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1 WINE LIST Crafting a wine list is an art (and a wee bit of science) into itself. First, there are the usual suspects: red versus white; old versus new worlds; light versus medium-to-full-body. Then, there are the deeper questions of which the answers require greater contemplation: Should we throw in a Rosé? How many Piemonte wines should we have with respect to how many Tuscan wines we have? What about wine by the glass selection? Do we classify the list into region, country or price? Yet, the central question that we always come back to remains: Are the wines we select compliment well with the dishes in our menu? If I drink this full-bodied Barolo Riserva Otto Destefanis (superb wine, by the way), would its ripe fruit note flatter the buttery texture of the Chianina beef? If we have a seafood dish as an appetizer, would the acidity of the Gavi de Gavi go well with the Vongole juice? And the questions go on and on till we get it right, for we believe wines are better consumed with food as the two enhance each others flavours. As you flip through these pages, you will see that some are perfect match to the food, while some reinforces on the taste that the food may not have. If you have any question, please do not hesitate to ask one of our staffs to guide you because your right selection is our optimum goal. We hope you will enjoy the wines as much as we enjoy choosing them. Thanakorn Mankit Sommelier

2 THE C O N N O I S S E U R S BOTTLE LIST Here are a few bottles from our private cellars. Hard-to-find and highly- treasured, we only have a few bottles of each. Here is to your superior drinking pleasure. P I E M O N T E Barolo Monfalletto DOCG 2012, Cordero di Montezemol o...4,400 Robert Parker says this is a gorgeous wine with a rich and opulent feel t hat wraps seductively over the palate. Need we say more? Gavi di Gavi DOCG 2012, Michele Chiarlo Rovereto...5,000 Italian answer to Montrachet. Sophisticated, elegant aroma filled with hints of grapefruit, anise and fresh hay. The taste is dry, fresh, pleasant, balanced, with a silky texture, and long aftertaste. Pairs well with our raw Sicilian red prawns. Barolo Sarmassa DOCG 2011, Marchesi di Barolo...5,200 Intense and firm with fantastic energy. The structured palate delivers ripe black cherry, prune, cracked black pepper, toast and licorice alongside vibrant acidit y. Barolo Arborina DOCG 2005, Elio Altare...9,600 The emperor. One of the winemaker s top vintage, the colour is intese ruby, which contrasts well with its bright rose petals nose. The palate is w here everything comes together - warm and elegant, with a smooth but int ense tannins. Perfect with red meats, game and aged cheese. T U S C A N Y Castello di Bossi 2010, Corbaia...3,700 Finesse and elegance. It is full body yet supple and layered with a rich t exture and well-integrated tannins. Pair this with grilled lamb or Rubia Gallega beef. Castello di Bolgheri Superiore 2011, Castello di Bolgheri...3,900 The symbol of Tuscany. Ripe dark-skinned fruit, blue flower, graphite and exotic spice aromas come together in the glass with smooth and concent rat ed pal at e. C H A M P A G N E Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV....8,900 Pure as mountain water. Harmonious and round with notes of nectarines and citrus fruit. A symphony to pair with seafood.

3 B Y T H E G L A S S R E D NAPA VALLEY Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Great Flyte / 1,900 Everyday drink. Cassis, cherry, and cedar characters are evident in the aroma. Its structure provides a firm backbone for the luscious fruit flavors. MENDOZA, ARGENTINA Malbec 2015, Argento / 1,700 Wine for meat lovers. Smooth and ripe with berry fruit and smooth t exture; dense and balanced with good l ength. TOSCANA Chianti Classico 2014, Mazzei Fonterutoli / 2,000 An aromatic bouquet of red fruits and spice. Generous palate with a fine tannin. Remarkable for its complexity and elegance. 92 points from James Suckling. PIEMONTE Barolo 2010, Otto Destefanis / 2,400 The king of wines. Mouth filling, smooth with good fruit and acidity. W H I T E NELSON, NEW ZEAL AND Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Lightband / 1,800 Quintessential Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp aromatic wine with notes of grapefruit, tropical fruit and cut grass. BURGUNDY Chablis 1er Cru 2009, Verget Fourchaum e / 2,100 A rare find and unbeatable value. An appealingly green fruit nose that displ ays good richness and mid-palate concentration. Perfect with seafood.

