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White Wine by the Glass - Glass Pour 150ml Champagne – Sparkling – tasting notes page 16 - 17

NV Laurent-Perrier, La Cuvee, Champagne Tours-sur-Marne, France 22

NV Canard-Duchêne "Authentic" Rosé, Champagne Reims, France 24

NV Emily Redbank, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Brüt Cuvée South Australia 8.5

2017 Usher Tinkler "La Volpe", Prosecco Hunter Valley, NSW House 11.5

NV Marc Brédif, Brüt Loire Valley, France 13.5

2011 Yarrabank, Cuvee Yarra Valley, Victoria 14.5

Riesling - tasting notes page 18

2015 Dandelion Vineyards, Enchanted Garden of Eden Eden Valley, South Australia 11

Pinot Gris/Grigio - tasting notes page 19

2016 Cantina Riff Progetto Lageder, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Alto Adige, Italy 11

2016 Bellvale ‘Estate’, Pinot Grigio Gipsland, Victoria 11.5

Sauvignon Blanc - tasting notes page 20 -21

2015 Riparian Marlborough, New Zealand House 11

2015 Palliser Estate Martinborough, New Zealand 12

Chardonnay - tasting notes page 22, 23

2016 Nova Vita Firebird Adelaide Hills, South Australia 11

2015 Yering Station Estate Yarra Valley, Victoria 15

Field Blend - tasting notes page 24

2017 Ricca Terra Vintners Bronco Buster Field Blend (Vermentino, Fiano, Greco, Artino)

Riverland, South Austraila 10.5

Blends and Varietals - tasting notes page 25 - 27

2016 Elefante, Castilla Blanco Castilla La Mancha, Spain 8.5

2016 Jim Barry, Assyrtiko Clare Valley, South Australia 12.5

2017 Margan Estate Breaking Ground, Albarino Hunter Valley, NSW 12

Organic Wines Biodynamic Vintages correct at time of printing

Natural, fining and sulpha free

Decanting recommended, we will double decant before serving 1

Red Wine by the Glass - Glass Pour 150ml Rosé – tasting notes page 28

2015 Chateau Sulauze, Pomponette Coteaux d’Aix en Provence, France 13

2016 Dandelion Vineyards, Grenache Rose Barossa Valley, South Australia 11

Pinot Noir – tasting notes page 29 - 30

2016 Moorilla, Praxis Derwent Valley, Tasmania 12.5

Blends and Varietals – tasting notes page 31 - 35

2014 Head Nouveau, Touriga, Montepulciano, Grenache Barossa Valley, South Australia 11

2012 Guigal Cote du Rhone Rouge, Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre Rhone, France 11.5

Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends – tasting notes page 36 - 38

2015 West Cape Howe, Cabernet Malbec Frankland River, Western Australia 9.5

2014 Yalumba “The Cigar”, Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra, South Australia 12.5

Shiraz and Blends – tasting notes page 38- 39

2015 Teusner “The Independent”, Shiraz, Mataro Barossa Valley, South Australia House 11

2015 Rusden Ripper Creek, Shiraz, Cabernet Barossa Valley, South Australia 12.5

2015 Gundog Estate, No.1 Shiraz Hilltops, NSW 14.5

Dessert Wine by the Glass – tasting notes page 40

2015 Yalumba FSW 8B, Botrytis Viognier (60ml) Wrattonbully, South Australia 8

2016 Alasia Moscato, D’Asti DOCG (150ml) Piedmont, Italy 10

Vintages correct at time of printing Organic wines Biodynamic


2 Decanting recommended, we will double decant before serving

Champagne – tasting notes page 16 Sparkling – tasting notes page 17

2008 Pol Roger, Brüt Eperany, France 199

NV Laurent-Perrier, La Cuvee Tours-sur-Marne, France 99

NV Canard Duchene, Cuvee Leonie Green Reims, France 145

2009 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Cuis, France 140

NV Canard-Duchêne "Authentic", Rosé Reims, France 115

2006 Philippe Starck + Louis Roederer, Champagne Brüt Natural Reims, France 199

2017 Usher Tinkler "La Volpe", Prosecco Hunter Valley, NSW 56

NV Redbank Emily, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Brüt Cuvee South Australia 34

NV Marco Polo, Prosecco Brut, DOC Veneto, Italy 55

NV Langlois Creamant, Brüt by Bollinger Loire Valley, France 65

NV Marc Bredif, Brut Loire Valley, France 59

2011 Yarrabank, Cuvee Yarra Valley, Victoria 69

2011 Moorilla Muse, Extra Brut Rose Derwent Valley, Tasmania 85

2010 Jansz Single Vineyard, Chardonnay Pipers River, Tasmania 85

White Wine

Riesling – tasting notes page 18

2016 Helm Classic Murrumbateman, ACT 67

2005 Jim Barry “The Florita” Clare Valley, South Australia 110

2017 Grosset Polish Hill, South Australia 89

2015 Prinz Von Hessen “H” Line Johannisberger, Rheingau, Germany 59

2010 Peregrine Central Otago, New Zealand 63


2010 Domaines Schlumberger, Grand Cru Saering Alsace, France 88

Pinot Gris/Grigio/Blanc – tasting notes page 19

2016 Bellvale ‘Estate’, Pinot Grigio Gipsland, Victoria 49

2016 Cantina Riff Progetto Lageder, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Alto Adige, Italy 50

2016 Cave de Beblenheim, Reserve Pinot Blanc Alsace, France 59

2016 Swinging Bridge, Pinot Gris Orange, New South Wales 46

2015 Marco Felluga, Pinot Grigio Friuli, Italy 68

2017 McW 480, Pinot Grigio Tumbarumba, New South Wales 44




Semillon – tasting notes page 20

2017 Margan Hunter Valley, NSW 48

2009 Brokenwood Latara Hunter Valley, NSW 85

2014 Fermoy Estate Margaret River, Western Australia 55

Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc – tasting notes page 20

2015 Hayshed Hill Block 1 Margaret River, Western Australia 58

2014 Chateau Turcaud Entre Deux Mers, France 65

Sauvignon Blanc – tasting notes page 21

2016 Michael Hall Adelaide Hills, South Australia 67

2015 Palliser Estate Martinborough, New Zealand 55

2015 Moorilla Muse Derwent Valley, Tasmania 62

2015 Riparian Marlborough, New Zealand 49

2016 Greywacke Marlborough, New Zealand 60

2012 Jean Claude Dageneau, Pouilly-fume Loire, France 79

2015 Langlois Chateau de Fontaine-Audon Sancerre, France 77

2016 Elefante Castilla Blanco Castilla la Mancha, Spain 34

Chardonnay – tasting notes page 22, 23

2016 Kooyong Clonale Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 59

2015 Yering Station Estate Yarra Valley, Victoria 73

2015 Domaine William Fevre Montmaines, 1er Cru Chablis, France 100

2008 Domaine Blain-Gagnard, Chassagne-Montrachet “Morgeot” Burgundy, France - 1er Cru 165

2013 Domaine Larue La Garenne, Puligny - Montrachet 1er Cru Burgundy, France 220

2015 Brian Croser Tapanappa Tiers Piccadilly Valley, South Australia 120

2014 Michael Hall Piccadilly Valley, South Australia 85

2015 Flametree SRS Margaret River, Western Australia 83

2015 Vasse Felix, Heytesbury Margaret River, Western Australia 115

2013 Neudorf Moutere Nelson, New Zealand 110

2016 Nova Vita Firebird Adelaide Hills, South Australia 49

2016 BK Carbonic Maceration, Unfiltered Basket Range, South Australia 54

Field Blends – tasting notes page 24

2015 Domaine Simha, Blanc Field Blend, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Derwent Valley, Tasmania 75

2016 Tellurian'Toolleen Blanc' Field Blend, Marsanne, Viognier, Fino, Riesling

Heathcote, Victoria 44

2010 Secret Spot, Field Blend (Vale Da Poupa Branco) Gouveio, Rabigato, Muscat à Petit Grains, Malvasia Fina, Fernào Pires

