THE PRUE LEITH RESTAURANT • WINE LIST ( Dated - August 2010 )

- Wine list of The Year Award 2006 – Gold
- Wine list of The Year Award 2008 – Platinum
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A classic consistency in composition (half Chardonnay, half Pinot Noir) with rich and toasty notes. R190.00 -
Richly, silkily elegant blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir with a bouquet of baked apple and yeasty biscuits, with a lingering savoury dry finish.R250.00 -
Light yeasty aromas, with hints of butterscotch, honey and praline. This delectable bubbly will stimulate your sweeter senses.R205.00 -
A dry, subtly pink MCC made from Pinot Noir grapes at Cabriere EstateR245.00
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Firm and full flavoured with a crisp structure and a long elegant finish.
Intense tropical fruit and ripe fig flavours on the nose. R130.00 -
A tropical nose packed with guava, ripe and green fig, granadilla, litchi, gooseberry and a hint of green pepper. Mouth-filling ripe fruit is supported by crisp acid. R170.00 -
A superbly balanced wine beckoning with aromas of tropical fruit, elegant elderflower and interesting, minerally whiffs. Full-bodied palate, well-integrated acidity and a memorable after taste. R165.00 -
Mineral hints on top of the tropical fruit flavours, 12% Semillon adds richness and backbone. R200.00
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Subtropical fruit aromas with orange zest and ripe figs. R100.00 -
Fermented in French oak barriques and matured for ten months sur lie, this wine rewards with rich, round fruity flavours, harmoniously balanced with well-integrated oak.R175.00 -
Creamy, buttery oak richness and smooth structure with flavours of pear and grapefruit. R320.00
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Layers of pineapple, vanilla and quince on the nose. These flavours follow on the palate culminating in a tropical fruit salad, with crisp acidity and perfectly in balance. The lingering aftertaste is of honeybush, grapefruit and a hint of ginger. R95.00 -
Green melon, golden delicious apple and delicate apricot blossom aromas. Fresh green apple and pineapple flavour.R105.00
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This wine will surprise you with elegance, richness and an enticing bouquet that promisesfruit, complexity and subtle spices. R145.00
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Blend of Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Verdelho. Attractive tropical fruit, ripe peach, zesty citrus with discreet vanilla spice overtures. R205.00
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South Africas first example of this varietal! Together with Viognier, striking white hedgerow flowers, floral perfumes, slightly oaked. R290.00 -
A classical fruity white wine, packed with strong cultivar aromas of pear, apricot, peach, pineapple and quince upfront. Balanced to perfection with soft woody aromas, for a long memorable finish. R245.00 -
The invigorating, salty bouquet, reminiscent of the fresh sea breezes caressing our vineyards, is complemented by delightful hints of green fig and petits pois. R165.00 -
A fruit driven wine, elegant and smooth with delightful aromatics. Refreshing, easy drinking, golden delicious apple flavours. R110.00
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The nose is extremely attractive with hints of green apples, ripe tropical fruit, white flowers and spice. The crisp acidity prevents the wine from becoming too sweet. R85.00
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A delicious sweet late harvest wine with golden colour and aromas of honey, tropical fruits and floral notes. R80.00
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Unoaked, dominated by peardrop ferment character, though fruit : acid components are in Balance. R195.00 -
Deep dark colour with a lovely refreshing red tint. Sexy and sleek with oodles of pure black fruit. Good dollops of spice well, supported with some lovely soft suppletannins. An explosion of fruit, on a medium bodied palate with good complexity. R185.00 -
This wine exhibits characteristic Cabernet traits with ripe tannins that have no harsh edges. R105.00
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Juicy with mouthfilling flavours of mint and spices. 15% Shiraz. R122.00 -
Classic full-bodied Cabernet with a lengthy berry palate.R245.00 -
Opaque in colour, with wafting cherry and chocolate aromas backed by hints of spice from the French oak, the palate being very elegant with huge tannin structure.R320.00
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The rich, savoury character of Shiraz is enhanced by Viognier, adding an aromatic dimension To the wine. Mourvedre component brings an amount of wild berry & spice to this blend. Earth, pepper-spice and hints of dark chocolate support the richness of ripe fruit. R190.00 -
Partially barrel-fermented / agedin all new American oak. Herb / berry snatches and gorgeous spicy oak.R140.00 -
Plums, mulberries, and spicy liquorice minerality. Soft tannins, smooth and balanced. Very persistent. R250.00 -
Matured for 12 months in American oak barrels. Well balanced, full bodied. Lively subtle fruit and herbaceous peppery aroma R290.00
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Mixed berries co-habiting with herb-rich scrub, juicy palate, amenable tannins and a long, balanced finish. R299.00 -
Silky smooth tannins with delicious berry fruits, and underlined fruit of forest tones. Arguably one of SA’s best.R480.00 -