4 S P A R K L I N G ALTO ADIGE Trentodoc Maximum Brut NV, Ferrari / 2,000 An Italian sparkling made in the tradition of French champagne. 100% chardonnay, it is dry and well-balanced. One of our great finds. VENETO Prosecco Extra Dry Silver NV, Follador...1,600 Dry from the top to the bottom. Very light body and fruit with fine bubbl es. So easy to drink. Spumante Rosé Gold NV, Bottega...2,900 Pure Pinot Noir. Fresh, harmonious and persistent with a good acidity. CHAMPAGNE Moët & Chandon Rosé NV...7,400 The one that needs no introduction. Its sparkle wonder has not won the w orld over for no reason. Champagne Veuve Clicquot NV...6,900 A classic. Well balanced and bright acidity with small bubbles and lovely lemon finish. Champagne Dom Perignon NV...15,500 A legend. Opulent, succulent, complex and smooth as silk. Champagne Krug NV...15,900 Take me to heaven. Exceptional freshness and complexity of flavors and aromas.

5 R E D PIEMONTE 01. Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Otto Destefanis...1,600 I am not complicated. Medium to full body, unoaked and round with a good fruit. 02. Nebbiolo d Alba Oreste 2012, Otto Destefanis...1,800 A garden walk. Very dry with notes of flowers, red fruits and wood. A fi ne match to our grilled beef. 03. Monferrato Rosso 2010, Otto Destefanis...2,200 From Bordeaux to Piemonte. Bordeaux blended style, fruity and easy to drink. 04. Barolo 2010, Otto Destefanis...2,400 The king of wines and the wine of kings. Mouth-filling, smooth with good fruit and acidity. 05. Nost Pais Monferrato 2010, Otto Destefanis...2,400 Make it softer. Piemonte blend with a touch of Merlot, fruity with a fresh acidity. 06. Cerreto, Barbera d Alba Doc 2012, Piemonte...3,000 Universally loved by the critics from one of the finest producers of Piedmont. James Suckling gives it 93 points. Bright and exciting red with clementine, dark berry and lemon aromas. Full body, silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. 07. Barolo Riserva 2007, Otto Destefanis...3,200 His majesty. Full body, concentrated with ripe fruits notes and a long jammy finish. 08. Barbaresco Serragrilli 2012, Marchesi di Barol o...4,400 The Aristocrat wine. A soft and silky red with dried cherry, berry and light chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. 09. Sito Moresco 2012, Gaja...4,500 Super Piemontese. Full body, woody, well balanced with abundance of fruit taste. 10. Langhe La Villa 2006, Elio Altare...8,200 A story of tradition. Medium to full body, fresh with notes of red fruit and a pleasant acidity. O = Organic wine

6 TOSCANA 11. La Volte Bolgheri 2014, Tenuta dell Ornellaia...1,900 An initiation to Tuscan terroir. Medium to full body, ripe fruits and vibrant acidity. 12. Rosso di Montalcino 2013, Sesta di Sopra...2,300 Brunello s little brother. Full body with notes of dried fruits and chocolate. 13. Ornello 2011, Rocca di Frasinello...2,400 A hidden gem. Full body wine with great complexity, it is a perfect pairing to our Fiorentina di Chianina beef. 14. Bolgheri Varvara 2012, Castello di Bolgheri...2,500 James Suckling gives it 91 points. A dense, rich red but fresh and agil e. Full body with silky tannins, chocolate, dried berries and a citrus undertone. 15. Crognolo 2013, Tenuta Sette Ponti...2,500 I am a superstar. Full body and big, this is a festival of aromas and flavors. 16. Chianti Classico Riserva 2013, Castellare di Castelli na...3,100 The essential Chianti. Made with 100% native grapes, it is full body, cri sp acidity and a long flavourful f inish. 17. Chianti Classico Riserva 2011, Felsina (O)...3,400 I can hear the rooster singing. Impressive structure and breed with notes of spice and crisp fruit s. 18. Morellino di Scansano 2007, Moris Farms... 3,500 Seriously gorgeous. Intense ruby red in colour, elegant and persistent bouquet with a hints of spice. Excellent with main courses of grilled meat. 19. Bolgheri 2013, Ca Marcanda by Gaja...3,800 Gaja quality approved. Full body, elegant yet mineral, rich fruit and subtle acidity for a long finish. 20. Brunello di Montalcino 2011, Casanova di Neri...4,200 The Sangiovese at his best. Long, elegant and intense. A must decanted wine. 21. Serre Nuove 2013, Tenuta dell Ornellaia...4,900 Super Tuscan and superb vintage. Full volume, velvety texture, up front fruit and a lovely acidity for a nearly endless fini sh. O = Organic wine

