Wine Following on from the dedication of the restaurant in supporting local, native and Australian grown produce, and holding firm from the pressure to at least include one New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, this list is and has always been, exclusively Australian. It includes some classic varieties that have had limited attention in Australia, such as Tempranillo and Barbera, others such as Grenache which have been around for a long time but are undergoing a revival. Here you will no doubt recognise some names that are institutions of the Australian wine industry, but you will also discover some emerging and boutique wines that have a very limited retail distribution and are incredibly hard to find. Enjoy Sparkling October 2016 - Vintages subject to change Dunes & Green Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV Eden Valley SA 9 40 Stomp Sparkling Verdelho Hunter Valley NSW 10 50 A rare find, bursting with tropical fruit yet a crisp finish Chandon NV Brut Yarra Valley Victoria 14 60 Bright and fresh fruit, delicate spice and a soft palate Stonier Sparkling 2011 Mornington Peninsula Victoria 68 Crisp lemony zing with some richer guava and apple flavours Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz Langhorne Creek SA 10 50 Sweet berry fruit flavours, great colour & depth.
Pinks gls bt Stomp Vivace Frizzante 500ml Broke Hunter Valley NSW 30 enjoy chilled as an aperitif, lightly sparkling rose and fruit Sandalford Rose 2015 Margaret River WA 45 If you think strawberries and cream you would be spot on Innocent Bystander Moscato 375mls 2014 Victoria 25 Turkish Delight- Served cold as an aperitif or after dinner as a pick me up Phillip Shaw Pink Billy Saignee 2015 Orange NSW 10 50 Dry and savory showing great fresh fruit characteristics ~ seafood compilation Pssst n Broke Rose 2016 Hunter Valley NSW 10 50 Entirely drinkable, great summer relief Bloodwood Big Men In Tights Rose 2013 Orange NSW 50 Full flavored dry style malbec ripe strawberry s and generous cream Riesling Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 2016 Clare Valley SA 10 50 All about the musk, bracing acidity and juicy limes Mr Riggs Adelaide Hills Riesling 2014 Adelaide Hills SA 12 55 sweeter style Riesling; handpicked and whole bunch pressed Petaluma Riesling 2014 Clare Valley SA 70 An icon of Australian wine, monotonously good light, long citrus flavours ~ Oysters
Sauvignon Blanc & Blends Fishbone Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Western Australia 9 40 crisp, tropical bouquet with hints of passionfruit Pikes Valley s End Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 Clare Valley SA 45 A pallet that adds some citrus but remains fresh and light on its feet Josef Chromy Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Tasmania 12 55 A crisp palate of white nectarine, citrus and fresh gooseberry flavours balanced with a crisp, refreshing finish Stonefish Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Margaret River WA 10 50 Uncomplicated tropical fruit with a soft finish, refreshing ~ salt and pepper crocodile Pizzini Sauvignon Blanc 2016 King Valley Victoria 42 Italian style boutique producer, fresh fruit flavours ~ bugs Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Adelaide Hills SA 14 60 A young, refreshing wine and a benchmark for Australian sauvignon blanc Chardonnays Petaluma White Label Chardonnay 2015 Adelaide Hills SA 12 55 Flavours of stone fruits and citrus with a lovely soft acid finish ~ Salmon Pirramimma Stocks Hill Chardonnay 2013 McLaren Vale SA 40 The palate exhibits rock melon, white peach and apple, complemented by a spectrum of citrus flavours West Cape Howe Chardonnay 2016 Denmark WA 12 55...Full bodied with complex citrus & melon fruit flavours enhanced by barrel fermentation ~ barramundi Sandalford Chardonnay 2015 Margaret River WA 14 60 Crisp, elegant, lively, luscious ripe fruit ~ scallops Giant Steps Chardonnay 2013 Yarra Valley Victoria 80 Full, broad and rich on the finish, creamy palate - excellent food wine
White Varietals Tyrrell s Stevens Semillon 2010 Hunter Valley 65 A seamlessly structured wine, lovely fruit with a hint of age from Australia s number one Semillon winery Henschke s Tilly Vineyard 2013 Barossa Valley SA 55 55% semillon, 25% chardonnay 20% sauvignon blanc, so easy drinking! Stonefish Verdelho 2015 Hunter Valley 10 50...Bursting with passionfruit and pineapple flavours Ninth Island Pinot Grigio 2016 Tasmania 14 60 Full bodied with a lifted bouquet of exotic fruits like banana and pear Nepenthe Pinot Gris 2015 Adelaide Hills SA 12 55 Flavours of nashy pear, balanced by crunchy granny smith apple like acidity ~ bugs Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Gris 2015 Victoria 60 Floral & spicy aromas, mineral complexity & fresh acidity ~ Pork Belly & Scallops Moorilla Gwertztraminer 2013 Tasmania 65 Intensely pure and fragrant lychee, musk and rosewater aromas are complemented by lime notes K1 Arneis By Geoff Hardy 2012 Adelaide Hills SA 10 50 Floral tropical notes, fresh white peach characters with hints of almonds and aromatic herbs Flametree Chenin Blanc 2014 Margaret River WA 10 50 complex fruit characters, easy and refreshing
