At De Kloof we like to think that that we have assembled a selection of beverages that are a bit above the average. Why spoil an above average meal with average drinks? We were the first restaurant in Gauteng to stock Craft beers exclusively in 2011. (We still don’t bother stocking Castle). Similarly, on our wine list you won’t see all the familiar old names just for the sake of having them. We have and continue to spend many hours selflessly tasting wines to find the very best at all price points. Even our white house wine received 4 stars in Platter’s guide this year. We’d like our guests to feel at liberty to try something new and know that they are getting some of the best quality for the price, anywhere.
Gesondheid and Cheers!
Limited releases, rare vintages and bin-ends
Champagne & Sparkling
White
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Bosman Fides Grenache Blanc 2013 (Wellington)291
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C.W.G Nitida Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (Durbanville)829
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Eben Sadie Mev. Kirsten 2012 (Stellenbosch)1895
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Lemberg Harslevelu 2012 (Tulbagh)369
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Nitida Riesling 2012 (Durbanville)196
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The FMC Chenin Blanc 2011 (Stellenbosch) – 5 Stars611
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Trimbach Reserve Riesling 2010 (Alsace – France)394
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Mullineux schist old vines Chenin 2012 (Swartland) – 5 Stars1084
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Oak valley Mountain Reserve Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2010 (Elgin) – 5 Stars330
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Donkiesbaai Steen 2014 (Doringbaai)371
Red
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Chateau Lynch Bages 2001 (Bordeaux – France)3247
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Sandrone Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d’Alba 2010 (Piedmont – Italy)842
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Seal Breeze Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (Lutzville valley)220
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C.W.G Pierre Wahl Rijk’s Shiraz 2011 (Tulbagh)1290
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Chateau D’Armaillhac 2001 Pauillac AC (Bordeaux – France)1,600
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Rustenberg John X Merriman 2011 (Stellenbosch)284
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Zorgvliet Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz 2003 (Stellenbosch)435
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De Toren Fusion V 2009 (Stellenbosch) – 5 Stars1400
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Savage Red 2013 (Western Cape)363
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Yalumba Mawsons Cab-Shiraz-Merlot 1999 (Australia)589
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KWV Spesiale vrystelling Port 1948170 for 50ml
White
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De Krans Moscato 2015 (Calitzdorp)50ml - 8 | 125ml - 22 | 215ml - 36 | 750ml - 98Off-dry and delicate and not overly sweet with a slight fizz. An unusual varietal from a master winemaker
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Doolhof Sauvignon Blanc 2015 (Wellington)50ml - 9 | 125ml - 28 | 215ml - 43 | 750ml - 124Wonderfully tropical and classy wine, one of the best valued four star wines around
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Krone Chardonnay/Pinot Noir 2014 (Tulbagh)50ml - 12 | 125ml - 34 | 215ml - 55 | 750ml - 149Yummy complexity and crispness from this champagne blend
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Sophie Te’ Blance Sauvignon Blanc 2014 (Elgin)50ml - 13 | 125ml - 37 | 215ml - 59 | 750ml - 162Vivacious Sauvignon with ripe Elgin tropical flavours
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Fledge & Co. Hoeksteen Chenin Blanc 2013 (Calitzdorp)50ml - 14 | 125ml - 39 | 215ml - 65 | 750ml - 177Excellent paring wine which offers superb minerality from an up and coming winery
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Ridgeback Viognier 2013 (Paarl)50ml - 15 | 125ml - 42 | 215ml - 68 | 750ml - 184Fruity without being sweet, think ripe peaches and apricots with a dash of honey. 4.5 stars
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Sterhuis Chenin Blanc 2014 (Stellenbosch)134Balanced, fruit driven Chenin from Stellenbosch can be enjoyed on its own or as a pairing
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Oak Valley wooded Semillon 2014 (Elgin)214Lightly wooded cooler climate white made in small quantities. A serious wine that exceeds expectations
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Paul Cluver Close Encounter Riesling 2014 (Elgin)176Exotic fruity flavours, waxy, ever-so slightly sweet with bright, balanced acidity. A truly delicious example of Riesling