Douro, Portugal 64

2017 Ricca Terra Vintners Bronco Buster Field Blend (Vermentino, Fiano, Greco, Artino)

Riverland, South Austraila 50

Varietals and Blends – tasting notes page 25 - 27

2015 Three Ponds, Verdelho Hunter Valley, New South Wales 42

2014 Rey del Mundo, Albarino Rias Baixas, Spain 44


2014 Suavia Monte Carbonare, Soave Classico Verona, Italy 75

2016 Rusden Christian, Chenin Blanc Barossa Valley, South Australia 56

2014 Poachers Ridge, Marsanne Mount Barker, Western Australia 54

2013 John Duval Plexus, Marsanne Roussanne Viognier Barossa Valley, South Australia 70

2011 Conde Valdemar, Rioja Rioja, Spain 39

2015 La Guardiense, Fiano Sannio, DOC Campania, Italy 45

2015 Amato Vino, Fiano Riverland, South Australia 54

2011 Sordo Giovanni, Arneis, Roero, DOCG Piemonte, Italy 62

2014 Laurenz V "Charming", Gruner Veltliner Kamptal, Austria 77

2017 Lark Hill, Gruner Veltliner Bungendore, NSW 85

2015 Cantine Lunae Bosoni Colli di Luni, "Grey Label" Vermentino, DOC

Liguria, Italy 70

2009 Marco Felluga Molamatta, Bianco Friuli, Italy 80

2012 Ronchi Di Manzano,“Ellegri”, Bianco Friuli, Italy 69

2015 Casale Marchese Frascati, Superiore, DOCG Frascati, Italy 52

2015 Casa Rojo"The Orange Republic", Godello Valdeorras, Spain 70

2016 Jim Barry, Assyrtiko Clare Valley, South Australia 60

Rose Wine

Rosé – tasting notes page 28

2016 Musella Corvina del Drago Verona, Italy 59

2016 Chateau Sulauze, Pomponette Coteaux d’Aix en Provence, France 59

2016 Dandelion Vineyards, Grenache Barossa Valley. South Australia 49

2015 Chateau Vannieres Bandol, Mourvèdre Provence, France 85

2016 Lowe Wines, "Headstone" Mudgee, New South Wales 62

2016 Domaine Simha Sanskrit Vin Gris, Method Pinot Noir Rose (unfiltered & Unfined)


2017 Swinging Bridge "004", Pinot Noir Rose (unfiltered & unfined)

Orange, New South Wales 60

Red Wine

Pinot Noir and Gamay – tasting notes page 29, 30

2016 Port Phillip Estate Red Hill, Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsular, Victoria 72

2013 Abbey Creek, Pinot Noir Porongurup, Western Australia 65

2014 Peregrine, Pinot Noir Central Otago, New Zealand 88

2014 Andrian, Pinot Negro Alto Adige, Italy 69

2016 Moorilla, Praxis, Pinot Noir Derwent Valley, Tasmania 60

2007 Alan McCorkindale, Chalky Pinot Noir Waipara Valley, New Zealand 110

2016 BK Carbonic Maceration, Unfiltered Lenswood, South Australia 54

2013 Domaine Bruno Clair, "Les Grasses Tetes" Marsannay Burgundy, France 149

2013 Domaine Francoise Feuillet, "Cuvee Marcel Gerbeaut" Nuits Saint George, Burgundy, France 160

2016 La Ficelle Rouge, Gamay Noir St Porcain, France 57

2014 Maison Thorin, Beaujolais Villages, AOC Beaujolais, France 50

2014 Anne Sophie Dubois, "l" Alchemiste", Fleurie Beaujolais, France 85

2015 Tornatore, Mount Etna Rosso DOC Castiglione di Sicilia, Italy 78




Tempranillo and Blend – tasting notes page 30

2012 Celeste Crianza, Tempranillo Ribera del Duero, Spain 69

2014 Torres Altos Ibericos, Crianza Rioja, Tempranillo Rioja, Spain 49

2015 Juniper Estate, Tempranillo Margaret River, Western Australia 55

2013 Casa Rojo Alexander vs Ham Factory Tinto Fino DOP Tempranillo

Ribera del Duero, Spain 75

2015 Partisan "By Jove", Tempranillo Mclaren Vale, South Australia 44

Merlot– tasting notes page 31

2016 Primo Estate Merlesco McLaren Vale, South Australia 43

2013 Tarrawarra K Block Yarra Valley, Victoria 69


Field Blends – tasting notes page 32

2014 Domaine Simha, Rouge Field Blend, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling


2014 Ridge Vineyards, 'Geyserville' Field Blend, Zinfandel, Carignan, Peti Syrah, Mourvèdre

Santa Cruz, California, USA 150

2015 Margan Estate Breaking Ground, Tempranillo, Graciano, Shiraz, Field Blend

Hunter Valley, NSW 65




Varietals and Blends – tasting notes page 32 - 34

2014 Amato Vino, Carignano, Graciano Margaret River, Western Australia 50

2012 Bruno Rocca, Barbera d’Asti Barbaresco, Italy 79

2012 First Drop, "The Big Blind" Nebbiolo/Barbera Adelaide Hills, South Australia 62

2014 Three Dark Horses, Mataro McLaren Vale, South Australia 54

2014 Salcheto, Chianti Colli Sensi, DOCG Montepulciano, Italy 60

2015 Kay Brothers, Basket Pressed Nero D'Avola McLaren Vale, South Australia 62

2009 Coriole, Sagrantino McLaren Vale, South Australia 69

2009 Bodegas Castano, Monastrell Yecla, Spain 55

2011 Cascina Fontana, Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy 129

2013 Fletcher, "Recta Pete" Barbaresco, DOCG Piedmont, Italy 85

2010 Ceretto, Dolcetto D’Alba, DOC Alba, Italy 60

2016 Staffa Rosso Conestabile, Sangiovese, IGT Umbria, Italy 65

2006 Stonehurst, Chambourcin Hunter Valley, New South Wales 49

2013 Kangarilla Road, Primitivo, Zinfandel Mclaren Vale, South Australia 58

2015 Heirloom, Touriga Mclaren Vale, South Australia 55

2017 Ricca Terra, Vintners Tinta Barroca Riverland, South Australia 59

Grenache and Blends – tasting notes page 35

2013 John Duval Annexus, Grenache Barossa Valley, South Australia 99

2016 Wirra Wirra Original Blend, Grenache, Shiraz McLaren Vale, South Australia 52

2014 Head Nouveau, Touriga, Montepulciano, Grenache Barossa Valley, South Australia 52

2014 Domaine Pierre Usseglio and Fils, Chateauneuf du Pape Rhone Valley, France 110

2012 Guigal Cote du Rhone Rouge Rhone Valley, France 54

2014 Nuraghe Crabioni, Cannonau (Grenache) di Sardegna, DOC

Sardegna, Italy 64




Cabernet Blends – tasting notes page 36

2015 West Cape Howe, Hannah's Hill, Cabernet Malbec Frankland River, Western Australia 45

2012 Yalumba, “Signature”, Cabernet Shiraz Barossa Valley, South Australia 95

2015 Rusden Ripper Creek, Shiraz, Cabernet Barossa Valley, South Australia 59

2006 Moorilla Muse Series, Cabernet Merlot Derwent Valley, Tasmania 89

2011 Flametree Jeremy John, Cabernet Malbec Margaret River, Western Australia 120

Cabernet Sauvignon – tasting notes page 37, 38

2011 Helm Murrumbateman, ACT 49

2009 Geoff Merrill Reserve Coonawarra, South Australia 72

2014 Yalumba “The Cigar” Coonawarra, South Australia 58

2014 Majella Coonawarra, South Australia 67

2014 Grace Farm Margaret River, Western Australia 59

2014 Wirra Wirra, The Angelus Mclaren Vale, South Australia 96

2014 Chateau Gantonnet Bordeaux Rouge Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France 54

2010 Forest Hill Block 5 Mt Barker, Western Australia 99

