"Rows of vines, sun on the leaves, and a glass that's earned its place next to the fire."
Every bottle in this cellar has been tasted, tested and hand-picked by us — a curated list built to elevate your dining, pairing cold-water shellfish and open-flame meat with wines that hold their own beside both.
Selections shown as a starting list — confirm current vintages, stock, and pricing before publishing.
Cap Classique · Robertson
Graham Beck Brut Glass
Fine, energetic bubbles with lime, yellow apple and subtle brioche — creamy through the middle, crisp and dry on the finish. Served at Nelson Mandela’s 1994 inauguration.
Cap Classique · Franschhoek
Pierre Jourdan Brut
Delicate yeast and citrus lead to green apple, lemon and a clean mineral finish — elegant and refreshingly dry.
Cap Classique Rosé · Franschhoek
Pierre Jourdan Belle Rosé
A full nose of strawberries and cream, followed by fresh acidity and red fruit — the belle of the Cap Classique ball.
Cap Classique · Stellenbosch
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut
The first Méthode Cap Classique ever made in South Africa, in 1971. Bright apple, pear and stone fruit with a gentle biscuit character.
Vintage Cap Classique · Tulbagh
Krone Borealis Brut
White peach, apple and winter melon meet a fine mousse and firm mineral acidity — dry, poised, quietly complex.
Champagne · France
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut
The world’s most iconic Champagne house — green apple, citrus and white flowers with a fine, persistent mousse and an elegant finish.
Sauvignon Blanc · Durbanville
Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc Glass
Lively zesty lime, blackcurrant, gooseberry and ripe guava — tantalising acidity carries through to a mouthwatering finish.
Sauvignon Blanc · Cape Town
Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc
Vivid passion fruit, lime and gooseberry with a clean herbal lift — bright acidity keeps the finish dry.
Sauvignon Blanc · Franschhoek
La Motte Sauvignon Blanc
Natural acidity and an acute texture — pairs beautifully with seafood, light pastas and spicy Asian dishes.
Sauvignon Blanc · Robertson
Springfield Life from Stone Sauvignon Blanc
Concentrated passion fruit and citrus over an unmistakable flinty, stony core — the vines grow straight out of rock.
Chenin Blanc · Stellenbosch
Ken Forrester Petit Chenin Blanc Glass
A youthful, fresh wine with quince and pear-drop flavours — crunchy green apple and grapefruit, finishing tangy and appetising.
Chenin Blanc · Worcester
Alvi’s Drift Chenin Blanc
A lovely nose of honey, chamomile and wet stone, with a lean, mineral palate — refreshing and beautifully made.
Chenin Blanc · Stellenbosch
Ernie Els “Big Easy” Chenin Blanc
Sunshine-straw in colour — curls of pear, apple, lemon and ginger meet the electric scent of dawn.
Old-Vine Chenin Blanc · Western Cape
Orpheus & The Raven Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc
Layered stone fruit, citrus and honeyed richness with vibrant acidity and a lingering finish.
Unwooded Chardonnay · Robertson
De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay Glass
Grapefruit, peach and apple with subtle nuttiness and limestone freshness — clean, mineral and unoaked.
Chardonnay · Languedoc, France
Fat Bastard Chardonnay
Complex vanilla and honeysuckle layered with subtle oak — full-bodied, tropical fruit, a long toasty finish.
Chardonnay · Paarl
Glen Carlou Chardonnay
Generous lemon-citrus aromas, almonds, green apple and delicate pear with soft oak spice.
Chardonnay · Stellenbosch
Saxenburg Private Collection Chardonnay
Ripe citrus and stone fruit with elegant oak, creamy texture and a poised, persistent finish.
White Blend · Western Cape
Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir Glass
Citrus and white peach meet red-berry perfume and gentle body — the same two grapes as Champagne, without the bubbles.
Sauvignon Blanc Blend · Robertson
Springfield Miss Lucy
A bright seafood blend with citrus, grapefruit and subtle floral notes — lightly textured and distinctly maritime.
Still Blend · Franschhoek
Pierre Jourdan Tranquille Classique
An elegant still blend with a shy salmon colour — fine berries and citrus lead to an amazing freshness. Low in alcohol, big on taste.
