REVIEWS

The Wine List

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

available by the glass

Pick's pick

51
147
Winemaker: Andries Burger

A full-bodied wine expressing great dark berry fruits, with hints of mocha and chocolate. Chosen by Alan Pick (proprietor of The Butcher Shop & Grill), produced by Paul Cluver Wines and made by Andries Burger.
 

Pick's Pick

51
147
Winemaker: Thys Louw

The nose shows spice aromas, complemented by coffee, dark chocolate and cigar box notes. Dark berry fruit, cherries and spice follow through on the palate. This is a full-bodied wine with soft and firm tannins, giving a balanced mouth feel and long finish.

TEDDY HALL RESERVE

867
Winemaker: Teddy Hall

A bouquet of cedar cigar box and violets on the nose. Big ripe tannins and rich plummy cassis fruit with a long finish.

WATERFORD

306
Winemaker: Kevin Arnold

Splashes of Cabemet Franc, Merlot and Malbec add extra appeal to this sumptuous Cabemet. The perfect meat companion!

RUST EN VREDE

394
Winemaker: Coenie Snyman

Full-bodied and muscular with a profuse, opulent bouquet and
succulent, intense palate.

CEDERBERG

290
Winemaker: David Nieuwoudt

Intense dark mulberry, tobacco and cassis with a full rich palate. Classic Cabemet complexity of blackcurrant and spice nuances backed by fine juicy tannins.

RUSTENBERG

397
Winemaker: Simon Barlow

A classic South American Cabemet. Full bodied with good tannin structure, the perfect meal accompaniment.

PINOTAGE

available by the glass

Pick's Pick

51
147
Winemaker: Beyers Truter

South Africa's grape at the fruit, drinkable best. Intense bouquet, full-flavoured, accessibly supple. 30 years of friendship between Beyers and Alan in a bottle.

RIJK'S PRIVATE CELLAR

382
Winemaker: Pierre Wahl

A bouquet of blue, black and red berry fruits is well supported by ripe fruity flavours on the palate. A good concentration of tannin with a touch of oak.

KAAPZICHT

212
Winemaker: Danie Steytler

Sweet ripe pure fruited aromas of plum, bramble and black cherries. Ripe tannins lend support and structure.

SIMONSIG REDHILL PINOTAGE

425
Winemaker: Debbie Burden

Filled with aromas of mulberry and raspberry fruit followed by subtle, spicy oak. Delicious density and persistence in a framework of fine grained tannins.

SHIRAZ

available by the glass

Pick's Pick

51
147
Winemaker: Mark van Buuren

This wine, produced by Mark van Buuren at Guardian Peak, has a beautiful fruitdriven nose with a smoky undertone. The rich aromas of fruit cake, liquorice and candy floss complete the bouquet.

Pick's Pick

51
147
Winemaker: Anthonij Rupert
Choc-mint edge to sleek black and red berry fruit. Suavé, creamy and rich with soft tannins.

RAKA BIOGRAPHY

251
Winemaker: Josef Dreyer

Probably the most 'awarded' Shiraz in the Cape. Power-packed, intense red fruit and spice. Not for the faint-hearted.

HARTENBERG

Winemaker: Carl Schulz
339

One of SA's leading Shirazes, packed with peppery spices and glorious plum and fruit flavours. Full-bodied with a smokey, velvety finish.

FAIRVIEW

Winemaker: Charles Back
190

Charles Back must surely be recognised in SA as Mr. Shiraz, producing top Shiraz since 1974. Silky, smokey and sultry, this full-bodied wine compliments any of the excellent meat options offered at The Butcher Shop & Grill.

MERLOT

available by the glass & 375ml bottle

Pick's Pick

51
97
147
Winemaker: Gary Jordan

Ripe plum, cherry and redcurrent flavours are layered with toasty vanilla nuances and soft spicy oak. Chosen by Alan Pick (proprietor of The Butcher Shop & Grill) produced by Jordan Winery and made by Gary Jordan.

