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Raka Estate
Hartenberg
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CULTIVAR LIST
METHODÉ CAP CLASSIQUE
Weltevrede - Philip Jonker Brut Entheos
Groote Post Brut Rosé
R170.00
R180.00
SPARKLING WINES
Oranjerivier Rosé Doux
R95.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Boschkloof
Jakkalsvlei
Zevenwacht
Louis 57 Oosthuizen Wines
Hartenberg
Groote Post
R90.00
R90.00
R110.00
R130.00
R130.00
R130.00
CHENIN BLANC
Groote Post
Zevenwacht
Diemersfontein - Carpe Diem
R100.00
R120.00
R140.00
CHARDONNAY
Weltevrede – Vanilla
Zevenwacht
Hartenberg
Louis 57 Oosthuizen Wines
R100.00
R130.00
R150.00
R160.00
RIESLING
Hartenberg
R120.00
VIOGNIER
Diemersfontein - Carpe Diem
R160.00
ROSÉ
Jakkalsvlei - La Perlé (Semi-Sweet)
Zevenwacht - 7even (Dry)
R90.00
R90.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Jakkalsvlei
Diemersfontein
Boschkloof
Zevenwacht
R120.00
R150.00
R160.00
R170.00
PINOTAGE
Raka
Diemersfontein
Louis 57 Oosthuizen Wines
Longridge
R120.00
R150.00
R160.00
R170.00
MERLOT
Weltevrede - Cherry Choc
Louis 57 Oosthuizen Wines
Longridge
Hartenberg
R110.00
R120.00
R190.00
R200.00
SHIRAZ
Louis 57 Oosthuizen Wines
Hartenberg- Doorkeeper
Zevenwacht
Raka – Biography
Louis 57 Oosthuizen – Syrah
“The Open Championship”
R120.00
R130.00
R140.00
R180.00
R220.00
SEMILLON
Nitida
R150.00
BORDEAUX BASED BLENDS
Nitida - Calligraphy
Zevenwacht - Z (CMC)
Louis 57 Oosthuizen Wines - Conclusion
WHITE BLENDS
Longridge - Blanc
Zevenwacht - The Tin Mine
Nitida - Coronata Intergration
R80.00
R120.00
R190.00
RED BLENDS
Diemersfontein - Maiden's Prayer
Jakkalsvlei - Mount Cuvée
Boschkloof – Cab/Merlot
R90.00
R100.00
R110.00
OFF DRY
Zevenwacht - 7even Bouquet Blanc
R80.00
PINOT NOIR
Groote Post – Kapokberg Reserve
R240.00
R250.00
R280.00
R330.00
Louis 57 Exclusive Wine Collection:
Louis has personally tasted and selected these
superb wines from the Boschkloof Private Wine
Estate in Stellenbosch.
The Open Championship Syrah
R220
A full-bodied premium Shiraz red wine, carefully
matured in 225L French oak barrels. The nose is
complex with a mix of oriental spices, pepper and
fruit flavours. Highly concentrated, complex and
rich - this premium wine should be savoured as
Louis did his famous 57 – with style!
The Louis 57 Oosthuizen
R330
Conclusion
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%),
Cabernet Franc (18%) and Merlot (22%) a
Bordeaux blend - carefully matured in new French
barrels for 24 months. This is the flagship wine of
the Louis 57 Oosthuizen wine range; enjoy it with
style!
Louis 57 Easy-Drinking Collection:
Louis asked Jacques and Reenen Borman from
the Boschkloof Private Wine Estate in
Stellenbosch to make these fine wines for his
personal Louis 57 Oosthuizen Wines portfolio.
The Louis 57 Sauvignon Blanc
R130
The Louis 57 Chardonnay
R160
The Louis 57 Pinotage
R160
Jantjie Jonker from the Jakkalsvlei Private Wine
Estate near Herberstdale was asked by Louis to
make these fine wines for his personal Louis 57
Oosthuizen Wines portfolio.
The Louis 57 Merlot
R120
The Louis 57 Shiraz
R120
JAKKALSVLEI
Jakkalsvlei, directly translated as Jackal's Marsh, is a family owned
winery nestled in the beautiful, world famous Garden Route. The
Jonker family has been proud owners of Jakkalsvlei since 1972, and
today it is farmed by the 3rd generation Jonkers on the farm.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Area: Herbertsdale
Winemaker: Jantjie Jonker
R90.00
Seamlessly layered flavours ranging from tropical fruit to
lime, guava and gooseberry, leading up to a crisp finish. Crisp,
fresh, and lively on the palate, with a vibrant tropical
grapefruit nose. Long lasting finish.
