At caveau we are preparing ourselves for the many upcoming end-of-year functions and festivities. We also happen to be in the throes of planning a rather large festivity of our own … in the form of caveau’s launch at Josephine's Mill. Although the restaurant itself will be up and running towards the end of November, our official launch will be taking place at the end of January 2007. We will be e-mailing invitations to you soon, so be sure to pencil the date into your diaries!

In the meantime, our caveau at Heritage Square is celebrating in its own right! We have very recently recieved the news of being voted one of Diner's Club top 10 restaurants in the "Everyday Eating" category. We are all thrilled at being awarded this accolade.

This month, unfortunately also sees the end of our Wine Evening series for 2007. We continue to be amazed at how quickly these evenings sell out and to this end urge you to book in advance so as to avoid disappointment. Themes and dates for these evenings will be posted on our website soon, so please feel free to go and take a look.

Till then... keep swirling!

Au Revoir

La Motte's approach to quality reaches beyond the production of world-class wines. On this historical farm bordering the Franschhoek River , a fine balance is maintained between the noble art of wine-making and the pursuit of those values that exemplify a culture of quality.

A gentle climate prevails in the valley, where early morning mists cover the vineyards and cooling summer breezes provide perfect conditions for slow ripening of the grapes, allowing excellent fruit concentration and richly nuanced varietal aromas.

The unique charm of La Motte's wines comes from the character bestowed upon them by particular soil types, a moderate climate as well as a team of dedicated experts who keep ahead of international viticultural and vinicultural practices.

La Motte's cellars are the ‘ateliers' where the art of turning the fruits of the vineyards into the finest wines is performed. Here, traditional methods are blended with modern science in shaping creations renowned for their consistency.
Wine-maker Edmund Terblanche , also qualified in nature conservation, has the greatest respect for terroir and the habitat of the vine. “Select the vineyards with care and the wine will make itself. The secret lies in the balance. A fine balance between foliage and yield creates the fruits we desire. A fine balance between structure, fruit and wood creates the wines we want to make.”
The first priority is to make the best of what nature gives. Each season makes its own wine in the vineyard and each vineyard makes a different wine. The challenge is to meet the uncompromising standards of La Motte .
This is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc wine, made from the second production of grapes from one vineyard in the Walker Bay area close to the town Bot River . It forms part of the ultra premium range which is a tribute to South African artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886-1957), famous for his mastership in portraying the unadorned beauty of the South African landscape and its architecture. Each new release in the range reflects a different piece of Pierneef art on its label.
The wine has intense tropical flavours of passion fruit and melon. There are also scents of ' fynbos ', the natural vegetation on the farm. On the palate there are lime and gooseberry flavours, with a fresh, mineral finish.

A refreshing aperitif and perfect with salads, sea foods, sea food pasta and spicy foods such as Chinese and Thai dishes.

Jean’s Thoughts
An unusual robust sauvignon blanc , full fruit flavors but also very delicate on the palate. Definitely a food wine. The story of this organic wine is worth telling a few friends but tasting it is worth telling every one!

Brendon’s Thoughts
This sauvignon blanc is pure class ... indicative of the artist that it is named after.  It's tropical flavour and crisp structure is sure to get you drinking plenty of it this summer.  Cheers!

At Caveau:   R 150.00 per bottle

Vriesenhof Pinot Noir 2004

Every now and then, Caveau receives stock at a reduced or “special price”. This may either be in order to move produce a little faster or due to wine farm promotions that may be running at the time. At Caveau we feel that our patrons should be the first to experience the benefits of such kickbacks and we have in turn decided to run monthly specials.

This month, our special offering is Vriesenhof's 2004 Pinot Noir. This wine boasts light hues with vibrancy and clarity whilst displaying complex fruit aroma's of raspberries, strawberries and plums. Medium-bodied and elegant this wine reveals itself in the mouth through a multitude of layers. The tannins are soft and velvety coating the mouth while preserving the core of pure fruit. The firm tannins will allow for further maturation – a perfect mirror of the vintage and confirmation that nature plays a key role in determining the ultimate outcome. Recommended to accompany any fish dish (ideally game fish) or very young and tender lamb. Venison and veal will also compliment the wine

Available from Petit Caveau for only R 145.00 per bottle, should you be interested in purchasing this wine for your own private collection or just to enjoy with friends and family, please feel free e-mail your order to: info@caveau.co.za

"Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life's most civilized pleasures." - Michael Broadbent