Pinot Noir Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir 2015...Yarra Valley Victoria 12 55...92 points James Halliday; vibrant colour, lovely juicy cherry flavours and spice Stefano Lubiana Primavera Pinot Noir 2015 Tasmania 14 60 All Lubiana wines are immaculately crafted; soft, rich & round. chicken Philip Shaw The wire walker Pinot Noir 2015 Orange NSW 50 This wine has personality with varietal fruit present and a light savoury texture Duck Kooyong Pinot Noir 2011 Mornington Peninsula Victoria 95 Rich red and black fruits, tight, elegant & powerful...anything Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Blends Haan Merlot Cabernet Franc 2014 Barossa Valley SA 60 Voted 93 Points- James Halliday who says- The use of only French oak pays dividends with this elegant and Seductive light- to medium-bodied wine; red fruits glide along the mouth, the tannins superfine Plantagent Omrah Cabernet Merlot 2012 Western Australia 12 55 Plummy, mulberry & blackberry notes with a dash of tarragon & thyme.. great food wine.. Sandalford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Margaret River WA 75...A powerful yet elegant wine with violet tones & silky textural elements.. Molly s Cradle Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 McLaren Vale SA 14 60...Finely structured & balanced tones of blackberry, blueberry & a hint of chocolate... Lamb or Wallaby Petaluma Coonawarra 2012 Coonawarra SA 135 81% Cabernet, 15% Merlot, 4% Shiraz, a classic Australian
Shiraz & Shiraz Blends Hungerford Hill Lower Octave Shiraz 2015 Hunter Valley 9 40 smooth pallet of savoury French oak and ripe fruit tannins Pertaringa undercover Shiraz 2014 McLaren Vale SA 12 55 The essence of McLaren Vale shiraz, hand selected old vine shiraz fruit Chapel Hill Shiraz 2013 McLaren Vale SA 14 60 Gentle oak, blueberry & pimento, hints of roasted almond balanced with mouth filling savoury tannin ~ Beef D Arenberg The Amaranthine Shiraz 2010 McLaren Vale SA 145 Big, Rich & mouth filling, with a sense of elegance... Dead Horse Hill Shiraz 2012 Heathcote Victoria 70...Beautifully balanced shiraz aged 18 months in French oak... SnowDragon Shiraz 2010 Kangaroo Island SA 90 Restrained and Elegant. Blackberry, blackcurrant, blacklegs Mmm Where Was I? Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2011 Barossa Valley SA 160 Elegant and well balanced with soft tannins. 92/100 wine Spectator Tin Shed Single Wire Shiraz 2010 Eden Valley SA 85 perfumed and sculpted Shiraz shows layered black fruit with a smooth mouth feel that s elegant and long Pizzini Sangiovese Shiraz 2014 King Valley Victoria 10 50 lighter style shiraz, gentle mouth with a hint of sweet spice ~ pork D Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2011 McLaren Vale 75 Expressive fruit on the palate with a touch of raspberry, plum, blackcurrant & blueberry with a hint of savoury oak Penfolds Koonunga Hill 76 Shiraz Cabernet South Australia 12 55 Selected from premium vineyards across SA. Full flavoured style with excellent fruit, well rounded structure with balanced oak Wallace Shiraz Grenache 2014 Barossa Valley SA 45 Luscious red cherry and hints or aromatic spices and anise D Arrys Original Shiraz Grenache 2013 McLaren Vale 12 55 A classic starts off quite earthy and mellows out nicely, a favourite 91 points, James Halliday ~ Kangaroo Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2013 South Australia 98 ripe, robust and generously flavoured St Hallett Butchers Cart Shiraz 2014 Barossa Valley SA 75 single vineyard, rich and bold shiraz. Perfect with our aged steaks
Red Blends and Varietals La Cantina Barbera 2013 King Valley, Victoria 12 55 classic Italian style from a small family vineyard. No preservatives or filtration Tar & Roses Tempranillo 2013 Heathcote Victoria 55... fragrant red fruit with a hint of cinnamon, lively fresh palate, 91 points James Halliday Heartland Spice Trader Shiraz, Cabernet, Sauvignon 2012 Langhorne Creek, SA 10 50 Black fruit characters of cherry, sweet plums and blackcurrant on the nose Battle for Barrosa La Conquista Tempranillo & Garnacha 2015 Barossa Valley SA 50 77% tempranillo, blended with garnacha. Spanish style wine ~ lamb The Pillarbox Red 2010 Padthaway SA 10 50 68% Shiraz, 27% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot. Fresh black and bluberry fruit, dark spice & hints of spearmint Haan Wilhelmus 2012 Barossa Valley SA 105 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 12% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot Norfolk Rise Merlot 2010 Mount Benson SA 50 Sweet ripe fruits and lingering tannins very drinkable Majella Merlot 2012 Coonawarra SA 65 this wine is a cracker! Luscious, deep & smooth auswine.com Gold medal Royal Brisbane Wine Show ~ Lamb Pssst n Broke Merlot 2014 Hunter Valley NSW 10 50 smooth tannins, spicy depth of flavour, refreshingly easy drinking Chapel Hill Sangiovese 2012 McLaren Vale SA 12 55 Exhibiting aromas of bay leaf, pancetta & violets earthy & rustic Soul Growers Equilibrium Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2015 Barossa Valley SA 14 60 Complex blend of pure Barossa ~ Beef Henschke Henry s Seven Shiraz Grenache Viognier 2014 Eden Valley SA 65...Regarded as one of the best red wine producers in Australia - very old, low yielding, high quality vines Yalumba Bush vine Grenache 2014 Barossa Valley SA 55 Bursting with savory berry and spice, well balanced fruit and oak