Our acclaimed wine cellar stocks a superb choice of South Africa’s finest wines, as well as French Champagnes and Cognacs. Bushmans Kloof has been the proud recipient of the coveted Diners Club International Wine List of the Year Diamond Award every consecutive year since 2008. The superlative wines in our private collection are professionally sourced from both emerging and established wine estates, including a consummate selection of locally produced vintages from the Cederberg and West Coast region.
Wine cultivars are grown in approximately 60 official appellations in South Africa, and there are some 4000 producers in the country’s winelands. This is why it’s important to Bushmans Kloof to seek out the finest of South Africa’s numerous vintners. Many wines in our private collection have won awards, the most common of which are the Veritas Award, representing the highest honour for viticultural excellence; the Michelangelo Award, judged under the rules of the Office Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin (OIV); and the Old Mutual SA Trophy Awards, for benchmark South African wines.
Consult your Wine Steward and visit our state-of-the-art cellar to select the ideal wine to complement your meal. Ultimately when one pairs wine with food, the goal is to achieve a flavour greater than the sum of its parts. Each individual palate differs, so the rules of food and wine pairing are not hard and fast. The basic guidelines to follow are fairly logical; foods high in acidity will make your chosen wine seem richer and mellower. Sweetness in food enhances bitterness in the wine, making it seem drier. Savoury flavours heighten the tannin taste in wine, and adding a little salt will cancel this effect, enhancing the character of the wine. Choose for yourself, or feel free to ask staff to assist with prices and recommendations.
Our award-winning wine list offers a selection of special vintages and rare-auction wines, alongside iconic and beloved South African mainstays. A firm favourite amongst guests are the sensational wines from the celebrated South African boutique wine estate, Bouchard Finlayson. Bouchard Finlayson is a Red Carnation boutique winery specialising in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc of outstanding quality.
BASIC GUIDE TO WINE AND FOOD PAIRING
| White Fish, grilled or baked |
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, White Blends |
| Smoked Fish |
Rhine Riesling, Un-wooded Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer |
| Grilled Steak or Beef |
Pinotage, Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Lamb roasted or grilled |
Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Merlot |
| Pork roasted or grilled |
Pinot Noir, Rosé, Rhine Riesling |
| Venison roasted or grilled |
Shiraz, Pinotage, Red Blend |
| Game Birds roasted or grilled |
Pinot Noir, Semillon, Tuscan |
| Bredie |
Pinotage, Shiraz |
| Duck roasted |
Merlot, Shiraz, Rhine Riesling |
| Chicken roasted or grilled |
Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Pinot Noir |
| Salads |
Chenin Blanc, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Dessert - chocolate based |
Red Muscadel |
| Dessert – fruit based |
Noble Late Harvest, Natural Sweet |
| Cheese – hard |
Port, Merlot, Pinotage |
| Cheese – soft |
Port, Shiraz, Noble Late Harvest |
CORKAGE POLICY
Bushmans Kloof has an extensive wine cellar to cater for all tastes. Corkage will only be accommodated following prior arrangements with management.
All wines subject to availability • All wines are 750ml unless otherwise stated • Vintages may change due to demand, please check with your barman.
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