Sparkling wines
Only sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France may be called Champagne. South African sparkling wines made in the traditional French method (methode champenoise) are referred to as Methode Cap Classiques or MCC’s. Wine that has been impregnated with CO2 bubbles is simply termed sparkling wine whereas MCC’s undergo a second fermentation in the bottle to create the sought after bubbles.
De Wetshof MCC Brut (Method Cap Classique, dry) An elegant brut Methode Cap Classique made from 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir grapes has yeasty citrus aromas and zesty mineral flavours. Small bubbles tingle on the long, lingering palate. This MCC is the ideal companion to all festive occasions. 750ml N$ 459.00
Villiera Tradition Brut (Method Cap Classique, dry) This bottle fermented sparkling wine is a blend of red and white grapes displaying the full, balanced yeasty complexity synonymous with a wine made in this style. The wine retains its fresh racy zestiness that is a result of crisp acidity and delicate fruit. 375ml N$ 185.00 750ml N$ 325.00
L’Ormarins Classique Brut (dry) This sparkling wine has a delicate peach hue and an appealing aroma of candied apple, citrus pith and light flinty, limestone nuance. Its long aftertaste finishes on a light lemon zest note. 750ml N$ 285.00
L’Ormarins Classique Rosé Brut (dry) The L’Ormarins sparkling Rosé has an attractive delicate salmon pink hue in appearance. It has delicious whiffs of charming raspberry and strawberry aromas vie with a peppery spice nuance on the nose. 750ml N$ 285.00
Rooiberg Brut Sparkling Wine (dry) This vivacious, light, but dry sparkling wine, has charms of dried herbs and citrus tones and an exuberantly refreshing palate, expertly rounded in a completely dry aftertaste. 750ml N$ 169.00
Rooiberg Flamingo Sparkling Wine (Rosé , sweet) This sparkling wine is an absolute delight for those with a sweeter tooth. It has rich muscadel grape fruitiness, alleviated by the zesty bubble, but lingering on in gentle sweetness. 750ml N$ 169.00
Rooiberg Doux Alcohol-free (sweet) A sweet non-alcoholic sparkling drink with the bright sparkle and fruity flavours of a true bubbly. 750ml N$ 149.00
Maguni Sparkling Fruit Wine (semi-sweet) A Namibian sparkling fruit wine made from the wild orange. This sparkling drink boasts with exotic fruit flavours that will make you think of pineapple, banana and granadilla. 750ml N$ 215.00
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular white wines, which originates from the Bordeaux region in France. It is often referred to as “grassy,” and is known for its refreshing crispness, which is due to its high levels of acidity and low amounts of sugar. This wine is referred to be dry and can be paired with pork, vegetable or salad dishes.
Delheim Sauvignon Blanc A vibrant and fruity wine with rich gooseberry and grapefruit flavours. It has a fresh asparagus undertone supported by lime aromas. 750ml N$ 170.00
Villiera Sauvignon Blanc In keeping with the trend towards fruit driven wines this Sauvignon Blanc displays intense varietal character including gooseberry and fig flavours. 750ml N$ 230.00
Rustenberg Stellenbosh Sauvignon Blanc This is a slightly fuller, richer style of Sauvignon Blanc without relying on the influence of oak. The intrinsic Sauvignon Blanc characteristics of green pepper, asparagus and gooseberry are to be found in this wine, with underlying tones of pineapple and passion fruit 750ml N$ 195.00
Middelvlei Rooster Sauvignon Blanc The Rooster Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh and fruity white wine which is oaked and therefore has a slight Chardonnay style. 750ml N$ 235.00 Glass N$ 65.00
Protea Sauvignon Blanc The palate is bold and vivid with more grapefruit and lemon tang but balanced beautifully by ripe, juicy nectarine fruit notes. It has fresh but with a dry flinty nuance as a counterpoint. 750ml N$ 175.00
Hoopenburg Sauvignon Blanc This Sauvignon Blanc is fruit driven with loads of freshness and nice sucrose. You can expect granadilla and pear aromas which follow through on the palate. 750ml N$ 159.00
Peter Falke Sauvignon Blanc The wine dazzles with intense aromas of tropical and citrus fruits. The palate bursts with passion fruit complemented by hints of fresh cut lemon grass. The Peter Falke Sauvignon Blanc is an elegant wine with a lingering finish. 750ml N$ 295.00
De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc This white wine has youthful lime green flashes around the edges; you will notice aromas of grapefruit and other tropical fruits like guava and granadilla. Enjoy its clean, fresh and zippy taste. 750ml N$ 245.00
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the Queen of all white wines. It is believed to have originated in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France but is now grown wherever wine is produced. It is usually rather a dry white wine. Due to the wide range of styles, Chardonnay has the potential to be paired with chicken, delicate fish and seafood dishes.
