Wasabi Restaurant

Champagne and Sparkling Wine
CHAMPAGNE and SPARKLING WINE
  dom perignon '2000 (epernay)... R 2.400
 

dom perignon vintage 2000 is mysterious yet present, enigmatic & luminous, austere & opulent, elegant & sensual this vintage, which opens the 21st century, couldn't possibly be a better expression of dom perignon's timeless style

  
  veuve cliquot (reim) ... R 695
 

a rich , creamy texture with clean, slightly sweet flavours intergrating fruit & yeast as well.

  
  moet et chandon rose (epernay)... R 745
 

the aromas are intense & irresistible.  a lively bouquet of fresh red summer berries with floral nuances & a light peppery touch

  
  high constantia 'clos andre' (constantia)... R 375
 

method cap classique, limited edition, rich, cracker, yeast mineral flavoured personality.  it is complex

  
  groote post 'the old man's sparkling' (darling)... R 210
 

a must try, 100% merlot, it explodes with the tiny bubbles, bisuit flavour and full yeasty texture which fills the palate

Also available by glass - R46

  
  steenberg brut 1682 (constantia)... R 260
 

the brut 1682 has aromas of fresh granny smith apples with overtones of freshly baked biscuits, and a creamy, yet fresh, mouth feel. it is a wonderful wine for all occasions, remaining crisp and refreshing on the palate without lacking fulness.

  
  miss molly - by moreson (franschhoek)... R 195
 

miss molly bubbly is a méthode cap classique designed to capture miss molly’s vivacious unchecked passion for life

Also available by glass - R43

  
White Wines
HOUSE WHITE
  wasabi house white (simonsberg)... R 85
 

easy drinking, dry white made and bottled for wasabi by mount vernon

Also available by glass - R25

  
WHITE BLENDS
  buitenverwachting 'buiten blanc' '08/'09 (constantia)... R 115
 

sauvignon/chenin blanc/rhine riesling

this full bodied cuvee offers a variation of fruit characters including ripe gooseberry, green peppers, green melon & hints of tropical fruit

Also available by glass - R34

  
  haute cabriere '09 (franschhoek)... R 170
 

chardonnay/pinot noir

this unique blend, which remains cabriere's flagship, reflects the are of blending these nobble cultivars

Also available by glass - R50

  
  degrendel 'the winifred' '08/'09 (durbanville)... R 195
 

semillon/chardonnay/viognier

sumptuous peach, pear drop aromas.  mouth filing flavours of dry herbs, honeyed whiffs, persistent fine dry finish

  
CHENIN BLANC
  de meye (stellenbosch)... R 95
 

tropical fruit aromas of peaches and sweet melon with floral hints, backed by an undertone of minerals

Also available by glass - R28

  
  raats original (stellenbosch)... R 165
 

explodinig with succulent green melon, apple, pineapple, citrus and hits of ginger in the mouth.  perfectly weighted with a crisp, mineral finish

  
  kleine zalze barrel fermented (stellenbosch)... R 145
 

on the nose, there are concentrated aromas of tropical honeysuckle fruit with hints of botrytis and well balanced french oak wood flavours. ripe peach, layers of tropical fruit, both combined with subtle wood give this wine a rich and creamy mouth feel, with an elegant acidity in the background

Also available by glass - R42

  
SAUVIGNON BLANC
  mcgregor (mcgregor)... R 99
 

a slight green tint on this pale white wine expresses its freshness of youth, the harmonized blend of different wines produce a variety of flavours from tropical fruit to undertones of ripe fig and gooseberries.  leaving a pleasant and long refreshing aftertaste.

Also available by glass - R29

  
  sophie te'blanche (elgin)... R 120
 

elegant, complex and finely balanced is how many would describe sophie te'blanche, the most famous woman to never exist and also a nickname in south africa for sauvignon blanc

Also available by glass - R35

  
  first sighting (elim)... R 145
 

an unique and powerful nose, this intense wine offers fresh grapefruit, wild gooseberries and capsicum intermingled with indigenous coastal fynbos aromas

Also available by glass - R43

  
  groote post (darling)... R 165
 

a modern style sauvignon blanc with lingering length & structure. well rounded with lovely tropical fruit flavours on the palate

