Emin Pasha Wine List
All wines are imported exclusively by the Emin Pasha Hotel for the Fez Brasserie and Wine Bar.
White Wines
House Wine / by the glass – Leopards Leap Lookout White Blend
Gentle winemaking methods resulted in a youthful fruit perfumed wine, showing delicious tropical flavors, layered with hints of lemon and citrus aromas. Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Colombard Blend.
De Wetshof Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Danie de Wet adjusts his methods of winemaking from year to year, according to weather conditions and grape quality, in the belief that wine is made in the vineyard and not in the cellar. Summer afternoons are fanned by a cool breeze from the Agulhas Coast. Nights are chilly and mist often shrouds the vineyards until late morning during high summer. A fruity, flinty wine, full on the palate with a subtle ripe fig finish.
Hillcrest Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Lively pale green tinge. Well defined with varietal fruit aroma on the nose. Rich citrus & fruit flavours balanced by a zippy acidity & persistant finish. Hillcrest Estate is a boutique winery in the Durbanville region. Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have been planted on the higher rocky slopes to take full advantage of the cooler ripening conditions.
L’Avenir Estate Chardonnay 2006
Fermented in French oak barriques and matured for ten months sur lie, this wine rewards with rich, round fruity flavours, harmoniously balanced with well-integrated oak. Lively fruit of pears, oranges and apple with a touch of minirality on the nose. Fresh citrus fruits and roundness of dried apricot fills the palate with a soft long lasting finish.
Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2006
Glen Carlou’s worldwide reputation for quality wines has been built on the mission of delivering handcrafted wines reflecting the distinctive terroir. Over the past decades, these wines have harvested a rich bounty of accolades and today four sought-after wines are available in the classic range. Since the release of our first Chardonnay, Glen Carlou has become synonymous with award-winning Chardonnay the world over.
Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc 2007
Barrel fermented, full ripe, rich, full bodied - this wine is a great example of the harmonious balance which can be achieved between fruit and delicate oak/vanilla flavours. Bursts with dried apricots and pineapple, with a hint of vanilla and some typical Chenin honey notes on the long lasting finish.
Jordan Chameleon 2007
The Sauvignon Blanc was tank-fermented to retain its intense varietal character and blended with tank-fermented Chardonnay that received extended lees contact, to create a full, fruity wine. A small percentage of tank-fermented Chenin Blanc was also added to ensure a rich, citrussy blend. An intriguing blend – grassy, green fig Sauvignon Blanc and zesty, citrus-melon Chardonnay, balanced by a long creamy finish.
Red Wines
House Wine / by the glass- Leopards Leap Lookout Red Blend
An unique blend of seven red varieties, culminated in a medium-bodied, sumptuous wine, showing attractive spicy berry flavours. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Cinsaut Blend.
La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in South Africa’s Cape winelands, La Motte is home to some of South Africa’s finest wines, recognized internationally for their exceptional quality. In harmony with the production of wines, La Motte has also ventured into flower cultivation and the production of ethereal oils. An elegant, typically South African style Cabernet, made to reflect varietal characteristics. Grapes have been hand sorted to ensure that only ripe tannins end up in the bottle.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Deep ruby colour, huge mouth-filling flavours of blackberry, cassis and vanilla. French oak barrels add a complex toastiness. Alluring in its youth but will reward those who resist temptation and explore the wine’s maturation potential.
Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon – Earthy with blackberry fruit and spice. The mouth feel is lush with soft rich tannins that leave a lasting finish on the wine. The Waterford label was launched in 1998 with a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Sauvignon Blanc. The Chardonnay was added a year later. In 2004 the vineyards and property was registered as an estate and the labels were changed to Waterford Estate
Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon/Rose 2007
This chilled wine displays a brilliant, lively, strawberry colour. The nose is complex with aromas mainly in the rose petal, strawberry and cherry spectrum. A dry aftertaste of pomegranate and berry fruits lingers in the mouth. An unusual and rewarding summer wine. Ideal with seafood dishes or at lunch.
Guardian Peak Merlot 2006
An intense fruit-driven example of South African Merlot, supported by structure and
complexity to benefit bottle maturation. With cherries and ripe fruit forming the aroma and a deep ruby-red appearance, this juicy and chewy wine offers a medium to long finish and intriguing balance of fruit flavour and complexity.
Ken Forrester Merlot 2005
From one of the oldest vineyards in South Africa, granted in 1689, situated in the hills close to Stellenbosch. A balanced and soft Merlot that has benefited from 12 months in selected French Oak barrels prior to bottling.