2014 Hickinbotham Clarendon Estate, “Trueman” Mclaren Vale, South Australia 110

Shiraz – tasting notes page 38, 39

2016 Teusner, “The Independent”, Shiraz, Mataro Barossa Valley, South Australia 49

2009 Galli Estate, " Lorenzo" Shiraz Heathcote, Victoria 75

2013 Flametree Frankland River, Western Australia 58

2015 Teusner Albert Barossa Valley, South Australia 89

2010 Moorilla Muse, Syrah Derwent Valley, Tasmania 120

2005 Mitchelton Print, Syrah Goulburn Valley, Victoria 125

2012 HEAD ‘The Brunette’, Shiraz Moppa, South Australia 99

2015 Gundog Estate, No.2 Shiraz Hilltops, NSW 69

2014 Michael Hall Flaxmans Valley, Syrah Eden Valley, South Australia 79

2014 Mitolo Angela Mclaren Vale, South Australia 65

2014 Grosset "Nereus" Clare Valley, South Australia 82




Dessert Wines – tasting notes page 41

2015 Yalumba FSW 8B, Botrytis Viognier (60ml) Wrattonbully, South Australia 8/38

2016 Alasia Moscato, D’Asti DOCG (150ml) Piedmont, Italy 10/48

2014 Vasse Felix, Cane Cut Margaret River, Western Australia 35

Digestifs - Ports/Fortifieds/Cognac

Valdespino Pedro Ximenez Sherry (60ml) 12

Grant Burge 10 year Muscat (60ml) 10

Galway Pipe Port (60ml) 9

Penfolds Grandfather Tawny Port (60ml) 14

Ouzo 12 8

Opal Bianco Sambucca 9

Opal Nera Sambucca 9

Lemon Z Lemoncello 9

Remy Martin VSOP Cognac 26

Hennessy Cognac 12

Paul Giraud VSOP Cognac 18




Beer - Tap Beer

Hahn Super Dry Australia 7.5

Pure Blonde Australia 8

Mismatch Brewing, Session Ale Australia 8.5

Lord Nelson Three Sheets Australia 8.5

4 Pines Pale Ale Australia 8.5

Fat Yak Australia 8.5

Wild Yak Australia 8.5

Stella Artois Belgium 9.5

Blue Moon White IPA United State of America 9

All Star Session IPA Australia 8.5

Beer - Bottled

Cascade Premium light Australia 7.5

Tooheys Extra Dry Australia 8.5

Crown Lager Australia 9.5

Little Creatures Pale Ale Australia 10

James Squire Ninetales Amber Ale Australia 10

Mismatch Brewing, Chocolate Stout Australia 9

Heineken Netherlands 10

Corona Mexico 10

Asahi Japan 10

Kronenbourg Blanc France 7.5

Kronenbourg 1664 France 7.5

Tap Cider

The Apple Thief, Pink Lady Cider Australia 8

Apple Pomegranate, The Hills Cider Australia 8




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Wine Tasting Notes

Curated by Mark Dibblin, Licensee of

The Deck Sydney

Champagne

2008 Pol Roger, Brüt Eperany, France 199

A great vintage from one of the finest Champagne houses that delivers great concentration with subtle complexity and superior precision. A Winston Churchill favourite.

NV Laurent-Perrier, La Cuvee Tours-sur-Marne, France 99

Fresh, pure and elegant; significantly driven by an unusually high proportion of Chardonnay, the new La Cuvee is made from more than a hundred different Crus. It represents exceptional value at this price.

NV Canard Duchene, Cuvee Leonie Green Reims, France 145

With apple and a surprisingly large helping of lifted red fruit, combined with biscuits and dried fruit this wine is rich and complex in part due to a high level of reserve wines used (25%)

2009 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Cuis, France 140

Boasting at least 80% from grand cru Cote des Blancs, this delicious Champagne punches well above its weight. Playing in the apples and pears spectrum with a healthy dose of citrus and a touch of lemon curd. Yum!

NV Canard-Duchêne "Authentic", Rosé Reims, France 115

Strawberries and cream with some red currants thrown in, held together with a wonderful minerality - suits any time of day!

2006 Philippe Starck + Louis Roederer, Champagne Brüt Natural Reims, France 199

Possibly the most interesting and attractive Champagne I have ever tasted. Released on only exceptional years when there have been optimal ripening conditions the approach is to simply showcase the terroir of this single vineyard Champagne grown on clay and stone. Through zero dosage, organic and biodynamic practices, harvesting the entire production in one day and co-fermenting the Pinot and Chardonnay using natural fermentation techniques in 100% oak; utilising no malolactic or racking; this "simple” approach has produced a wine of immense complexity and finesse. Treat yourself there's not much available!




Sparkling

2017 Usher Tinkler "La Volpe", Prosecco Hunter Valley, NSW 56 From 100% Glera grafted onto old Hunter Semillon vines this Prosecco shows the minerality and restraint we love

in Italian examples whilst bursting with apple and nashi pear and an almost marzipan flourish.

NV Redbank Emily, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Brüt Cuvee South Australia 34 Relatively simple with clean minerality this is a lovely aperitif

NV Marco Polo, Prosecco Brut DOC Veneto, Italy 55 Dry but textural - a good example of this style of sparkling wine.

NV Langlois Creamant, Brüt by Bollinger Loire Valley, France 65 Crafted from Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc this sparkling owned by the house

of Bolly is "ab fab". Great with nibble bits darling!

NV Marc Bredif, Brut Loire Valley, France 59 This sparkling Vouvray is at once pretty and delicate yet with a great backbone - great

with or without food.

2011 Yarrabank, Cuvee Yarra Valley, Victoria 69 This racy sparkling is the product of a partnership with Champagne Devaux and is a benchmark

for Australian Champenoise.

2011 Moorilla Muse, Extra Brut Rose Derwent Valley, Tasmania 85 Rich and powerful and with great depth yet still very elegant.

2010 Jansz Single Vineyard, Chardonnay Pipers River, Tasmania 85 Preserved lemon, truffles and oyster shells along with confectionery notes of nougat and biscuits.

From one of Australia's great sparkling regions.




Riesling

2016 Helm Classic Murrumbateman, ACT 67 More tightly wound than Anthony Mundine! If you want line and precision this is it.

2005 Jim Barry “ The Florita” Clare Valley, South Australia 110 One of Australia's truly great white wines and one of the best vintages.

Aussie Riesling doesn't get better than this.

2017 Grosset Polish Hill, South Australia 89 One of Australia's greatest producers, this wine is intense with luscious lime and floral characters

in a steely structure.

2015 Prinz Von Hessen “H” Line Johannisberger, Rheingau, Germany 59 Typical Rheingau Riesling, medium weight with refreshing notes of apples, stone fruit and

citrus, with the benefit of some time on lees.

