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Asara Shiraz 2002
£13.99
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| This subtle marriage between fruit and wood results in an elegant, accessible wine. |
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Backsberg
Babylons Toren
Viognier 2004
£15.99
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| Exceptional flavours of apricot, peach and lemon with barrel fermentation providing complexity with cinnamon and hazelnut. This is one of South Africa's sexiest white wines. |
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Bouchard Finlayson
Kaaimansgat Chardonnay
2007
£11.99
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| "Enormously complex and gloriously mouth filling"; ripe with a firm minerality and hints of exotic fruit. Tastes good now but will mature well to reach great complexity with age! |
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Brilliant Whites
£129
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| A showcase of the very best white wines from the Cape. A mix of grape varieties from leading cellars with proven track records. |
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Shiraz
£28.47
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| These 3 wines from some of the leading Cape wineries are great examples of how South African wine makers have excelled in producing Shiraz which marries the fruitiness of the new world with the refinement of the old. |
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Cederberg Private Cellar
Sauvignon Blanc 2005
£9.49
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| An elegant and exciting crisp wine with highly concentrated gooseberry and fig leaf aromas, as well as some dusty/peppery whiffs. The crisp taste adds freshness to any seafood dish. |
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Darling Cellars
Black Granite
Shiraz 2008
£7.99
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3 BOTTLE CAPE VARIETAL DISCOVERY - SAVE £4
Bluish-black, shadings of purple, medium bodied. Nose of wild berries, spice, cloves. Smooth and velvety palate with flavours of raspberry, soft tannin structure. Real Value..... |
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Darling Cellars
Old Block
Pinotage 2003
£7.99
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| An elegant, cool climate Pinotage from old bushvines. Some spice on the nose plus an abundance of small red currant fruit. Smooth, medium-bodied palate of generous richness and mouth-feel. |
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Darling Cellars
Six Tonner
Merlot 2003
£7.99
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| Soft, fruity wine with delicate ripe plum flavours both on the nose and palate. Lightly oaked, this wine has a wonderfully appealing balance between fruit and wood. |
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De Trafford
Cabernet Sauvignon
2005
£16.99
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| Impressive, deep red colour. Big, intense palate with thick, broad tannins, though still quite fine. Long finish and loads of potential. Rich intense nutty fruitcake nose with a mix of black and red wild berries. Some tobacco, smoke, toast and cedar mostly from the oak. |
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De Trafford
Chenin Blanc
2008
£14.49
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An appealing pale yellow colour.
The nose is a little closed at first, evolving in the glass to show a honeyed botrytis character with baked apple, wet stones, damp hay and a hint of spicy oak. Needs a little air to bring out the inherent richness on the palate. Nicely structured with a balance between the botrytis richness and the racy minerality. A long clean finish. |
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Delheim
Pinotage
2008
£9.49
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| Full-bodied, deep opaque plum colour, garnet rim. Ripe raspberry and spicy flavours with hints of vanilla. Rich mounthful, smoky aromas and baked banana palate. |
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Diemersdal
Private Collecttion
2002
£10.49
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| Bordeaux style reserve blend shows spicy plumms of Merlot, black cherry, cassis of Cabernet Sauvignon and red berries. Eucalyptus of Cabernet Franc all hugged together by well integrated oak and soft, velvety tannins. |
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Diemersdal
Shiraz 2002
£10.49
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| Plums, black cherries, savory, spicy peppery nose. Black cherry, black pepper spicy finishes. |
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Drink Me - Keep Me
Reds
£115
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| All these wines are ready for drinking but will improve if you plan to keep them for a special occassion. Irresistible!! |
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Du Toitskloof
Merlot 2003
£8.49
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| Ripe mulberry, mint and stemmy flavours mingle pleasantly with light smokiness from the oak. The palate is characterised by firm, ripe tannins and there is a hint of chocolate on the aftertaste. |
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Fairview
Goat Roti
2003
£12.99
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| This is an inky dark blackish-purple wine with a garnet edge. Ripe, spicy raspberry aromas add just a whiff of cocoa. Warm and full in flavor, ripe berry fruit is shaped by tart acidity and husky tannins. |