HARTENBERG THE SNUFF BOX

636
Winemaker: Carl Schulz

Elegant and voluptuous with layers of mocha, plums and cigar box. Soft, velvety but still complex. To be enjoyed with a good steak or rich meaty dish (or even a good cigar)!

MEINERT

Winemaker: Carl Schulz
284

Elegant, fruity and soft, but as always in the classical Meinert style. An appetizing mix of redcurrant, mint, spice and mineral aromas, the palate is soft with a touch of firmness on the finish.

MEERLUST

Winemaker: Chris Williams
535

A typical Merlot nose with juicy plum and mulberry fruit, lifted spiciness and hints of dark chocolate and ink. The palate offers generous, ripe, pure Merlot fruit with refreshing acidity, structured yet silky tannins and pronounced length and minerality.

PINOT NOIR / OTHER RED VARIETALS

HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS

705
Winemaker: Hannes Storm

Characteristic HRV tightness and elevated length. Full generous palate of dark berry and spice notes.

PAUL CLUVER PINOT NOIR

405
Winemaker: Conrad Vlok

A sleek, velvety palate packed with redcurrants, cherries, coffee
and violet hints to round off an exquisite bouquet.

FIRST SIGHTING 2007

Winemaker: Carl Schultz
408

Exuberant cherry fruit with fragrant spiciness. Ripe tannins with a long finish.

TERRA DEL CAPO SANGIOVESE

Winemaker: Neil Patterson
185

Lovely medium-bodied red wine which smacks of sweet black cherry and vanilla spice. Pop into an ice bucket for a few minutes on a hot day and enjoy with sirloin steak.

RED BLENDS

available by the glass

Pick's Pick

51
147
Winemaker: Coenie Snyman

A full bodied fruity Cabemet Sauvignon, Shiraz & Merlot blend chosen by Alan Pick (proprietor of The Butcher Shop & Grill) and produced by Guardian Peak Wines.

PICK'S PICK SMV

51
147
Winemaker: Marc Kent

Syrah / Mourvèdre / Viognier. This wine is full of black fruits,red and black berries with some violet flavours. Smooth on the palate with some fresh aromas of wild strawberries and cherries.

GUARDIAN PEAK SMG

Winemaker: Philip van Staden
354

Shiraz blended with Rhone varietals, Mourvedre and Grenache, aromatic and spicy bouquet with a bold and lavish palate.

THE CHOCOLATE BLOCK

Winemaker: Marc Kent
458

From the Boekenhoutskloof stable. Hints of dark chocolate and ripe fruit dominate the aromatic profile of this Rhone style blend. Best with a rare point rump.

MEINERT SYNCHRONICITY

Winemaker: Philip van Staden
458

Ripe black cherry, mulberry, plummy whiffs with hints of cedar and cigar. A big, rich wine that despite its power retains a fine and elegant core.

RUST &VREDE LIMITED EDITION

Winemaker: Coenie Snyman
342

Heavy savoury oak aromas combined with pencil shavings and hints of dark fruits, plum and cassis. This wine shows great structure and balance with great tannin structure and a strong backbone.

BORDEAUX BLENDS

Pick's Pick

51
147
Winemaker: Neil Ellis

A full-bodied red wine with purple-red hues and good depth of colour. Concentrated red berry fruits of dark cherries, plaums and spicy fruit cake flavours provide an uplifted intensity. Fine soft powdery tannins add structural focus and length. 

MEERLUST RUBICON

610
Winemaker: Chris Williams

A spicy tobacco leaf and cigar box bouquet. Firm tannins, youthful palate.

RUPERT & ROTHSCHILD CLASSIQUE

251
Winemaker: Schalk-Willem Joubert

An exceptional wine with a smooth, velvety mouthfeel and subtle, elegant tannins.

RUSTENBERG JOHN X MERRIMAN

339
Winemaker: Randolph Christians

Aromas of spice and red fruit balanced by fine, elegant tannins. One of SA's best Bordeaux style blends.

WARWICK TRILOGY

Winemaker: Jozua Joubert
495

Rich blackcurrant fruit with hints of violets and cedarwood. Savoury and lightly dusted with herbs, good tannic structure, full-bodied.

