ALLESVERLOREN CHENIN BLANC
R89,00-
Nose: Subtle nuances of lead pencil, yellow apple and lime.
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Palate: A medium-bodied wine shows nice ripe stone fruit, great balanced acidity and just a hint of oak.
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Finish: A very elegant finish.
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Decanter World Wine Awards: 90/100
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Falstaff: 89/100
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Tim Atkin: 87/100
ALVI'S DRIFT VIOGNIER
R79,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: This glowing, pale straw-coloured wine boasts intense aromas of apricots, with hints of rose petals
Palate: With lingering flavours of apricot and sun-drenched peach, this wine has a well-rounded mouthfeel with a medium body that gently brings the fruit to rest in the mouth.
Finish: A well-rounded mouthfeel with a medium body that gently brings the fruit to rest in the mouth.
ANTOINE SANZAY LES SALLES MARTIN 2020
R850,00- On the palate the wine is fresh, elegant, mineral.
- Fruity aromas on the nose.
BABYLONSTOREN CANDIDE
R115,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: A fruit-driven nose with notes of peach and litchi.
Palate: A wonderful fruity expression of sweet litchi and peach interjected with zesty lime hints.
Finish: A refreshing and complex tropical finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Sommeliers Choice Awards: Gold (2022).
Tim Atkin: 87/100
Veritas: Silver (2022).
BABYLONSTOREN CHENIN BLANC
R135,00-
Nose: Elegant style, tropical flavours
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Palate: This intriguing white blend expresses a fresh, fruit-driven wine with peach, lime and litchi flavours. The wine is refreshing yet complex, with lovely tropical flavours.
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Finish: Rounded off with lingering, fresh acidity.
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Tom Cannavan: 87/100
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Tim Atkin: 88/100
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Veritas: Silver (2022) & Bronze (2019, 2020 & 2021)
BACKSBERG CHENIN BLANC
R79,00-
Nose: Delightfully fruity with notes of melon and peach.
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Palate: Fresh and balanced with fine acidity.
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Finish: An elegant fruit and earthy finish.
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Wine Enthusiast: 88/100
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International Wine Challenge: Bronze (2022)
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Mundus Vini: Silver (2022)
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Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards: Silver (2021
BACKSBERG SAUVIGNON BLANC
R109,00-
Nose: Bursting with aromas of melon and passion fruit, this lively wine matches aromatic intensity with freshness and balance.
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Palate: Lime and nettle characters predominate the palate
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Finish: Beautifully balancing fruit sweetness with natural acidity.
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Top 100 SA Wines: Double Platinum (2019)
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Veritas: Silver (2010), Bronze (2007 & 2008)
BELLINGHAM HOMESTEAD THEORY SAUVIGNON BLANC
R98,00-
Nose: Soft melon, pear and citrus flavours on the nose
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Palate: Offers an expected burst of citrus and tropical flavours
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Finish: Crisp and clean finish.
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Mundus Vini: Silver (2022).
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International Wine Challenge: Commended (2021), Bronze (2020).
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International Wine & Spirit Challenge: Silver (2019).
BEYERSKLOOF CHENIN BLANC PINOTAGE
R107,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Initial fruit aromas evolve into mixed tropical notes.
Palate: Tropical fruit flavours resonate with vibrant acidic bursts
Finish: A lingering balance of acidity and minerality.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Veritas: Silver 92015)
Wine Enthusiast: 86/100
BOLAND CHARDONNAY UNWOODED
R68,00BOLAND CHENIN BLANC
R65,00-
Nose: Initial aromas of lime and citrus enhance the fresh guava note.
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Palate: Elegant fruit flavours give the typical Chenin Blanc flavours a refreshing, juicy, freshness.
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Finish: A crisp and dry, yet creamy finish.
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International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver (2017), Silver Outstanding (2014).
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The Trophy Wine Sow: Bronze (2014)
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Veritas: Silver (2014)
BOLAND ONE FORMATION CHENIN SAUVIGNON BLANC
R110,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: An abundance of luscious tropical fruit aromas.
Palate: Layers of kiwi, ripe gooseberry and crisp green apple.
Finish: A lively, lingering, fruity finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Veritas Awards: Silver Outstanding (2021).
Mundus Vini Summer Tasting: Gold (2021).
Platter: 4 Stars.
Michelangelo Awards: Gold (2021).
Veritas Awards: Gold (2020).
BOLAND SAUVIGNON BLANC
R72,00-
Nose: This crisp, fruity Sauvignon Blanc is characterized by vibrant freshness and upfront fruit flavours and aromas.
