Since the first vineyards in South Africa were planted 350 years ago by French and Dutch colonists, the Cape's ancient granite, shale, and sandstone soils, coupled with an ideal climate, have come together to produce wines that rival their European ancestors in quality, complexity, and character. Accessible and original, the Shebeen's exclusively South African wine list will amaze the connoisseur and delight the casual wine lover.

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Winelands of South Africa - Map

Cape Classics Winery - S.A. Wine Information

South African Tourism Board

(All Wine prices are subject to change and all wines are subject to availability)

Pairing: Mussels, Calamari, Baked Brie, Ginger Salmon, Durban Spiced Chicken

GOATS DO ROAM ROSÉ 2007  $6.5/$24

-a delightful non-serious, dry Mediterranean style rosé

MULDERBOSCH CABERNET ROSÉ 2006   $7.5/28

-complex nose of pink grapefruit with full flavors of pomegranite, fresh melon and a touch of spice

Pairing:  Hummus, Mussels, Peri-Peri Shrimp, Ginger Salmon, Boerie Burger

KANU CHENIN BLANC 2006 $6.5/$22

-fresh tropical fruit flavors with melon and honey tones

BUITENVERWACHTING RIESLING 2006 $8/$32

-crisp fresh....a dry fun finish

INDABA CHENIN BLANC 2006 $6/20                  

-peach and vanilla tones with a fresh crisp finish

PAUL CLUVER GEWURZTRAMINER 2005  $8/ $30                  

-honeysuckle and rose aromas follow through to the palate with a clean finish

FAIRVIEW ESTATE VIOGNIER  2006 $36

‘peaches, apricot and floral tones with a delicate yet dry finish make this varietal a perfect match with spices’

Pairing: Mussels, Peri-Peri Wings, Peri-Peri Chicken, Peri-Peri Shrimp,  Salads, Fish & Chips

INDABA 2007  $6/ $20

-lots of varietal personality...refreshing crisp mouthfeel

MAN VINTNERS 2007 $6.5/$22

-lively bouquet of pineappe and limes with a hint of minerals...bright and refreshing;                   

NEIL ELLIS SINCERELY 2007  $8.5/$32

-exciting and expressive, this wine has racy melon undertones and a fresh finish

MULDERBOSCH 2007  $42

-a trademark of the Mulderbosch label this sauvignon blanc offers citrus flavors and grassy tones...balanced and complex, this wine validates its many accolades     

Pairing: Mussels, Peri-Peri Chicken, Peri-Peri Shrimp, Spinach Salad, Sadza Cakes

Pairing: Zambezi Satay, Stuffed Mushrooms, Soups, West African Ground Nut Stew, Durban Spiced Chicken, Chicken Stinger, Sosatie

FAIRVIEW PINOTAGE 2006 $28

-mainly harvested from old vines, this elegant wine is true to the varietal; ripened berries and spice

KEN FORRESTER PETITE PINOTAGE  2004  $6/$19    

‘most succulent & juicy pinotage to make your acquaintance…pure brambleberry fruit…unwooded’

MAN PINOTAGE 2003  $6/$18

‘silky yet boisterous with touches of spice and a ripe, classy finish’

HAMILTON RUSSELL PINOT NOIR 2003  $48

‘smoked meat, game, wood-spice world class style rarely seen outside Burgundy’

Pairing: Stellenbosch Sampler, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Zambezi Satay, Lamb Curry Potjie, Braised Lamb Shank

PORCUPINE RIDGE 2003  $6.50/$24 

'a gentle giant...fully ripe, chewily intense dark chocolate tones, touch of toasty oak'     

INDABA  2004  $6/$18  

‘floral & soft, well structured with great body and a rich velvety finish’ 

RUST EN VREDE 2003  $28

‘expressive mélange of mint, herbs & fresh red plums…bold ripe finish’

Pairing: Samosas, Zambezi Satay, Brigadier’s Steak Pie, West African Ground Nut Stew, Sausage & Mash

FAIRVIEW GOATS DO ROAM 2003  $5.5/ $17

‘Côtes du Rhône style red featuring Mediterranean varieties with pinotage adding local dimension…good sound quaffer with baked-fruit, bubblegum & liquorice tones’   

EXCELSIOR PADDOCK SHIRAZ 2004  $6.50/$24

‘spicy..plummy aroma…soft vanilla/caramel hints’

INDABA SHIRAZ 2004  $6/$18

‘appealing and generous…hint of spice…smooth velvet, curry finish’  

FAIRVIEW SHIRAZ 2002  $28

‘this winery’s signature & Cape benchmark since 1974…plummy & perfumed with beautifully balanced spice and lushness on the finish’

BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF SYRAH 2000  $60

‘great structure, finesse, ripeness…French oak aged, no new barrels…an experience in a bottle’

Pairing:  Samosas, Peri-Peri Wings, Rib Eye Steak, Boerie Burger, Sosatie, Bobotie, Sausage  & Mash

EXCELSIOR 2004  $6/$18           

'S.A. Wine's best value award, two years running...pleasing, fruity & generous...low cinnamon & fruitcake'

NEDERBERG 2002   $6.50/$24

‘essence of cassis enhance the full bodied yet incredibly smooth wine which has been aged two years French & Hungarian oak’

GRAHAM BECK COFFESTONE 2002  $35

‘these grapes are from a special ‘coffee stone’ (decomposed granite) vineyard…bursting blackcurrants trussed up by firm, padded tannin’

THELEMA 2002  $60

‘rich, deep mulberry red with the distinctive minty bouquet that makes this a benchmark Cape Cabernet...91 POINTS - Wine Spectator Magazine’

 Pairing: Peri-Peri Wings, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Zambezi Satay, Shepherd's Pie, Bobotie, Rib Eye Steak, Boerie Burger

KANONKOP KADETTE 2003 $6.50/$24                          

‘Pinotage amplified by Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot carries this estate’s amazing style in a lighter version of their blockbuster style’

KWV ROODEBERG 2002   $6.50/$24

‘delicious quartet of excellence…cabernet, merlot, shiraz & ruby cabernet…luscious mulberry, black cherry intro, well spiced, forceful…lively flavorful palate, balanced oaking'

GUARDIAN PEAK FRONTIER  2003 $6.50/$24

‘a blend of Cabernet, Shiraz, and Merlot…big bold flavors, with a smooth, sexy finish’

BRAMPTON CABERNET-MERLOT 2002   $26

‘warm brioche nose announces succulent sweet red/blackberry flesh…generous pith strapped by vigorous grassy edge’

RUSTENBERG JOHN X MERRIMAN CAB-MERLOT 2002  $46   

‘fine Bordeaux red assembled from 28 parcels of fruit…ripe black-cherry fruit…fine balance alcohol-tannin-fruit’

MULDERBOSCH FAITHFUL HOUND 2001  $8/$36            

‘Bordeaux-style red, accessible in an understated manner, for drinking rather than thinking…enticing tobacco, cedar notes introduce ripe red/blackberry fruits’

DETOREN FUSION V 2002  $55

‘one of the leading Cape blends & the favorite offering of the Shebeen Pub…one of Fusion’s recent honors was a top ten placing at the World Cabernet Tasting in Switzerland, competing against Bordeaux icon Mouton Rothschild and California’s Viader…suave blackcurrant mouthful…cabernet, malbec, merlot, cabernet franc & petit verdot’

Pairing: Samosas, Zambezi Satay, Stellenbosch Sampler, West African Ground Nut Stew, Lamb Curry Potje, Sosatie, Rib Eye Steak, Boerie Burger, Brigadier’s Steak Pie