The Baron Wine List

8/4/2019 The Baron Wine List

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= John Platter rating

All wines subject to availability

750mlTall Horse Sauvignon Blanc R85

Tall Horse Chardonnay R85

Tall Horse Merlot R85

250mlTall Horse Sauvignon Blanc R28

Tall Horse Chardonnay R28

Tall Horse Merlot R28

250mlLegacy (Semi Sweet) R26

Nederburg Ros R26

Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon R37

Excelsior Merlot R37

Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc R38

Sophie Te Blanche Sauvignon Blanc R43

Beyerskloo Pinotage R43

Fat Bastard Sauvignon Blanc R46

Guardian Peak Shiraz R46

Fat Bastard Chardonnay R47

Ken Forrester Sauvignon Blanc R49

Backsberg Cabernet Sauvignon R60


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750mlMiddlevleiUnwooded with hints o tropical ruit and a generous toucho spice round o this elegant wine. R136

750mlPorcupine RidgeInvigorating, juicy gooseberry and nettle avours - very moreish. R110

Iona Sophie Te Blanche

Lovely oral aromas, showing lime and mineral undertones. Ripegooseberry and pears on the palate with a resh fnish. R129

Fat BastardA powerul balanced Sauvignon Blanc showing good ruit texturewith layers o tropical ruit. A resh, crisp acidity ollows through toa long, smooth fnish. R140

Ken ForresterTypical Sauvignon ruit with hints o green asparagus and an elegantstructure. R145

De Grendel

Fine capsicum, green fg and granny smith apple aromas. Elegant anddry with crisp herb notes, frm acidity and a lingering fnish. R153

Thelema Sauvignon BlancA typical Thelema Sauvignon Blanc Lovely resh melon andgraperuit avours, with a ull, grassy palate, all in perect balance. R170

Stark CondeRich ruby graperuit, intense, avourul palate with bold tropical ruitminerality and a fne natural acidity. R175

Newton JohnsonAn outstanding Sauvignon Blanc rom Newton Johnson, the dynamic

producer rom the area o Hemel and Aarde Valley. The wine is crackinglyresh and very aromatic, with elements o citrus ruit, minerals, asparagusand resh cut grass. R180

AtaraxiaCitrus, gooseberry and spice aromas with clean minerality, providingstructure. Lively acidity matched with a rich texture. R185

HermanuspietersonteinFrom the master o Sauvignon Blanc, Bartho Eksteen, comes this

wonderul classically tropical styled wine, oering aromas o passionruit, gooseberry and ripe fg. R200

The Berrio (rom Bruce Jack o Flagstone)Rated in the top 250 wines o the world and awarded 5 stars inDecanter. Piercingly resh avours o Lime and resh herbs. Mostcaptivating. R201

Springfeld Lie rom StoneA dramatic wine ull o gooseberries, elderowers and passion ruit. R207

Iona Sauvignon BlancPale straw colour with a touch o green. Aromas o citrus peel,lemongrass and elderberry. Flavours o vibrant gooseberry, apple

with a powerul crisp, lingering fnish. R220


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750mlFat BastardRipe, peachy and rounded with an upliting, clean acidity and mouthcoating fnish. R140

Glen CarlouFermented in French oak barriques and matured or ten months

Sur Lie. This wine rewards with rich, round ruity avours, harmoniouslybalanced with well-integrated oak. R202

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VillieraIntense ruit, hints o wood spice on the nose, including pineapple,guava and citrus. Rich and ull bodied with good balance anda long fnish. R110

CedarbergGraperuit, melon and citrus avours jump out o the glass.Mouth-tingling crispness with a long ruit laden fnish. R158

Rudera RobustaThe Big Lubowski developing a cult ollowing. Rich tropicalspicy nose, boisterous peach, pear and guava, great crisp aciditybalance a taut luscious wine. R225

750mlPierre Jourdan TranquilleElegant sister o Brut, produced in the Champenoise style, Classique

dry white wine. R96

Buitenverwachting Buiten BlancFruit avours including ripe gooseberry, green peppers, green melonand hints o tropical ruit. R105

LAM Chenin Blanc ViognierFresh ruit and acid dominate this Chenin Blanc (60%) and Viognier(40%) blend. On the nose a sense o coolness is the frst impressionthen the subtle resh avours o Chenin and Viognier become apparent.

