Wines by the Glass

 

Champagne

                                                                                                                                             Prices by Glass/Bottle
Henriot Souverain                                                                                                                            $20    $120
Persistent sparkle with fine, regular bubbies and a tan of beautiful gold.                
Medium-bodied champagne, well balance and harmonious on the palate, it ends
with a zesty bite on the finish 40%Chardonnay, 60%Pinot Noir                            
White Wines

Yatalla Creek, Semillion Chardonnay 2006                        $12    $58
Pale gold, with hints of green, the nose shows clean lifted Chardonnay melon type aroma.
These characteristics carry over to a full-boidied mid-palate finishing with a clean citrus
semillon flavours that add structure and balance to the wine.

Côtes-du Rhône, Perrin Reserve 2005                            $16    $72
Straight-forward and open, the wine has a refreshing taste of anise, star fruit and melon
flavour being apparent on the palate. Presence of peach in the after-taste.
50%Grenache Blanc, 20%Viognier, 15%Marsanne and 15% Roussane.
87 Points by Wine Spectator

Red Wines

Yatalla Creek Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004                    $12     $58
Ripe and flavoursome, the crimson-coloured  wine displays spicy fresh pepper, plum
and lifted berry fruit aroma, combined with subtle oak. These flavours flow onto the palate,
which is intentionally soft, yet pleasantly mouth filling. Acidity is carefully balanced with soft
oak tannins for a mellow but lingering finish.
 
Côtes-du Rhône, Perrin Reserve 2005                            $16    $72
A beautiful deep red hue that seems almost opaque. The nose shows caramel and spices
that mingle with red berry fruit. The palate is full and deep, with fine tannins.Good length.
60%Grenache, 20%Syrah and 20%Mourvèdre.
87 Points by Wine Advocate
84 Points by Wine Inspectator

Riesling

Gunderloch Riesling 2006                                $16    $68
Beautiful clean apple aromas with a touch of smoke, honey and mineral.
Dry on the palate, its has a lovely apple fruits flavour, bursting with sweet
lemon zest finish.

 

 

 

Champagne
 
Non Vintage

Henriot Souverain                                            $120
Persistent sparkle with fine, regular bubbies and a tan of beautiful gold.                    
Medium-bodied champagne, well balance and harmonious on the palate, it ends
with a zesty bite on the finish 40%Chardonnay, 60%Pinot Noir                        

Non Vintage Rose
  Henriot Brut Rose NV                                        $150
Attractive coppery pink, its nose is intense and complex, dominated
by mineral notes, strawberry and raspberry.
42%Chardonnay, 38%Pinot Noir, 20%Red Wine
Vintage & Cuvee

Henriot Millesime 1998                                        $180
This pinot dominated champagne has a full, cheese-dominated nose.
Soft warm and welcoming on the palate. Expect lots of biscuits and apple after-taste.
48%Chardonnay, 52%Pinot Noir

Dom Perignon, Moët & Chandon France 1998                                  $325
Made only in the vintage years. Dom Perignon is produced exclusively
from the noble grape varieties of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, selected
from the best crus in Champagne. A pale straw yellow in colour with floral
bouquet and a hint of citrus fruits.

        
                     
                                                                                    

Sparkling Wine

Pares Balta Cava Brut NV                                    $58
The Parellada dominates and contributes to the freshness and floral notes, the Macaeu
brings out the fruit and the Xarel lo boosts the body of the cava, 58% Parellada
25% Macabeu 17% Xarel.lo

                                                                                       

White Wines

France, Burgundy

Bouchard Pere et Fils Bourgogne, Chardonnay La Vignee 2005                $78
Elegant nose with delicate flowery notes, it is plump and soft in the mouth
with bold acidity and beautiful charms in the finish. 100%Chardonnay.