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Villiera
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| At Villiera the underlying philosophy is to ensure that the wines reflect the specific character of the terroir, as well as the unique characteristics of each vintage. Villiera is one of the best value cellars as voted by WINE Magazine. |
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Glen Carlou
Grand Classique 2005
£15.99
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| A classic Bordeaux blend. Intriguing aromas of clove, sandalwood and fresh blackcurrant, followed by a velvety smooth palate brimming with ripe berry fruit, well supported by supple tannins and gentle oak. |
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Graham Beck
Brut NV
£10.99
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| Light yeasty aromas, good fruit on the nose, and rich creamy complexity on the palate. Fine mousse gives freshness and finesse. |
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Groote Post Vineyards
Chardonnay 2005
£8.99
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| A great example of an UNWOODED Chardonnay. The unbelievable marmalade and lime flavours combine well with the richness that is typical of the cultivar. |
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Groote Post Vineyards
Pinot Noir
2004
£10.99
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| Groote Post Vineyards believe the growing conditions on the Darling Hills make their Pinot Noir unique. The wine displays a great deal of berry fruit and a palate, which is elegant and generous. |
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Hartenberg
Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
£11.99
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| BUY 2 SAVE £2 Saturated black red colour. Aroma of blackberry, violets and liquorice. On the palate, the fruit is juicy with soft extract and supple tannins. An excellent Xmas wine.... |
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Iona
Sauvignon Blanc
2008
£13.49
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| A shockingly good marriage between Old and New World Sauvignon blanc. Upfront exotic green fruit flavours with prominent flint, chalk and minerals. The entry shows ripe fruit, the finish is dry with great length. |
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Jordan
Blanc Fume
2003
£8.99
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| Ripe fig, gooseberry and tropical fruit flavours are complimented by the gentle vanilla nuances of oak. |
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Jordan
Cabernet Sauvignon
2004
£10.99
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| Deep ruby colour, huge mouth-filling flavours of blackberry, cassis and vanilla. Alluring in its youth but will reward those who resist temptation and explore the wine’s maturation potential. |
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Jordan
Chardonnay
2006
£10.49
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| A powerful expression of Chardonnay. Brimming with fruit flavour and elegance. A buttery toastiness from the oak rounds off the complex hazelnut and citrus flavours. |
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Jordan
Cobblers Hill
2005
£17.49
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| The ultimate expression of an outstanding wine from an exceptional vintage. This is a big mouthfilling wine, with opulent blackberry fruit, beautifully balanced and refined. Exceptional.... |
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Jordan
Sauvignon Blanc
2009
£8.99
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| This tank-fermented Sauvignon Blanc is as full of energy as the team that produces it. Fig, gooseberry and asparagus flavours blend in a harmonious palate of youthful exuberance. |
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Joubert-Tradouw
Syrah 2003
£10.99
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| Fruit, fruit and more fruit. Hints of cedar with spice complimenting any menu. Every berry imaginable is present on the middle palate and will only improve on cellaring. Great... |
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Kaapzicht
Bin 3
2003
£8.99
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| Elegant spiced red berry fruits, somewhat reminiscent of Christmas fruit cake, are interlaid with nuances of oak aromatics. Softly structured palate where the fabulously full frontal fruit of spiced plums and cherries underpins a richly textured mouthful. |
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Kaapzicht
Steytler Vision
2005
£19.99
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| A dark regal ruby colour. Layers of sweet blackcurrant, mulberry, cherry and chocolate fruit with a lovely spicy oak. The texture is smooth and silky with a long, full finish. Rich in flavour, showing a little gaminess on the finish. |
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Kanonkop
Kadette
2008
£9.99
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| A full bodied dry red wine with concentraded banana, cherry and fruit flavours with a spicy finish. An excellent value wine...... |
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Kanonkop
Pinotage
2007
£17.99
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| Matured in mainly new 225 litre French Nevers barrels for up to 16 months. This is a full-bodied wine, has a deep ruby colour exuding the flavours of red and black berries, raspberry, plum and hints of banana. |