Rosé · Darling
Darling Cellars Reserve Pyjama Bush Rosé Glass
Ripe strawberry, sweet cherry and raspberry, vivid and succulent, with a lingering fruit-driven finish.
Cinsault Rosé · Stellenbosch
Neil Ellis Wild Flower Cinsault Rosé Glass
Juicy cherry and delicate florals with gentle spice and a subtle saline tang — dry, light, beautifully refreshing.
Pinot Noir Rosé · Franschhoek
Haute Cabrière Pinot Noir Rosé
Strawberry and rose-petal aromas lead to a soft, elegant palate with refreshing acidity and a clean finish.
Pinotage · Darling
Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage Glass
Decadently delicious — Turkish delight, chocolate, red and black cherries, vanilla and red plum flowing into butterscotch and supple tannins.
Pinotage · Stellenbosch
Beyerskloof Pinotage
South Africa’s benchmark Pinotage house — primary fruit aromas lead to an abundance of red berries and plums.
Pinotage · Robertson
Fat Bastard Pinotage
Rich aromas of ripe plum and banana with a lingering impression of chocolate and plum pudding.
Pinotage · Wellington
Diemersfontein “The Original” Pinotage
The original coffee-chocolate Pinotage — dark chocolate and freshly brewed coffee on the nose, baked plums, velvety tannins.
Syrah · Coastal Region
Porcupine Ridge Syrah Glass
A varietally pure, concentrated red — blackberry, black cherry and plum layered with violet, black pepper and sweet tobacco.
Shiraz · Robertson
Zandvliet Shiraz
Plum and blackcurrant with pepper, mixed spice and dark chocolate — smoothly structured with a savoury, lingering finish.
Merlot · Durbanville
De Grendel Merlot
A gem-like ruby colour — delicate red, black and blue berries followed by aniseed, cedar and liquorice, smooth and well-rounded.
Cabernet Sauvignon · Stellenbosch
Hartenberg Cabernet Sauvignon Glass
Blackcurrant and cassis dominate, with notes of coffee, sweet spice and savoury herb.
Cabernet Sauvignon · Stellenbosch
Warwick “The First Lady” Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark ripe berries and blackcurrant with subtle cedar and vanilla — exceptionally smooth, graceful and soft.
Cabernet Sauvignon · Paarl
Glen Carlou Cabernet Sauvignon
Black cherry, blackberry and mint with spice, vanilla and fine oak — full-bodied, balanced and persistent.
Cabernet Sauvignon · Stellenbosch
Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon
Complex and stylish, with ripe blackcurrant, dark chocolate and pencil shavings — bone dry, with a lovely sweet fruit character.
Shiraz-Led Blend · Darling
Darling Cellars Black Granite Vintage Reserve
Full-bodied and luxuriously smooth, with bold dark fruit, a sumptuous mouthfeel and velvety tannins.
Red Blend · Stellenbosch
Groenland Antoinette Marie
Ripe red and black fruit with vanilla, chocolate and smoky spice — generous, rounded, with a savoury finish.
Bordeaux Blend · Franschhoek
Rupert & Rothschild “Classique”
An elegant Bordeaux-driven blend — red plum, raspberry and cherry layered with forest floor and oak spice, soft generous tannins.
Red Blend · Western Cape
Orpheus & The Raven No. 42
Layered black fruit, savoury herbs and polished oak with firm, refined tannins — a distinctive, structured wine.
Sangiovese · Darling
Terra del Capo Sangiovese
Cherry and blueberry fruit with gentle spice, fine tannins and lively acidity — savoury, supple, naturally suited to food.
Unwooded Pinot Noir · Franschhoek
Haute Cabrière Pinot Noir Unwooded
Light and elegant, Burgundian in style — an abundance of red berries and soft, easy tannins. Best served lightly chilled.
Pinot Noir · Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir
South Africa’s benchmark Pinot Noir — a complex, dark and spicy fruit perfume with a savoury, earthy character, tight tannins and impressive length.
De-Alcoholised · Darling
Darling Cellars De-Alcoholised DC Shiraz
Deep ruby in colour, with ripe red fruit, crushed black pepper, dried rose petals and candied cherry, supported by integrated French-oak tannins.