WELCOME
It is with great pleasure we offer Our selection of beverages both fine & tasty
Enjoy a gustatory adventure Explore what is classic Uncover what is idiosyncratic
Regional heroes are celebrated
With deep diving verticals Iconic regions are investigated
Unearthing many exotic treats
Our entire collection Is housed in perfect, natural conditions
Directly beneath the restaurant In the newly re-excavated cellar
Carving further into the east facing sandstone slope
Here, where we sit, on the high flank of Mount Lofty
If you would like a tour the don’t be shy Our team will be quick to say Please just follow me
We invite you to explore the cellar And to enjoy something delicious to drink!
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OUR HOME – The Adelaide Hills
A SHORT HISTORY
Mount Lofty – the highest point in the Adelaide Hills – was named by Matthew Flinders when he circumnavigated the coastline of Australia in 1802. Settlers to the area soon followed from England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Germany and many established villages such as Stirling, Crafers and Bridgewater. The cool, green park-like environment of the hills reminded them of home. Arthur Hardy later planted the first vineyards in the Adelaide Hills right here at Mount Lofty House with Red Madeira. From there the Adelaide Hills Wine Region was born. Jump forward to the 1970s and 1980s and enter a new group of pioneers including Brian Croser (Petaluma), Stephen George (Ashton Hills), Michael Hill Smith and Martin Shaw (Shaw & Smith) and Geoff Weaver. Over the next 30 years the region became known for its premium, cool-climate wines. More recently it has become a mecca for small artisan winemakers keen to produce elegant, long lasting European style wines and push the boundaries to new heights. The Basket Ranges kinfolk certainly smash those boundaries with a range of styles emerging from their corner of The Hills, such as minimal-intervention, natural and orange wines. Head south to Gumeracha, Ashton and in to Piccadilly Valley and you’ll meet chardonnay fanatics and pinot-philes alike. Nebbiolo from Gumeracha is not to be dismissed either, but leap to the opposite end at Macclesfield and you’ll not only discover this grape in abundance surrounded by brilliant shiraz. We also mustn’t forget that Méthode Traditionelle Sparkling is truly alive and well throughout these hills. Quite simply, our wine-folk are a passionate breed that hone their skills to achieve the very best that the Adelaide Hills has to offer!
FOREWORD
Arthur’s Wine Cellar heroes all that was, is and is set to emerge from this exciting region.
Dine with us for a long story degustation and we will take you on a journey through the Adelaide Hills. From the exciting place that is The Basket Ranges, through emerging varieties that respect our rich European heritage (hallo Grüner Veltliner!). We will honour a rich history of cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir right on our door step, Nebbiolo’s from north (Gumeracha) and south (Macclesfield), that’s not to forget championing Syrah and Cabernets that are elegant and oh so tasty.
In South Australia, we are a parochial lot and can’t help being a little biased about what we do. As a result, we have carefully selected our list to provide a comparative of what we do here with the best of our national and international wine regions. We’ll let you be the judge…
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CONTENTS
IN THE BEGINNING Page
Wines by the Glass 8 Cocktails 10 Mocktails and non-alcoholic 12 Aperitifs 13 Brews 16 Sake 18
SPARKLING WINE Not Champagne 20 Champagne 22
WHITE WINE Delicious Whites 27 The Queen - Riesling 31 The King - Chardonnay 33 Jura 38 Rosé 38
RED WINE The Minx & The Duke - Pinot Noir 39 Head in the Clouds - Nebbiolo 43 Tasty 45 Que Syrah, Syrah 49 Life is a Cabernet 54 The Emperor - Bordeaux 58
SMALL OR LARGE Half Bottles 59 Magnums 60
TO CONCLUDE Dessert & Fortified Wines 61 Digestives & Eaux de Vie 63 Fancy a Wee Dram? – Whiskey & Bourbon 65 One Last Drink? - Rum & Tequila 69
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WINES BY THE GLASS
SPARKLING 150ml
2015 Mount Lofty House Sequoia Chardonnay Pinot Noir Mount Lofty 20 This is our house. A Méthode Traditionelle Sparkling Wine made exclusively from Pinot Noir & Chardonnay grown here on the Estate, officially the highest altitude vineyards in South Australia at 770m. Named after the magnificent Californian Redwood trees planted here by the Hardy Family in the 1850s.