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Kanu
Unwooded Chenin Blanc
2004
£6.99
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| Pale straw with a green tinge. Nose of summer melon, tropical fruit with a hint of spice. Crisp, clean, bright and full bodied, with a lingering aftertaste. Drinking well now but will gain in complexity. |
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Klein Constantia
Shiraz
2002
£14.99
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| Medium to deep intensity ruby in colour. Pronounced aromas of damsons and dark berry fruit mingle with those of spice, woodsmoke and vanilla. Ripe tannins provide structure to the earthy, blackberry flavoured palate, with balanced acidity carrying through to a firm and savoury finish. |
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La Motte
Shiraz
2002
£11.99
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3 BOTTLE CAPE VARIETAL DISCOVERY - SAVE £4
Aniseed, black currant and violet on the nose plus black olive and bay leaf on the palate. More savoury than fruity, this deep ruby wine has a mouth-filling peppery finish. |
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Lammershoek
Roulette Blanc 2004
£8.99
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| Ripe Chenin Blanc fruitiness, tropical Viognier tones enriched by the seriousness of oaked Chardonnay. An intriguing potpourri of flavours and aromas, culminating in a seemingly endless finish. |
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Lammershoek
Roulette Rouge 2005
£10.49
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| Tobacco and lots of spiciness and fruit on the nose, with added wood tones on the palate. Good structure from Shiraz, acidity typical of Carignan and the soft and complex tannins of Grenache. |
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Meerlust
Chardonnay
2007
£15.99
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| Lime, crushed lemongrass & cream on the nose. Fresh on the palate with citrusy and tropical fruit flavours followed by a rich creaminess & concentrated fruit finish. Fantastic...... |
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Meerlust
Merlot
2007
£16.99
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Blended with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Classic cassis flavour with silky, savory tannins. Soft and spicy, with rounded berry flavors, this is a deep garnet-colored wine.
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Morgenhof
Chenin Blanc 2008
£11.49
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| Lovely greenish-yellow colour. Nose of a combination of honey blossoms, dried apricots, peaches, and lime with a good wood integration. The palate is full-bodied and complex with a good balance of acidity. One of the best Chenins.... |
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Morgenhof
Fantail Rosé
2004
£6.49
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| The wine is garnet pink in colour. The nose is a good combination of berry fruit flavours like strawberries and rose petals. The palate is well-balanced, crisp, but velvety with a lingering aftertaste of strawberries. |
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Morgenhof
Premiere Selection
2000
£15.99
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| This is a complex full-bodied wine with an intense dark ruby colour. The nose is a combination of the following flavours; mocha, black fruit, cherry tobacco and a touch of raspberries with a perfect wood and fruit integration. The palate is well balanced, soft with gutsy coated fruit tannins. |
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Morgenhof
Sauvignon Blanc
2007
£9.49
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| Vibrant green yellow colour. This is a very distinctive varietal wine with prominent flavour of green figs, green peppers, freshly cut grass and flint. The palate is full-bodied and smooth with the mentioned flavours lingering in the aftertaste. |
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Mulderbosch
Barrel Fermented
Chardonnay 2006
£21.99
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| This lively wine shows green and gold hues. Packed with classic Chardonnay fruit, the wine entices the senses with tones of vanilla, English country garden herbs, buttered toast, rolled oats, peach pip, chestnut and tangerine. The long lees contact ensured a robust, round and sensual palate that lingers on the aftertaste. |
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Mulderbosch
Chardonnay
2004
£12.99
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| Pear, citrus and apple on the nose combine with oak vanillins, nuts and almonds to give a complex structure. A fresh, crisp wine with a full, creamy texture and well rounded wood integration on the palate. |
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Mulderbosch
Chenin Blanc
2006
£9.99
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| Pale yellow in colour with a hint of green. On the nose, tinned pineapples, guavas, litchi and lemon and lime aromas are abundant. A clean, lively wine with nuances of nutmeg and cloves. Well-balanced and elegant, but with weight and a powerful follow-through. |
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Mulderbosch
Faithful Hound
2004
£13.99