2010 Peregrine Central Otago, New Zealand 63 What New Zealand Riesling? Well actually there are a few very good ones and this is

looking just great with quite a few years bottle age but still fresh and taut. An off dry style with stone fruit and orange blossom aromas. This will easily stand up to spicy food.


Eden Valley is one of if not "the" greatest Australian region for Riesling and this is a very good example of why. Approachable enough to be enjoyed without food.

2010 Domaines Schlumberger, Grand Cru Saering Alsace, France 88

This is Riesling at the top of its game from its Alsatian home. Still a youth though a 2010.




Pinot Gris/Grigio/Blanc

2016 Bellvale ‘Estate’, Pinot Grigio Gipsland, Victoria 49 “It’s a cracking grigio. Weighty and flavoursome but flushed with refreshing acidity. ….

Lime, nashi pear, crunchy apples and dry, chalky spice. Lovely dry finish too.” - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)……….I'll second that!

2016 Cantina Riff Progetto Lageder, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Alto Adige, Italy 50 Crafted by renowned fourth generation winemaker Alois Lagedar, this lively Italian pinot grigio has minerality

and structure that reflect the Dolomite fossils and limestone that the vines grow on; hence the name "Riff" which is German for reef.

2016 Cave de Beblenheim, Reserve Pinot Blanc Alsace, France 59 Dry yet full bodied with orchard and stone fruits - more interesting than the "easy drinking"

label this variety wears.

2016 Swinging Bridge, Pinot Gris Orange, New South Wales 46 Great texture, notably creamy nuttiness adds a lot of interest to

this cool climate Pinot Gris.

2015 Marco Felluga, Pinot Grigio Friuli, Italy 68

This is a delicious Italian Pinot Grigio, quite weighty and textural with layers of fruit, but undeniably Italian structure.

2017 McW 480, Pinot Grigio Tumbarumba, New South Wales 44 From the cool Tumbarumba region this is a nice tight Grigio with refreshing apple notes and floral tones, true to

the style.




Semillon

2017 Margan Hunter Valley, NSW 48 Lime and lemongrass within a slightly fuller bodied and softer package than many

other Hunter Semillons.

2009 Brokenwood Latara Hunter Valley, NSW 85 This is a wonderful expression of aged Hunter Semillon, still bright and youthful but

developing toasty honey characters over cut hay, citrus rind, almonds, apple tart and dried fruits. If you've never tried one you should.


A very different beast from the Semillons of the Hunter Valley but top notch in its own right. This Semillon freely expresses a lot more complexity in its youth than typical Hunter examples which may not display their full potential for a decade or two. Elevage includes barrel fermentation and extended time on lees; and the resulting wine is a luscious cascade of zesty lemon curd, salty preserved lemon, straw and honeysuckle; with plenty of weight and texture.

Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc

2015 Hayshed Hill Block 1 Margaret River, Western Australia 58 Think Aussie Sem /Sav think Margaret River! This is a great example-Block 1 consists of

some of the oldest Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes in Margaret River. Classic lemon and cut grass on the nose and a well textured palate of gooseberry and fresh lychee.

2014 Chateau Turcaud Entre Deux Mers, France 65 Then there's the French version. The aromatic complexity on the nose follows through on

the palate with extreme finesse. Do ya want to, ya want to get funky? If you're not going to Sancere this might be the one.




Sauvignon Blanc

2016 Michael Hall Adelaide Hills, South Australia 67 In wine a great deal comes down to "regionality" and Adelaide Hills is home to Australia’s best

Sauvignon Blancs. This is a great example, New World Sauvignon Blanc for adults.

2015 Palliser Estate Martinborough, New Zealand 55 This is a serious cool climate Sauvignon Blanc, subtle and textural but bursting with flavour, from

gooseberries to the tropical spectrum.

2015 Moorilla Muse Derwent Valley, Tasmania 62 From the St Matthias Vineyard the fruit was handpicked on three separate occasions for optimum

complexity and balance, and the resulting wine matured in oak. This is a Bordeaux style Sauvignon Blanc - one that drinks beautifully now but will benefit from age.

2015 Riparian Marlborough, New Zealand 49 Everything we've come to expect from Marlborough savvy…

2016 Greywacke Marlborough, New Zealand 60 From the winemaker who made Cloudy Bay's first 25 vintages - classy Marlborough Savvy.

2012 Jean Claude Dageneau, Pouilly-fume Loire, France 79 The Dagueneau family are " Loire or even more specifically Pouilly Fume Royalty".

This is a great value introduction into their kingdom.

2016 Elefante Castilla Blanco Castilla la Mancha, Spain 34 Fresh, perfumed and inviting. Rose petals and green apples A rewarding level of viscosity.

From a blend of Macabeo, Viura , Verdejo with Sauvignon Blanc. Not too serious but what's not to like?

2015 Langlois Chateau de Fontaine-Audon Sancerre, France 77 This is Sancere as it should be with no aspirations to be New World. Vive la Sancere!

Smokey minerality sucked from the silex earth and lashings of powerful and complex yet subtle fruit.




Chardonnay

2016 Kooyong Clonale Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 59 Limey fruit, cedar spice and a creamy nougat palate. A nice Chardonnay at this price point!

2015 Yering Station Estate Yarra Valley, Victoria 73 A classy chardy from Victoria's oldest vineyard. Honeysuckle, white stone fruit, cashews and grapefruit balanced

with intelligent use of oak. Posture that befits its class!

2015 Domaine William Fevre Montmaines, 1er Cru Chablis, France 100 With more minerals than Gina Reinhart, attributable to the limestone and oyster shell it grew in, this is

everything you're looking for in Chablis-a perfect combination of concentrated fruit, perfectly integrated and restrained spicy oak, and of course the salty minerality. Scrumptious.

2008 Domaine Blain-Gagnard, Chassagne-Montrachet “Morgeot”

Burgundy, France - 1er Cru 165

One of the finest vintages from one of the finest white producers of Burgundy this wine has great purity of fruit, with balanced acidity and long, clean flavours which clearly evoke the wine’s origins.

2013 Domaine Larue La Garenne, Puligny - Montrachet 1er Cru Burgundy, France 220 Unapologetically mineral, dry, tensed and precise it shows aromas of baked apple, spice,

and caramel. Dry, light bodied, open, fresh acidity, finishes with a really fresh grip of minerality.

2015 Brian Croser Tapanappa Tiers Piccadilly Valley, South Australia 120 The Piccadilly Valley terroir is quite possibly Australia's best terroir for Chardonnay,

a grape with whom the name Brian Croser is synonymous! With a great cool vintage such as 2015 this wine is just shining!

2014 Michael Hall Piccadilly Valley, South Australia 85 The first time I tried Michael Hall's chardonnay it reinvigorated my faith in Australian chardonnays.

He manages to produce wines of great finesse, length and power with the mineral backbone of a Montrachet. In his own words "The 2014 vintage is a textural wine showing a citrus core of grapefruit zest and pith, tightly wound minerality and a hint of struck match."




Chardonnay- continued

2015 Flametree SRS Margaret River, Western Australia 83 Fine, lean and flinty this new style of Margaret River Chardonnay has aromas of complex mealy grapefruit

and roasted nut characters, with a powerful intense textural palate and a mineral precision.

2015 Vasse Felix, Heytesbury Margaret River, Western Australia 115 One of two high end Margy Chardies on the list - which are quite different. The Heytesbury

is 100% wild yeast fermented and matured in new oak for just 9 months. Powerful and intense it displays matchstick, citrus, white peach and grapefruit alongside a subtle toasty, nutty aspect from the sublime oak regime. There's a steely, tight thread of fine grained oak and beautifully-weighted fruit supported with a lancing acidity.

