THE PRUE LEITH RESTAURANT • WINE LIST (Dated - 2008 / 2009)

Wine list of The Year Award 2006 – Gold
Wine list of The Year Award 2008 – Platinum

Krone Borealis Brut 2005 - (Tulbagh)

A classic consistency in composition (half Chardonnay, half Pinot Noir) with rich and toasty notes. R170.00
Villiera Monro Brut 2004 - (Stellenbosch)

Richly, silkily elegant blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir with a bouquet of baked apple and yeasty biscuits, with a lingering savoury dry finish.R225.00
Graham Beck Bliss Demi Sec NV - (Robertson)

Light yeasty aromas, with hints of butterscotch, honey and praline. This delectable bubbly will stimulate your sweeter senses.R185.00
Pierre Jourdan Cuvée Belle Rose - (Franschhoek)

A dry, subtly pink MCC made from Pinot Noir grapes at Cabriere EstateR220.00

First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2008/2009 - (Elim)

Firm and full flavoured with a crisp structure and a long elegant finish.
Intense tropical fruit and ripe fig flavours on the nose. R115.00
Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008/2009 - (Elgin)

One of the top performers in this valley, classic grass and gooseberry with a mineral finish. R155.00
Buitenverwachting Husseys Vlei Sauvignon Blanc 2008/2009 - (Constantia)

This wine has forceful green pepper aromas with obvious lime & herbal flavours.
Easy drinking with a lingering finish. R175.00
Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2008/2009 - (Constantia)

Mineral hints on top of the tropical fruit flavours, 12% Semillon adds richness and backbone. R180.00

Zandvliet Chardonnay (Unwooded) 2008 - (Robertson)

Subtropical fruit aromas with orange zest and ripe figs. R90.00
Overgaauw Chardonnay 2008 - (Stellenbosch)

Crisp flavours of lemon and limes with a lot of freshness.R130.00
Warwick Chardonnay 2007/2008 - (Stellenbosch)

Creamy, buttery oak richness and smooth structure with flavours of pear and grapefruit.R290.00

Pecan Stream Chenin Blanc 2008 - (Stellenbosch)

Light-medium bodied. The wine resonates with notes of apricot and guava and has an impressive depth and richness of flavour. 10% wooded chenin added for fuller texture. R90.00
Graham Beck Gamekeepers Reserve 2008/2009 - (Robertson)

Ripe melon, peach and honey flavours on the nose. Full and juicy on the palate with a crisp and refreshing finish.R150.00

Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir 2008/2009 - (Franschhoek)

The Chardonnay component contributes the richness to the wine while the Pinot Noir adds fruit & elegance with hints of berries and a touch of spice. R130.00

Bellingham Fair Maiden 2008/2009 - (Wellington)

Blend of Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Verdelho. Attractive tropical fruit, ripe peach, zesty citrus with discreet vanilla spice overtures. R185.00

Rustenburg Roussanne 2006/2008 - (Stellenbosch)

South Africas first example of this varietal! Together with Viognier, striking white hedgerow flowers, floral perfumes, slightly oaked. R260.00
Spier PC Viognier 2006 - (Stellenbosch)

Rich, rounded with dried apricots and almond flavours.R190.00
Fairview Oom Pagel Semillon 2006 - (Paarl)

Semillon was Oom Pagel’s favourite grape. Fresh, showing tropical & peachy flavours, waxy notes with palate of concentrated fruit. Aging beautifully! R196.00
Terra Del Capo Pinot Grigio 2008 - (Franschhoek)

A fruit driven wine, elegant and smooth with delightful aromatics. Refreshing, easy drinking, golden delicious apple flavours. R100.00

Reyneke Biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - (Stellenbosch)

Unoaked, dominated by peardrop ferment character, though fruit : acid components are in Balance. R175.00
Stellar Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - (Olifants River)

This wine exhibits characteristic Cabernet traits with ripe tannins that have no harsh edges.R95.00

Zandvliet Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - (Robertson)

Juicy with mouthfilling flavours of mint and spices. 15% Shiraz. R110.00
Overgaauw Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - (Stellenbosch)

Classic full-bodied Cabernet with a lengthy berry palate.R220.00
Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 - (Stellenbosch)

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.R290.00

La Bri Shiraz 2007/2008 - (Franschhoek)

Blended with 10% Viognier for floral balance of shiraz spiciness, high alcohol but fruity notes compensate for it. R190.00
Saxenburg Private Collection Shiraz 2006 - (Stellenbosch)

Matured for 12 months in American oak barrels. Well balanced, full bodied. Lively subtle fruit and herbaceous peppery aroma.R260.00
Zandvliet Kalkveld Shiraz 2005 - (Robertson)