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| Mixed bag of blackcurrant , coffee, forest-floor fruit and nutmeg aromas. Voluptuous flavours of ripe plum and blackberry combine with subtle wood vanillins to give the wine its lovely complexity. |
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Mulderbosch
Sauvignon Blanc 2008
£11.99
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| Clear, lively green apple hues. Tropical nose, guava, fig, granadilla, litchi, gooseberry, - complex character of nettle and freshly cut grass. The mouth-filling ripe fruit is supported by crisp acid. Probably the best from SA.... |
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Neil Ellis
Cabernet Sauvignon
2004
£12.99
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| Medium red, purple in colour, the wine has high-toned blackcurrant, violet and cedar aromas with touches of mint. A rich, ripe opulent but youthful palate has plummy fruit, a background of new oak and fine tannins. |
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Neil Ellis
Elgin Chardonnay
2003
£11.99
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| Light goldish green. Very youthful lime/melon aromas and some subdued oak. Pleasing ripe melon/tropical fruit flavours, restrained mineral edged with excellent length and elegance. |
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Neil Ellis
Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc 2007
£9.99
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| Predominant flavours of tropical fruit with herbaceous overtones, whilst the overall impression is of elegance and delicacy with a flavoursome finish. A favourite from SA... |
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Neil Ellis
Shiraz
2003
£12.49
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3 BOTTLE CAPE VARIETAL DISCOVERY - SAVE £4
Red/purple colour. Pure blackberry fruit with underlying white pepper and liquorice aromas and hints of violets. Elegant but concentrated palate with ripe fruit, underlying cedar spice and finely balanced tannin characters. |
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Only £99 Whites
£99
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| Our ONLY £99 WHITES mixed case of white wines offers excellent quality from many of the Cape's best value wineries. |
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Paul Cluver
Riesling
2006
£9.99
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| Typical varietal flavour, lots of spice and floral tones, very austere. Palate is elegant, rich with a long lingering after taste carried by the great acidity of the wine, typical for the varietal. |
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Paul Cluver
Sauvignon Blanc
2008
£8.99
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| Nose of green pepper, green figs with gooseberries and granadilla. Full rich palate, packed with flavour with a mineral character at the end. Aftertaste is long and lingering. |
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Plaisir de Merle
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
£13.99
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| Dark ruby colour and sweetish plummy aromas. It has a rich mouthfeel, with a dry finish and flavours of ripe plummy fruit, dark chocolate and blackberries, backed by firm tanins to ensure beneficial ageing. |
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Plaisir de Merle
Chardonnay 2003
£9.99
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| Pale straw coloured with green tinge. Aromas of toasted almonds and honey on the nose. Great mouthfeel, a freshness of caramelised lemons and a tropical sweetness balanced subtle toasted wood flavours. |
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Robertson Winery
Kings River
Chardonnay 2004
£9.49
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| Rich aromas of fresh citrus and lime, hints of oatmeal and butterscotch. Ripe pineapple and melon on the palate. Soft full-bodied texture with a long full flavoured finish. |
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Robertson Winery
Retreat
Sauvignon Blanc 2005
£9.49
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| Appealing aromas and flavours of ripe granadilla, pineapple and melon, with a touch of flintiness. Fine crisp natural acidity, clean, minerally finish with excellent length and finesse. |
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Robertson Winery
Wolfkloof
Shiraz 2003
£9.99
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| Mulberry, cinnamon and clove aromas with blackberries and spice on the palate. Soft, ripe tannins and integrated oak provide structure and a plushly textured mouthfeel. |
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Rudera
Chenin Blanc
2004
£11.99
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| Clear and bright gold with a green tinge. A rich concentrated mouth-feel, flowery mid-palate, and layers of glorious tropical fruit culminate in a long, complex, lingering finish. |
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Simonsig
Cuvee Royale 2004
£12.99
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Prestige sparking only made in exceptional years. Complex, full-bodied wine with lemon/orange peel and honey cream fragrance. Drinking beautifully.
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Simonsig
Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2007
£9.99
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Kaapse Vonkel, with its elegant taste and delicate fine crisp bubbles, has earned Simonsig a distinguished standing amongst lovers of sparkling wine since 1971.
