Fine Wines

Established in 2001 and set in the heart of Central Otago’s Upper Clutha basin, Akitu’s 12-hectare vineyard sits alone at 380 metres above sea level on a stunning north facing slope.

This Pouilly Fuisse comes from vineyards in the heart of the Fuisse village. The wine shows great balance between weight and freshness, with elegance derived from seamless minerality. Layers of subtle fruit notes combine stone fruits, acacia flowers and spiced hazelnut butter. The finish is long, intense and spicy.

The origins of the Cuvelier family’s wine exploits begin in Bordeaux in the early twentieth century with the purchase of Château le Crock in St. Estèphe in 1903. But, for many, they are best known for their ownership of Château Leoville Poyferré, which they bought in 1920.

NOW SOLD OUT Cartology is an iconic wine made with grapes sourced from rare and extraordinary parcels of mature dryland bushvines. Naturally the varieties used are also heritage varieties, namely Chenin Blanc and Semillon, both of which have been planted in the Cape for centuries.

Vina Tondonia is certainly iconic in the Rioja region, if not the whole of Spain. This wine exhibits classic aromas of raspberries, strawberries and savoury notes. On the palate it is fresh with lovely red fruit acidity. There is a spicey oak note, but it is super balanced. Although relatively mature and very complex, it still feels youthful.

One of the Great Wines from Mendozan Estate Pulenta, the Gran Cabernet Franc is a bold and powerful wine. Deep ruby in color, with an intense aroma of roasted pepper, eucalyptus and spice. Its entrance on the palate is sweet and smooth, due to the presence of round and ripe tannins.

Light golden with a subtle, elegant nose of summer flowers, acacia blossom and hints of honeysuckle. The wine is lightly spiced, with the judicious oak ageing bringing notes of vanilla and cinnamon. It shows lovely buttery, honeyed and floral characters, all lifted on the finish by a lively freshness that is characteristic of this area of Italy.

This Pinot Noir was the first wine produced by the Drouhin Family in Oregon. Over two decades later, this cuvée has become a foundational element of many great wine lists and personal cellars.

A new cuvée from Alheit Vineyards in 2017, Nautical Dawn is made from two parcels of grapes from the False Bay in Stellenbosch, one from the Rustenhof vineyard, which is 4kms from the Bay and Karibib vineyard which is 13kms from the bay. Both plots are dry farmed on granite.

Dedicated to Philip Mazzei (1730-1816), an illustrious ancestor of the family, a passionate grapegrower, political thinker, and “worldly citizen”. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from each of the Mazzei’s estates, Philip is the quintessence of Tuscany.

A blend of Los Carneros Chardonnay with Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Grenache Blanc from the Central Coast with a finish of Chenin Blanc and Semillon. Complex and delicious with aromas of mandarin orange and honeydew melon, hints of marzipan and toasted hazelnut adding a layer of complexity.

Established in 2001 and set in the heart of Central Otago’s Upper Clutha basin, Akitu’s 12-hectare vineyard sits alone at 380 metres above sea level on a stunning north facing slope.

One of the very best Greek whites from the island of Tinos. Asyrtiko grape with some oak. Beautifully elegant and pure with flintstone, oyster`s shells and green apple nose. Fresh, with crisp minerality and salty. Great length. Seriously good.

The Cap Maritime Chardonnay is an absolute joy! It is beautifully mineral with that lovely wet stones, sensation as it runs over the tongue. The the stone fruit and citrus comes in with clarity. The wines finsishes with floral notes and a hint of French oak. Every mouthful is layered with complex fruit, floral notes and marvellous texure.

Seriously good quality German Pinot Noir. Dark ruby red in colour. Intense flavours of ripe cherries and ripe beeries with a hint of vanilla. The palate is full and lush and goes on with the fruitiness. The alcohol is nice balanced by the juicy acidity and the mature tannins. A great long lasting finish.

Produced from the three Valpolicella grape varieties of Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara, cultivated high on the hillside terraces. After harvest the grapes are placed directly onto small open racks and brought to the open sided building where they are dried by the cool breezes of autumn and winter until the following February.

Based on Rick’s ‘Marshall System’, Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics has been awarded a maximum 110 points. Hardly surprising when one considers the wine was made by André Van Rensburg at Vergelegen, with the final blend agreed alongside international consultant, Michel Rolland.

The iconic Ridge Lytton Springs is a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Mourvedre from the Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County. The wine presents jammy raspberry fruit with pepper, mint and sweet toasted oak. Brambly fruit on the palate, sensuous and well defined tannins and balanced acidity.

The Rubesco, Vigna Monticchio from Lungarotti is prodominantly made from Sangiovese. It is an elegant and beautiful wine with super precision and balance. Full-bodied, super silky and incredibly refined. This is one of the best wines of Umbria is drinking well now, but also has long aging potential.

The Newton Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley opens with a waft of black currants and mulberries laced with aniseed and a touch of violet. On the palate it is well balanced with rich, juicy flavors. it is dense, in a good way, with a back drop of chocolate . The tannins are firm but ripe and help give the wine great length.

The Cornas has complex delicate aromas and a fresh, mouthwatering, acidity. A lovely deep colour with a ripe and spicy nose of fragrant black fruits. The tannins are smooth but structured. Stéphane’s wines have this appealing concentration of fruit, finesse and purity that is profound and mouthfilling.

The Steytler Range is the culmination of Kaapzicht`s best wines in exceptional vintages only, forged by tradition and four generations of Steytler passion. A muscular Bordeaux-style blend (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec) that exudes power and concentration.

Claret like in its profile, the wine exhibits richness, texture and a youthful elegance. Wild berry, cassis with spicy notes abound. The tannins are refined, well integrated and suggest the wine has significant ageing potential.