Bouchard Pere et Fils Pouilly Fuisse                                $92
Classy, layered chardonnay for short-term cellaring. Added ripeness in this hot vintage with
pear-nectarine fruit set in smoke, spice and a touch of caramel from the barrels. Medium-full bodied,
elegant and fairly rich. Very good to excellent length. 100% Chardonnay

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Meursault 2002                            $130
This wine brings out the youthful fragrance and depth of Chardonnay
grapes from Meursault. Fresh and fruity, easy to drink with pleasant finish.

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru 2000                $350
Beautiful pale gold with green shades. Deep an drich bouquet of citrus fruit and
flowers aromas. Harmonious on the mouth, it is ample, silky and fresh. 100%Chardonnay

Bouchard Pere et Fils Maconnais Macon Villages 2005                    $75
Fruity with floral aromas, this wine is light and supple.
Characterized by a pleasant spontaneity. 100% Chardonnay.

France, Chablis

Chablis William Fevre Chablis 2005                                $84
Nice nose of white fruits frame by spices and menthol notes. Fat, round
and Dry rich fruity flavours blossoms in the mouth with a touch of nice acidity
and pleasant finish.

France, Rhône Valley

Domaine du Colombier, Crozes Hermitage 2005                               $82
A full-bodied wine with perfumed floral notes of honeysuckle and lemon on the nose.
Slighty creamy on the palate with tinge of spicy oak and apricot fruits.
It has a fresh and clean finish. 100%Marsanne.

France, Loire Valley

Château Favray Pouilly Fumé, Loire Valley 2004/05                    $84
Revealing a generous nose of floral perfume, this crispy white wine has
a mouth tinged with pineapple and green apple. A well-balanced structure
that finishes with a soft touch. 100% Sauvignon Blanc

France, Loire Valley

Domaine Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre ‘La Moussière’ 2005                          $100
Very fine gold colour with a green sheen. The nose has a flowery fruit bouquet with
similar pure flavours in the mouth. A delicious wine. 100% Sauvignon Blanc.

France, Bordeaux

Blanc de Lynch-Bages, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Pauillac Bordeaux 2003        $120
A pale golden hue. It has a lovely complex nose, showing wet stones, golden
fruits and lemon pastry, with a touch of pineapple. On the palate, it has fresh
spices and almost a creamy lemon pie note with a very long finish.

Italy

Barone Ricasoli Torrocella, Chardonnay 2004/05                        $78
Display an outstanding freshness with round structure.
Fragrant fruity nose with mineral hints and a long lingering after taste.
100%Chardonnay.

Germany

Gunderloch, Riesling Jean Baptiste, Kabinett 2006                        $72
Peach, spice and mineral aromas and flavours mark this intense and elegant kabinett.
Balanced and evocative of place, with a lingering finish.
88 points by Wine Spectator
84 points by Wine Advocate

Gunderloch, Riesling Nackenheim Rothenberg, Auslese  2003                $125
A light bodied wine, this fine and racy Auslese exhibits strong mineral contents
on the palate and is filled with exotic floral, passion fruit and citrus notes.
Ends with a long details finish. Lingering note of white pepper.
92 points by Wine Advocate
93 points by Wine Spectator

New-Zealand

Babich Lone Tree Unoaked Chardonnay, East Coast 2006                $64
A fruit-driven wine with aromas of apple and peach mingling with hints of orange
blossom leading to a palate full of clean and fruity character. Lively and crisp,
the wine also displays a creamy texture, balance and pleasing length.

Babich Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2006                            $64
A pungent nose of ripe tropical fruits overlaying zesty lemon and lime greet the taster.
This is a powerful yet balanced and refreshing wine.
90 Points by Wine Spectator

Gimlett Gravels Gewurztraminner 2004            $64
A very varietal bouquet full of lychee and floral notes reminiscent of rose. Sweet fruit is
supported by an impressive textural presence and the barrel ageing and lees contact adds a  
rich complexity. A mouth filling and intensely flavoured wine with a delicious, lingering finish.