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Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2012 (Franschhoek)394From Platter’s 2011 Winery of the year, a top wine from a top estate. A very classy food wine
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Zorgvliet Simone 2011 (Banghoek)259Deeply satisfying and wonderfully complex. A truly beautiful blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. 4.5 stars
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David Sadie Aristargos 2012 (Swartland)480Life-changing blend of Chenin, Viognier, Clairette Blanche and Chardonnay matured in ne Oak for 11 months. 5 stars
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Cape Point Sauvignon Blanc 2014 (Cape Point)239Unique vineyards produce SA’s classiest and most noteworthy Sauvignon. Winemaker Duncan Savage is a rockstar
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Carthology 2013 (Various Western Cape)490Iconic Chenin / Semillon blend from bush vines scattered across the Cape. The highest rated SA wine in US Wine Spectator ever
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Kaapzicht 1947 Chenin Blanc 2014 (Stellenbosch5222nd oldest Chenin vines in SA produce extraordinarily complex wine. World class white made in tiny quantities
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Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2014 (Hemel en Aarde)558Supremely elegant and complex wooded chardonnay, 5 stars, a true icon
Rosé
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Zorgvliet Cabernet Franc Rosé 2014 (Stellenbosch)50ml - 9 | 125ml - 25 | 215ml - 41 | 750ml - 109Deliciously fruity and smooth, oozing strawberry flavours
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La Jeunesse Delicate by De Toren (Stellenbosch)50ml - 15 | 125ml - 44 | 215ml - 72 | 750ml - 192We feel guilty classing this as a rosé since it is actually a sublime and lighter red wine served chilled. Utterly irresistible
Red
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Black Forest by Louis Nel 2013 (Stellenbosch)50ml - 11 | 125ml - 29 | 215ml - 49 | 750ml - 134Juicy Shiraz and Merlot blend from a top wine maker. Very likeable
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Muratie Merlot 2012 (Stellenbosch)50ml - 15 | 125ml - 44 | 215ml - 72 | 750ml - 189Ripe berries with an unusually long finish, from one of Stellenbosch’s best Merlot blocks
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Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot 2013 (Stellenbosch)50ml - 19 | 125ml - 56 | 215ml - 89 | 750ml - 247From the undisputed top Cab producer in SA. 2005 vintage was John Platter’s Red Wine of the Year
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Oak Valley Shiraz 2013 (Elgin)50ml - 16 | 125ml - 46 | 215ml - 73 | 750ml - 198A superb example of how good Shiraz from a cool climate can be. Elegant but powerful
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Altydgedacht Pinotage 2013 (Durbanville)50ml - 14 | 125ml - 42 | 215ml - 66 | 750ml - 179A great Pinotage with notes of vanilla and sweet berries. Four stars according to Platter’s
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De Krans Tinta Barocca 2012 (Calitzdorp)116Mocha and spicy notes on the nose, sour cherry notes which ends dry. Exceptional value
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Diversity Red 2013 (Stellenbosch)179A juicy Bordeaux blend from De Toren estate offering exceptional value
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Ridgeback SGMV 2012 (Paarl)185Sublime Rhone blend – Shiraz for body, Mourvedre for depth, Grenache for length and Viognier for the x-factor
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Reyneke Organic Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 (Stellenbosch)125Lovely red blend and a bargain for a true organic wine
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Catherine Marshall Merlot 2013 (Elgin)253Graceful and rather full-bodied. They're on to something with this cool climate Merlot
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Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (Cederberg)298A truly delicious Cabernet from some of the highest vineyards in the country. 4 and a half stars according to Platter’s
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Pezat 2011 (Bordeaux)369A classic Bordeaux and a perfect introduction to these wines at a great price for the quality
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Saronsberg Shiraz 2012 (Tulbagh)4545 stars in Platter. Double Gold Veritas. A true joy
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Creation Pinot Noir 2014 (Hemel en Aarde)358Flamboyant Pinot from one of the most dynamic new producers in SA
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Sequillo Red 2014 (Swartland)394Wines of great purity and poise by legend Eben Sadie. A true expression of Swartland terroir
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Lemberg Spencer Pinotage 2012 (Tulbagh)344Wonderfully elegant and juicy Pinotage. For our money the best Pinotage anywhere. Ever
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Catherine Marshall Pinot Noir 2011 (Elgin)371Absolutely exploding with red fruit juiciness yet as classy as can be. Cathy is the queen of Pinot