2013 Neudorf Moutere Nelson, New Zealand 110 Complex and Classy (no NZ jokes please) "When grapes are turned into wine by winemakers as

talented as Tim Finn, the results can be spectacular. His Moutere Chardonnay would fool many into thinking it was a fine, white Burgundy (it is priced as one, deservedly)." Jancis Robinson MW.

2016 Nova Vita Firebird Adelaide Hills, South Australia 49 The Adelaide Hills puts out some great cool climate Chardonnays. This has aromas of lemon zest,

fresh white stone fruit apples, pears and brioche. The palate is a mix of lime, white stone fruits and raw almonds with a slightly creamy texture.

2016 BK Carbonic Maceration, Unfiltered Basket Range, South Australia 54 A funky Chardonnay from a funky wine maker. A small parcel was destemmed and underwent an

extended fermentation under carbonic maceration. Unfiltered so there may be deposits. "Rustic, old-world characters reflecting extended fermentation - honeycomb wax and a soft, talcum texture."




Field Blends

2015 Domaine Simha, Blanc Field Blend, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc


These guys are doing some really wonderful things and this field blend of Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc picked on a flower day is no exception. Think camellia, lemongrass, grapefruit, and river stone. Organic, biodynamic, unfined and unfiltered.

2016 Tellurian' Toolleen Blanc' Field Blend

Marsanne, Viognier, Fino, Riesling Heathcote, Victoria 44

This cheeky field blend of Marsanne, Viognier, Fiano, Riesling made with organic principals and a minimal interventionist approach is right up to the job of convincing a Marlborough savvy lover that there's a wonderful world of wine out there worth trying!

2010 Secret Spot, Field Blend (Vale Da Poupa Branco) Gouveio, Rabigato, Muscat à Petit Grains, Malvasia Fina, Fernào Pires

Douro, Portugal 64

Wine is not meant to be boring! Breakout and try something new. A field blend of Gouveio, Rabigato, Muscat à Petit Grains, Malvasia Fina and Fernão Pires. Mineral, fresh, floral and elegant….and above all interesting!

2017 Ricca Terra Vintners Bronco Buster Field Blend

(Vermentino, Fiano, Greco, Artino) Riverland, South Australia 50

Four Mediteranean varieties, Vermentino, Fiano, Greco, and Artino, grown in one paddock and co-fermented. Beautiful, fresh, crunchy acids ( with none addded) and plenty of interest. Ashley Ratcliff, prior to becoming a master viticulturist and then vintner, held a career in Australia and the USA breaking wild broncos- hence the name!




Varietals and Blends

2015 Three Ponds, Verdelho Hunter Valley, New South Wales 42 Fruit driven and balanced with lemon curd, grass, lime and lanolin characters on the nose.

2014 Rey del Mundo, Albarino Rias Baixas, Spain 44 Spain's other great white (along with Godello) this is an aromatic frisky wine that will satisfy

most palates. Want to tempt your table away from Sauvignon Blanc- this is a great baby step in the right direction.


The first Albarino in the Hunter region it has all the hallmarks of this variety form it's home in the Rias Baixas; orange blossom, almonds and honey. Great texture from extended time on lees and lovely mineral structure. Yum!

2014 Suavia Monte Carbonare, Soave Classico Verona, Italy 75 Made from 100% Garganega grown on volcanic hills as black as coal (hence the name) this is a

real favourite. Citrus and spice and all things nice.

2016 Rusden Christian, Chenin Blanc Barossa Valley, South Australia 56 Made by one of the Barossa's heralded red wine makers, Christian Canute, this white is good enough to be named

after him! A lovely Aussie example of this great variety. Lovely texture - orange blossom, oysters and lemon curd.

2014 Poachers Ridge, Marsanne Mount Barker, Western Australia 54 Beautifully made with bright melon, pear and honeysuckle and dare I say a little white cheese.

2013 John Duval Plexus, Marsanne Roussanne Viognier Barossa Valley, South Australia 70

A lovely Rhone blend with layers of apricot and honeysuckle. Made by one of Australia's most reverred wine makers

2011 Conde Valdemar, Rioja Rioja, Spain 39

Great value Spanish wine from 100% Macabeo (Viura) - another favourite for Paella night.

2015 La Guardiense, Fiano Sannio, DOC Campania, Italy 45 Fiano is an ancient grape loved by the Romans. This Fiano has supple texture with the honey, melon and citrus line

one would expect in a Fiano from this region

Varietals and Blends – continued

2015 Amato Vino, Fiano Riverland, South Australia 54 Honey, spice, florals and nuts; this is a beautiful Australian expression of a Fiano.

2011 Sordo Giovanni, Arneis, Roero, DOCG Piemonte, Italy 62 Produced in the heart of "Barolo Country" this crunchy white has nashi pear and orange blossom

on the nose with hints of honey and pistachio.

2014 Laurenz V "Charming", Gruner Veltliner Kamptal, Austria 77 Ripe apples and spice yet with a savouriness underlying. Delicious wine. Try it with

oysters natural

2017 Lark Hill, Gruner Veltliner Sardegna, Italy 85 This wine puts a new definition on complexity for Australian white aromatics. Produced with bio-dynamic

practices and fermented on old French oak with native yeast the fruit is complimented with white pepper, parsnip and an array of herbs.

2015 Cantine Lunae Bosoni Colli di Luni, "Grey Label"

Vermentino, DOC Liguria, Italy 70

Whereas Sardegna produces Vermentino characterised by weight, texture and salinity; Ligurian Vermentino is all about freshness. This Grey label from Lunae (named after the nearby ancient Etruscan and Roman port of Luni) is fresh, elegant and bright showing citrus, wild flowers and suggestions of acacia honey. Lovely minerality on the finish. Fabulous with fish pie, wonderful on its own!

2009 Marco Felluga Molamatta, Bianco Friuli, Italy 80 A surprisingly fruity and luscious blend of Tocai Friulano, Pinot Bianco, and Ribolla Gialla,

this displays complexities of white peach, liquorice and flowers. Just delicious.





2012 Ronchi Di Manzano,“Ellegri”, Bianco Friuli, Italy 69 Ellegri or happy in Italian - this wine's so happy it dances on your tongue.

A rare blend of Friulano, Sauvignon, Chardonnay and a little Picolit. If you buy this and you're not happy, well you should probably drink beer.

2015 Casale Marchese Frascati, Superiore, DOCG Frascati, Italy 52 Frascati as it should be from the best Malvasia grapes. Melon, almond, acacia flowers, apples

and citrus with a hint of aromatic mint.

2015 Casa Rojo "The Orange Republic" Godello Valdeorras, Spain 70 Having Paella - drink this. There are many wines on the list that complement the Paella but

none better than this. Rich yet beautifully balanced with a refreshing line of acid keeping it clean, sophisticated and delicious. Often compared to Chardonnay, Godello combines the structure of white burgundy with the finesse of a juicily mineral grape.

2016 Jim Barry, Assyrtiko Clare Valley, South Australia 60 The first release of Australia's first Assyrtiko, a grape of fame from the Greek isle of Santorini.

Luscious lemon sorbet and preserved lemon with a salt rim on the glass! Grab some oysters!




Rosé

2016 Musella Corvina del Drago Verona, Italy 59 Made from 100% Corvina. Pale pink, rose petals on the nose and raspberries and crunchy

acidity on the palate. Summer in Italy anyone?

2016 Chateau Sulauze, Pomponette Coteaux d’Aix en Provence, France 59 This pale pink and dry rosé from Coteaux d'Aix en Provence is Grenache-dominant (60%)

with 15% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, 10% Rolle and 5% Mourvedre. Made with organic and biodynamic practices the palate has reasonable weight and exudes red fruits and cherries.

