Safari-lodge-Wine-List

Veuve Cliquot Brut NV

Rhiems

Deep golden colour, fragrant bouquet and voluptuous aromas, fine mousse.

Moet and Chandon NV

Epernay

A fine cuveè, elegant, light and easy to drink

De Venoge

De la Venoge

870

The bouquet displays scents of flowers, slowly evolving towards more buttery, buiscuity aromas. A judicious blend of the three champagne grape varieties: 45% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Meunier

Pierre Jordaan Cuveè Belle Rose

Franschhoek

Red berry flavours, delicate salmon pink colour, velvet textured palate, crisp finish.

Villiera Tradition Brut

Stellenbosch

Fruit perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity, lively finish

Pongraz

Stellenbosch

Yeast and apple tones, layered with toast and ripe fruit.

J.C. Le Roux – Le Domaine

A low alcohol, sweet sparkling wine, with floral flavours.

165

110

135

Mulderbosch

Stellenbosch

Fresh greengage and gooseberry tones, balanced by mineral steeliness and good acidity.

Thelema

Stellenbosch

Mouthwatering acidity, ripe fruit core, steely persistent finish.

Durbanville Hills

Durbanville

Green figs and gooseberry flavours, fresh and satisfying.

Alexanderfontein

Darling

Asparagus and dusty fig notes, racy acidity.

185

165

105

CheninBlanc

Muldersbosch Steen op Hout

Stellenbosch

Lightly oaked, with a floral, honeyed bouquet, and satisfying palate.

Spice Route

Darling

Barrel fermented, intense fruit, layers of flavour, lively acidity.

Kanu

Stellenbosch

Abundant green apple fruit, complex flavours, firm finish.

115

110

Thelema

Stellenbosch

Barrel fermented, nutty and spicy, palate cleansing acidity.

Bouchard Finlayson Kaaimansgat

Walker Bay

Barrel fermented, vibrant floral, lime and mineral notes.

Klein Constantia

Constantia

Creamy oak, in harmony with lime, straw and mineral flavours.

De Wetshof Bon Vallon

Robertson

Unwooded, citrus and yeast aromas, fresh apple flavours

205

185

150

105

Chardonnay

Fairview

Paarl

Perfumed, fruity and floral, with savoury oak notes.

170

Voignier

Jordan Chameleon

Stellenbosch

Blend of Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Creamy floral aromas, yeasty flavours.

Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc

Constantia

Sauvignon Blanc based blend, crisp fresh flavours.

Boschendal Le Bouquet

Franschhoek

Aromatic off-dry blend of Muscat, Sauvignon and Chenin. Tropical fruit and floral notes.

130

105

Fairview Goats do Roam Rosé

Paarl

Coral hued, fresh fruity blend.

Nederburg Rosé

Stellenbosch

Light red, with red berry scents, sweet softness balanced by pleasing freshness.

Boschendal Blanc de Noir

Franschhoek

Pale cerise colour, mouth filling, slightly off-dry and easy drinking.

Nederburg Special Late Harvest

Stellenbosch

Sweet, fragrant and flowery.

Noble Late Harvest

Fleur de Cap Noble Late Harvest

Stellenbosch

Wafting botrytis, pineapple, tangerine and apricot flavours. Sweetness balanced with good acidity.

195

Fortified Dessert Wines

By the glass

Boplaas White Muscadel

Calitzdorp

Fruity, raisin flavours matched with tangy acidity.

Bon Courage Red Muscadel

Robertson

Muscat flavours with sweet raisin character

Port

By the glass

Allesverloren Port

Kasteelberg, Riebeeck West

Delectable aromas of raisins and blackcurrant with coffee and mocha undertones.

De Krans Cape Tawny Port

Calitzdorp

Toffee and caramel bouquet, tealeaf and coffee notes.

Pinotage

Kanonkop

Stellenbosch

Big, ripe, soft tannins, full fruited palate of berries and spices.

Fairview Pinotage-Viognier

Paarl

Red fruit vibrancy of Pinotage lifted by aromatic 4% Viognier component..

Zonnebloem

Stellenbosch

Red/black cherry fruit, lively finish with firm tannins.

Beyerskloof

Stellenbosch

Full flavoured black fruit bouquet, ripe berry flavours, tangy acidity.

Middlevlei

Stellenbosch

Big and powerful, still fruity, rustic and tannic, with sweet varnish.