Protea Chardonnay This Chardonnay has an attractive tropical bouquet with whiffs of fresh pear, pineapple and rock melon. Hints of zesty lime and nectarine add complexity and balance to the palate as well as providing elegance and structure to the wine. 750ml N$ 220.00 Glass N$ 62.00
Vergelegen Premium Chardonnay This Chardonnay shows an attractive lemony yellow-green colour with a complex nose of citrus, peach, tropical fruit and mineral tones. The palate is long and full with delicate wooding. 750ml N$ 395.00
De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay The De Wetshof Chadonnay has strong citrus flavours with a pronounced nuttiness on the mid- palate which leads through to a clean finish with zesty citrus notes. 750ml N$ 295.00
Rustenberg Stellenbosh Chardonnay A traditionally made, barrel fermented Chardonnay with aromas of apricot, coconut and orange peel followed by flavours of marzipan, sponge cake and citrus, rounded off with carefully judged oak and balanced, fresh acidity. 750ml N$ 365.00
The Stellenbosh Reserve Moederkerk Chardonnay Aromas of fresh citrus, lime and hints of lemon zest come to the fore, with elegant pineapple notes that support the initial tropical impression. There are undertones of guava and paw-paw which add to the creamy style of the wine. 750ml N$ 285.00
Middelvlei Chardonnay (unoaked) The nose and palate show hints of tropical fruit and a generous touch of spice. Luscious peach and guava flavours add to the fruitiness of this elegant wine. 750ml N$ 259.00
Riesling
Riesling is a very noble grape originally from the Rhine region of southwestern Germany. It is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery almost perfumed aromas, as well as high acidity.
De Wetshof Rhine Riesling This Riesling is a crisp and delicate wine. The nose and palate are abundantly complex with a typically spicy deep fruity flavour. Danie De Wet, owner of De Wetshof Estate pioneered the noble white varieties of Europe in South Africa and today specialises in superior white wines exclusively. 750ml N$ 369.00
Pinot Grigio
While most believe Pinot Grigio originated in Italy, it was actually born, like many of the most popular grapes of the world, in France, where it is known as Pinot Gris. Thought to be a mutation of the red grape Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris’ skins are not green like other white grapes, but instead have a greyish blue hue, which is what gives them their name.
Protea Pinot Grigio The Pniot Grigio is a wine with enticing fresh notes of pear, nectarine and honeydew melon with a gentle lemon undertone. The palate is tangy with crisp, zippy citrus vivacity coming through. 750ml N$ 175.00
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc was born in the Loire Valley in France; with reports tracing the white wine grape back as far as the 9th century. Many believe that in 1655 Jan Van Riebeeck took the grape vines from France and first planted the grape at his home vineyard in South Africa. Chenin Blanc is a zesty and crisp wine to be paired with seafood and pasta dishes.
Erongo Mountain Chenin Blanc This proudly Namibian Chenin Blanc has aromas of green apples, litchis and melons. It is a bright refreshing white wine. 750ml N$ 235.00 Glass N$ 75.00
Protea Chenin Blanc The Protea Chenin Blanc has a crisp citrus flavour with a tangy lemon vibrancy. It is a lively wine with a lovely light body and gentle persistence. 750ml N$ 175.00
Viliera Chenin Blanc The wine has intense fruit and honey with a hint of wood spice on the nose, including pineapple, guava and citrus. On the palate it is rich and full bodied with good balance and a long finish. 750ml N$ 190.00
Hoopenburg Chenin Blanc Through the cool climate in the Stellenbosh region it gives the wine body and fruit intensity. The nose of the wine is pure fruit flavours with a refreshing finish. 750ml N$ 165.00
Sweet White Blend
If you’re looking for a sweet white wine the Gewürztraminer should be your selection.
Grünberger Freudenlese (sweet) The Grünberger Freudenlese is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer. On the palate it is well balanced with a delicate sweetness and a refreshing, fruity taste. 750ml N$ 145.00
Rosé wines
A Rosé is a type of wine that incorporates some colour from the grape skins, but not enough to qualify it as a red wine. It may be the oldest known type of wine, as it is straightforward to make. When Rosé wine is the primary product, it is produced with the skin contact method. Black-skinned grapes are crushed and the skins are allowed to remain in contact with the juice for a short period, typically one to three days. The must is then pressed and the skins are discarded, not left in contact throughout fermentation as with red wine making. Rosé can easily be paired with poultry, pork or seafood dishes.