There are none o the typical waxy characters that one normallyfnds on a Swartland Viognier and Chenin Blanc. R158


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750mlLegacy

A sot semi sweet white blend with ragrant ruity avoursand aromas. R75

750mlDe Morgenzon RosBright salmon pink in colour, with resh prunes and strawberryon the nose which culminate onto the palate with a dry, crisp moutheel. R110

750mlNederburg Ros

The blend o Cinsaut and Gamay Noir oers a delightul sweet acid balance with a lingering touch o resh raspberry in the mouth. R77

Boschendal Blanc de Noir

The combination o Pinot Noir and Merlot imparts a lovely coppercolour to the wine. Fruit avours include ripe melon and berry ruit. R100

750mlUnplugged Merlot / ShirazBlackberries, red currant and cassis ruit inused with subtlespicy avours. R114

Rupert & Rothschild ClassiqueAn exceptional wine with a smooth, velvety moutheel and subtle,elegant tannins. R228

Hermanuspietersontein KleinboetA little brother may live in the shadow o his big brother but he isevery bit a person in his own right, pert & precocious, not allowinghimsel to be dominated, he can be impudent and mischievous,

but is everyones avourite. An excellent example o a premiumBordeaux style blend. R230

Mulderbosch Faithul HoundDeep ruby colour. Blackcurrant, coee, nutmeg, all spice, orestoor and mulberry aromas. This ollows through on the palatetogether with ripe plum, intense blackberry and voluptuous vanillinsgiving the wine great structure and complexity. R250

Meerlust RubiconA spicy tobacco and cigar box bouquet with frm tannins and ayouthul palate. R450


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750mlErnie Els Big EasyBalanced, beautiul tannin integration with great depth. Obvious darkberry avours, long and ruity. R285

750mlStella Kaya Cape Cross

A rich melange o summer berries with smooth and juicy ruits on thepalate. A Cape blend benchmarking a new trend in New World Style. R130

Beyerskloo SynergyThis rich, powerul yet elegant red is a wonderul partner to redmeat, game, cheese and spicy oods. R168

750mlHartenberg Cabernet Sauvignon / ShirazPeppery and spicy with rich berry aromas. Intense ruit avour with

vigour and has a sot, smooth fnish. R125

Zevenwacht Tin Mine RedA delicious blend o Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Crushedberries, Mocha and fne Cedar aromas. R138

Guardian Peak FrontierConcentrated dark berries, warm chocolate, roasted mocha andexotic spice avours complete this delicious wine. R165

Alto Rouge EstateA medium-bodied wine with tobacco, chocolate, toast and vanillaavours. R165


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750ml

The Wol Trap (Boekenhoutskloo)

A wine with subtle ruit and well integrated tannins. Rich, juicy and

spicy on the palate. R110

750mlExcelsiorSmooth tannins, ripe cassis and blackcurrent avours, delighton this ull to medium bodied wine. R115

Warwick First LadyDeep intense ruby red colour. The nose shows ripe red berries,prunes and blackcurrants, complemented by sweet oak and blackpepper undertones. Smooth ripe round tannins make this wineeasy to drink while still retaining a ull body. R158

BacksbergA wine with a lovely Cabernet nose, deep oak-dusted cassis anda nutty ragrance. Lingering avours embraced by ripe tannins. R185

MiddlevleiIntense dark cherry and blackberry avours. Medium bodied,luscious ruit and subtle tannins with a lingering fnish. R199

