED, DRY, PEACH, SPICED PEAR, HONEYSUCKLE, ROSE, GINGER, USED OAK
With beautiful floral aromatics, ripe stone fruit flavors, and a creamy palate that’s lifted by a whiff of fresh acidity, it’s not hard to see why this complex, elegant — and yes, completely dry — 100% Viognier has earned itself somewhat of a cult following (just trust us on this one; we know Viognier can be divisive).
Grapes are picked slightly early for maximum freshness; the wine is naturally fermented and matured on the lees in 300L old French oak barrels for 9 months.
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Baked Brie with Apricot Jam
Radley & Finch 'Flyin' French' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 750mL
$11
South Africa : Western Cape
Cabernet Sauvignon
FULL-BODIED, DARK FRUIT, RIPE, TOASTY, COCOA, OAK
Remhoogte "Honeybunch" Chenin Blanc 2022 750mL
$30
South Africa : Western Cape
Chenin Blanc
MED-FULL BODIED, STONE FRUIT, CITRUS, NUTTY, NEUTRAL OAK
Aromas of toasty almond and walnut skin combined with waxy white blossoms and grapefruit zest arise from the glass. On the palate, bright lemon zest intermingle with apple blossom, ripe summer peach and golden delicious apple with a touch of baking spice.
Sustainable
Remhoogte Pinotage 'Vantage' Simonsberg-Stellenbosch 2019 750mL
$27
South Africa : Western Cape : Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Pinotage
MEDIUM BODIED, RED FRUIT, PURPLE FLOWERS, BRIGHT, USED OAK
A gentle expression of Pinotage that shows the beautiful marriage of Pinot Noir & Cinsault. Aromas of dried savory, mulberry, cassis liqueur and forest floor. On the palate, it is velvety smooth with brightness, delicate hint of smoke and baking cocoa.
Sustainable