LA ROSÉ PERLÉ
Semi-Sweet
R90.00
Fragrant, playful, fresh and fun! A refreshing wine with
strawberry and watermelon fruit flavours with a hint of
effervescence. This unique blend is perfect for sipping while
enjoying the warm weather.
R120.00
Medium bodied with a lovely dark red colour. Rich plum and
blackberry aromas. Well integrated toasty oak. Smooth
vanilla aftertaste. Light to moderate tannins. The flavours are
a balance of oak and fruit, with a core of plum, blackberry,
and back notes of vanilla. Overall elegant, with good flavours
and soft tannins.
MOUNT CUVÉE
Pinotage / Merlot
R100.00
The best blend in the cellar, crafted for early consumption.
This is the wine to choose when you’re looking for vivid,
mouth-filling fruit flavours. On the nose, you’ll find rich
aromas of plums and blackcurrant. The wine is mediumbodied with concentrated berry flavours, well-structured
tannins and a delightful lingering aftertaste. It’s all about the
fruit, pure and simple. This wine is seamless from the
beginning to the last sip.
WELTEVREDE
Area: Robertson
Winemaker: Philip Jonker
AWARDS:
• SAA Trophy: Best Cap Classique / Brut Entheos
• Global Traveller: World’s Best Sparkling Wine / Brut Entheos
4th Generation Jonker Family Wine Estate since 1912
PHILIP JONKER
BRUT ENTHEOS NV
It began when Klaas Jonker purchased the farm in 1912 and planted
the first vineyards in the area. He was followed by Japie Jonker, who
in 1933 began wine farming on Weltevrede. Today, the tradition is
carried on by current owner Philip Jonker.
CHERRY CHOC MERLOT
R170.00
John Platter ««««
60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir Blend. Grapes picked
riper to show richness and attractive fruit at an earlier stage.
Matured on lees for up to three years. Lively mousse, creamy
biscuit on the palate and long aftertaste. A vibrant Cap
Classique to celebrate every day.
VANILLA CHARDONNAY
Weltevrede is a Family owned and managed wine estate in the
Robertson Wine Valley, close to the town of Bonnievale.
R100.00
John Platter «««
Some taste vanilla. Some get hints of butterscotch or English
toffee. Some call it créme brulée, honey, coconut or crème
caramel. Others smell tropical flavours of pineapple,
passionfruit or peach. The Vanilla Chardonnay is an
expressionistic wine. Tasty Chardonnay Grapes from Karoo
limestone terroir are fermented with selected light oak
resulting in an alchemy of extraordinary flavour.
R110.00
John Platter «««
The colour is deep red. On the nose you get prominent notes
of ripe cherries and chocolate. The mid-palate is chunky with
intense flavours of cherries, plums, bitter espresso and a
pleasant dry finish of black pepper and dark chocolate.
RAKA ESTATE
Area: Kleinrivier (Stanford)
Winemaker: Josef Dreyer
AWARDS:
• Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show ’06: Best Red Wine
• Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show ’06: Best Shiraz
• Michelangelo IWA 2010, Gold - Biography Shiraz
BIOGRAPHY SHIRAZ
This wine was named after Raka, the beloved fishing boat of Piet
Dreyer, proprietior of Raka wines. For more than three decades Piet
has plied the seas of the southern ocean in search of the the finest
catch. The same passion has found home at Raka, where the Dreyer
family now pursue the earth’s bountry for the creation of fine wines.
With the rich blessings of earth and elements, the help of dedicated
workforce, the enthusiasm of winemaker Josef Dreyer and the
advantages of a modern gravity flow cellar, Piet Dreyer produces his
award-winning Raka wines.
R180.00 PINOTAGE
John Platter ««««½
Spicy aromas with hints of chocolate, coffee and black fruit is
forthcoming on the bouquet. These aromas follow through
on a silky full body palate, with dried plum and pepper
flavours. Complete structure and a full body wine with a well
balanced between tannins acidity leaves a lingering taste.
