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 wineries that have a very limited retail distribution and are incredibly hard to find. Enjoy A p r i l 2 0 1 8 - Vintages subject to change Sparkling Dunes & Green Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV Eden Valley SA 9 40 Stomp Sparkling Verdelho Hunter Valley NSW 13 55 A rare find, bursting with tropical fruit yet a crisp finish Coriole Prosecco 2017 McLaren Vale SA 12 50 fresh, delicate and dry. A vibrant, pure Prosecco that shows a fine bead with a crisp, refreshing finish. Jansz Premium Cuvée Tasmania 13 60 Slight aromas of nougat, roasted nuts and a sniff of strawberry from the Pinot Noir Chandon NV Brut Yarra Valley Victoria 75 Bright and fresh fruit, delicate spice and a soft palate Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut France 180 A generous palate combining sumptuousness and subtlety Stonier Sparkling 2015 Mornington Peninsula Victoria 78 Crisp lemony zing with some richer guava and apple flavours Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz Langhorne Creek SA 12 50 Sweet berry fruit flavours, great colour & depth. Robert Channon Sparkling Pinot Noir 2015 Granite Belt QLD 70. A delicate and crisp sparkling wine with a salmon tint from the pinot noir grapes, citrus palate with a hint of strawberries Ballandean Estate Sparkling Shiraz Durif 2015 Granite Belt QLD 85. Generous handfuls of fruit, herbs and chocolate! Big but well rounded, perfect for a tropical chilly evening.
Pinks Stomp Vivace Frizzante 500ml Broke Hunter Valley NSW 30 enjoy chilled as an aperitif, lightly sparkling rose and fruit Sandalford Rose 2016 Margaret River WA 60 If you think strawberries and cream you would be spot on Innocent Bystander Moscato 375mls 2015 Victoria 13 28 Turkish Delight- Served cold as an aperitif or after dinner as a pick me up Phillip Shaw Pink Billy Saignee 2016 Orange NSW 13 55 Dry and savory showing great fresh fruit characteristics Pssst n Broke Rose 2016 Hunter Valley NSW 10 50 Entirely drinkable, great summer relief Turkey Flat Rose 2016 Barossa Valley SA 50 Simply a light, crisp and beautifully aromatic ~ sashimi Rylstone Estate Match Point Rose 2016 Rylstone NSW 65 A thoroughly modern take on rosé. Dry crisp palate. Dominate cherry flavours Riesling Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 2017 Clare Valley SA 13 55 All about the musk, bracing acidity and juicy limes Mr Riggs Adelaide Hills Riesling 2017 Adelaide Hills SA 13 55 sweeter style Riesling; handpicked and whole bunch pressed Petaluma Riesling 2016 Clare Valley SA 80 An icon of Australian wine, monotonously good light, long citrus flavours ~ Oysters
Sauvignon Blanc & Blends Taylors Promised Land Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 South Australia 9 40 Subtle lemon, lime and juicy passionfruit flavours Angove Sauvignon Blanc 2017 South Australia 12 50 Refreshing tropical aromas of limes, guava, passionfruit. Easy drinking Pikes Valley s End Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 Clare Valley SA 50 A pallet that adds some citrus but remains fresh and light on its feet Josef Chromy Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Tasmania 15 60 A crisp palate of white nectarine, citrus and fresh gooseberry flavours balanced with a crisp, refreshing finish Stonefish Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Margaret River WA 12 50 Uncomplicated tropical fruit with a soft finish, refreshing ~ salt and pepper crocodile Pizzini Sauvignon Blanc 2017 King Valley Victoria 45 Italian style boutique producer, fresh fruit flavours ~ bugs Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Adelaide Hills SA 15 60 A young, refreshing wine and a benchmark for Australian sauvignon blanc Chardonnays Petaluma White Label Chardonnay 2016 Adelaide Hills SA 13 55 Flavours of stone fruits and citrus with a lovely soft acid finish ~ Salmon West Cape Howe Chardonnay Cape to Cape 2017 Denmark WA 13 55...Full bodied with complex citrus & melon fruit flavours enhanced by barrel fermentation ~ barramundi De Beaurepaire La Comtesse Chardonnay 2016 Rylstone NSW 15 60 A typical Burgundian-style Chardonnay with aromas of stone fruit, white peach and melon. Lightly oaked Margan Chardonnay 2016 Hunter Valley NSW 50 A creamy texture is complimented perfectly by the natural lively acidity, creating a perfectly balanced palate Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2016 Yarra Valley Victoria 90 Full, broad and rich on the finish, creamy palate - excellent food wine Robert Channon Reserve Chardonnay 2016 Granite Belt QLD 60 fresh and crisp with peach and citrus flavours.