Also available by glass - R49

  
  springfield 'life from stone' (robertson)... R 190
 

the minimum yield of a vine rooted in 70% quartz stone is truly reflected in this wine.  the flinty, blackpowder nose with a mineral palate will become more pronounced

  
  nitida (durbanville)... R 205
 

a wine of great presence showing full fruit, herbaceous and eartch character.  litchi, gooseberries, pears and winter melon held together with taut rounded acids

  
  klein constantia (constantia)... R 225
 

fine herbal notes complement intense aromas of green fig and nectarine.  the palate is richly textured, powerful and complex, with a fine, long and flavourful finish

  
  iona (elgin)... R 230
 

strong mineral aromas with undertones of gooseberry, mango, quince and lime zest.  a spicy entry with a rich, fruit driven mid palate and a long, fresh grapefruit finish

  
  constantia glen (constantia)... R 240
 

intense minerality and tropical flavours make up this internationally renowned sauvignon blanc

  
  valley road vintners - by ross gow er (elgin)... R 90
 

a clean, crisp and well balanced wine with a fruity finish

  
  anura (stellenbosch)... R 110
 

fresh cut grass, asparagus and green peppers with juicy pineapple, fig, guava, and lemon rind tones on the nose

Also available by glass - R33

  
  klein steenberg - by steenberg (constantia)... R 115
 

this light sauvignon blanc is a fresh, dry wine, full of flavour, with hints of cut grass, gooseberries and passion fruit

Also available by glass - R34

  
  eagles’ nest (constantia)... R 180
 

elegant nose followed by strong tropical and zesty palate. tones of guava and passionfruit linger longer

Also available by glass - R55

  
  cederberg (cederberg)... R 195
 

a crisp wine with nodes of green figs, white asparagus and hints of gooseberry on the nose

  
  high constantia nova zonnestraal (constantia)... R 200
 

enticing aromas of fresh mown grass, gooseberry aromas with a faint hint of mineral fill the nose. the finish is satisfyingly fruity and very clean, maintaining the minerality along with the fruit acidity to the end

  
CHARDONNAY
  mcgregor (mcgregor)... R 95
 

the complex flavours of ripe fruit & pineapple with a characteristic hint of citris, contribute to the fullness and freshness of this prominent wine

Also available by glass - R28

  
  edgebaston (stellenbosch)... R 180
 

the wine shows an elegant minerallity with line-citrus, sourdough and cinnomon flavours

Also available by glass - R52

  
  moreson (franschhoek)... R 275
 

this lively wine shows green and gold hues. packed with classic chardonnay fruit this wine entices the senses with tones of chestnuts, vanilla and undrelying citrus

  
  ataraxia (hermanus)... R 345
 

an old world style chardonnay, with a rich core of fiercely expressive grapefruit, white flowers, pear & grilled almonds aromas and flavours. the palate is penetrating & profound yet graceful and poised

  
  kleine zalze - unwooded (stellenbosch)... R 110
 

glass this is an elegant, smooth, well balanced style wine with good citrus, ripe apple and lemon flavours. the small portion of botrytis and the extensive lees contact ensures that this wine finish with a long, full ripe lingering aftertaste

Also available by glass - R32

  
  constantia uitsig – unwooded (constantia)... R 185
 

an unwooded chardonnay showing a complexity of varietal aromas and citrus flavours with a well balanced palate and a subtle nuttiness on the finish

  
VIOGNIER
  eagles’ nest (constantia)... R 225
 

a fresh, rich mouth filling palate infused with white stone pip flavour and telltale viognier spices are the order of the day

  
Rose
ROSE
  ross gower (elgin)... R 85
 

light and fruity blend of shiraz and cabernet, the wine is clean and fresh with hints of candy floss

Also available by glass - R25

  
  alee bleue (franschhoek)... R 90
 

lovely cherry blossom colour. fruit driven style with abundant sweet strawberry and rose petal aromas. the palate reminds of candy floss with hints of raspberry. A well balanced and cheerful dry rosé

Also available by glass - R27

  
  doolhof ‘the cape robin’ (wellington)... R 105
 

a rich salmon coloured rosé with orange hues. very floral on the nose with strawberries, honey, melon and even candy floss. this mélange of rich fruit is evident on the palate with balanced acidity and a full, dry finish

Also available by glass - R31

  
  haut espoir (franschhoek) ... R 150
 

a shiraz rose which has been lightly barrel matured. a very elegant food wine with sufficient body to stand up to large food dishes

  
Red Wines
HOUSE RED
  wasabi house red (simonsberg)... R 85
 

easy drinking, dry red made and bottled for wasabi by mount vernon

Also available by glass - R25

  
RED BLENDS
  groote post 'the old mans blend' (darling)... R 120
 

merlot/cabernet sauvignon

a down to earth. easy drinking red which is soft and smooth

Also available by glass - R35

  
  hartenberg (stellenbosch)... R 130
 

cabernet sauvignon/shiraz

juicy full flavoured berry richness.  style, silky balance.  good long aftertaste.  mature flavour in small french oak barrels