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Palate: It presents a medley of tropical fruit flavours with prominent litchi, passion fruit and lime.
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Finish: An elegant wine with typical Sauvignon Blanc flavours finish.
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Michelangelo Awards: Double Gold (2021)
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Mundus Vini Summer Tasting: Gold (2021)
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Ultra Wine Challenge Awards: Silver (2020)
BOSCHENDAL 1685 CHARDONNAY
R138,00BOSCHENDAL 1685 SAUVIGNON BLANC
R118,00-
Nose: On the nose: An abundance of tropical fruit flavours with hints of lime and green fig.
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Palate: A melange of yellow and green tropical fruits with hints of citrus. A soft, full-bodied wine with a harmonious palate and coated acidity adding to the zesty, mineral finish.
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Finish: Good balance between acidity and structure, with a persistent lingering length.
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Mundus Vini: Silver (2022).
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Veritas: Gold (2022).
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International Wine Challenge: Bronze (2021).
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International Wine & Spirit Competition: Bronze (2021).
BOSCHENDAL BLANC DE NOIR
R75,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Bright and complex red berry fruit aromas.
Palate: Strawberry and red berry flavours emphasise the red fruit core, complemented by a wonderful freshness.
Finish: Sweet fruity notes linger in the crisp, dry finish.
AWARDS:
Veritas - Silver: 2000 & 2014
Veritas -Bronze: 2012, 2013 & 2015
Jamie Goode: 87/100
BOSCHENDAL BOSCHEN BLANC DE BLANC
R85,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Vibrant tropical fruits with vivacious citrus notes.
Palate: A luxurious balance of zesty citrus and pear drop sweetness evolves into hints of honeysuckle.
Finish: A balanced elegance and lingering finish.
BRAMPTON SAUVIGNON BLANC
R95,00-
Nose: Sweet grass and soft baby powder notes mingle with the ripe gooseberry and lime aromas and flavors.
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Palate: Brisk and lively with a soft prickly sensation on the palate.
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Finish: A a mouthwatering finish.
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International Wine Challenge: Commended (2021).
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Mundus Vini: Silver (2021).
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Wine Enthusiast: 86/100
CEDERBERG CHENIN BLANC
R119,00-
Nose: Beautiful layers of melon, grapefruit and fleshy white pear.
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Palate: Mouth-coating creaminess.
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Finish: A lively crisp acidity.
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Tom Cannavan: 89/100
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Wine Enthusiast: 89/100
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Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Show: Gold (2022)
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Veritas: Silver (2021, 2020 & 2019)
CEDERBERG SAUVIGNON BLANC
R135,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: An aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with a combination of tropical, citrus and green aromas. Aromas of gooseberries, guava, lemon zest with hints of asparagus and green fig.
Palate: A refreshing, crisp acidity.
Finish: Finishes off the initial sensation of creaminess.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Veritas awards: Silver Outstanding (2021).
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards: Gold (2021).
The Trophy Wine Show: Bronze (2021).
Platter's: 4.5 Stars.
Tim Atkin: 91/100
CREATION VIOGNIER
R156,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Fragrant white peach notes blend with nutmeg notes.
Palate: A lively medium acidity with bursts of delicate floral flavours.
Finish: A vivacious wine with a crisp mineral finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Sawi Awards: Grand Gold (2017)
D’ARIA MUSIC WHITE
R95,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Fresh tropical aromas form a wonderful nose.
Palate: Fruity flavours; like guava, melon, and gooseberry blend with savory hints of asparagus.
Finish: A lingering finish.
D’ARIA SAUVIGNON BLANC
R104,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: A fresh, tropical style of Sauvignon blanc with hints of guava, melon, asparagus and gooseberry aromas and flavour.
Palate: A fresh, tropical style of Sauvignon blanc with hints of guava, melon, asparagus and gooseberry aromas and flavour.
Finish: An accessible wine with good mouth feel and a lingering finish.
DE GRENDEL "OP DIE BERG" CHARDONNAY
R294,00DE GRENDEL SAUVIGNON BLANC
R115,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: The aromas prevail on the palate with added Granny Smith apples, lemongrass and nettle
Palate: The palate is perfectly balanced by a steely mineral zest
Finish: Enjoyable long finish
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
International Wine & Spirits Competition: Silver (2022).
Veritas: Silver (2022).
Wine Enthusiast: 87/100
DE MORGENZON CHENIN BLANC
R139,00-
Nose: An interesting bouquet of green apple, apricot and peach aromas with hints of honey.
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Palate: A rich and well-integrated palate bursting with flavour.
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Finish: A lingering aftertaste.