White Varietals Tyrrell s Stevens Semillon 2012 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 2015 Barossa Valley SA 55 55% semillon, 25% chardonnay 20% sauvignon blanc, so easy drinking! Stonefish Verdelho 2016 Hunter Valley 12 50...Bursting with passionfruit and pineapple flavours Robert Channon Verdelho 2016 Granite Belt QLD 14 60 Full of passion fruit and citrus flavours with a hint of grapefruit on the nose. Symphony Hill Reserve Verdelho 2015 Granite Belt QLD 85 Stylish aromas of pineapple and passionfruit, palate reveals rich, ripe bold characters of guava and melon shining through La Maschera Vermentino 2015 Barossa Valley SA 12 50... Clean and crisp with a hint of peach. Full body with a citrus finish Ninth Island Pinot Grigio 2017 Tasmania 14 60 Full bodied with a lifted bouquet of exotic fruits like banana and pear Nepenthe Pinot Gris 2016 Adelaide Hills SA 13 55 Flavours of nashy pear, balanced by crunchy granny smith apple like acidity ~ bugs Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Gris 2013 Victoria 65 Floral & spicy aromas, mineral complexity & fresh acidity ~ Pork Belly & Scallops Yangarra Viognier 2015 McLaren Vale SA 70 White nectarine, jasmine flower fragrance, raw almond hull all feature, with crunchy granny smith apple acidity on the finish Symphony Hill Viognier 2014 Granite Belt QLD 95 Like drinking a cuddle floral notes highlight apricot & smoky bacon. Rich flavours of stone fruit with a touch of ginger
Pinot Noir Temple Bruer Pinot Noir 2017 Eden Valley/ McLaren Vale 12 50 Preservative free. Carbon Neutral. Vegan Friendly. Aromas of cherry, spearmint, Strawberry & Rhubarb Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir 2017...Yarra Valley Victoria 55...92 points James Halliday; vibrant colour, lovely juicy cherry flavours and spice Stefano Lubiana Primavera Pinot Noir 2016 Tasmania 17 75 All Lubiana wines are immaculately crafted; soft, rich & round. chicken De Beaurepaire Perceval Pinot Noir 2016 Rylstone NSW 75 Rich raspberry and plum flavours and lush middle palate. Aromas of rhubarb, raspberry & strawberry Philip Shaw The wire walker Pinot Noir 2016 Orange NSW 60 This wine has personality with varietal fruit present and a light savoury texture Duck Merlot Norfolk Rise Merlot 2015 Mount Benson SA 50 Sweet ripe fruits and lingering tannins very drinkable Pssst n Broke Merlot 2015 Hunter Valley NSW 12 50 smooth tannins, spicy depth of flavour, refreshingly easy drinking Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Blends DeBortoli Regional Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Yarra Valley Victoria 12 50... Gently leafy, bright fruit, violets and blackcurrant aromas. Rich, sweet dark and red fruits, layered tannins. Sandalford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Margaret River WA 90...A powerful yet elegant wine with violet tones & silky textural elements.. De Beaurepaire Henri Cabernet Merlot- Petit Verdot 2016 Rylstone NSW 65... Cabernet Sauvignon: 40%, Merlot: 40%, Petit Verdot: 20%. Full bodied, with dense dark berry fruits, dark chocolate and vanilla Petaluma Coonawarra 2012 Coonawarra SA 165 81% Cabernet, 15% Merlot, 4% Shiraz, a classic Australian Ambar Hill Samuel Bailey- Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2006 Granite Belt QLD 50 A mixture of licorice, spice, menthol and blackcurrants. Big, jammy palate has excellent tannin ripeness and balancing alcohol
