JANUARY 2009 - Wine List
MYBURGH & MILNER (De Meye's Export label)
Shiraz 2006 R35
John Platter 4 star rated - Delicate, fragrant; Convincing sweet fruit, decent structure; deliciously approachable but understated. 18 mths Fr oak (25% new) well integrated.
MYBURGH & MILNER (De Meye's Export Label)
Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 R35
John Platter 3 star rated - Clear, forward-fruited face of modern cab; more classic resolute grip, savoury dryness. Enhanced by carefully applied oak (18 mths, 20% new Fr).
EXCELSIOR
Purebred Red 2008 R33
John Platter 3 star rated - Raisiny, somewhat rustic & dry 05; blue blood in name but bit of a bronco in tannin department — tame with richer foods.
SAXENBURG
Grand Vin Rouge - only R38,50
Blended from 6 varieties (half blend is ex-Capion, their vineyard in France). Attractively different: creamy dark fruit, voilets, in slender approachable, lightly oaked structure. Has a lovely nose and makes a perfect summer wine.
EAGLE'S CLIFF - New Cape wines
Wine Magazine voted Best Value 2009
Sauvignon Blanc 2008 R35
This one needs no introduction and is an old favourite.....
EAGLE'S CLIFF - New Cape Wines
Wine Magazine voted Best Value 2009
Viognier 2006 R35
Another favourite and absolute hit - will move fast!
VILLIERSDORP KELDER
Wine Magazine voted Best Value 2009
Chenin Blanc 2008 R30
John Platter 3 star rated - light, fresh passionfruit taste; smoothly dry, easy, with interesting spicy undertone.
DU TOITS KLOOF
Sauvignon Blanc 2008 R38
John Platter 3 star rated - Appealing, light bodied but flavourful, whiffs passionfruit & pineapple, ingratiating smoothness assisted by few grams sugar. Screwcapped. 05 SAA.