7 TOSCANA (Cont.) 22. Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Private Collection, Isole e Ol ena...5,700 Close to perfection. Rich yet subtle with great balance of blackberries and a nice smoky fini sh. 23. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2010, Carpineto... 5,800 Noble in name and in taste. Enticing aromas of sweet cherry and spice stay on the palate. A hint of oak and a mineral finish. 93 points from Wine Spect ator VENETO 24. Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2012, Zenato...2,700 The baby Amarone. Medium to full body, off dry, rich dark fruits with an amazing finish. 25. Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2011, Villa Cornaro...3,400 Baby heavenly Amarone. Full body aroma, penetrating bouquet and wellrounded and dense on the palate, this wine pairs well with richly-flavoured meat dishes and hard, mature cheeses. 26. Amarone della Valpolicella 2011, Zenato...4,200 The Valpolicella king. Full body, big and velvety with a typical raisin character. We advise a long decanting. SICILIA 27. Adenzia 2013, Baglio del Cristo di Campobel lo...2,100 A great blend of Nero d'avola and Syrah, this wine offers aromas that recall tilled soil, black-skinned berry, blue flower and spice. Very suitable for red meats. PUGLIA 28. Primitivo Montecoco Salento 2012, Masseria Li Veli...2,400 Southern Italy in a sip. Rich and elegant nose, with red and black berries. On the palate it is a big flavor with a sweet start followed by long tannins.

8 BORDEAUX 29. Médoc 2009, Château Campillot...2,300 An introduction to the Left bank. Medium body, well balanced fruits and spices flavors. 30. Haut-Médoc 2010, Les Hauts de Lynch-Moussas...3,400 Beautifully made Pauillac. Great depth of fruit Fine oak in support and displaying that classic cassis persona. Pairing with our wood charcoal grilled Pyrenees lamb or French limousin beef is i nevitabl e. 31. Saint-Estèphe 2011, Château Haut Beausejour...3,600 Gorgeous terroir. Medium to full body, velvety texture with a clean and fruity finish. 32. Margaux 2008 Grand Cru Classé, Château d Issan...7,500 The legendary left bank. Full body, juicy yet creamy with a traditional richness and intensity. RHÔNE 33. La Chapelle 2013, Domaine du Seigneur (B)...2,300 A rock stone terroir. Medium to full body, good structure with a long fresh finish. 34. Gigondas 2011, Domaine du Pesquier ,400 A gift from the Roman Empire. Medium to full body with excellent purity, good ripeness and long finish. 35. Cote Rotie 2012, Domaine Rene Rostaing...5,400 The 13 terroirs wine. Medium to full body, rich fruits, crisp and classical with herbal notes. 36. Châteauneuf du Pape 2006, Vieille Julienne...5,900 The Rhone flagship. Full body, opulent, pure and ripe with copious quantiti es of black currant, kirsch and li cori ce. B = Biodynamic wine

9 BOURGOGNE 37. Beaune 1er Cru 2010, Domaine Jacques Prieur...9,500 A Bourgogne jewel. Medium body, elegant, tender and fruity. 38. Chambolle Mussigny 1er Cru 2011, Famille Bernstei n...10,5 00 A unique 1er cru. Medium body, penetrating and energetic. Attractive earl y balance and l ength. 39. Chambolle Musigny 2012, Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue...13,000 The golden terroir. Delicate and dense, very complex yet intellectual wit h a very good l ength. NAVARRA 40. Garnacha 2012, Artazuri...2,200 The Spanish fruit basket. Full body, fruit forward and smooth approachable wine. RIOJA 41. Tempanillo, Marques de Caceres Crianza ,000 The Spanish delight. Ripe flavors of black cherry and plum are framed by sw eet vanilla and spicy notes in this generous red. Orange peel acidity keeps t his lively, with light, firm tannins imparting structure. Drink now through MENDOZA 42. Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, T errazas...1,500 The mountain Cabernet. Medium to full body, fruity and fresh profile wit h delicate notes of white pepper.