Plums, mulberries, and spicy liquorice minerality. Soft tannins, smooth and balanced. Very persistent.R225.00
Kevin Arnold Shiraz 2004 - (Stellenbosch)

Spicy lavender and leather blend with small touch of Mourvèdre. Very Classy. R275.00

Glen Carlou Pinot Noir 2007/2008 - (Paarl)

Mixed berries co-habiting with herb-rich scrub, juicy palate, amenable tannins and a long, balanced finish. R270.00
Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2008 - (Walker Bay)

Silky smooth tannins with delicious berry fruits, and underlined fruit of forest tones. Arguably one of SA’s best.R430.00

Hidden Valley Pinotage 2006

Big bold style with surprising softness on the palate. Rich seductive aromas of mocha and mulberry, with a ripe spicy, blackberry and chocolate taste.R150.00
Grangehurst Pinotage 2002 - (Stellenbosch)

Powerful, sweetly fruity flavours and big dry tannins.R215.00
Southern Right Pinotage 2007/2008 - (Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay)

Fresh palate of ripe, sweet fruits with dry tannins and a long finish.R280.00

Excelsior Merlot 2008 - (Robertson)

Rich dark red fruit, slightly gamey with a dusty, lingering finish.R125.00
Villiera Merlot 2006 - (Stellenbosch)

Fresh mint and berries dominate, with soft tannins.R145.00
Jordan Merlot 2006 - (Stellenbosch)

Deep ruby colour with huge mouth-filling flavours of blackberry, cassis & mocha. Eighteen months in French oak barrels adds a complex toastiness.R200.00

Spice Route Mourvèdre 2007 - (Malmesbury, Swartland)

Elegant with evolved tannins of rich plum, berry fruits and subtle spice.R175.00
Bellevue, Morkel Malbec 2007 - (Stellenbosch)

100% Malbec, with black plum fruit, fine tannins, and a long savoury finish.R170.00
Rainbow's End Cabernet Franc 2007 - (Stellenbosch)

Classic structure, well-managed tannins with tealeaf edge, floral notes.R210.00

Graham Beck, The Andrew 2006 - (Robertson)

Intense colour with rich fruit cake character and hints of spice. Full bodied and good integration between fruit and cigar box flavours.R180.00
Ataraxia Serenity 2006 - (Walker Bay)

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.R240.00
Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2004 - (Stellenbosch)

Complexity of aromas with tobacco, liquorice and spices, with a long finish. Consistent and Elegant.R250.00
Buitenverwachting Christine 2004 - (Constantia)

Ripe berries with nutty and wood vanilla characters, perfect harmony between strength and finesse.R460.00
Meerlust Rubicon 2001 - (Stellenbosch )

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc with blackberry, cassis fruit, smoky oak and a hint of clove. A South African "First Growth"R480.00

Fairview Agostinelli Sangiovese 2006 - (Paarl)

This wine shows lovely Sangiovese character, with a rich mid palate and deep colour. Aroma of black cherries & plums with a fresh lingering finish. R154.00
Fairview Agostinelli Barbera 2006 - (Paarl)

Aniseed & black cherry with some vanilla tones. Vibrant ruby colour, full bodied with a rich finish. R170.00

Delheim Pinotage Rosé 2008/2009 - (Stellenbosch)

The wine displays the typical Pinotage red berry fruit aromas, which follows through onto a refreshing medium dry palate. R80.00
Buitenverwachting Blanc De Noir 2009 - (Constantia)

Fresh strawberries with undertones of peach, dry and delicious. R75.00

Krone Borealis MCC BrutR34.00
Pecan Stream Chenin BlancR28.50
First Sighting Sauvignon BlancR28.50
Zandvliet Chardonnay (unwooded)R28.50
Delheim Pinotage Rosé R22.00
Excelsior Merlot R34.00
Zandvliet Cabernet SauvignonR30.00
La Bri Shiraz R48.00

France

Moët et Chandon Brut NVR800.00
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé

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. R950.00
Louis Latour Chablis 2006

A beautiful golden robe, a lively wine with fresh citrus aromas, especially lemon. R260.00

New Zealand
Villa Maria Marlborough Riesling 2004

Quite sherbetty and aromatic, with a blossom fragrance. Off dry, but with lovely balance. R240.00

Spain
Marques de Riscal Red Reserva 2003

Complex aroma of spices with a predominance of liquorice, while the oak remains discreet. Soft and lasting finish. R240.00

Zandvliet Shiraz 2006 (375ml) - (Robertson)

Peppery fruit brushed with oak char & fynbos. Dry, savoury and jammy nuances on palate.R75.00
Graham Beck Brut (375ml) - (Robertson)

Light, yeasty aromas, good fruit on the nose, and rich creamy complexity on the palateR75.00