LE RICHE NATALIE

Winemaker: Etienne Le Riche
540

Extremely well rounded and well integrated 4 varietal blend from master winemaker Etienne Le Riche.

DOMBEYA HERITAGE RIDGE

Winemaker: Randolph Christians
342

Delicious Cabemet dominated blend. Powerful and rich with ripe tannins and a lingering finish.

MORGENSTER

Winemaker: Marius Lategan
727

Deep, concentrated burgandy red; reminiscent of heavy velvet drapes. The black cherries on the nose come through to the palate as cherry kernels, marzipan and stone fruit. The finish is impressively long.
 

CHARDONNAY

available by the glass & 375ml bottle

Pick's Pick

41
77
117
Winemaker: Gary Jordan

Rich and concentrated with a lemon-lime twist and a long
creamy finish. Chosen by Alan Pick (Proprietor of The Butcher Shop & Grill) produced by Jordan Winery and made by Gary Jordan.

Pick's Pick

41
117
Winemaker: Alex Dale

Ripe and concentrated with a lime twist and a fresh, fruity and long finish.

BOUCHARD FINLAYSON SANS BARRIQUE

244
Winemaker: Peter Finlayson

Strong citrus and apple fruitness; dry mineral tones on the
mid-palate. Light bodied and unwooded.

DE WETSHOF FINESSE

Winemaker: Danie de Wet
183

Light oaked chardonnay from Danie De Wet. Lemon and lime flavours that do wonders for any seafood - a wonderful marriage of flavours.

WARWICK

Winemaker: Jozua Joubert
354

Stunning balance of fruit, wood and natural acidity combine to make this a superb, full and citrussy Chardonnay.

TOKARA STELLENBOSCH

Winemaker: Miles Mossop
276

Aromas of flint, lime, lemon blossom and toast followed by flavours of butterscotch, vanilla, peach and grapefruit with a long, crisp finish.

SAUVIGNON BLANC

available by the glass & 375ml bottle

PICK'S PICK

41
77
117
Winemaker: Gary Jordan

A great expression of tropical and gooseberry flavours, with a zest of minerality and a lingering aftertaste. Chosen by Alan Pick (proprietor of The Butcher Shop and Grill) and produced by Jordan Winery and made by Gary Jordan.

Pick's Pick Cape White Blend

41
117
Winemaker: Anthonij Rupert

Ripe passion fruit, melon with mineral undertones. Luscious with finely balanced acidity and a dry finish.

KLEIN CONSTANTIA

Winemaker: Adam Mason
204

Broad richness of fruit flavours on entry are focused by racy acidity and minerality, towards a clean, lime flavoured finish.

STEENBERG

Winemaker: John Loubscher
217

This Sauvignon Blanc reflects the fresh, flinty and full bodied characteristics of grass, peppers and fruit. A firm and lasting finish.

PAUL CLUVER

Winemaker: Andries Burger
178

Typical cool climate flavours of tropical fruit and a fully textured palate with a deliciously long and lingering finish.

SPRINGFIELD SPECIAL CUVEE

Winemaker: Abrie Brower
223

22-year-old vines. Complex, luxurious combination of passion fruit and flintiness giving a full mouthfeel with stylish length.

OTHER DRY WHITE VARIETALS & BLENDS

available by the glass

PICK'S PICK CVC

41
117
Winemaker: Teddy Hall

Chenin / Viognier / Chardonnay blend. Concentrated, rich, juicy tropical fruit palate. Chosen by Alan Pick (proprietor of The Butcher Shop and Grill) and produced by Rudera Wines and made by Teddy Hall.

Pick's Pick Cape White Blend

41
117
Winemaker: Teddy Hall

Crisp, distinctly fruity with a hint of honeysuckle that lingers and seduces you in taking another sip.

CONSTANTIA WHITE

295
Winemaker: Andre Rousseau

Semillon / Sauvignon blanc. Crispness of the Sauvignon Blanc complimented by the creamy oiliness of the Semillon leaves you panting for a second bottle.