New-Zealand

Waipara West Sauvignon Blanc, Waipara 2004                               $78
Display ripe tropical fruit aromas with hints of peaches, sweet melons
and passion fruit on the nose, slight sweetness of fruit on the front palate leads to a balanced
structure with a crisp acidic finish. This wine is ready to be enjoyed young.

Australia, Barossa Valley

Kaesler Old Vine, Semillon 2006                                $64
This wine displays fruit characters such as green apples, limes and fresh floral notes.
Should age well over the next 4-8 years. The 2006 Old Vine Semillon has aromas of freshly
cut grass and citrus. The palate has a refreshing fruit characters of limes and green apples
with good lemony acidity on the finish.
90 Points by Robert Parker

Kaesler Old Vine Riesling 2005                                    $64
Limes and lemons, stonefruits such as nectarines and apricots. Being Riesling and
a fuller style, get it as cold as you can, and don’t worry about being to cold, you’ll be
on the patio, reclining in the Banana lounge, flicking from the tennis to the cricket!

Peter Lehmann, Barossa Range Chardonnay 2005                        $72
Chardonnay grown in the Barossa displays delicious peach fruit chardonnay characters and
wonderful depth of flavour. The Peter Lehmann white wine philosophy is very much about seeking
the primary fruit characters. Oak fermentation and maturation is used very sparingly; just enough
to give a touch of integrated spiciness and complex interest to the grape.

Australia, Victoria

Yarra Yarra Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2004                    $105
Consistently made, this white is expressive with aromas of lemon essence, lime and
honeycomb.It leaves behind a long palate with a clean finish. 50% Sauvignon blanc and
50% Semillon.

Western Australia

Alkoomi Unwooded Chardonnay 2006                                        $72    
A cool cloudy spring, followed by a cool dry summer, led to an excellent vintage.
Attractive peach and lemon aromas. Rich, clean blend of grapefruit and peach flavors

Chile

Viu Manent, Colchagua Valley, Chardonnay Reserve 2002                $70
Complex wine with notes of stone fruit, melon and citrus over a classic honey-and-
toast Chardonnay profile. Full and rich with creamy malo notes and complexity
leading to a long finish.
87 Points by Wine Spectator

Chile

Viu Manent, Colchagua Valley, Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2006                $70
Intense notes of green melon, pear and nectarine dominate the nose and
leads to pure flavours of passion fruit and white peach in the mouth.
A bright, zesty acidity imparts excellent structure and length.

Spain

Pares Balta Blanc de Pacs 2006                                $62
This crisp, lively white shows orange, nectarine and bitter almond flavors. Simple but
Appealing. A blend of Macabeo, Xarel.lo and Parellada.

Finca Antigua Blanco 2006                                    $66
Lemon yellow with glints of emerald green with clean aroma, marked notes of apricot and
characteristic of white flowers. Long and flavoursome, leaving a fruity aftertaste. 100% Viura.

                                                                                        Red Wines

France, Burgundy

Bouchard Père et Fils Bourgogne, Pinot La Vignee 2005                    $88
Impressive palette of favours dominated by red fruit and leather.
Good structure with beautiful balance and well melted tannins in the end.
Very approachable. 100%Pinot Noir.

Bouchard Père Et Fils, Beaune Premier Cru Clos De La Mousse 2003-2004        $120
Deep pitched plum and violet aromas nuanced with roasted earth notes that
leads to dusty, firm and sweet flavors. Impressively well-balanced with an intense finish.
100%Pinot Noir.
89 Points by International Wine Cellar
88 Points by Burghound.com

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Chambolle Musigny 2004                        $160
Deep ruby red, the nose exudes aromas of raspberry and game. Good density
and juicy in the mouth, it has a firm tannic finish. 100% Pinot Noir

Château de Pommard, Pommard 2004                                $250
Deep intense colour, Ripe respberries and black cherries with notes of spices.
Great intensity of fruit and tannic dimension. Very well balanced and concentrated.
Woody, earthy nuances, long and elegant finish. 100% Pinot Noir

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Vosne Romanee Aux Regnots 2000                $320
Deep garnet with purple shades. Refined nose with aromas of black berries,
liquorice and spices. Elegant on the mouth which feels silky and fresh.
100%Pinot Noir.