2016 Dandelion Vineyards, Grenache Rose Barossa Valley. South Australia 49 A lively crisp and fresh rose with cardamom and spice on the nose and a long

lingering raspberry palate.

2015 Chateau Vannieres Bandol, Mourvèdre Rose Provence, France 85 The first vine was planted in Bandol by the Romans 2,500 years ago. With 40% Mourvèdre

by “Saignée”, 30% Cinsault , 30% Grenache by slow pressure, the result is a highly complex rose. Aromas of orange peel, rose’s petals, coconut, melon and minerals. A soft supple and persistent palate.

2016 Lowe Wines, "Headstone" Mudgee, New South Wales 62 Made by one of the great characters of NSW wines, David's organic Grenache rose is pale,

lowish in alcohol and understated with rhubarb and caramel nose and textured minerality on the palate.

2016 Domaine Simha Sanskrit Vin Gris, Method Pinot Noir

Rose (unfiltered & Unfined) Derwent Valley, Tasmania 85

Made in the vin gris or saignee method this Rosé is from Pinot Noir grown organically and biodynamically and handpicked on a fruit day before the harvest moon. The resulting wine is beautifully succulent, oozing ripe strawberries, rose water and the most fragrant of artisan Turkish delight; every mouthful will leave you yearning for the next. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with perfect natural balance

2017 Swinging Bridge "004", Pinot Noir Rose (unfiltered & unfined)

Orange, New South Wales 60

Made from 100% barrel fermented 777 clone Pinot Noir with nothing added other than sulphur, and nothing taken away due to no filtering or fining; this is a really moreish wine. Pretty bright rosey fruit, yet chewy and textured and funky! Hello summer!

Pinot Noir and Gamay

2016 Port Phillip Estate Red Hill, Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 72 Red cherries, red fruit, pine and sage blend with gamey notes and savoury tannins. Never disappoints.

2013 Abbey Creek, Pinot Noir Porongurup, Western Australia 65 This wine shows plenty of intensity with strawberry and savoury notes side by side.

2014 Peregrine, Pinot Noir Central Otago, New Zealand 88 Mocha spice, blood plums, rhubarb, cranberry and dark cherry characters with a seamless, silky

texture and fine tannins. Definitely Central Otago!

2014 Andrian, Pinot Negro Alto Adige, Italy 69 Ruby red with dark red fruits and forest pungencies the thing that really gives its Italian origin

away is the tannin structure and backbone of the wine.

2016 Moorilla, Praxis, Pinot Noir Derwent Valley, Tasmania 60 Fruit forward soft style of pinot with heaps of black fruit, cherries and strawberries

and an appealing level of volatility.

2007 Alan McCorkindale, Chalky Pinot Noir Waipara Valley, New Zealand 110 James Halliday –“Alan McCorkindale is a genius with Pinot Noir” This wine is testimony to that!

With layers of plum cherry and soft fruits with savoury and earthy notes this wine is held together by its superior structure.




Pinot Noir and Gamay - continued

2015 Tornatore, Mount Etna Rosso DOC Castiglione di Sicilia, Italy 78 This wine has nothing to do with Burgundy or Pinot or Gamay yet I have every confidence listing it in

this section. If you're after a Burgundian type complexity and structure you will not be disappointed. Made from 90% Nerello Mascalese and 10% Nerello Cappucio ( neither of which I expect most people have heard of) and grown on the imposing slopes of Mt Etna's volcanic soil; the complexity and structure ifs just fabulous, carved out by the crisp nights at that altitude, and sea breases compensating for the intense heat of the day. Try it you will love it.

2016 BK Carbonic Maceration, Unfiltered Lenswood, South Australia 54

Do ya wanna funk? If not this is probably not for you. Made in 100% carbonic maceration, unfined and unfiltered with plenty of yeasty funk. It's a lovely refreshing and interesting wine worth a go if you dare.

2013 Domaine Bruno Clair, "Les Grasses Tetes", Marsannay Burgundy, France 149

From a top producer, this is a fine, elegant Marsannay. Refined, crunchy, bright red fruits followed by a long, elegant, mineral finish. Great value.

2013 Domaine Francoise Feuillet, "Cuvee Marcel Gerbeaut" Nuits Saint George, Burgundy, France 160

Rich and powerful with great fruit concentration, fairly typical of Nuits Saint George

2016 La Ficelle Rouge, Gamay Noir St Porcain, France 57

Actually a blend of Gamay and Pinot Noir this relatively simple wine is a really nice drink with a medium weight and good structure. Step into France!

2014 Maison Thorin, Beaujolais Villages, AOC Beaujolais, France 50

Summer delights of cherry and black fruits jump out from this 100% Gamay

2014 Anne Sophie Dubois, "l" Alchemiste", Fleurie Beaujolais, France 85

From a rising star of Beaujolais comes this beautiful expression of Gamay, organically grown and minimalistically produced. It speaks for itself. Drink it!




Tempranillo and Blend

2012 Celeste Crianza, Tempranillo Ribera del Duero, Spain 69

Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero tends to achieve higher fruit ripeness than those of Rioja, due to the high altitude leading to very cool nights in contrast to the extreme heat of the day. This luscious example has the typically forward rich, dark fruit on the palate and more ripe tannin structure than the usually dusty, savoury Rioja. However plenty of spice, leather, tar and earthiness add complexity and leave you in no doubt it may be fruit driven but it's old world!

2014 Torres Altos Ibericos, Crianza Rioja, Tempranillo Rioja, Spain 49

100% Tempranillo from its motherland Rioja; fine juicy tannins, earthy fruit and floral notes. Lovely with salsa!

2015 Juniper Estate, Tempranillo Margaret River, Western Australia 55

This is a seriously good crack at producing an Aussie Tempranillo true to its origins, yet with a swag of Margaret River drive in the fruit to balance the firm tannins, spice, musk, bay leaf and dark chocolate. Take that to "la rumba".

2013 Casa Rojo Alexander vs Ham Factory Tinto Fino DOP Tempranillo

Ribera del Duero 75

Another hit from the "Red House', these guys are meticulous about the way they go about their wines. Selected from the best vineyards of Aranda de Duero the resulting wine is richly intense, with black fruits melded with cocoa, mocha and tobacco.

2015 Partisan "By Jove", Tempranillo Mclaren Vale, South Australia 44

Dark spicy fruit and a good savory tanin structure are typical of Rioja so it's great to see in this wine. Think blood plumb, cheerry and clove.




Merlot

2016 Primo Estate Merlesco McLaren Vale, South Australia 43 It's easy to imagine Joe Grilli of Primo Estate has a real sense of fun. This is a delightfully

simple but yummy little merlot bursing with blackberry and blueberry fruit

2013 Tarrawarra K Block Yarra Valley, Victoria 69 Red fruits, cedar, tobacco, aniseed and vanilla, this is a lovely Merlot, the complete package. 2014 Fermoy Estate Margaret River, Western Australia 55 This is a serious merlot punching well and truly above its weight; and with old world characteristics combined with

everything Margaret River is famous for. Dark ripe fruits melded with olive, thyme and bay. Chocolate and cigar box complete the picture and its all bound tightly with structure the French would be proud of.

Field Blends

2014 Domaine Simha, Rouge Field Blend, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling


Anyone who can say their wine has nuances of bird song is all right with me - I think they might be right! "Produced from cool climate origin varietals of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Gamay, Chardonnay and Riesling. In-keeping with our natural philosophy, the grapes were picked on a flower day. The blend underwent a whole bunch wild ferment with traditional pigeage and was bottled unfined and unfiltered with natural balance. An extremely bright and fresh style; Meadows of wildflower parfum, damson plum, bird song, cherry, thyme and pink peppercorn spice give this wine great perfume and presence."