R120.00
John Platter «««½
The Pinotage has a intense, clean purple colour; aromas of
red cherries with a explosion of spices backed by oak,
bouquet well carry through on the palate. A medium body
with well balance between acidity and tannins.
HARTENBERG
Area: Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Carl Schultz
AWARDS:
• Diners Club Winemaker of the Year 2005
• 3rd Best shiraz Producer in the World 2004
• Int. Wines & Spirit Competition – Best Merlot in the World
HARTENBERG
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Hartenberg, the acclaimed family owned wine estate dating back to
1692 when the virgin soils were first cultivated in the verdant
Bottelary Hills Valley north of Stellenbosch, is known for making
outstanding wines that consistently deliver in terms of quality and
ageability.
DOORKEEPER SHIRAZ
R130.00
John Platter «««½
On the bouquet, intense grassy, green fig aromatics show, as
does aromas of tropical fruit. The palate has a vibrant, racy
entry that follows through to a long creamy finish.
CHARDONNAY (WOODED) R150.00
John Platter ««««
Elegant, creamy and zesty with a rich supply of buttery and
toasty oak.
RIESLING
MEMBER OF THE CAPE WINEMAKERS GUILD
R120.00
John Platter ««««
Subtly sweet with typical Riesling aromas – floral, honey and
a light spice sense – underlined with a hint of soft citrus.
R130.00
John Platter «««½
Saturated, deep black-red. The full aroma displays rich,
concentrated spice, chocolate plumminess with violet and
savory notes. The wine’s palate is rich, yet subtle. The tannins
are soft and ripe, but they give a lot of structure. The flavour
shows roasted coffee, vanilla toast and a long rich savory
aftertaste. Our vineyard soils are able to contribute top
quality, full-flavoured richly-structured fruit that is able to
dominate the wine.
MERLOT
R200.00
John Platter ««««
A beautiful wine with forward fruit and subtle tannins. Silky
smooth and superbly balanced.
BOSCHKLOOF
MEMBER OF THE CAPE WINEMAKERS GUILD
AWARDS:
• John Platter’s Guide: First winemaker to achieve 5 stars for a
Shiraz - La Motte Shiraz
• Previously Chairman of the Shiraz Forum
Legend has it that the Holy Grail contained wine which was drank
at the last supper and until this day, the quest to find this sacred
vessel is still going on. The Latin phrase “inconcessum persequor”
surrounding The Grail on our emblem translates into “I pursue the
unattainable” and between the slopes of the beautiful Stellenbosch
valley in South Africa, the Borman family pursue to perfect the art of
winemaking.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Area: Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Reenen Borman
R90.00
John Platter «««
A wine created in a fruit driven style with passion fruit,
gooseberry and hints of guava flavours. Elegant aroma
shows tropical characters, integrated with a balanced acidity
that adds to the complexity.
R160.00
John Platter «««½
A classic Cabernet with ripe blackberry richness. Dense dark
ruby red/black colour with ripe cassis and toasty oak on the
nose. Chocolate and black-current fruit flavours mingle with
the spicy aroma. Full flavoured palate and firm structure.
Supple, yet complex. Well integrated with a generous long
finish.
CABERNET MERLOT
R110.00
John Platter «««
(61%)Cabernet Sauvignon, (39%)Merlot. A full-bodied, oak
matured red wine with intense deep ruby black colour. Ripe
plum, coffee, chocolate and complex toasty oak bouquet. A
big concentrated middle palate with long after-taste of fruit,
blackberries with undertones of vanilla, mocha and spice.
LONGRIDGE
Area: Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Jasper Raats & Hendrien de Munck
AWARDS:
• Veritas Gold
• Decanter World Wide Award
• Best Merlot: Int Wine & Spirits for several vintages of Merlot
BLANC
Longridge Wine Estate, one of the leading wine estates in South
Africa, is situated in the Stellenbosch region on the slopes of the
Helderberg mountain range. The farm was first registered in 1841
and underwent a few name changes before finally being called
Longridge in 1992, when commercial wine production first started.
Our goal is to produce world class wines in a natural way, applying
the age-old traditions of “natural winemaking’’ and respecting our
land, by not using any herbicides, pesticides or chemical sprays.
R80.00 MERLOT
John Platter ««««
This refreshing white wine is packed with flavours of tropical
fruits, Grapefruit, guava, marmalade, lime, honeycomb and
hints of candy floss.