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Chambertin Grand Cru 1998                     $380
Ruby red in apperance. Intriguly nose with aromas of cassis, black cherry
and game. Complex on the palate with concentrated fruit aromas leading to
a superb length and grip. 100% Pinot Noir
91-94 Points by International Wine Cellar

France, Bordeaux

Château Perrot Cuvée Spéciale 2003                                   $72
Pleasane, dark colour, fine ruby flashes with purple hues. Adiscreet, yet subtle and elegant
nose, revealing aromas of red fruits and oak. A full bodied and robust wine, complex and
well balanced on the palate. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Château Vieille Tour La Rose, St Emilion 2004                        $82
Ruby red in colour, in the nose presence of red berries, leather and fresh bread.
Good intensity with smooth tannins.

Château Cheval Noir, St Emillion  2002                                               $84
Made with a character of berries and tobacco, this medium-bodied wine exudes
vanilla essence. Made for early enjoyment. 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.

France, Bordeaux

Château d’ Arcins Cru Bourgeois, Haut Medoc 2004                    $84
A garnet colour with brick-red tints, a nose combining wood, toast, light spices,
mentol, a heady rounded, fleshly supple wine.

France, Bordeaux

Châteaux D’ Arche Haut-Medoc 2003                                $130
Aromas of rose and fresh fruits lead to a medium-bodied palate with mineral notes.
Elegant and harmonious tannins with a light finish.
40% Merlot, 45%Cabernet Sauvignon, 5%Cabernet Franc, 5%Petit Veerdot, 5%Carmenère
85 Points by Wine Spectator

Château Poumey , Pessac Léagnan 1995                              $170
Toasty, smoky nose with cassis and cherry intense and nicely structured.

Château Villhardy, St Emilion Grand Cru 2003                         $180
A smooth and elegant wine, true Margaux with the combination of silky tannins,
Ripe fruit and floral aroma

Château Palmer, Margaux 2003                                    $450
Dark rubycolour, blackberry and licorice aromas, full-bodied palate, with firm,
silky tannins and a berry and vanilla aftertaste. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
89 Points by Wine Advocate
90 Points by  Wine Spectator

France, Rhône Valley

Perrin & Fils Vinsobers, Les Cornuds    2004                            $75
A deep ruby colour with a purple edge. The syrah grape shows on the nose
with red fruit, black cherry and liquorice. The palate is powerful and elegant, with a
velvety, fleshy texture.  50%Syrah, 50%Grenache.
88-89 Points by Wine Advocate

Domaine du Colombier, Crozes Hermitage Cuvée Gaby 2001                $100
Dense with a taste like a dry vintage port with blueberry, morello cherry and cocoa
powder flavours, well-oaked with typical roasted meat nuances. 100%Syrah

Perrin & Fils, Gigondas La Gille 2004                                $110
Deep ruby in colour with a velvety texture. The nose is intense with red fruit jams
and minerals of an earthy touch. Generous, ronust and distinguished wine
with well-integrated and firm tannin. 80%Grenache, 10%Cinsault, 10%Mourvèdre.
86-89 Points by Wine Advocate

Perrins & Fils, Chateauneuf du Pape ‘Les Sinard’ 2003                    $120
A dark saturated ruby colour dons this wine that reveals rich perfume of roasted peanuts,
pepper and tannins. 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah mourredre and Counoise