TERRA DEL CAPO PINOT GRIGIO

140
Winemaker: Neil Patterson

Italian variety grown in the Cape. This wine captivates the nose with primary pink and white fruit, litchi, strawberry and citrus. Fruit flavours follow on the palate.

DeMorgenzon CHENIN

326
Winemaker: Teddy Hall

Fresh, ripe melon and honeysuckle fruit, mellow, round, mild palate, and a refreshing long finish. Another Teddy Hall classic.

L'ORMARINS PROTEA

162
Winemaker: Neil Patterson

Fresh lime and citrus aromas, supported by subtle vanilla and butterscotch undertones. A full mid-palate with a blend of tropical fruit flavours.

BOSCHENDAL 1685 PINOT NOIR/CHARDONNAY

175
Winemaker: Neil Patterson

The first of its type and still the best! Hints of peaches and red berries. Fresh, crisp, light and simply delicious.

OFF DRY/ SEMI SWEET WHITE WINES

PAUL CLUVER GEWÜRZTRAMINER

Winemaker: Andries Burger
146

Delicious litchi notes with rose petals and honeysuckle on the nose.

VERGELGEN VIN DE FLORENCE

Winemaker: Andre van Rensburg
133

An abundant mouthful of fresh, sweet, summer fruit finishing dry on the palate.

HARTENBERG WEISSER RIESLING

Winemaker: Carl Schulz
139

One of the noble varieties of the world bursting with typical Riesling characteristics of spices and floral notes. Elegant on the palate with a great balance of fruit and acidity

BLANC DE NOIR & ROSÉ

available by the glass

BLUSHING PICK ROSÉ

41
117
Winemaker: Charles Back

Blushing Pick is a Rose with the aroma of ripe summer berries and red fruits. To the palate it has a clean crisp and dry finish.

PICK'S PICK DRY ROSÉ

41
117
Winemaker: Gary Jordan

Riper and more complex than its unwooded sibling. Creamy wood buffs with spiky edges. Smoky and solidly oaked but retains character.

MULDERBOSCH ROSÉ

137
Winemaker: Mike Dobrovic

This wine offers a salmon pink drink with a good dollop of cherry fruit flavours and enough weight to accompany grilled salmon or even a superbly cooked rib-eye steak.

Boschendal Blanc de Noir

133
Winemaker: JC Bekker

Alluring sunset colour, supple fruitness and versatile flavours. Light bodied.

DESSERT WINE

available by the glass (50ml) & 375ml bottle

BEAUMONT GOUTTE D'OR

42
255
Winemaker: Sebastian Beaumont

Luscious silky mouth feel edged with a lemon sherbert finish.
A blend of Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc.

KLEIN CONSTANTIA YIN DE CONSTANCE

114
753
Winemaker: Adam Mason

Madiba's favourite! Sweet honey lemon impact, complex and rich mouthfeel. Fullbodied. Made from Muscat (Subject to availability).

KEN FORRESTER "T" NLH

81
524
Winemaker: Martin Meinert

Botrytised Chenin Blanc with honey, lime and green apple flavours. Fantastic with jelly and custard, a platter of S.A. cheeses or just a final wind-down of a superb Butcher Shop meal.

CHAMPAGNE

available in 375ml bottle

DOM PERIGNON

3850

Rich and concentrated with aromas of toasted almonds, dry fig and peaches following through onto the palate.

MOET ET CHANDON BRUT IMPERIAL NV

622
1037

Stylish and refined, elegantly effervescent, dry in style.

VEUVE CLIQUOT NV

1145

The first sip delivers a symphony of tastes and the lingering aromas echo with each distinct fruit or spice note.

TAITTINGER BRUT RESERVE NV

1025

This is a delicate wine with flavours of fresh fruit and honey.

MUMM CORDON ROUGE NV

925

A true classic with a unique character and irreproachably consistent taste. Its name alone conjures up a whole world of flavours.

MOÉT & CHANDON BRUT ROSÉ NV

1375

Time honoured quality from the House of Moét. Delicate fruit on the nose explodes as a mouthful of strawberry sherbet. Fabulous appetizer.