Shiraz & Shiraz Blends Taylors 80 Acres Shiraz 2015 South Australia 9 40 Juicy plums and blackberry, along with subtle spicy apricot. Pertaringa undercover Shiraz 2015 McLaren Vale SA 13 55 The essence of McLaren Vale shiraz, hand selected old vine shiraz fruit Angove Wild Olive Shiraz 2015 McLaren Vale 12 50 Flavours of dark cherry, blackberry, cedar clove & pepper Chapel Hill Shiraz 2015 McLaren Vale SA 16 70 Gentle oak, blueberry & pimento, hints of roasted almond balanced with mouth filling savoury tannin ~ Beef SnowDragon Shiraz 2013 Kangaroo Island SA 110 Restrained and Elegant. Blackberry, blackcurrant, blacklegs Mmm Where Was I? Ambar Hill Shiraz 2007 Granite Belt QLD 50 A generous bouquet of peppery fruit mingling with charry oak. Sweet, fleshy, peppery/blackberry flavours lifted by the tannins Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2014 Barossa Valley SA 200 Elegant and well balanced with soft tannins. 92/100 wine Spectator Tin Shed Single Wire Shiraz 2006 Eden Valley SA 130 perfumed and sculpted Shiraz shows layered black fruit with a smooth mouth feel that s elegant and long Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2014 South Australia 98 ripe, robust and generously flavoured St Hallett Butchers Cart Shiraz 2015 Barossa Valley SA 80 single vineyard, rich and bold shiraz. Perfect with our aged steaks Pizzini Sangiovese Shiraz 2015 King Valley Victoria 12 50 lighter style shiraz, gentle mouth with a hint of sweet spice ~ pork Ballandean Estate Shiraz Viognier 2015 Granite Belt QLD 75 Aromatic bouquet with touches of pepper and berry on the palate D Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2012 McLaren Vale 80 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 13 55 Selected from premium vineyards across SA. Full flavoured style with excellent fruit, well-rounded structure with balanced oak Heartland Spice Trader Shiraz, Cabernet, Sauvignon 2014 Langhorne Creek, SA 12 50 Black fruit characters of cherry, sweet plums and blackcurrant on the nose Wallace Shiraz Grenache 2015 Barossa Valley SA 55 Luscious red cherry and hints or aromatic spices and anise
D Arrys Original Shiraz Grenache 2014 McLaren Vale 13 55 A classic starts off quite earthy and mellows out nicely, a favourite 91 points, James Halliday ~ Kangaroo Red Blends and Varietals La Cantina Barbera 2014 King Valley, Victoria 13 55 classic Italian style from a small family vineyard. No preservatives or filtration Singlefile Clement V 2015 Western Australia 70 Smooth textured and medium bodied, classic Rhone varieties of Shiraz (52%), Grenache (30%) and Mataró (18%) ~ Beef & Mash Battle for Barrosa La Conquista Tempranillo & Garnacha 2015 Barossa Valley SA 60 77% tempranillo, blended with garnacha. Spanish style wine ~ lamb The Pillarbox Red 2015 Padthaway SA 12 50 68% Shiraz, 27% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot. Fresh black and bluberry fruit, dark spice & hints of spearmint Taylor Made Malbec 2016 Clare Valley SA 13 55 lush, mouth filling wine with intense black cherry, plum, raspberry and even a touch of pomegranate to the fruit flavours. Haan Wilhelmus 2012 Barossa Valley SA 105 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 12% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot Temple Bruer TB621 Mataro Shiraz Grenache 2016 SA 15 60 Organic. Preservative free. Carbon neutral. Vegan friendly. Barossa Valley Estate Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2015 Barossa Valley SA 48 Delicate violet with a burst of fresh summer fruits on a velvety texture Soul Growers Equilibrium Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2016 Barossa Valley SA 60 Complex blend of pure Barossa ~ Beef D Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2013 McLaren Vale SA 70 Bright red fruits, lavender, violets and spicy lift. Henschke Henry s Seven Shiraz Grenache Viognier 2015 Eden Valley SA 90...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 Ballandean Estate Nebbiolo 2015 Granite Belt QLD 15 70 Medium weight style with a heady bouquet of tar and cherry with a flavoursome palate and strong tannins Bent Road Tempranillo 2016 Granite Belt QLD 75 layers of ripe red and black fruits, dark cherry, black plum, bramble and currants Tar & Roses Tempranillo 2016 Heathcote Victoria 65... fragrant red fruit with a hint of cinnamon, lively fresh palate, 91 points James Halliday Symphony Hill Reserve Petit Verdot 2013 Granite Belt QLD 130
The Big Purple Cuddly Monster Explosive aromas of violets and loganberries are delightfully backed with a hint of licorice