Protea Rosé (dry) This dry Rosé has gentle aromas of nectarine and lemon zest, with light fruity hints of plum and red cherry. The Protea Rosé is a lively, vibrant wine. 750ml N$ 175.00 Glass N$ 55.00
De Grendel Rosé (dry) The De Grendel Rosé is dry however still exceptionally floral and perfumed on the nose with enticingly sweet nuances of lemon and lime carried out of the glass by wafts of Turkish delight and candy floss. 750ml N$ 185.00
Peter Falke Blanc de Noir (Rosé, semi-sweet) This Rosé has intense flavours of red fruits and honeycomb It is light onion skin in colour. The Peter Falke Rosé has a well-rounded palate with a creamy fullness and ends with lovely strawberries on the aftertaste. 750ml N$ 285.00
Delheim Pinotage Rosé (semi-sweet) The Delheim Pinotage Rosé is vibrant and light pink in colour. It has concentrated cranberry and pomegranate aromas filled with floral undertones. 750ml N$ 169.00
Grünberger Rosenlese (sweet) The Rosenlese has a beautiful coral colour with pronounced raspberry and strawberry flavours, underlined by a lively honey blossom bouquet. 750ml N$ 145.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
In the 17th century in southwestern France, an accidental breeding occurred between a red Cabernet Franc grape and a white Sauvignon Blanc grape and thus the most popular grape Cabernet Sauvignon was born. The wine is usually dry and has fruity flavours of cassis, and dark fruits such as cherries, along with a hint of vanilla that comes from the wine aging in the oak. The Cabernet Sauvignon has the potential to be paired with beef dishes, especially steaks.
Protea Cabernet Sauvignon This Cabernet Sauvignon is juicy and softly rounded. It has appealing aromas of black berry fruits. It has a gentle spice and a cocoa element that adds richness and complexity to the palate. 750ml N$ 185.00 Glass N$ 69.00
Hoopenburg Cabernet Sauvignon The Hoopenburg Cabernet Sauvignon is a smooth and rich, multi-layered wine with good freshness and notes of raspberries. 750ml N$ 195.00
Peter Falke Cabernet Sauvignon Peter Falke Cabernet Sauvignon is a stylish wine with a light multifaceted character that plays on the senses. It is a very fruitful wine; raspberry infused with mulberry and hints of floral spices. 750ml N$ 355.00
Rustenberg Stellenbosh Cabernet Sauvignon This Cabernet Sauvignon has aroma profiles of dark berries and tobacco with a well-structured and lengthy palate. 750ml N$ 295.00
Villiera Cabernet Sauvignon The Villiera Cabernet Sauvignon shows classic dark berry fruit with a hint of dark chocolate and violets on the nose. On the palate it is well balanced with rich, soft tannins. 750ml N$ 280.00
DeWetshof Naissance Cabernet Sauvignon This Bordeaux-style wine captures the essence of one of the world’s great classical red cultivars to create a wine of elegance, power and individuality. Here intense dark berries, bittersweet chocolate and pencil shavings abound, while palate weight, depth of presence and a lasting finish enhance the experience of drinking a red wine of substance and pedigree. 750ml N$ 335.00
Vergelegen Premium Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot The Vergelegen Premium blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is bright dark red in colour. On the nose it is striking cassis underlined with cedar and a fresh ripe fruit character. On the palate the freshness carries through with a sprightly lingering finish. 750ml N$ 340.00
Merlot
Merlot is said to come from the Bordeaux region in France. This grape became known for its unique ability to add softness to a wine and is therefore an easy drinking, elegant, red wine. The Merlot can be with burgers or venison dishes.