Domaine de La Janasse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2004                    $130
Medium to full bodied, the wine reveals classic kirsch liqueur notes with spices,
liquorice, blackberries and smoke.  80%Grenache, 10%Syrah, 10%Mourvèdre.
90-92 Points by Wine Advocate

 

 

France, Rhône Valley

Château de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2000                    $250
Opaque and ruby in colour. The 2000 offer sweet perfumed berries
loaded with sweet, well integrated tannins. Seamless and accessible
early or drinking. 30%Grenache, 30%Mourvedre, 10%Syrah, 10%Counoise.
94 Points by Wine Advocate

Italy

Marco Bonfante Barbera d’Asti Superiore Stella Rossa, Piedmont 2004        $64
Purple with pronounced garnet reflections with a nose full of violets and morellos.
It is complete and full-bodied with a lively and nice acidity. Dry, it has got good tannins

Rivera Cappellaccio Aglianico DOC 2003                                  $78
Powerful bouquet and oaky, with warm black berry fruit and cedar. Full-bodied and soft
on the palate, there is intense berry fruit flavour and reveals warm tannic from wood.
100%Aglianico

Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico        Half 46                $88
With beautiful colour, good alcohol content an well-balanced acidity, the wine shows
an extremely elegant and savoury flavour with an intense lingering finish. 100% Sangiovese.
91 Points by Wine Spectator

Farnese Edizione 2002                                        $110
Full-bodied, soft, rich in tannin, very persistent, long at the end with spicy
Notes of vanilla and chocolate.

Paolo Scavino Barolo Carobric 2000                                $220
Decadent and exotic with wild aromas of ripe berries and black truffles.
Full-bodied and port-like, with ultra-fine tannins and an incredible finish.
One, two, three…it goes on and on. Wonderful!

Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia 1999                        $380
Medium red. Sappy aromas of redcurrant liqueur and dried rose. Round, fat, lush
and seamless; not at all a fruit-dominated style, with intriguing notes of herbs, spices,
earth and flower complicating the plum and strawberry flavours. 100%Nebbiolo
93-95 Points by Wine Advocate

Spain, Rioja

Sierra Cantabria Crianza, Rioja 2002                                $80
The wood is perfectly integrated in this wine. Jammy fruits with intense
but rounded tannins. All the finess of the Rioja is expressed in this vintage.

Remelluri Reserva, Rioja 2001                                   $86
A seductive ruby colour. The nose is reminiscent of flowers and liquorice.
Well-layered with good intensity, this is a smooth and elegant wine that attains an
equilibrium of fruitiness and wood in the mouth. Made from Tempranillo, Graciano
and Granacha-Mazuelo.

Spain, Penedes

Pares Balta Mas Petit 2005                                    $62
Medium intense cherry hue, with predominating smell of red fruits covering a background
of toasty notes and vanilla. On the palate it is soft and friendly and with smooth tannins;
flavours of red fruits as cherries, combined with a touch of vanilla. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon,
15% Granacha

Spain, La mancha

Finca Antigua Tempranillo 2005                                $64
Intense violet colour, jammy with crisp and clean aftertaste. 100% Tempranillo.

Australia, Barossa Valley

Kaesler Stonehorse, Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2004                        $75
Garnet with a youthful edge in colour. Ripe berries, with earthy, cherry overtones to nose.
Entry displays plum and blackberry fruit with fine tannin tasty acidity.The aftertaste is very
mataro with a strong flavour of dark/bitter chocolate.
90 Points by Robert Parker

Kaesler Stonehorse Shiraz 2004                                $90
Shiraz has plums, blueberry and blackberry flavors on the palate. Sweet vanillin oak
lifts against a spice backdrop. Old fashioned mouth feel with glycerol and baked black fruits.
94 Points by Robert Parker

Alkoomi Blackbutt 2001                                            $120
This premium red wine is made by blending small quantities of very best Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Melbec and Merlot produced in each vintage, excellent cellaring potential.