R190.00
John Platter «««½
Out of the deep garnet colour come the aromas of ripe plum,
red cherry and dark chocolate. The palate is balanced with
silky tannins and undertones of cured ham.
PINOTAGE
R170.00
John Platter ««««½
A mouth watering combination of flavours: from nutmeg, all
spice to plum, prune and black currents to hints of roasted
almond, aniseed and cocoa.
ZEVENWACHT
Area: Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Jacques Viljoen
SAUVIGNON BLANC
R110.00 CHENIN BLANC
John Platter «««
Clear and bright with a lime green tinge in colour, with
complex aromas of crushed fig leaves, guava, gooseberry and
granadilla. The palate shows abundant granadilla, asparagus,
green bean, and a gooseberry oiliness, accentuated by a juicy,
zesty tangerine like citrus finish. The fresh acidity carries the
fruit to the back of the palate and prolongs the lingering
after-taste.
CHARDONNAY
Situated on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, Zevenwacht has viticultural
roots which penetrate deep into the historic past of South Africa.
While literally meaning Seven Expectations, the name Zevenwacht
exemplifies the abundant delights which await visitors to the Farm. A
leader in wine tourism, Zevenwacht was one of the first Wine Estates
to establish a restaurant, hotel and conference facility, Cheesery and
Spa on the Estate.
R130.00
John Platter «««½
A bright wine with hints of lime and gold in colour. This
Chardonnay has superb and distinctive flavours of citrus and
pear with a subtle oak aroma of roasted almonds. The palate
and nose are both rich and refreshing with a combination of
lime-citrus and white pear flavours. The wine is classically
dry, yet luxuriously silky with superb viscosity and length.
R120.00
John Platter «««½
A clear and bright wine with hints of lime and gold. The
palate is both rich and refreshing and contains elements of
honey, nuts and ripe pineapple and hints of grapefruit. The
wine is classically dry, yet luxuriously silky with superb
viscosity and length.
TIN MINE WHITE
R120.00
7EVEN BOUQUET BLANC
(Off Dry)
R80.00
John Platter ««««
Vripe and exotic, a distinctive, spicy wine that is rich and
subtly oaked, with a slight aroma of roasted almonds. The
Chardonnay gives superb lime-citrus flavors; the Viognier
lends a delicate perfume of dried peaches and apricots while
the Roussanne and Chenin act like salt and pepper, spicing
things up!!
John Platter ««½
Golden colour. A perfumed nose with lots of fruit, floral and
spicy aromas. Flavours of litchi, lime and yellow fruit. A
complex aromatic wine, with well-balanced sugar and acidity,
this wine provides a long crisp finish with layers of fruit and
floral tones.
ZEVENWACHT
Area: Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Jacques Viljoen
7EVEN ROSÉ (Dry)
R90.00 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
John Platter ««½
A wine with a delicate, beautiful rose petal pink colour. The
palate is red fruit - ripe raspberry and strawberry - balanced
with sweetness and acidity, giving a long lingering fresh taste.
A delicious lifestyle wine, elegant and soft with an off-dry
finish.
BORDEAUX (CMC)
Situated on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, Zevenwacht has viticultural
roots which penetrate deep into the historic past of South Africa.
While literally meaning Seven Expectations, the name Zevenwacht
exemplifies the abundant delights which await visitors to the Farm. A
leader in wine tourism, Zevenwacht was one of the first Wine Estates
to establish a restaurant, hotel and conference facility, Cheesery and
Spa on the Estate.
R280.00
John Platter ««½
Rich and generous, this wine boasts a deep dark hue and
whiffs of ripe red berries, infused with roasted coffee beans,
tobacco leaves, cedar wood and cigar box. On the palate
expect concentrated black plum and a decadent dark
chocolate finish.
R170.00
John Platter «««½
The wine is big, bold and full-bodied with intense aromas of
black cherries, and blackcurrants with tobacco undertones.
Oak aromas are well integrated and add to the complexity of
the wine with underlying cedar and cigar box notes. Dark
blackberry and plum flavours dominate the palate, followed
by hints of cacao. A firm yet well integrated tannin structure
and lingering finish.
SHIRAZ
R140.00
John Platter ««««
Warm and vibrant white and black pepper undertones allure
you to the mouth-filling flavours of black currant, sweet
violet and jasmine spice with finishing hints of white pepper.