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David Grenache 2012 (Swartland)490Another 5 star beauty from the Swartland. Extremely rare wine
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Yalumba the Signature Cabernet-Shiraz 1999 (Australia)344We managed to secure a few cases of this gem at an amazing price. Try some before they’re gone
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The Fledge & Co. Katvis Pinot Noir 2014 (Elgin)194Stunning Pinot for the price. A subtle and gentle wine best served slightly chilled
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Verdente Niepoort 2010 (Douro – Portugal)566A South African making waves and very fine wine in Europe. Remarkably fresh for a 5 year old
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David Elpidios 2012 (Swartland)480Something truly special. A Syrah, Carignan, Grenache, Cinsaut blend from David Sadie. 5 stars. Obviously
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De Toren Fusion V 2012 (Stellenbosch)741The Cabernet dominated full Bordeaux Blend has been winning awards for many years. We concur this is one of SA’s top wines
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Chateau Pesquie Terrasses (Rhone – France)391Soft and elegant deep ruby colour Syrah and Grenache, hints of red fruits and spice
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Epicurean 2008 (Western Cape)720A big and bold Cab blend aged to optimum perfection. For those appreciate a truly rare wine
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Mullineux Granite Syrah 2011/12 (Swartland)1084An iconic and very rare wine drinking well right now. Availability extremely limited
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Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah 2012 (Franschhoek)680Only 2 cases allocated to De Kloof. Still the benchmark for both varietals
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Louis Nel Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (Stellenbosch)476Louis consistently produces hauntingly great Cabs. The 2009 was possibly the best we’ve ever tasted
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Eben Sadie Columella 2009 (Swartland)1,850Arguably the finest vintage of the finest red wine ever produced in South Africa
Sparkling and MCC
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Robertson non-alcoholic sparkling wine (Robertson)85Zero alcohol in this yummy sparkling from Robertson
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Krone Borealis MCC (Tulbagh)198A vibrant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Crisp and delicious from this grand old estate
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Sterhuis MCC (Stellenbosch)247One of the most underrated producers in SA in our opinion. Well balanced MCC
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Pierre Jourdan Cuvee Belle Rose (Franschhoek)249Deliciously decadent pink MCC
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San Leo Prosecco279Incredibly delicious Italian bubbly. Not overly dry yet far from sweet
Champagne
Cocktails
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Gin or Vodka Martini45Shaken or Stirred. Dry or Wet. Naked, Twist or Olive. Skyy Vodka or Seagram’s Gin
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White Russian45Vodka, Kahlua, Milk and Cream shaken over ice
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Rusty Nail50A shot of Johnny Walker Red label whisky tempered with Drambuie, served over ice
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Woo Woo50Peach Schnapps, Vodka and Cranberry juice. Woohoo
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Brandy Sour48Double shot KWV Brandy, dash of bitters, dash of lemon juice and lemonade. Refreshing
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Cuba Libre40Double Bacardi Rum and Coke with a dash of lime juice
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Moscow Mule50Double Absolute Vodka, shot of lime and topped with ginger ale
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TVR65Tequila, Absolute Vodka, Red Bull
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Pimm’s and Lemonade55Very British and awfully refreshing, served with fruit and ice
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P&T45A true South African gem: Double shot Overgaauw Vintage 2003 Port and Tonic. Refreshing and classy
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Chocolate Martini45Nachtmusik and Skyy vodka shaken over ice. So delicious it should be illegal
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The Sundowner39An elegant glass of Amarula over crushed ice. The perfect African sundowner
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Cinzano Lemoni44Double shot Cinzano Bianco topped with Fitch & Leeds lemonade and an orange wedge
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Cinderella (Non-alcoholic)35Lemon juice, Passion Fruit cordial, Ginger ale and Grenadine. All the flavor, no misplacing shoes
Beers & Ciders:
Draughts – 500ml
Boston Breweries
Jack Black
Darling Breweries – 550ml
Brewers & Union
Other Beers & Ciders
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