Leopards Leap Shiraz 2006
While the Shiraz vine is known as a shy bearer, there’s nothing shy about the personality of this wine. It is a typical South African example of this varietal, showing concentrated violet, black pepper and spiciness. Its velvety elegance will be enhanced by a few more years in the bottle. Reserve this wine for imaginative dishes with overtones matching the spicy pepperiness of Shiraz, such as oxtail and lamb.
Darling Cellars Shiraz 2007
A medium bodied wine displaying wild berries, spice and cloves on the nose. A creamy palate with flavours of raspberry and hints of vanilla finishing with a soft tannin structure. Drink now until 2009. Having 99% of all vineyards dry land and almost the same percentage as bush vine, this is as close to what nature intended for grapes to be as one can get.
Beyerskloof Pinotage 2006
A uniquely South African varietal that is fast gaining accolades across the wine world. This particular Pinotage, offers complex plum and red berry flavours well integrated with oak aromas. Enjoy this great wine with heavier meat dishes or spicy foods
Haute Cabriere Pinot Noir 2004
Made from Burgundian clones, a much enjoyed cultivar that combines a generous cherry and cloves aroma with a juicy but fairly aggressive palate. From the Franschoek valley in the Cape, this wine needs to find itself alongside duck or rare meat. (Note: We recommend asking your waitron to slightly chill this wine before serving)
Graham Beck “The William” 2003
Typical expression of a well structured unique South African blend. Flavours of plum, cherries, cinnamon and cigarbox. Soft and well structured tannins with loads of berriefruit and spices on the palate.The William is named after the first grandson of Graham Beck – the 3rd generation in this family business. With a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Pinotage, 11% Cabernet Franc, this wine will compliment meat dishes such as beef and lamb.
Rupert and Rothschild Classique 2005
The Fredericksburg Estate, established in 1690, is a coming together of Antonij Rupert and Benjamin de Rothschild of the famous French wine family. This blend of Cabernet and Merlot matured in new oak barrels. Open, leafy berry fruit with a slight herby edge. This is classy and restrained, tending towards the old world in style. A very impressive wine.
Flagstone Winery “Longitude” 2006
On the nose there is an explosion of sweet cherry and ripe raspberry aromas. There is an enticing spicy vanilla background, with crushed cashew nuts and a twist of fresh mint. The palate is all about silky tannin and length. The bright flavours of cherry, strawberry and youngberry and woven together with smooth cedar wood, a touch of cumin and rosemary. It finishes with unexpected power and an explosion of plum and chocolate. Predominantly Shiraz and Pinotage blended
Graham Beck “Railroad Red” 2005
A perennial favourite. This easy-drinking red wine, a blend of shiraz and cabernet sauvignon, was made at the Robertson Cellar. The wines were blended and then matured in small barrels of French oak before bottling. Characterised by a rich shiraz nose and cabernet berry flavours, this wine has subtle fruit tannins on the palate.
Champagne
Moet & Chandon Brut NV
Champagne's signature bubbles were included by accident! Back in the 1700s, wine was supposed to be flat, like most wine is today. Bubbles were an error in the process, and the monk Dom Perignon worked hard to remove them. Instead, he found methods of blending and clarifying the drink, and soon it was sought after by French aristocracy. The rest, they say, is history! This example from Epernay in France, is deliberately made in a soft, light and fresh style ensuring consistency of flavour. Concentrations of candied fruit, ginger bread and vanilla. Enjoyed at any time of the day or before any meal time.
Sparkling Wines
Villiera Estate Sparkling Wines – Cap Classique
For our Tradition slighty unripe healthy grapes are pressed very gently using a Champagne pressing program. Only the cuvee (best quality juice) is used in the blend. After blending yeast and sugar are added for a secondary fermentation in the bottle which takes about six weeks, producing CO2. The sparkling wine is matured in contact with the lees for about 18 months. With age the wine softens in flavour, maintaining its sparkle, giving a fulfilling balance of age and fruit.
Tradition Brut NV
This classic displays the full, balanced yeasty complexity synonymous with a wine made in this style. The wine retains its fresh racy zestiness that is a result of crisp acidity and rich fruit. “Cap Classique Trophy” winner, SAA Awards 2007.
Tradition Rosé Brut NV
Joyful, rich pink colour, vivacious cascading bubbles and the full rich flavour of Pinot Noir combined with the elegance of Chardonnay and the uniqueness of Pinotage providing the colour. This is the Tradition Rose, rich in flavour with a long finish.