Glaetzer Amon Ra Shiraz 2005                                    $188
Dense purple colour, the nose displays notes of blackberry, chery, nutmeg and intense spice.
The wine is voluptuous and yet seamlessly elegant. Supple tannins complement richness
and viscosity. The tannin structure and sheer fruit weight of the wine will enable long-term
cellaring from 12-18 years.
98 Points by Robert Parker

Australia, Limestone Coast & Langhorne Creek

Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon 2005                                $64
Densely coloured, displaying lifted blackberry and cassis on the nose. Sweet fruit flavours with
a hint of mint and a rich texture followed by a long finish with big velvety tannins
88 Points by Robert Parker

New-Zealand

Babich Marlborough Pinot Noir 2006             $64
Red fruits on the nose with warm earthy-spicy notes that hint at the generosity of the palate.
The fresh red fruit found on the bouquet are joined by warmer/darker plummy flavours that linger
on the spicy finish.

New-Zealand

Waipara West Pinot Noir, Waipara 2004                            $95
Display slight floral, earthy aromas. Plums, spicy and round tannin on the palate with
a persistent finish.

Chile

Viu Manent Malbec Reserva 2004                                $70
Intense violet in colour, this wine delivers an impressive nose of moist earth,
bitter chocolate and blackcurrant, Extremely expressive palate with dollops of
bitter bitter chocolate and figs leading to big, round tannins leading to a long finish.

Sweet Wines
Italy

Paolo Saracco Moscato d’ Asti 2005                                 (375ml)        $35
                                            (750ml)       $68
This pale-gold wine pours up with a head of froth and bubbles that
quickly falls back. Its ripe peach aroma shows a childhood-evoking
whiff of juicy fruit chewing gum. Light , fresh and very sweet, very low
in alcohol. It’s a refreshing quaff for a hot day.

Austria

Alois Kracher No. 1 Traminer NV 2001    375ml                            $100
Deep yellow-golden hue. On the nose, aromas of fruity honey intertwined
with orange blossom and hints of rose. Opulent and elegant on the palate.

Alois Kracher No. 6 Grand Cuvee NV 2001 375ml                        $120
Refined spiciness supports traces of orange peels and ripe apricots on the nose.
The palate displays delicate milk notes. Powerful yet very elegant and harmonious.

Ports
Smith Woodhouse Fine Ruby Port NV                        (Glass)        $10
                                            (750ml)        $80
Dark and lively ruby colour, the nose oozes intense aroma of red fruit
with floral hints. On the palate, fresh robust fruit flavours are apparent with
an excellent finish

10 Year Old Tawny, Graham NV                                              $120
Well structured with moderate sweetness showing some dried fruits and a hint of vanilla.
Nice silky finish.

Late Bottled Vintage 2000, Graham                                                                $100
The top selling LBV port brand, masterly blended by Peter Symington for the premium
vineyards of the Baixo and Cima Corgo in the heart of the Douro Valley.

                                                                                            Half Bottles

White Wines

France

Château Favray Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley 2004/05                                    $44     
Revealing a generous nose of floral perfume, this crispy white wine has
a mouth tinged with pineapple and green apple. A well-balanced structure
that finishes with a soft touch.

William Fevre Chablis 2005                                    $44
Nice nose of white fruits frame by spices and menthol notes. Fat, round
and Dry rich fruity flavours blossoms in the mouth with a touch of nice acidity
and pleasant finish.

Red Wines

Italy

Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico                            $46
With beautiful colour, good alcohol content an well-balanced acidity, the wine shows
an extremely elegant and savoury flavour with an intense lingering finish. 100% Sangiovese.
91 Points by Wine Spectator

France

Château de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2000                    $130
Opaque and ruby in colour. The 2000 offer sweet perfumed berries
loaded with sweet, well integrated tannins. Seamless and accessible
early or drinking. 30%Grenache, 30%Mourvedre, 10%Syrah, 10%Counoise.