METHODE CAP CLASSIQUE

GRAHAM BECK DEMI-SEC

242
Winemaker: Pieter Ferreira

A fabulous off-dry option to be enjoyed as an appetizer or an accompaniment to any of the desserts on offer.

SIMONSIG KAAPSE VONKEL

217
Winemaker: Johan Malan

The very first South African sparkling wine ever to be made in
the traditional Champagne method. The perfect aperitif
as well as celebration wine.

ROSS GOWER BRUT

352
Winemaker: Ross Gower

Fresh, clean and dry-this bubbly cleans up the palate and prepares you for the next course!

SOUTH AFRICAN PORT

PICK'S PICK LBV

24
Winemaker: Anton Bredell

This rich, silky and fragrant port with its flavours of mulberry, prunes and Christmas pudding is a must-have after a good meal. Produced by award winning port maker Anton Bredell of Bredell's Estate.

BREDELL CAPE VINTAGE RESERVE

34
Winemaker: Anton Bredell

Great expression of fruit flavours, waves of aromatic plum fragrances and excellent tannic structure from traditional varieties.

DE KRANS CAPE RUBY NV

19
Winemaker: Boets & Stroebel Nel

Medium bodied and youthful with spicy flavours and balanced sweetness, created from traditional Portuguese varieties.

DE KRANS CAPE VINTAGE RESERVE

45
Winemaker: Boets & Stroebel Nel

Toasted nut, rich, dark coffee and luxurious chocolate flavours,
all Portuguese varieties.

LANDSKROON CAPE VINTAGE

28
Winemaker: Paul de Villiers

Great impact of fruit and sweet berries, long and full flavoured.
Dry finish, from classic Portuguese varieties.

BOPLAAS (CWG) NV

38
Winemaker: Carel Nel

Deep red fruity Port with a nutty flavour. Blend of different vintages.

PORTUGUESE PORT

Ferreira White

37

Ferreira Tawny

37

Ferreira Ruby

37

Messias 10 year old

66

SHERRY APERITIFS

available by the glass (50ml)

Pale Dry (SA)

20

Medium Cream (SA)

20

Full Cream (SA)

20

Cinzano Bianco

20

Cinzano Rosso

20

Cinzano Dry

20

Campari

47

SOUTH AFRICAN BRANDIES

Internationally, South Africa has won numerous accolades and awards, attesting to the high quality of pot-still brandies. Produced in the time-honoured traditions of Cognac, using the requisite size stills and double distilling to create wonderful sipping brandies. London's International Wine and Spirit Show has awarded the following products the status of being amongst the best brandies in the world.

available by the glass (50ml) & per cognac tot

KWV 10 year old

32

KWV 20 year old

93

Klipdrift

21

Klipdrift Premium

23

Richelieu

21

Martel 5 Star

19

COGNAC

available per cognac tot

Remy Martin VSOP

104

Remy Martin XO

381

Remy Extra

777

Hennessy VSOP

100

Hennessy XO

388

Hennessy Paradis

982

Courvoisier VSOP

90

Courvoisier 3 Star VS

60

ARMAGNAE

available per cognac tot

Lafontan VSOP

59

SINGLE MALT WHISKY

available per tot

Laphroaig 10 Year Old

75

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old

48

Glenfiddich 15 year Old

81

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old

189

Ardberg 10 Year Old

70

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

49

Lagavulin 16 Year Old

123

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old

60

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old

152

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

66

Caol Ila 18 Year Old

82

Caol Ila Cask Strength

74

Oban 14 Year Old

88

Famous Grouse

23

Balvenie 10 Year Old

51

Balvenie 12 Year Old

67

Glendronach 12 Year Old

43

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

79

WHISKY

available per tot

Jameson

31

Jameson 12 Year Old

47

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

42

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old

119

Johnnie Walker: RED

26

Johnnie Walker: black

44

Johnnie Walker: gold

97

Johnnie Walker: green

70

Johnnie Walker: blue

243

Johnnie Walker: premium

162

J&B

23

Famous Grouse Malt

28

Famous Grouse Malt 12 Year Old

43

Famous Grouse Malt 18 Year Old

99

Famous Grouse Malt 30 Year Old

229

Bells

22

Bells 12 Year Old

35

BOURBON

available per tot

Jack Daniels

28

Jack Daniels Single Barrel

46

DIGESTIFS

available by the glass (50ml)