320

155

110

130

Cabernet Sauvignon

Thelema

Stellenbosch

Silky rich and spicy, full of ripe black fruits and plums, with integrated oak tannins.

Waterford

Stellenbosch

Complex flavours of red and black berries combined with coffee, spices and chocolate.

Springfield – Whole Berry

Robertson

A velvety wine, juicy fruit flavours coupled with softer tannins and classical varietal characteristics.

Nederburg

Stellenbosch

Easy drinking, spicy, fruity nose and firm palate.

325

205

160

115

Merlot

Meerlust

Stellenbosch

Powerful blackberry bouquet, rich silky flavours encompassing black currants, ripe plums, ground spices and coffee grounds.

Plaisir de Merle

Stellenbosch

Beautifully balanced, plummy, luscious ripe fruits, backed by good tannins.

Jordan

Stellenbosch

Measured mulberry fruit, meaty aromas, and judicious oak.

Villiera

Stellenbosch

Fresh berry and mint charm, partially oaked.

295

185

155

110

Shiraz

Fairview Jakkalsfontein

Paarl

Powerful plum fruit, chocolate and spice flavours, backed by vibrant acidity and firm tannins.

Raka Biography

Kleinrivier

A delicious, spicy nose and complex flavours that include raspberry, plums, pimento and pepper.

Stellenzicht Golden Triangle

Stellenbosch

Powerful, pepper infused, fresh acidity, fine tannins.

Guardian Peak

Stellenbosch

Smooth, rounded mix of spiced berries and pepper.

180

145

130

105

Pinot Noir

Meerlust

Stellenbosch

Red and black cherry on the nose, good fruit and a hint of mushrooms on the palate, perfectly integrated tannins.

Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak

Walker Bay

Complex notes of chocolate and mocha, black fruits and forest floor, concentrated flavours and a spicy, minerally finish.

305

330

Bordaux Style Red Wines

Meerlust Rubicon

Stellenbosch

A South African icon. Big, but graceful, complex dark berry fruit flavours, chocolate and coffee, perfect acid and tannin balance.

De Toren – Fusion V

Stellenbosch

Glossy, modern blend , great complexity and concentration of luscious flavours, powerful, yet fine, tannins

Buitenverwachting – Christine

Constantia

Classically styled, rich, deep cassis and cherry fruit, spicy cedar and minerals, fine-grained tannins.

425

370

330

Red Blends

Rupert and Rothschild Classique

Franschhoek

Well-structured and fresh, Cabernet/merlot blend, sweet berry fruits, smooth tannin core.

Jordan – Chameleon

Stellenbosch

Approachable Cabernet/Merlot blend. Ripe cassis and plums, structured French oak.

Alto Rouge

Stellenbosch

A blend of Bordeaux varieties and Shiraz. Layers of fruit, with walnut piquancy, well oaked.

Graham Beck Railroad Red

Robertson

Agreeable blend of Shiraz and Cabernet. Smoky, spicy, juicy fruit, good tannins.

235

120

145

105

Tips on matching wine with food

Knowing which wine will go well with a particular meal isn’t always easy. Of course individual tastes are different, but traditionally the rule of thumb has always been: red wine with meat, dry white wine with fish & white meat, sweet wine with dessert.

You can use this as a basic guide, but don’t feel you can’t deviate from it when your personal taste calls for something different.

A number of other factors also play a role in matching wine with food:

• Weight:

The body of the wine should match “ heaviness “ of the food. A full-bodied wine can easily overwhelm a light meal but similar a richer meal will overpower a very light wine.

• Intensity:

A wine with a powerful flavour should accompany powerfully flavoured food such as chilly dishes

• Acidity:

Wine that accompanies food containing citrus or vinegar calls for a wine with acidity to match. Not enough acidity in the wine can result in it tasting flat and dull.

• Salty foods:

It’s a good idea to balance salty foods with a slighter sweeter wine.

• Sweetness:

If a wine is sweeter than the food it will taste drier than it is – the sweetness of the wine should at least equal the food

• Tannin:

A robust & young red wine tends to turn metallic or tinny when served with fish, and bitter with salt

You will also need to take special care when selecting wines for foods that significantly affect the taste of wine:

• Oily fish like sardines and mackerel distort the flavours of wine

• Hot chilly & curries numb your taste buds, inhibiting your tasting capability

• Artichokes, spinach, asparagus, watercress and fennel make most wines taste either metallic and bitter, or unusually sweet

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