2014 Ridge Vineyards, 'Geyserville' Field Blend, Zinfandel, Carignan, Peti Syrah, Mourvèdre

Santa Cruz, California, USA 150

Jancis Robinson chose both Geyserville and sister property Monte Bello as examples of great vineyards - both unusual in that they are American and in the case of Geyserville that it grows Zinfandel. Their field blend of roughly 60% Zinfandel, 24% Carignane, 12% Petite Sirah, 4% Mataro is a stunning racy well-structured and distinctive wine , partly it's thought because of the proportion of old vine Carignan. They have just made their 50th vintage.

2015 Margan Estate Breaking Ground, Tempranillo, Graciano,

Shiraz, Field Blend

Hunter Valley, NSW 65

Brooding dark forest fruit reflecting the Tempranillo and Shiraz grown on the deep red volcanic earth of Fordwich is given extra lift and line by the Graciano. Further complexity comes in the form of red meat, struck match and spices; with some pretty floral hints on the nose. Picked and fermented togerther as a field blend it's great to see new varieties played with in the Hunter.

Varietals and Blends

2014 Amato Vino, Carignano, Graciano Margaret River, Western Australia 50 The Graciano delivers some crunchy acid structure to this lovely unusual (for Australia) blend.

Cassis and spicy anise, with chocolate cherry, raspberry and blueberry on the palate, with nuances of cinnamon, clove and vanilla.

2012 Bruno Rocca, Barbera d’Asti Barbaresco, Italy 79 A great Barbera from this renowned Barbaresco family. Full-bodied, warm and savoury, with aromas of plums, blackberries, sour

cherries and blueberries with hints of almond and hazelnut.

2012 First Drop, "The Big Blind" Nebbiolo/Barbera Adelaide Hills, South Australia 62 Two Piedmont varieties that are oft blended there so why not here. Medium-bodied with cherry & berry fruits, spice and a touch

of dark chocolate with some leathery savoury notes. Delicious.

2014 Three Dark Horses, Mataro McLaren Vale, South Australia 54 With restrained fragrances of dried herbs, earth, spice and liquorice and weighty savoury fruit;

what's not to like? Next time you're going for a Barossa Shiraz maybe try this!

2014 Salcheto, Chianti Colli Sensi, DOCG Montepulciano, Italy 60

2014 was a difficult vintage but these often sort the men from the boys. Unmistakable Italian structure. Lovely Chianti. Sangiovese (80%), Canaiolo and Mammolo.

2015 Kay Brothers, Basket Pressed Nero D'Avola McLaren Vale, South Australia 62 The famous grape of Sicily; this Australian gives violets, musk, red fruit, roast beetroot and

black olive on the nose with strawberries, rhubarb, graphite and liquorice flavours abounding.

2009 Coriole, Sagrantino McLaren Vale, South Australia 69 This is a big muscular wine and needed all this time to become more approachable. Loaded

with leather, dried herbs, liquorice, potpourri, black tea and red fruits not to mention fine tannins, and a great backbone. Memorable!





2009 Bodegas Castano, Monastrell Yecla, Spain 55 Mataro, Mourvedre, Monastrell…anyone confused yet? Well this is distinctly the Spanish version

and a great example thereof! You can almost taste the earth it was grown in, fabulously savoury yet great fruit weight to match. Loads of bottle age character too.

2011 Cascina Fontana, Barolo, DOCG Piedmont, Italy 60 Hugely rich yet austere.............sounds like an old boss of mine but this wine has a lot more

complexity and interest, AND it gets better with age. Seriously it has incredible concentration together with a structure the Italians seem to perfect, and at this age it is developing the nuances of liquorice, tar and roses one would expect.

2013 Fletcher, "Recta Pete" Barbaresco, DOCG Piedmont, Italy 85 David Fletcher is an Aussie making big waves in Barbaresco with his Nebiolo,

not many people manage that! As they say down here, this is really good gear - give it a crack! Try it with lamb.

2010 Ceretto, Dolcetto D’Alba, DOC Alba, Italy 60 Delicate, soft and fragrant with red fruits flowers and sweet almonds.

2016 Staffa Rosso Conestabile, Sangiovese, IGT Umbria, Italy 54 She's my cherry pie

Cool drink of water Such a sweet surprise Tastes so good Make a grown man cry Sweet cherry pie oh yea She's my cherry pie Put a smile on your face Ten miles wide Looks so good Bring a tear to your eye Sweet cherry pie Sweet cherry pie Swing it! (Hint- the flavour profile is contained in the above lyrics)


2006 Stonehurst, Chambourcin Hunter Valley, New South Wales 49

Medium bodied and nicely structured with raspberry, blackcurrant and violets. Refreshing. 2013 Kangarilla Road, Primitivo, Zinfandel Mclaren Vale, South Australia 58 This is Zinfandel made in the brighter Mediterranean style of Primitivo.

Think spicy fruit cake, tangy stewed rhubarb, hints of herbs and a lovely structure.

2015 Heirloom, Touriga Mclaren Vale, South Australia 55 Ay caramba! Touriga is springing up more and more- often as part of a blend. This 100% Touriga

is delicious. Savoury dark plum aromas with touches of charcuterie and violets. A rich and long pallet full of black fruit it has the potential to come across as big but the fresh, rhubarby acid structure restrains it and gives it elegance.

2017 Ricca Terra Vintners Tinta Barroca Riverland, South Australia 59 Tinta Barocca is a Portugese wine variety often used in making port. However in this instance it is a deftly handled, fresh, light

bodied red with plenty of flavour and texture. Ashley Ratcliff of Ricca Terra Farm specialises in promoting alternative grape varieties that flourish in the Australian climate.




Grenache and Blends

2013 John Duval Annexus, Grenache Barossa Valley, South Australia 99 John Duval was responsible for Grange Hermitage for nearly 20 years. Here he displays he can

make Grenache with restraint and deftness of touch - this is a sophisticated wine.

2016 Wirra Wirra Original Blend, Grenache, Shiraz McLaren Vale, South Australia 52 A juicy palate of ripe blackberry, raspberry, plum and liquorice flavours over some spicy earthy tones-

a good drink every time.

2014 Head Nouveau, Touriga, Montepulciano, Grenache Barossa Valley, South Australia 52 An unoaked blend from Alex Head in a desire to produce a more approachable wine maybe suited

for a hot day- perfumed and floral bouquet and a black cherry palate that is light and fresh, but also has you wanting more.

2014 Domaine Pierre Usseglio and Fils, Chateauneuf du Pape Rhone Valley, France 110 A good example of Chateauneuf du Pape, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre and Cinsault.

This vintage is quite forward and drinking really well now with raspberry, kirsch, and white pepper notes.

2012 Guigal Cote du Rhone Rouge Rhone Valley, France 54 Shiraz and Grenache in almost equal parts with a touch of Mourvedre, this is a benchmark Rhone which should frankly cost

more.

2014 Nuraghe Crabioni "Cannonau (Grenache) di Sardegna",DOC Sardegna, Italy 64 Nuraghe is named after the Bronze and Iron age Sardinian stone structures, one of which is found on the property! One can only

imagine how long wine has been in the area. The Cannonau (local dialect name for Grenache) is grown just 200 metres from the sea. This Grenache is a more full bodied style; warm and intense with very apparent ripe plum and cherries yet underlying is a bed of dried herbs and a touch of anise. Best with food and can be paired with a wide variety including some fish like Spanish mackerel.




