Whites Europe Sauvignon Blanc, Wally Loire Valley, France, 2016 $42 Ripe citrus, with pineapple and passionfruit. With a round mouthfeel and crisp acidity Gewurztraminer, Wolfberger, France, 2013 $63 Semi-sec rich wine loaded with spice and lychee flavours Croix D Albret Rose, France 2016 $44 Smoky aromas and flavors of green pepper, cherry, strawberry and cranberry with a silky, soft, dry-yet-fruity light body El Blanco, Cobertizo Vineyards, Spain, 2015 $47 Aromatic white driven by a clear minerality and richness in the mouth. Aromas of red apple and quince Blanco,Viura Lopez De Haro Bodega Classica, Spain, 2015 $38 Creamy lemony nose and a fresh citrus mid-palate with notes of pear and a pleasant touch of sandalwood spice in the finish. Airen, La Posada, Spain, 2016 $34 Fresh, light and fruity with a silky palate and well balanced acidity
Africa Chardonnay, Boschendal 1685, South Af rica, 2016 $47 Pale lemon; intense aromas of ripe stone fruit, apple, peach, citrus and spice; the palate is extra-dry and full body; well-balanced flavours with a creamy, buttery mouth feel and refreshing acidity with a long finish. North America Pinot Gris, Iris Vineyards Oregon, USA, 2015 $60 Fully ripened, finished, dry yet packed with delicious pear fruit flavours. Light notes of grapefruit and green apple Alibi, Black Hills Estates, Okanagan BC Canada, 2014 $66 75% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon. A bright and rich wine with grapefruit, pear and pineapple notes following through with a juicy tropical fruit palate Viognier, Misconduct Wine Co, Okanagan BC Canada, 2015 $70 Peach and apricot on the nose with white stone fruit and juicy peach on the palate. Firm acidity and a hint of minerality Chardonnay, Noble Ridge, Okanagan BC, Canada, 2014 $70 Aromas of clementine, lemon drop, granny smith apples and ripe peaches
Reds Spain Tres Patas Tinto, Mentrida, Spain, 2015 $70 Fragrant, fruit driven components without losing the earthy edge commonly found in the region. This wine is pure pleasure-expressive, fruit-driven and aerial. Crianza, Lopez De Haro, Spain, 2015 $38 Intense colour and pleasant bouquet, in which the nuances of mature fruit stand out. In the mouth it is soft, expressive and elegant, combining a fruity character with the notes lent by the cask, in perfect balance. Syrah, Pago de los Balagueses, Spain, 2014 $78 Intense nose, expressive, well-defined red fruit and ripe but fresh, soft toasted and spicy notes. Well-defined remarkable finesse. South America Clos de Chacras, blend, Argentina, 2014 $53 40% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot. Juicy, mouth-filling and plush. Ripe berries with little notes of cocoa, vanilla, cedar and spice. Casa Lapostolle Merlot, Chile, 2014 $43 Expressive nose of red and black fruit such as blackberry along with fresh aromas such as thyme and black pepper.. Mouth feel has a medium body with good fruit expression.
North America Pinot Noir, Iris Vineyards Oregon, USA, 2013 $76 Strongly herbal, peppery and showing more than a hint of stem. This raspberry and root-beer style of pinot hits the palate a bit sharp, and does a quick fade. Zinfandel, Shed Horn Cellars, Lake County California, USA, 2014 $79 A ruby colour wine offers berry fruit notes. The finish is fruity with bold tannins. Cellar Hand Red, Black Hills Estate, Okanagan, Canada, 2015 $56 Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Smoked red peppers and paprika right off the start of this generous and welcoming red blend. With black fruit jam pulled along powdery tannins and a soft palate to a shorter, smoke-puff finish. Nota Bene, Black Hills Estate, Okanagan, Canada, 2013 $135 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc. A signature of sweet, ripe cherry complimented by dusty earth undertones. Pinot Noir, TH Wines, Okanagan, Canada, 2014 $80 Silky and smooth, with a smoked pipe tobacco frame housing cherry jam, perfumed black plum, earth, twine and black pepper. There s a balsamic swing on the finish. Syrah, Iris Vineyards, Oregon, USA, 2014 $64 A soft, round, accessible wine with pretty flavours of sassafras, pie cherries and cooked plums. Cabernet Franc, Misconduct Wines, Okanagan, Canada, 2013 $117 Fire roasted red peppers, cracked pepper notes with a hint of clove and baking spices. Full bodies with dark fruit. Pinot Noir, Angeline Reserve, California, USA, 2016 $54 Fresh medium bodied wine with a hint of strawberries, raspberries and cherry cola
By The Glass White Lopez De Haro Blanco, Bodega Classica, Spain, $7.50 Balanced and fresh wine with notes of ripe fruit, dates and banana Croix D Albret Rose, France $9.00 Smoky aromas and flavors of green pepper, cherry, strawberry and cranberry with a silky, soft, dry-yet-fruity light body Airen, La Posada, Spain $7.00 Fresh, light and fruity with a silky palate and well balanced acidity Sauvignon Blanc, Wally Loire Valley, France $9.00 Ripe citrus, with pineapple and passionfruit. With a round mouthfeel and crisp acidity Red Pinot noir, Angeline Reserve, California, USA $10 Fresh, medium bodied wine with a hint of strawberries, raspberries and cherry cola Crianza, Lopez De Haro, Spain $7.50 Intense colour and pleasant bouquet, in which the nuances of mature fruit stand out. In the mouth it is soft, expressive and elegant, combining a fruity character with the notes lent by the cask, in perfect balance Cellar Hand Red, Black Hills Estate, Okanagan, Canada $10 Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Smoked red peppers and paprika right off the start of this generous and welcoming red blend. With black fruit jam pulled along powdery tannins and a soft palate to a shorter, smoke-puff finish.