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Tim Atkin: 91/100
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The Texsom International Wine Awards: Bronze (2017)
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International Wine Challenge: Commended (2015)
DE MORGENZON SAUVIGNON BLANC
R155,00-
Nose: Upfront aromatics of passion fruit and citrus greet the nose.
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Palate: Following through to a rich palate yielding ripe fruit flavours with a gentle nettle edge.
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Finish: A brisk acidity and stony minerality give natural freshness and length.
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Veritas: Silver (2017).
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International Wine Challenge: Bronze (20150.
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Wine Enthusiast: 88/100
DIEMERSDAL SAUVIGNON BLANC
R93,00-
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards: Double Gold (2019).
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Veritas: Bronze (2015)
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International Wine Challenge: Bronze (2014).
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Wine Enthusiast: 90/100
DIEMERSFONTEIN CHENIN BLANC
R88,00-
Nose: Appealing toasty biscuit aromas and pineapple hints.
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Palate: A balance of crisp Granny Smith apples and pear flavours.
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Finish: A balanced, fresh, fruity finish complements the oaky notes.
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Veritas Wine Awards: Bronze (2019)
DIEMERSFONTEIN SAUVIGNON BLANC
R95,00-
Nose: The Diemersfontein Sauvignon Blanc displays fresh acidity and a delightful spectrum of ripe tropical fruits like pineapple and passion fruit.
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Palate: Ending with zingy lime, a textured mouthfeel.
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Finish: Lingering finish.
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Veritas: Gold (2022).
DOUGLAS GREEN CHARDONNAY
R75,00DOUGLAS GREEN CHENIN BLANC
R69,00-
Nose: Delightful passion fruit, ripe peaches and pineapple aromas are nuanced by hints of honeysuckle.
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Palate: A well-balanced and generous ripe fruit flavour.
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Finish: The tangy citrus acidity on the finish rounds off the wine.
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Decanter World Wine Awards: 93/100
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International Wine Challege: Commended (2022)
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International Wine & Spirit Awards: Bronze (2022)
DOUGLAS GREEN CHENIN SAUVIGNON BLANC
R61,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Tropical aromas abundantly blend with soft green asparagus and fig notes.
Palate: Subtle asparagus and fig flavours blend with nuances of tropical fruit.
Finish: A cheeky dry finish with lingering citrus notes.
AWARDS:
International Wine Challenge: Commended (2018)
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver (2018)
DOUGLAS GREEN SAUVIGNON BLANC
R75,00-
Nose: Alluring green pepper, fig chalky mineral aromas layered with a tropical fruit melange of pineapple and granadilla, typical of this variety.
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Palate: Dry bracing crispness on entry followed by fresh green pepper and a tropical fruit intensity that is well integrated.
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Finish: A zesty acidity and a lively aftertaste.
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International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver (2018).
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International Wine Challenge: Commended (2018).
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Wine Enthusiast: 87/100
DURBANVILLE HILLS CHARDONNAY
R90,00DURBANVILLE HILLS CHENIN BLANC
R90,00-
Nose: Initial guava, passion fruit and apricot aromas enhance the peach, citrus and lime notes.
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Palate: A medium-bodied wine with wonderful citrus and peach flavours underscored by sweet oak spice.
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Finish: A sweet lingering finish.
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International Wine & Spirit competition: Bronze (2022).
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Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Double Gold (2022), Gold (2021)
DURBANVILLE HILLS CHENIN BLANC LIGHT
R90,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Vibrant tropical fruit, ripe pear, lime, pineapple, paw-paw, and floral notes.
Palate: Refreshing with a perfect balance between fresh fruit flavours and a crisp acidity.
Finish: A sweet lingering finish.
DURBANVILLE HILLS COLLECTORS RESERVE CHARDONNAY
R149,00DURBANVILLE HILLS COLLECTORS RESERVE CHENIN BLANC
R149,00-
Nose: Subtle nuances of lead pencil, yellow apple and lime.
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Palate: A medium-bodied wine shows nice ripe stone fruit, great balanced acidity and just a hint of oak.
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Finish: A very elegant finish.
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Decanter World Wine Awards: 90/100
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Falstaff: 89/100
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Tim Atkin: 87/100
DURBANVILLE HILLS COLLECTORS RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC
R140,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Delightful combination of citrus, paw-paw, asparagus, ripe figs and watermelon.
Palate: Medium-bodied wine with subtle citrus and tropical fruit on the palate.
Finish: A long, lingering finish.
AWARDS/REWARDS:
International Wine & Spirit Awards: Bronze (2021 & 2022).
Veritas: Silver (2021).