AllesverlorenA robust, deeply avoured dry red o remarkable dark ruby colourand brimming with Cabernet character. R215

Springfeld Whole BerryA wine with a cassis-like lushness meddled with mocha-toned oakand a silky smooth fnish. R260

RuderaSot red ruit aromas delivers on depth, harmony and complexity,classic Cabernet cassis avours, an icon in the making. R300

Rust en VredeGreen pepper, ripe black berries with good ruit, balanced with frmtannins and a long fnish. R350

ThelemaOne o Thelemas best vintages so ar, with bags o ripe blackcurrant,coee avours and a frm structure. R390


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750mlGuardian PeakFrom the partnership o Ernie Els and Jean Engelbrecht. Generousavours with hints o spice, plum and cherry. Serious classand intensity. R145

Fairview

Ripe generous ruit with a subtle elegant ruit. R160

ZandvlietThis wine has an intense red colour with a cerise rim. The palateis dominated with sot red ruit avours and gentle tannins addingbalance to the wine. R185

ThelemaRobust exuberant charmer, showing ripe blackruit, some spice anda lovely toasty fnish. R258

Kevin Arnold (Waterord)Veritas Double Gold. Dark ruit laced with spice and hints o mocha.

Great moutheel with wonderul tannin balance. R350

750mlExcelsior Merlot

A wonderul rich Merlot ull o juicy blackberries and mulberries,laced together by savoury vanilla avours. A medium bodied, wineover delivering in all aspects. R115

Porcupine RidgeAttractive, open raspberry and vanilla nose with oak to the orealthough in harmony with the berry ruit. R130

Guardian PeakGold medal at Michelangelo or second successive year, flled withcassis and blackberry, perormer bursting with high quality. R145

Painted WolAn intense individual wine brimming with avours o velvety ripe plum,chocolate and violets with a silky mid palate and a long fnish. R195

MeinertA voluptuous wine, sot and rich on the palate and with a frm,long fnish. R225

MorgenhoThis ruit driven wine shows dominant avours o red cherries,bramble-berries, cranberries and raspberries. R255

MeerlustThe wines bouquet is ruity with cassis and plum. On the palate itis ull with fne tannins and an excellent balance. R330


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750mlBeyerskloo

A complex Pinotage with black and red berry avours well integratedwith the oak avour. R129

DiemersonteinIntense black chocolate, cacao, coee and butterscotch with

undertones o banana and blackcurrants with a sweetness ollowingthrough on the palate. R215

750mlCabriereBright cherry and strawberry ruit, satin texture and an ever so subtle

hint o the earthy and elegant nature o this alluring red grape varietal. R290

750mlPongraczElegant and stylish, it is composed o two noble varietals, Chardonnayand Pinot Noir. It has a wonderul oaming mousse and persistent bead

with a classic yeast and biscuit character that culminates in a ull ruityfnish. Its crisp green apple tones and baked bread nuttiness sets itapart rom other Methode Cap Classiques. R185

Graham Beck Demi SecFor those who dont like it dry. Light yeasty aromas with hints obutterscotch, honey and praline. This delectable bubbly will stimulate

your sweeter senses. Not yet rated in John Platters Wine Guide. R200

Graham Beck Brut Chardonnay / Pinot NoirLight yeasty aromas, good ruit on the nose and a rich creamycomplexity on the palate. Fine mousse gives reshness & fnesse. R200

Pierre Jourdan Cuve Belle RosFaintest tinge o salmon pink, lively Pinot Noir avours, pleasing fnemousse and an elegant dry fnish. R265

750mlMoet et Chandon Brut Imperial Non VintageFrench, exciting, indulgent, this is a Why not? Champagne. R750

Veuve Cliquot Yellow LabelA medium dry, ull bodied Champagne that is rich in ruit, with goodbody and length. R800

Veuve Cliquot RosAn opulent display o tiny bubbles launching intriguing red berry ruitand nut ragrances and avours with a generous complex fnish. R950

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