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Rissington Inn Wine List

Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
1 Timothy Ch 5 v 3

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We serve only South African wines and our aim is to provide you with an interesting range with different characteristics, at very reasonable prices. We like talking about wine as much as we love drinking it so please ask us about your chosen wine! (Star ratings are from John Platter’s South African Wines 2005).

If all be well that I do think,
There are five reasons we should drink:
Good wine – a friend – or being dry
Or lest we should be by and by –
Or any other reason why.
Henry Aldrich 1647-1710

South African Red Wines

2005 Allesverloren Tinta Barocca R135

4 *

 Riebeek-West, Swartland, Coastal Region
Leading wine from rare grape in SA. Full-bodied, fruity. Recommended with ostrich or fillet.
2006 Alto Estate Rouge R115

4 *

 Paradyskloof, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region  
Fantastic old favourite - loads of cassis, cigar-box, touch tobacco, lead pencil. Really!
2005 Boschendal Lanoy R105

3.5 *

 Franschhoek, Coastal Region  
Cabernet Merlot blend - developing more gravity with a touch of Cabernet Franc
2007 Chatau Libertas R60

3 *

 SFW, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region

R15 per glass
Around since 1932 - a friendly, modest and tasty blend of Cabernet and Merlot
2005 Haute-Cabrière Pinot Noir R215

4 *

 Franschhoek, Coastal Region  
Without a shadow of a doubt the best of its kind - the Stroganoff is begging for it!
2005 Hartenburg Shiraz R220

4.5 *

 Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region  
The Estate's favourite. Generously spiced and versatile - stands up to any dish
2004 Jacobsdal Pinotage R115

4 *

 Stellenbosch, Coastal Region  
Favourite example of a unique South African hybrid - not harsh at all! Try it with Venison
2007 Kleine Zalze Gamay Noir R80

3 *

 Eersterivier, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region  
Clean, wonderful, light, fresh, fruity. Maybe chilled...
2006 Laborie Merlot R115

3 *

 Paarl, Coastal Region  
Creamy, red berries - hit the "not so red" meat with this one!
2006 Middelvlei Merlot/Pinotage R110

3.5 *

 Stellenbosch, Coastal Region  
Rich, silky tannins - very popular. For the "red wine and curry" diner
2008 Oranjerivier Ruby Cabernet R65

2 *

 Lower Orange River, Northern Cape  
Juicy and simple but satisfying. Works with everything and very good value
2006 Springfield Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon R160

5.5 *

 Robertson, Breede Rivier Region

R40 per glass
Currants, mulberry and a hint of woodsmoke - organic - wonderful with the Fillet
2005 Stellenrust Cabernet Sauvignon R120

2 *

 Stellenbosch, Coastal Region  
Handmade - "Hot" first impression, tight tannins. Gripping
2005 Stellenrust Timeless R145

3.5 *

 Stellenbosch, Coastal Region  
Cabernet Merlot blend - Dark chocolate and berry, showy and dense.
2005 Vergelegen Mill Race Red R120

4 *

 Heldeburg, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region  
Brilliant, consistent 50/50 Cabernet-Merlot blend. Very easy-drinker!
2005 Zandvliet Shiraz R145
3.5 * Robertson, Breede Rivier Valley Region

R37 per glass
Sweet-spicy oaky Shiraz, more nuts and spices than fruit - absolutely world class.

Sparkling Wines

N/V Pongracz Brut Desiderius R145

3.5 *

 Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region  
Soft, fresh and delicate - a favourite Méthode Cap Classique
N/V Villiera Traditional Brut R140

3.5 *

 Koelenhof, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region

R70 - 375 ml
A Méthode Cap Classique of real quality - includes a touch of Pinotage
N/V J.C. Le Roux Le Domaine R80

2.5 *

 Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region  
Low alcohol, sweet, sparkling wine, carbonated with light bubbles

South African White Wines - Dry

2007 Boschendal Le Pavillon Blanc R55

2.5 *

 Franschhoek, Coastal Region

R15 per glass
Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc blend - easy drinking vin de table. Good with anything!
2007 Boschendal Grand Vin Blanc R110

3 *

 Franschhoek, Coastal Region  
Popular, dry Sauvignon-based blend. Strongly recommended with the Vegetarian dishes
2006 Constantia Uitsig Semillon Reserve R205

4.5 *

 Constantia, Coastal Region  
Serious and grand - a rare varietal nowadays, in South Africa, and well worth trying out.
2008 Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc R130

4 *

 Darling, Coastal Region

R33 per glass
4-star well-balanced wine with a supple and lively finish - a perfect wine for a picnic
2007 Haute-Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir R110

3.5 *

 Franschhoek, Coastal Region  
Delicious, dry, light wine - a "still champagne" - wonderful lunchtime or salad wine
2007 Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc R115

4 *

 Helderberg, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region  
Scrumptious, powerful and impressive. Putting Chenins back on the map!
2008 Terra Del Capo Tinot Grigio R95
3.5 * Franschhoek, Coastal Region  
Fragrant almond nutty palate with a bright finish. Pinot Gris/Grigio is rare and this is lovely!
2006 Louisvale Chavant R105

4 *

 Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region

R28 per glass
Lightly-oaked Chardonnay - lemon/lime freshness, vanilla butteriness - with chicken stir-fry?
2006 Overgaauw Chardonnay R110

4 *

 Eersterivier, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region  
A light, fresh Chardonnay - buttery, light citrus - even if you don't like Chardonnay...
2007 Springfield Life from Stone Sauvignon Blanc R130

4 *

 Robertson, Breede Rivier Valley Region  
Eked from 75% Quartz rock - stunning and individual with great depth. Try it with the Trout
2007 Stellenrust Chenin Blanc R95

2 *

 Stellenbosch, Coastal Region  
Appealing tart green apples and fig notes, upbeat, just-dry finish.

Semi-Sweet, Rosé & Blanc de Noir

N/V Bellingham Johannisberger R50

2 *

 Wellington, Coastal Region

R13 per glass
Popular semi-sweet - soft, easy with faint tint of citrus
2007 Boschendal Blanc de Noir R77

3 *

 Franschhoek, Coastal Region  
Pioneering red grape, white wine, pink colour - consistent and popular - lunch in Summer...
2007 Nederburg Rosé R60

3 *

 Paarl, Coastal Region  
Semi-sweet, Cinsaut-based blended with Gamay

Corkage Policy

We do not charge corkage – however, the proprietor would always appreciate a small glass of any interesting wines brought in by guests, in order to educate staff palates. The introduction of uninteresting wines is not encouraged…

 

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