Also available by glass - R38

  
  constantia glen (constantia)... R 395
 

merlot/cabernet sauvignon/melbec/cabernet franc/petit verdot

silky & balanced.  aromas of black fruit & spicy aromatics follows through seamlessly onto the palate, complimented by polished tannins that lend texture & structure to a wine of immense complexity.  this wine is both elegant and refined and exudes class in all aspects - culiminating in a sophisticated finish that lingers

  
  valley road vintners - by ross gower (elgin) ... R 98
 

cabernet sauvignon/shiraz

the wine has an abundance of cherries and red currants with great fruit and a silky finish

Also available by glass - R29

  
  edgebaston - the pepper pot (stellenbosch)... R 140
 

syrah/mourvedre/tannat

created to show the fresh, fruity and spice driven flavours of these rhone varietals.
the colour is youthful and purple / red. the nose is one of crushed black pepper,
dark mulberry and mixed berry coulis. pure, clean dark red berry flavours flow onto
a smooth palate

  
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
  excelsior (robertson)... R 120
 

ripe blackcurrants and soft tannins balanced with toasty aromas abd sweet fruit flavours.  this wine is well structured with a long, clean finish

Also available by glass - R32

  
  waterford (stellenbosch)... R 260
 

dark crimson hue with vibrancy of youth, aromas of lead pencil, chalk, bitter cherry and cigar smoke, classically dry and tight structure, backed with dense tannins and luscious fruit

  
SHIRAZ
  excelsior (robertson)... R 120
 

smoked meat, mocha, toffee and spicy new wook with lingering flavours of vanilla, ripe balck cherries and along smooth finish

Also available by glass - R35

  
  andreas (wellington) ... R 240
 

deep red in colour with a pinkish rim, rich smells of fruit, chocolate andeven liquorice on the nose. easy drinking with soft tannins

  
   eagles’ nest (constantia)... R 295
 

typical cool climate shiraz with a rich, fresh, dark- plum colour. on the nose the prominent white pepper tones, a hallmark of the eagles’ nest shiraz, are complemented with dark red berry fruit and hints of violets

  
MERLOT
  excelsior (robertson)... R 120
 

succulent flavours of ripe plum and blackcurrant enhanced by hints of coffee and chocolate

Also available by glass - R35

  
  doolhof merlot (wellington)... R 165
 

gorgeous red fruit and sugared plums, followed by ripe mulberries on the palate.  smokey tones add complexity to this elegant wine

Also available by glass - R48

  
  eagles’ nest (constantia)... R 245
 

the colour of the wine is gorgeous plum with a deep garnet rim. on the nose, there is an array of raspberries, blackberries and deep red cherries that open into hints of mocha and coffee

  
  rust en vrede (stellenbosch... R 325
 

rich chocolate and mocha aromas combine well with darker berries and subtle hints of spice. soft juicy tannins, backed up with hints of vanilla and blueberries

  
PINOTAGE
  dewaal (stellenbosch)... R 120
 

a full, fruity wine with flavours of ripe plums and cherries, rich with a persistent finish

Also available by glass - R35

  
  diemersfontein (wellington)... R 195
 

rich dark chocolate and mocha on the nose with hints of mint and baked plums.
the ripe subtle tannins create a wine to be drunk very young

  
PINOT NOIR
  catherine marshall (eligin)... R 260
 

fresh mouth filling cherry and red berry fruits supported by supple, savoury and mineral oak tannins

  
  vriesenhof (stellenbosch)... R 395
 

the wine shows classic pinot noir perfumes and flavours with berry fruits on the nose and a slight farm yard character on the palate. the aftertaste has hints of smokiness and earthy minerality rounded off with red berries and stewed fruit

  
  bouchard finlayson galpin peak (walker bay)... R 425
 

this bottling is rich with luscious soft tannins and dark-coloured forest fruits, deftly balanced on a cord of lingering plum and raspberry delights

  
Dessert Wines
DESSERT WINE
  klein constantia ‘vin de constance’ ‘04 (constantia)... R 495
 

bright golden in colour, the nose is filled with tropical aromas of dried pineapple, mango and with raisined, caramelised notes. the palate has a fresh acid entry which develops richness and envelopes the mouth in a fusion of tropical flavours tapering into a lingering, delicate finish

  

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