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Simonsig
Pinotage
2002
£9.49
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| Deep black cherry hue. Ripe, sweet raspberry nose with layers of plummy fruit. Full bodied on the palate with delicious crushed berry fruits on the middle palate. The quality of the tannins keeps the natural sweet flavour of Pinotage beautifully balanced and leaves a gentle dry finish in the mouth making it a great food wine. |
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Sip Something Special
£115
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| You will not be disappointed with this mixed case of whites and reds!! Good quality wines for drinking or keeping at a value for money price. |
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Springfield Special Cuvee
Sauvignon Blanc 2006
£9.99
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| Distinct minerally undertones are covered with layers of luscious passion fruit flavours, together with classic Sauvignon flavours of gooseberry and citrus fruit. Zesty and fresh. |
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Steenberg
Sauvignon Blanc 2006
£12.49
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| From the Old World comes the typical grassiness and gooseberry overtones and from the New World, a gentle scent of tropical fruit. Fresh and flinty characteristics of grass, peppers and fruit. |
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Steenberg
Semillon
2008
£22.99
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| Light gold with green hue. This complex Semillon shows intense dried apricot aromas with a citrus zestiness. Well-integrated oak flavours create a creaminess, which leads to a long, silky mouth feel. |
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Stellar Reds
£155
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| A showcase of the very best red wines from the Cape. A mix of grape varieties from leading cellars with proven track records. |
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Stellenbosch Hills
Chardonnay
2004
£7.99
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| Straw yellow in colour. Citrus, vanilla and buttery flavours on the nose. Well balanced fruit and acid leaves a pleasant aftertaste. Excellent value... |
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Thelema
Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
£20.99
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| BUY 6 SAVE £12 "Full-bodied, shows ripe blackcurrant and blackberry flavours with a hint of mint and subtle oak" - the back label is typically modest. This is just superb....place your order quickly - then be patient! |
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Thelema
Riesling 2004
£9.99
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| This wine will just get better with age. The primary flavours of lime develop more complexity over the years to produce intense terpene characters while retaining freshness. |
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Vergelegen
Chardonnay Reserve
2007
£11.99
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| Pale green-gold colour with intensely focused flavours showing citrus, biscuits, toast and ripe fruits. The taste is long and elegant with excellent fruit/wood integration. |
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Vergelegen
Prestige White
2007
£18.99
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| Discretely rich. Semillon clearly dominant over sauvignon in youth, hinting at citrus, waxiness – though wood also assertive. Complexity promised, lovely aromas, lingering flavours already in attendance. Will benefit from few more yrs in bottle |
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Villiera
Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
£8.99
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| Classic berry fruit with underlying grassiness on the nose. On the palate, sweet red currant fruit with a touch of herb and cedar spice, well balanced with soft tannins. |
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Villiera
Chenin Blanc
2005
£7.49
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| Intense fruit 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. |
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Villiera
Monro 2002
£14.99
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| This wine has a deep red colour with rich red berry aromas and a good tannin structure with intense spicy undertones penetrated by hints of vanilla and tobacco. An award winner from this great value cellar.... |
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Villiera
Riesling 2004
£7.99
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| This wine is bone dry in style, and demonstrates the elegance and finesse that is typical of the variety. The intense bouquet displays dried apricot and cinnamon with a hint of cloves. |
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Villiera
Sauvignon Blanc 2005
£8.49
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| Intense varietal character including gooseberry and fig flavours. The wine is refreshing and elegant with a good balance. |
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Warwick
Chardonnay
2004
£13.99
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| Straw yellow with a green tinge, full bouquet of juicy apple and pear aromas, fruity flavours with slight hints of vanilla and butterscotch. The palate is full, round and shows a complexity of fruit perfectly balanced with the supporting oak flavours. The finish is fresh and lingering. |
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Warwick
Professor Black
Sauvignon Blanc
2007
£10.99
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| Abundance of tropical fruit, pear, grapefruit and lime aromas on the nose that carry through to the palette. The mouth feel is crisp, yet rich and fruity, and coats the pallet evenly. The well-balanced acid and lingering aftertaste will make you come back for more. |
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Warwick
Three Cape Ladies 2006
£12.99
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| Cape blend offering an explosion of fruit on the nose. Ripe tannins with an innate softness that will mature with cellaring.This blend brings the best of Pinotage to the classic French varieties. |
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Warwick
Trilogy
2007
£16.99
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| Wonderful intensity of fruit and warm mocha flavours. A sweet perfumed luscious nose with raspberry and blackberry flavours. Silky soft feel in the mouth with chocolate flavours on the palate that linger forever.... |
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