Cabernet Blends

2015 West Cape Howe, Hannah's Hill, Cabernet Malbec Frankland River, Western Australia 45 Beautifully textured with intense berry fruit characters and great length this is distinctly

Frankland River.

2012 Yalumba, “Signature”, Cabernet Shiraz Barossa Valley, South Australia 95 Australia's quintessential blend and this one of the best examples with the added benefit of sometime in bottle. It gets the name

signature because they're proud to put their name on it and so they should be. Each year they honour the contribution made by one of their team with the bottles bearing their signature. 2010 befittingly bears the bosses' name; Robert Hill-Smith. Rich and opulent with captivating aroma of black fruits and aniseed.

2015 Rusden Ripper Creek, Shiraz Cabernet Barossa Valley, South Australia 59 This blend cannot be found in the old world due to appellation laws; but has proven highly successful in Australia! Blended

together after open fermentation, basket pressing and ageing in old casks, as has been the tradition - a little "ripper". Juicy dark fruits with hints of liquorice, cocao and vanilla. You beaut'!

2006 Moorilla Muse Series, Cabernet Merlot Derwent Valley, Tasmania 89 A rich and vibrant nose with fresh berry, leather, spice, hints of black pepper and herbs-

this wine will be displaying some wonderful bottle age characteristics.

2011 Flametree Jeremy John, Cabernet Malbec Margaret River, Western Australia 120 If you release a wine in honour of a loved one it better be good- this one's great.

Classic Cabernet aromas of cassis, black current and dark chocolate are fleshed out with the plum and cherry fruit flavours of the Malbec. Delicious!




Cabernet Sauvignon

2015 West Cape Howe, Hannah's Hill, Cabernet Malbec Frankland River, Western Australia 45 Beautifully textured with intense berry fruit characters and great length this is distinctly

Frankland River.

2011 Helm Murrumbateman, ACT 49 There had to be something for me to like about Canberra and this is it. Ken makes seriously

good cool climate (it is Canberra) wine. They would be happy with this Cabernet in Bordeaux.

2009 Geoff Merrill Reserve Coonawarra, South Australia 72 One of the real characters of the Australian wine scene, you have to love the fact that he cares

enough to release 9 year old wines! After that long it has developed complex aromas of dark berries and dried herbs and the palate displays blackcurrants and bitter chocolate. Produced with as little intervention as possible, which is a good job as he's too busy watching cricket!

2014 Yalumba “The Cigar” Coonawarra, South Australia 58 From the oldest family owned winery in Australia the "Cigar" has always punched above its weight but to my mind the current

vintage is the best yet. Lifted violet and blackcurrant aromas with a touch of tobacco, and a driving palate of blackberry and mulberry. Not a vegetative note in sight

2014 Majella Coonawarra, South Australia 67 An exceptionally long ripening season has helped deliver a wine of great complexity, length

and power with cherry and blackberry fruits and dark chocolate mint on the nose; plum, blackberries and cassis flavour fill the palate.

2014 Grace Farm Margaret River, Western Australia 59 A classic Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon with intensity and finesse. It exhibits a rich

concentration of cassis and blueberry supported by elegant tannins and complexity. It keeps getting accolades!

2014 Wirra Wirra, The Angelus Mclaren Vale, South Australia 96 An exemplary Mclaren Vale Cabernet pungent and concentrated with notes of cassis, cedar, tomato

and trademark bitter chocolate.

Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France 54 2014 Chateau Gantonnet Bordeaux Rouge This is great value Bordeaux, savory and intense with anise and herbal complexity

Cabernet Sauvignon - continued

2010 Forest Hill Block 5 Mt Barker, Western Australia 99 From the oldest Cabernet vines in WA this wine exudes dark berries, tobacco leaf and

subtle earthy notes from the bouquet. The palate is equally complex with dark fruit and chocolate and a dense structure. Serious Cabernet

2014 Hickinbotham Clarendon Estate, “Trueman” McLaren Vale, South Australia 110 Elegant and pretty but powerful and persistent this is top notch Cabernet, one of Australia’s greatest.

Shiraz

2016 Teusner, “The Independent”, Shiraz, Mataro Barossa Valley, South Australia 49 A cracking wine from Kym Teusner, with the Mataro adding some lovely fleshy savouriness

to the blend, loads of leather and spice and all things nice.

2009 Galli Estate, " Lorenzo" Shiraz Heathcote, Victoria 75 Blackberries and violets on the nose with layers of intense dark berry fruit, earthiness and spice

on the palate bound together with good structure. Great Heathcote Shiraz.

2013 Flametree Frankland River, Western Australia 58 This is a fabulous wine, great weight of cherry spice and liquorice fruit but supported by a

really savoury Frankland River undertone.

2005 Teusner Albert Barossa Valley, South Australia 89 This is a big wine! Extremely powerful yet complex with pretty fragrant notes. This would accompany a nice juicy

steak deliciously. Make sure you get it decanted.

2015 Gundog Estate Hilltops, No.2 Shiraz Hilltops, NSW 69 A reasonably muscular shiraz with plenty of dark mulberry and plumb fruit layered over dried herbs. Won't disappoint.




Shiraz - continued

2010 Moorilla Muse, Syrah Derwent Valley, Tasmania 120 From an area not known for Shiraz this is an absolute cracker, definitely in the "Syrah" sphere.

It will pleasantly surprise. Beautifully perfumed and floral with great structure and elegance.

2005 Mitchelton Print, Syrah Goulburn Valley, Victoria 125 This is classic Victorian Shiraz from a great vintage with plenty of bottle maturation.

2012 HEAD ‘The Brunette’, Shiraz Moppa, South Australia 99 This is a powerful "Barossa Shiraz" with fruit on the cherry end of the spectrum yet it still

possesses an elegance many do not.

2015 Gundog Estate, No.2 Shiraz Hilltops, NSW 69 A reasonably muscular shiraz with plenty of dark mulberry and plumb fruit layered over dried herbs.

Won't disappoint.

2014 Michael Hall Flaxmans Valley, Syrah Eden Valley, South Australia 79 "Rich and opulent, with a brocade of red and black berry fruits garnished with spice and a

little pepper.” James Haliday.

2014 Mitolo Angela Mclaren Vale, South Australia 65 A lovely example of Mclaren Vale Shiraz, made with restraint and poise, showing freshness

and fruit purity.

2014 Grosset "Nereus" Clare Valley, South Australia 82 New from the Grosset stable this is in fact a blend, predominantly Shiraz with a little

Nero d'Avola. Blackberry leaf and savoury it will be a nice accompaniment to robust dishes.




Dessert Wines

2015 Yalumba, FSW 8B, Botrytis Viognier (60ml) Wrattonbully, South Australia 8/38 The fruit spectrum of the Viognier - apricots, cumquats, peaches and spice - melded with the Botrytis

and with the acid structure of this wine make it really special. Not sticky - perfectly balanced.

2016 Alasia Moscato, D’Asti DOCG (150ml) Piedmont, Italy 10/48 Crisp, off dry and highly aromatic wine, with lovely notes of honeysuckle, citrus, toffee,

rosewater and dare I say grapes.

NV Vasse Felix, Cane Cut Margaret River, Western Australia 35 This dessert wine is produced from Semillon using the Cane Cut method, where each fruiting cane is detached from

the vine. The bunches are left hanging until the fruit has dried and concentrated in flavour and sugar.....a subtle blend of lemon meringue and gingernut, with hints of vanilla spice.




Documents

Wine List · PDF fileRose Wine Rosé – tasting notes ... "Cuvee Marcel Gerbeaut" Nuits Saint George, Burgundy, ... 2014 Anne Sophie Dubois, "l" Alchemiste",