Its velvety feel leaves you mesmerized. Small amounts of
Mourvedrè and Grenache were blended in as the "salt &
pepper" with Syrah lending the fruit, spice and backbone
with velvety tannin.
NITIDA
Area: Durbanville
Winemaker: RJ Botha
This family owned and run cellar is one of the most consistently awarded
and loved boutique wine cellars in South Africa, verified when Nitida
was named “Top Producer” at the 2009 Michelanglo International
Wine Awards.
SEMILLON “Die Groendruif ” R150.00 CALLIGRAPHY RED
John Platter ««««½
From Asian to French, braaivleis to pizza, this Semillon
oozes creamy, fruity food companionship. Loquats walk with
honeysuckle and lanolin while lovely dusty, spicy ginger
befriends lush macadamia’s and light jasmine.
CORONATA INTEGRATION
WHITE
R190.00
John Platter «««««
Surging creamy fusion embroidered with dramatic dulce de
leche. Threads of cinnamon butterscotch are woven over
sparkling greengage, crisp apples and bamboo shoots.
R250.00
John Platter ««««½
Velvety cocao, cherry gateau with creamy, smooth
sensation.Sunday slow roasted lamb or gemsbok will
accentuate basil and origanum freshness . An extraordinary
partnership of impressive complexity and accessibility.
DIEMERSFONTEIN
Area: Wellington
Winemaker: Francois Roode
Diemersfontein has belonged to the Sonnenberg family since the early
1940s, when David's grandfather, Max, bought the 183 hectare farm,
which lies in the shadow of the majestic Hawekwa Mountains with a
panoramic view of both Du Toit's Kloof and Bains' Kloof.
Home Of The Original Coffee Chocolate Pinotage.
CARPE DIEM
CHENIN BLANC
R140.00 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
John Platter ««««½
A nose of citrus and pineapple, taste of green apples and
pears with warm toasty biscuit aromas to add balance good
acid lends to this wine’s fine length and compatibility with
many flavourful dishes.
CARPE DIEM VIOGNIER
R160.00
John Platter ««««
Apricots, orange peel, citrus and biscuit followed by rich
round mouth feel with lingering marmalade aftertaste. A
brilliant food companion.
R150.00
John Platter «««
Good tannin structure. Intense blackcurrent fruit, with
undertones of sweet spice, cloves and pepper.
PINOTAGE
R150.00
John Platter ««««
On the nose rich dark chocolate, a hint of mint and baked
plums. The ripe subtle tannins create a wine to be drunk very
young. A unique style of Pinotage.
MAIDEN’S PRAYER RED
R90.00
John Platter «««
Red berries and spicy. Ripe fruit and firm tannins create a
wine to be drunk young and cellar for another 2 years. A wine
by the glass pleaser. Good before, with or after a meal.
GROOTE POST
Area: Darling
Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel
OLD MANS SPARKLE
BRUT ROSÉ
R180.00 CHENIN BLANC
John Platter ««««
An elegant salmon-hued Cap Classique with a fine creamy
mousse, gorgeous notes of crushed strawberries and
raspberries and a silky smoothness on the palate. The Old
Man’s Sparkle was crafted according to the age-old tradition
of a second fermentation in the bottle, which lends a classic
yeast and biscuit flavour that lingers on the palate. It was
hand-riddled in wooden riddling racks, before disgorging and
dosage. Two years in the bottle before release adds
complexity and structure to the wine. The Groote Post Old
Man’s Sparkle Brut Rosé retails for around R97.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Groote Post is an historic 18th century farm on the Cape’s West Coast
where winemaking traditions have been revived by the Pentz family. Unique
aspects and cool climatic conditions of the Darling Hills yield superlative
fruit. Our wines are produced to reflect the uniqueness of our vineyards.
R130.00
John Platter ««««
An explosion of fruit driven by lime, gooseberry and kiwi
fruit, is underpinned by a thread of minerality. A lively wine
with an intense palate that lingers making this a pleaser for
any occasion.
R100.00
John Platter ««««
A bright, full-styled Chenin with a tropical fruit-salad palate
and green apple flavours. A very good length and body.
KAPOKBERG PINOT NOIR
R240.00
John Platter ««««
A more European style Pinot Noir than previous vintages. A
dark fruit delivery with dried-beef, savoury flavours. A subtle
hint of forest floor underpins the earthy tones characteristic
of the cultivar, yielding an elegant and soft wine.