De Grendel Merlot This Merlot is an exceptionally fruit driven wine which is bright ruby garnet in colour. It has enticing aromas of sweet red plum and raspberry. 750ml N$ 310.00
The Stellenbosch Reserve Kweekskool Merlot This deep ruby wine is full of beautiful dark berry and dark chocolate aromas, with a wonderful line of cedar and tobacco which makes for a complex and intriguing nose. 750ml N$ 285.00
Middelvlei Rooster Merlot The Rooster Merlot is an elegant medium-bodied wine with concentrated flavours of plums, hints of red and black berry aromas and a soft lingering finish. 750ml N$ 245.00 Glass N$ 72.00
Delheim Merlot This red wine is a full bodied and elegant style of Merlot. It is a crimson red wine with aromas of black cherries and red currants and is supported by whiffs of cloves and cinnamon. 750ml N$ 255.00
Rustenberg Stellenbosh Merlot This Merlot has rich aromas of blackberries, cassis, eucalyptus and dark chocolate which follow through to a smooth palate that is both balanced and well-rounded with fine grained tannins. 750ml N$ 265.00
Viellera Merlot The Villiera Merlot is brilliant red in colour. The aroma shows hints of wood spice with attractive red berry fruit. On the palate the wine is rich and full with juicy soft tannins and good acidity. 750ml N$ 245.00
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir, the “black” grape, was born in the Burgundy region of France, where it is still called red Burgundy. It is a very noble vine. Due to the stringent growing requirements for Pinot Noir, it is produced in much smaller quantities than other popular red wines. The Pinot Noir is a rather unique dry red wine.
Peter Falke Pinot Noir This unique wine has aromas of red fruit cherry spice and wet leaves on the nose with intense raspberry and strawberry flavours on the palate. It is an elegant wine with soft lingering tannins. 750ml N$ 435.00
Pinotage
The Pinotage grape is unique to South Africa and is derived from the noble Pinot Noir and Cinsaut (formerly called Hermitage) varieties. Pinotage is dense in colour and bold in flavour with notes of plum sauce, blackberry and liquorice. It is recommended to be paired with steaks, goulash or lamb dishes.
Delheim Pinotage A Pinotage, rich crimson in colour which has juicy, red fruit favours supported by undertones of perfume and cloves are detected on the nose. It has a soft and elegant finish with subtle oak, which results in the perfect balance. 750ml N$ 285.00
Villiera Pinotage This Pinotage has a subtle oak spice, plums, vanilla and a slight smokiness on the nose. On the palate it is soft but well-structured with good length. 750ml N$ 245.00
Hoopenburg Pinotage This medium bodied, fresh and fruity Pinotage has aromas of strawberries and raspberries, with subtle hints of coffee and chocolate on the palate. 750ml N$ 195.00
Middelvlei Free-Run Pinotage The deep ruby Pinotage is made exclusively from free-run juice; the juice naturally drained off the freshly crushed grapes. It has sweet raspberry aromas with mulberry undertones and elegant oak spices on the palate. 750ml N$ 315.00
Shiraz
Shiraz came to prominence in the 18th century in the Rhone Valley in France. It is one of the darkest red wines, which tends to be heavy and dry, known to be full-bodied. It is recommended to pair it especially with hearty dishes or cheese.
Protea Shiraz The Protea Shiraz has gentle plum and black berry compote aromas, with a light pepper nuance. The first impression is one of succulence: a juicy palate of ripe plum and black berries. Hints of tobacco leaf and liquorice can be found in the rich and lingering spicy finish. 750ml N$ 235.00
Delheim Shiraz This deep red-purple Shiraz has aromas of plums, black cherries, flowers and subtle spice. It is juicy and concentrated yet elegant on the palate with black fruits and liquorice flavours. 750ml N$ 255.00
Namibian Red Wines
Erongo Mountain Winery is situated along the Omaruru River at 1200m above sea level and surrounded by the beautiful rugged mountains of the Erongo region. This trailblazing and innovative boutique winery is pioneering the Namibian wine industry, carving out its legacy in the arid dry granite rock.
Etosha Blend A blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon named after a popular Game reserve in Namibia. Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz represents the meticulous dedication in pairing two opposing cultivars to come together in perfect harmony. Both components were aged separately for 12 months before being blended together. The depth of Shiraz spice and sweet fruit complements the Cabernet Sauvignon’s boldness and dark berry flavours. 750ml N$ 245.00 Glass N$ 67.00
Namibian Kiss Namibian Kiss is made with subtle intention and passionate wine making. After slow fermentation and gentle pressing the wine was aged for 10 months in French oak barrels then expertly blended to give a full-bodied, but elegantly smooth red wine, bursting with sweet ripe fruit and wild berries. 750ml N$ 365.00
Krantzberg The Kranzberg is one of the first Bordeaux style blends in Namibia. The small ripe berries gave extra concentration during fermentation. Light pressing ensures abundance of fruit with a soft round mouthfeel. The wine was separately aged for 12 months in French oak barrels before all the components were expertly blended together. The wine has deep dark fruit flavours that are well rounded with hints of tobacco, spice and vanilla, giving depth and complexity. 750ml N$ 375.00