The intensely fragrant bouquet shows a mélange of cherry, red and dark berry aromas, elegant vanilla and a whiff of wood spice. R295.00
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Big bold style with surprising softness on the palate. Rich seductive aromas of mocha and mulberry, with a ripe spicy, blackberry and chocolate taste.R165.00 -
Powerful, sweetly fruity flavours and big dry tannins.R240.00 -
Intense Pinotage fruit and plummy red berry aromas with a supremely elegant fruit driven palate backed by rich grainy tannins. R180.00
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Rich dark red fruit, slightly gamey with a dusty, lingering finish.R140.00 -
Fresh mint and berries dominate, with soft tannins.R160.00 -
Deep ruby colour with huge mouth-filling flavours of blackberry, cassis & mocha. Eighteen months in French oak barrels adds a complex toastiness.R220.00
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Elegant with evolved tannins of rich plum, berry fruits and subtle spice.R195.00 -
100% Malbec, with black plum fruit, fine tannins, and a long savoury finish.R190.00 -
Classic structure, well-managed tannins with tealeaf edge, floral notes.R235.00
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Alluring aromas of ripe black olive beckon from the glass, elegantly complemented by whiffs of pepper. A full-bodied wine with intense flavours of ripe plum, black pepper and the smokiness characteristic of Syrah. R258.00
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Distinct cherry and mulberry flavours and subtle hints of coriander, spice and pecan nuts. Elegant and well integrated with youthful tannins and a lingering finish. R199.00 -
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot. Vibrant nose of wild berry fruit and intriguing spice notes. A soft nuance of cigar box adds complexity and personality.R265.00 -
Complexity of aromas with tobacco, liquorice and spices, with a long finish. Consistent and Elegant.R275.00 -
Ripe berries with nutty and wood vanilla characters, perfect harmony between strength and finesse.R480.00 -
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc with blackberry, cassis fruit, smoky oak and a hint of clove. A South African "First Growth"R499.00 -
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Plush, black velvet texture with wonderful harmonious flavours coming from this predominantly Bordeaux-styled blend with its splash of Shiraz. The wine ends with a delicious spice note. A must-try. R299.00
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This wine shows lovely Sangiovese character, with a rich mid palate and deep colour. Aroma of black cherries & plums with a fresh lingering finish. R170.00 -
Aniseed & black cherry with some vanilla tones. Vibrant ruby colour, full bodied with a rich finish. R190.00
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The wine displays the typical Pinotage red berry fruit aromas, which follows through onto a refreshing medium dry palate. R90.00 -
Fresh strawberries with undertones of peach, dry and delicious. R85.00
- Krone Borealis MCC BrutR38.00
- DMZ Garden Vineyards Chenin Blanc (unwooded) R30.00
- First Sighting Sauvignon BlancR30.00
- Zandvliet Chardonnay (unwooded)R30.00
- Delheim Spatzendreck (semi-sweet) R28.00
- Delheim Pinotage Rosé R24.00
- Excelsior Merlot R38.00
- Zandvliet Cabernet SauvignonR33.00
- Brampton Shiraz R35.00
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The aromas are chiefly characterised by pear and blackberry with hints of cut hay. Light and refined with a touch of citrus on the finish. R1045.00
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Rich, full bodied yet elegant, with generous flavour. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a touch of Petit Verdot. Typical Bordeaux structure and pose. Harmonious fruit, good length. R430.00
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This wine displays all the fruit and freshness naturally present in the chardonnay varietal, with great wood integration. Bright, golden yellow colour. Mineral and floral aromas, with dried fruit notes. Fresh, fat and round. R410.00
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Quite sherbetty and aromatic, with a blossom fragrance. Off dry, but with lovely balance. R265.00
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Earthy and perfumed, great acid to cut through fatty meats like lamb. Sumptuous yet elegant, with sweet vanilla spice from American oak. Nutty Rioja aromas. Harmonious fruit, good length. R485.00
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Peppery fruit brushed with oak char & fynbos. Dry, savoury and jammy nuances on palate.R85.00 -
Light, yeasty aromas, good fruit on the nose, and rich creamy complexity on the palateR85.00
- Graham Beck Rhona Muscadel 2004R28.00
- Fairview Sweet RedR28.00
- Klein Constantia Vin De Constance 200450.00
- De Krans Tawny Port R25.00
- Allesverloren PortR25.00
- Axe Hill Cape Vintage Port 2004 VintageR38.00
- L'Ormarins PortR30.00
- Muratie Late VintageR40.00
- KWV 10 Year Brandy R30.00
- Tokara Potstill Brandy 5 yearsR40.00
- Remy Martin Cognac VSOPR65.00
- Laphroaig Single Malt Whisky 10 yearsR47.00
- Lagavulin 16 yearsR65.00
- Ethiopian SidamoR24.00
- Tanzanian MbeyaR24.00
- Kenyan Nyeri R24.00
- Ethiopian Sidamo - (Medium Roast)R48.00
- Tanzanian Mbeya - (Light Roast)R48.00
- Kenyan Nyeri - (Dark Roast)R48.00
- See our liqueur trolley for a more comprehensive selection.
- We charge R50.00 corkage and welcome you to bring your own wines.

































