South Africa’s most impressive wine collection launches at One&Only; Cape Town this April
Oenophiles will delight in the impressive Wine Loft at the new One&Only; Cape Town when it opens on 3 April 2009. Over 5,000 bottles, from prestigious older vintages of Cape classics to newer wineries in emerging terroirs, will be showcased in a magnificent glass library, taking visitors on a tantalising journey through the Cape Winelands. With almost 100 labels available by the glass, tasting sessions will be offered at the Chef’s Table, complemented by tapas-style dishes from Gordon Ramsay’s maze restaurant.
One&Only;’s Group Sommelier Stephen Towler said, “We are very excited and proud to be launching the Wine Loft at One&Only; Cape Town this spring. We believe that our extensive range of wines, our internationally experienced sommelier team and our unique approach to wine education set us apart from any other wine facility in South Africa. We hope that it will be a popular service for both our international guests and local visitors alike.”
The Wine List
The One&Only; Cape Town wine experience will be an educative, interactive, multi-faceted one, serving as an exceptional introduction to the region’s vineyards. When creating the wine list, emphasis was placed on terroir and regional styles, rather than labels and brand names – a unique approach for New World wines. The list is arranged by district, with clear explanations of the different attributes of the wines and the part that geography has to play in this diversity of style (complete with maps).
Through the collection visitors can learn about new, up-and-coming South African boutique wines as well as savour prestigious older vintages. In addition to 450 South African wines of every possible variety and style, the list also boasts 150 international current trendsetters and all time classics (some previously unavailable in South Africa) from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, USA, Chile, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. There are wines in every price segment, for every budget.
Highlights include:
• Rare South African vintages – Columella 2003, Warwick Trilogy 1988, Kanonkop Paul Sauer 1991, Meerlust Rubicon 1993
• Vertical collections, sourced from private cellars and vinotheques – Raats Chenin Blancs, Bouchard Finlayson Pinot Noirs, Eben Sadies Palladius & Columella, Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir, Thelema Cabernets, Vergelegen ‘V’, Villafonte, Grangehurst Cabernets
• Auction wines from the most prestigious wine auctions such as “Cape Winemakers Guild”
• Rare imports – Cheval Blanc 1985, Chateau Latour 1986, Chateau Lafit ’79, Henschke Hill of Grace 2001