Jagermeister

53

Underberg

42

1920 Aquardente

37

Averna

26

GRAPPA

available per tot

Dalla Cia

31

Antonella

29

LIQUEURS

available per tot

Cointreau

35

Frangelico

24

Amaretto

24

Tia Maria

22

Peppermint

14

Triple Sec

12

Pernod Ricard

20

Drambuie

35

Sambuca: (White, Black)

17

Kahlua

22

Cape Velvet

13

Amarula Cream

14

Limoncello

18

Baileys Original

16

Gran Marnier

40

SHOOTERS

Archers Peach Schnapps

13

Apple Sourz

13

Gold Tequila

23

Silver Tequila

23

Don Julio Repo Sado

56
(100% De Agave)

CAFFETERIAS

Dom Pedro made with Irish Whiskey

34

Irish Coffee made with Jameson's Irish Whiskey

39

Irish coffee made with Irish Whiskey

34

Double Espresso Sega-Fredo

25

Cappuccino

25

Filter Coffee Sega-Fredo

22

Espresso Sega-Fredo

20

Caffe Coretto dash of Grappa added to Espresso

46

Twinings Tea

20

Earl Grey Tea

20

Five Roses Tea

18

GIN / VODKA/ CANE

available per tot

Absolut Vodka

20

Smirnoff Vodka

13

Smirnoff Red Label

16

Von Gogh Vodka

27

Bombay Gin

25

Gordon's Gin

14

Tanqueray No 10

43

Mainstay Cane

13

RUM

available per tot

Stroh Rum

31

Bacardi

18

Red Heart

21

Spiced Gold

17

Captain Morgan

20

Southern Comfort

20

BEER

Raise your glass to the International flavour of our most famous collection of the best beer from around the world!

Draughts available in 500ml

South Africa

Amstel

23

Millers

24

Castle Lager/Lite

23

Carling Black Label

23

Hansa

23

Belgium

Stella Artois Draught 340ml
 

35
 
 40

Ireland

Guinness

35

Kilkenny

44

Italy

Peroni

23

Biera Alta

23

Mexico

Corona

45

Germany

Becks Export

28

Becks non alcoholic

28

Erdinger Weissbier

 

Erdinger Kristallklar

61

Erdinger Feiner Hefe

61

Erdinger Dunkel

61

Erdinger Non-alcoholic

61

Czech Republic

Pilsner UrQuell

25

Namibia

Windhoek Lager/Light

21

Windhoek Draught

24

Holland

Grolsch Draught 300ml

23

Grolsch Draught 500ml

33

Grolsch Swing Top

45

Heineken

24

USA

Budweiser

24

Stella Artois draught and imported beers are only available from Wine on The Square.

CIDERS & COOLERS

Hunters Dry

25

Savanna Dry

28

Smirnoff Spin

26

BEVERAGES

The Butcher Shop & Grill Still Water 750ml

38

The Butcher Shop & Grill Sparkling Water 750ml

38

The Butcher Shop & Grill Still Water 250ml

20

The Butcher Shop & Grill Sparkling Water 250ml

20

 

 

Sprite

17

Sprite zero

17

coke

16

coke light

16

soda water

15

Fanta orange

17

Lemonade

15

dry lemon

15

tonic water

15

tab

16

ginger ale

15

rock shandy

19

red bull

33

 

 

Sega-Fredo Peach Ice-Tea

28

Sega-Fredo Lemon Ice-Tea

28

Tomato Cocktail

17

Appeltiser

21

Grapetiser Red

21

Grapetiser White

21

 

 

Orange Juice

19

Granadilla Juice

19

Fruit Cocktail

19

 

 

milk

13

 

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