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The BayeteZulu Boutique Lodge wine list consists of a few hundred select wines carefully chosen by us, no expense or amount of effort has been spared to bring to you, Bayete's guests, the very finest tasting wines.
The wine list is designed to enables a guest to take a step into the wine lands and experience each estate for its regional characteristics and wine making styles.
Our selection process takes us through 670 individual wines with a tasting panel of 6 members. The best individual wines have been selected in each category for your enjoyment.
Our tastings are all done blindfolded, in other words we have no idea of the producer or region. This ensures fairness and best possible selection in each category.
The process has enabled us to produce a list representing 13 different regions and 33 different estates. We have assembled a wine tour in the heart of the bush.
Visit us at BayeteZulu, take a step into our world and discover South Africa’s wonderful Fruits of the Vine in the most unusual setting of African bushveld.
Terra Del Capo Pinot Grigio
(Franschoek)
Summer bliss, tropical fruit, low acidity.
Red
Remhoogte Aigle Noir 2004
(Stellenbosch)
Merlot-Cab blend, raspberry and ripe red fruity notes
Champagne and Methode Cap Classique
Graham Beck Blanc den Blanc 2001
(Franschoek)
A delicate, well-balanced wine which leaves behind a sense of harmony and mellowness. Enticingly aromatic, exuberantly frothy, elegantly chic.
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel
(Stellenbosch)
Lemon / brioche fragrance, exuberantly zesty texture and finish.
Deutz Brut Classic non-vintage
(Champagne, France)
Increased depth, richness and complexity. Delightful, creamy textured with moreish fizz.
Jordan Chenin Blanc
(Stellenbosch)
Wooded, honey fruit elegance
Kleine Zalze Barrel Ferment
(Stellenbosh)
Strong lime, tropical, ripe pineapple aromas shows on the nose and are complemented by a long, clean, crisp aftertaste.
Sauvignon Blanc
Iona Sauvignon Blanc
(Elgin)
Cool climate Sauvignon with a fantastic mineral structure and racy fruit content.
Paul Cluver Sauvignon Blanc
(Elgin)
Earthy green notes, with lingering passion fruit finish.
Sauvignon Chardonnay
Glen Carlou Chardonnay
(Paarl)
An elegant Chardonnay made in a lighter style. Beautiful balance and integration between the predominantly fruit character and the secondary wood characteristics. Shows aromas of citrus, lemon and lime, with a delicate hint of vanilla.
Rustenberg Chardonnay
(Stellenbosch)
Gorgeous, intense rich and serious. Peach and citrus harmony.
Other Varieties
Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Viognier
(Wellington)
An elegant wine of pale-straw colour, with an intense, fruity aroma that finishes with a clean, rich and refreshing finish.
Constantia Uitsig Semillion
(Constantia)
A grand deep fruited variety, peach, lanolin and nuts develop into a long aromatic finish.
Rosé and Blanc de Noir
Fairview Rose
(Paarl)
Gamay and Shiraz blend, brisky acidity with an herbaceous nose and cherry character.
Raka Rose 2006
(Overberg)
Elegant, with honey tones and lingering finish. The perfect summers drink.
Pinot Noir
DeWetshof “Nature in Concert” 2003
(Robertson)
The soft velvety cherry and red currant flavours on the nose linger on the palate smooth tannins.
Hamilton Russel 2004
(Overberg)
A wine of substance from Burgundian clones. The length of rich fruit flavours, evident in the lingering finish, makes this wine an ideal partner of good food.
Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon
(Stellenbosch)
Complete, harmonious and decadent, represents the best of the fairest Cape. Cassis and beetroot, gently composed into a lavish and vibrant tannic finish.
Springfield Whole Berry
(Robertson)
Berry fruit and subtle oak dominate the aroma spectrum. Good youthful tannins that are firm and characteristic of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape.
Pinotage
Spice Route Pinotage
(Wellington)
A complex wine with black and red berry flavours well integrated with the oak.
Raka Pinotage 2004
(Overberg)
Merlot
Rijks Merlot 2001
(Tulbagh)
A supreme representation of this variety. Elegant herbaceous bouquet, finishing with delicious jammy tones.
Villiera Cellar Door Merlot
(Stellenbosch)
Ripe plum flavours enticing the palate.
Bordeaux Blends
De Toren “Z” 2004
(Stellenbosch)
Rose petals, plum and blueberry fruits. Acidity is frisky and well integrated to bring freshness to the front of this elegant Bordeaux right bank style wine. Soft, firm well rounded tannins are integrated with delicate notes of cinnamon and the first impression is very much that of a Merlot.
Fusion V (De Toren) 2003
(Stellenbosch)
This harmonious classic full structure has voluptuous soft red fruit flavours that continuously compete to dominate one another as this wine spends time in the glass. Strawberries, black currant, liquorice and sweet oak flavours are rounded off with fine cinnamon and caramel fudge, which lingers long after swallowing. The well balanced tannin structure in combination with the wine’s intense flavours will ensure that this great vintage stands proud as it improves in the bottle over the next couple of years.
Cape Blends
Bon Nouvelle
(Stellenbosch)
Classically elegant yet rich and complex wine with ripe berry and black cherry flavours, mingled with spicy and sweet vanilla tones.
Warwick Three Cape Ladies
(Stellenbosch)
Classically elegant yet rich and complex wine with ripe berry and black cherry flavours, mingled with spicy and sweet vanilla tones.
Other Reds & Blends
Saronsberg full circle
(Tulbagh)
Powerful Rhone Style blend, shiraz, mouvedre and perfumes of viognier. Fabulous concentration of fragrance, lavender, black pepper and smoked bacon.
Shiraz
Cederberg Shiraz
(Cederberg)
Harmonious and dainty, with a serious and established spicy red fruit.
Kevin Arnold Shiraz
(Stellenbosch)
The subtle red berry flavours and spiciness of the bouquet come to life on the palate.
Altydgedacht Shiraz 2004
(Durbanville)
Delicate, composed with beautiful tannins. A real “drink now” wine.
Sweet Wines and Port
Axe Hill Port (Tony Mossop)
(Calitzdorp)
South Africa’s top Port, an intricate melange of smoke, spice, nuts and elderberry fruits.
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance
(Constantia)
Richly viscious in the glass, with a burnt orange-gold hue, this wine exhibits youthfully fresh, floral Muscat aromas, and exotically spicy confectionary flavours on the unctuously textured palate. These rich flavours are well balanced by brisk acidity, and an attractive bitter orange twist on the clean, persistent finish.
*All wines subject to availability