10 WESTERN CAPE 43. Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Nederburg Winemaster's Reserve...2,000 This is a pleasant discovery. Clear ruby, aromas of plum, sweet cherry and cedar tones. Medium body with soft tannins on the medium length fini sh. BAROSSA VALLEY 44. Shiraz 2012, Heritage...2,400 Home of the best Aussie s Shiraz. Full body, subtle with notes of toasty oak and sweet fruits. DRY CREEK VALLEY 45. Lytton Springs 2013, Ridge Vineyards...3,700 America s favorite. Full body with raspberry, black olive, licorice flavors and a nice peppery fini sh. ALEXANDER VALLEY 46. Geyserville 2013, Ridge Vineyards...3,700 God bless Zinfandel. Full body, rich black cherry fruit with a layered, sensuous finish. NAPA VALLEY 47. Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Tanbark Hill...4,200 Reaching the heights. Full body, big and bold with a vibrant acidity.

11 W H I T E VENETO 48. Pinot Grigio 2015, Villa Caterina...1,400 A walk in the orchard. Light, delicate and slightly mineral. A perfect pairing with our delicious cold cut s. PIEMONTE 49. Gavi di Gavi 2013, Otto Destefani s...1,700 A wind of freshness. Light body and limy high acidity make it a perfect com- panion to our fresh arrival of shellfish. 50. Sauvignon Blanc / Chardonnay 2013, Otto Destefani s...1,900 Every sip is an apple bite. Medium body, fresh yet round, slightly buttery with a good acidit y. FRIULI 51. Jesara Pinot Grigio Collio 2015, Venica & Veni ca...2,400 A star according to James Suckling. Full body and lots of dried pineappl e, toffee and peach aromas. Fruity yet stylish and deli cious. ALTO ADIGE 52. Pinot Bianco Plötzner 2014, St. Paul s...1,650 South Tyrol s best-loved wine. Its aromatic complexity develops flavours of apple and apricot. This wine goes well with light pasta dishes and is ideal combination with fish dishes. 53. Gaudium Kerner 2015, Abbazia di Novacella...2,000 Fresh from the Alps. Off dry, fruity, floral, mineral with a Excellent balance as its opulence is cut by crisp acidit y. crisp acidit y.

12 BORDEAUX 54. Bordeaux Blanc 2013, Clarendelle Haut Brion...4,200 Inspired from the best. Round, fat and mineral. Long and fresh with hint of grapefruit and rose. BOURGOGNE 55. Pouilly Fuisse 2009, Maison Verget...2,700 The best of two terroirs. Powerful and dense, slightly mineral with ripe f ruit notes and a straight f inish. 56. Chablis 2014, Louis Michel...3,200 Always elegant. Pure, round, a stony sensation with notes of orchard f ruit s. A must decanted wine. PROVENCE 57. Rose 2014, Château Roubine...1,600 So easy to drink. Light, dry with notes of fresh red berries, orange, mint and a firm finish. LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON 58. Chardonnay 2014, Le Cellier du Pic...1,500 A Mediterranean breeze. Young, fresh with a citrus notes and a crispy acidit y. ALSACE 59. Gewurztraminer dry 2014, Dom. Zind Humbrecht (B )...2,200 A noble varietal. Off dry, delicate, very light floral notes and a harmonious finish with a medium l ength. B = Biodynamic wine

13 LOIRE 60. Sancerre Blanc 2013, Domaine Vacheron (B)...3,000 Focus on mother nature. Dry, acidic, smoky, salty minerality and prominent notes of grapef ruit CENTRAL OTAGO 61. Riesling 2013, Felton Road (B)...3,700 A sweet orgasm. Great balance of sweetness, minerality and acidity. Rich of sweet tropical fruits and citrus not es. MARGARET RIVER 62. Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon 2015, Cape Mentell e...1,300 A little bit tangy and a lot tropical. Light, clean acidity and long finish. B = Biodynamic wine

WINE LIST. We hope you will enjoy the wines as much as we enjoy choosing them. Thanakorn Mankit Sommelier

WINE LIST. We hope you will enjoy the wines as much as we enjoy choosing them. Thanakorn Mankit Sommelier WINE LIST Crafting a wine list is an art (and a wee bit of science) into itself. First, there are the usual suspects: red versus white; old versus new worlds; light versus medium-to-full-body. Then, there