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 325
 

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

  
  krone rose (tulbagh)... R 245
 

sassy refreshing and uplifting with delecate berry fruit, elegent lees yeastiness
and fine, creamy mousse

  
  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

  
  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

  
White Wines
WHITE BLENDS
  mcgregor house white (mcgregor)... R 80
 

available by the glass - R24

  
  buitenverwachting 'buiten blanc' (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

  
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

  
  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

  
  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

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

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

Also available by the glass - R26

  
  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

  
  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

  
  sophie te'blanche (elgin)... R 135
 

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 - R39

  
  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

  
  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

  
  klein constantia (constantia)... R 215
 

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 220
 

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 225
 

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

  
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

  
  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

  
  edgebaston (stellenbosch)... R 180
 

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

Also available by glass - R52

  
  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

  
  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

  
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

  
Red Wines
RED BLENDS
  mcgregor house red (mcgregor)... R 80
 

also available by the glass - R24

  
  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

  
  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

  
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 '06/07 (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 - R49

  
  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

  
PINOTAGE
  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

  
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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