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The wines of South Africa
Jordan Vineyards, Stellenbosch
A true family affair, the Jordan winery is owned and run by husband and wife
winemakers, Gary and Kathy Jordan. One of the few wineries which produces
consistently high quality wines across the whole range of grape varieties, we are
particularly impressed by the Cobblers Hill, only produced in small quantities but
a crowning glory of the Jordans winemaking skills. Its white partner, Nine Yards,
is a revelation, there is so little available that we are the only importers to
the UK. We send a special thanks to Richard Marriott of Gilpin Lodge who alerted
us to this wine after he visited the Jordans recently.
| Jordan Vineyards, Stellenbosch | Vintage | Bottle | Half |
| Chenin Blanc Barrel Reserve |
2006 |
8.65 |
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| Sauvignon Blanc |
2007 |
9.25 |
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| Chardonnay |
2006 |
11.30 |
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| Chardonnay, Nine Yards |
2006 |
19.35 |
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| Botrytis Riesling, Mellifera |
2006 |
--- |
11.15 |
| Merlot |
2006 |
11.15 |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon |
2004 |
12.20 |
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| Cobblers Hill (Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot) |
2003 |
19.35 | --- |
| Magnum | Vintage | Bottle | Half |
| Cabernet Sauvignon |
2000 |
25.75 |
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Chameleon
Jordan's modern and exciting estate blends
| Chameleon |
Vintage |
Bottle |
Half |
| White (Chardonnay Sauvignon) |
2007 |
8.35 |
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| Rose (Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) |
2007 |
8.65 |
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| Red (Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot) |
2005 |
9.75 |
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Bradgate
An offshoot of the Jordan empire made from young vines and giving an insight into the quality this brilliant estate offers.
| Bradgate |
Vintage |
Bottle |
Half |
| Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc |
2007 |
6.50 |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot |
2006 |
7.25 |
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Klippenkop
Good value, no nonsense, bursting with fruit and delightfully fresh,
the Klippenkop wines are easy to drink and thoroughly enjoyable.
| Klippenkop | Vintage | Bottle | Half |
| Chenin Blanc, Western Cape |
2008 |
5.35 |
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| Cinsaut Shiraz, Western Cape |
2006 |
5.80 |
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| Pinotage, Paarl |
2007 |
5.80 |
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Bouchard Finlayson, Walker Bay
Possessing a perfect micro-climate, sheltered by the Galpin Peak this family winery benefits from clouds and moisture trapped by the surrounding mountains. The Blanc de Mer is a delightful blend of five varietals and the two reds are fime examples, the Pinot Noir is Peter Finlayson's particular passion.
| Bouchard Finlayson |
Vintage |
Bottle |
Half |
| Blanc de Mers |
2007 |
8.95 |
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| Chardonnay, Kaaimansgat |
2005 |
11.50 |
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| Hannibal, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo |
2004 |
15.50 |
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| Pinot Noir, Galpin Peak |
2004 |
19.25 |
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Weltevrede, Robertson Valley
A super small winery with an attractive Gewurztraminer displaying gentle
rose petal aromas and honeyed fruit character. As we are suckers for
good dessert wines we also have taken some of their outstanding fortified
Cape Muscat and the lighter, riper golden Muscat.
| Weltevrede, Robertson Valley | Vintage | Bottle | Half |
| Cape Muscat |
2006 |
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8.35 |
| Gold Muscat |
2006 |
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8.35 |
Kaapzicht, Stellenbosch
Danie Steyler's rich and impressive Shiraz we highly recommend.
| Kaapzicht, Stellenbosch | Vintage | Bottle | Half |
| Shiraz |
2005 |
10.85 |
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Warwick Estate, Stellenbosch
Lauded as one of South Africa’s best, Mike Warwick is the next generation
charged with taking Warwick to new heights. With a fine, oaked Chardonnay,
ubiquitous Pinotage (one of the best we have tasted) and Trilogy, a
Bordeaux blend displays real depth and concentration of flavours.
Their individual Three Cape Ladies is unmissable.
| Warwick Estate, Stellenbosch | Vintage | Bottle | Half |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Professor Black |
2007 |
10.75 |
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| Chardonnay |
2006 |
13.50 |
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| Pinotage |
2006 |
12.20 |
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| Three Cape Ladies (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinotage) |
2004 |
12.20 |
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| Trilogy (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc) |
2005 |
16.95 |
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Horse Mountain, Paarl
A former dairy farm this is the first commercially available wine and is stunning.
There will be other wines to follow.
| Horse Mountain, Paarl | Vintage | Bottle | Half |
| Pinotage |
2006 |
9.30 |
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Lammershoek, Swartland
A small estate whose wines offer depth and richness, but capture the oft elusive elegance which top class wines need. This Roulette is a Chateauneuf inspired blend of Shiraz, Grenache, Carignan and importantly some Viognier to round off the finish.
| Lammershoek, Swartland |
Vintage |
Bottle |
Half |
| Roulette Rouge |
2005 |
11.15 |
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Tierhoek, Pikenerskloof
Not only has Tony Sandell made his estate organic, he soon will also be fair trade registered. Social ethos apart, this is a stunning Chenin Blanc produced from his remote Pikenerskloof vineyards. Concentrated in flavour because of the low yielding old vines this wine essentially makes itself from its own indidgenous yeasts!
| Tierhoek, Pikenerskloof |
Vintage |
Bottle |
Half |
| Chenin Blanc |
2004 |
10.50 |
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Quando, Robertson
Only 1000 cases of this zesty, minerally white are produced each vintage by Fanus and Martin Bruwer. Originally just growers, selling most of their harvest to larger concerns the quality of their produce led friends to ask when they would make their own wine, hence quando as the name.
| Quando, Robertson |
Vintage |
Bottle |
Half |
| Sauvignon Blanc |
2007 |
8.35 |
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