2018 Mount Lofty House Summit Pinot Noir Chardonnay Mount Lofty, Adelaide Hills, SA 13 NV La Riva Dei Frati Treviso Prosecco DOC Glera Treviso, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy 16 NV Ayala Brut Majeur Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier Aÿ-Champagne, France 29
WHITE
2019 Henschke Coralinga Sauvignon Blanc Lenswood, Adelaide Hills, SA 14 2019 Vinteloper Pinot Gris Adelaide Hills, SA 13 2018 Jericho Fiano Southern Adelaide Hills, SA 13 2018 Torbreck The Steading Blanc Marsanne Roussanne Viognier Barossa Valley, SA 15 2018 Hutton Vale Farm Riesling Eden Valley, SA 14 2016 Barratt Uley Vineyard Chardonnay Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, SA 15
FROM THE CORAVIN
2017 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc Loire Valley, France 20 2018 Brash Higgins ZBO Skin-Contact Zibibbo - Amphora Riverland, SA 18 2014 Egon Müller Scharzhof Qualitats Riesling Mosel, Germany 28 2016 Henschke Croft Chardonnay Lenswood, Adelaide Hills, SA 28 2017 Samuel Billaud Petit Chablis Chardonnay Chablis, Burgundy, France 20
ROSÉ
2018 Longview Nebbiolo Rosato Macclesfield, Adelaide Hills, SA 14 2017 Triennes IGP Mediterranee Cinsault Syrah Grenache Merlot Provence, France 14
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WINES BY THE GLASS
RED 150ml
2017 Riposte by Tim Knappstein The Sabre Pinot Noir Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, SA 16 2018 Harrison Wines Fleur de la Lune Grenache Barossa Valley, SA 16 2018 Koerner La Korse Light Dry Red Clare Valley, SA 14 2016 Cesari Mara Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC Veneto, Italy 17 2015 Rose Kentish Tempranillo Shiraz McLaren Vale, SA 12 2016 Michael Hall Stone Well Shiraz Barossa Valley, SA 18 2013 Zema Estate Family Selections Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra, SA 18
FROM THE CORAVIN
2016 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir Geelong, Vic 39 2012 Cigliuti Vie Erte Barbaresco DOCG Neive, Piedmont, Italy 36 2014 Bleasdale Double Take Malbec Langhorne Creek, SA 33 2006 Clarendon Hills Moritz Shiraz McLaren Vale, SA 32 2015 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz Eden Valley, SA 65
DESSERT
2018 Hahndorf Hill Green Angel Late Harvest Grüner Veltliner Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills, SA 75ml 15 2017 Josef Chromy Botrytis Riesling Tamar Valley, TAS 75ml 14 2018 Pizzini Brachetto King Valley, VIC 150ml 14 2015 Jorge Ordonez Seleccion Especial Moscatel Andalucia, Spain 75ml 17
FORTIFIED
Take a Journey – Page 62
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COCKTAILS (Available from 4pm)
Taking inspiration from the Four Elements, our Cocktail Barmen, Simone Petronici & Andrea Zafarana have crafted a fine selection of seasonal cocktails to surprise and delight. Should your tastes be more orthodox, Simone & Andrea are well versed in all the classics and will happily fulfil your requests.
BARREL AGED
For over six months, these classics have been patiently waiting, gaining complexity, in former sherry barrels, and are now ready for you to enjoy. Saluti!
NEGRONI 26
BOULEVARDIER 26
MANHATTAN 30
FIRE
BLUE FIG OLD FASHIONED 25 Old fashion style, dry fig infused Bulleit bourbon is stirred with chocolate bitters and brown sugar, served with Tasmanian blue cheese on the side.
THE ITALICUS 22 Our seasonal take on the classic Negroni. Extra dry vermouth is enriched with lavender and stirred lovingly with Tanqueray gin and Italicus bergamot liquor.
FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE 22 One favoured by all bartenders, the blazer is a winter-warmer in both the figurative and literal sense. Simone’s version warms you with Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva rum, Solerno blood orange liqueur, chocolate and a touch of orange bitters.
EARTH
BERRY TEA 22 Find your inner peace with a combination of cognac infused berries, Espirit de Figues, hibiscus tea & finished with cherry bitters. Served in a cast iron teapot.
MOUNT TIKI 22 Get a ticket for an exotic, wild trip and be ready to taste a large range of flavours and spices. A blend of Havana Club 3 Anos rum, lemon and Aperol, homemade Falernum syrup, lime juice and passionfruit. Finished with spiced water and home-made orange soda.
UNDERWOOD 22 Hunting the earth for truffles. Served up, truffle-honey infused bourbon and Averna amaro are stirred and chilled to perfection.
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COCKTAILS
AIR
TO BE OR NOT TO BE 43 A wonderfully refreshing mix of Skinos Mastiha, Capo Capo Aperitivo Bitter Trentino, rosé wine, hibiscus tea and a splash of Grapefruit. Served in a Crystal Head Vodka bottle and topped with liquid nitrogen. Suitable for sharing between 2 to 4 people.
MEDITERRANEAN PERFUME 22 A Mediterranean twist of the king aperitif: “The Negroni”. Rosemary infused Gin Mare from Spain, Otto’s Vermouth from Greece, Campari & Mirto Liqueur from Italy.
BREEZE 22 Taste the ocean breeze with an unusual combination of apple, Midori, Ketel One vodka & Mezcal Soledad. Shaken, double strained & served in a Martini glass.
WATER
SMOKE IN A MIRROR 22 A Margarita, but not as you know it. A spectacular serving of Herradura tequila, Grand Marnier and lime, stirred lovingly with our house made pear reduction. Garnished with dried Pear.
GREVE IN CHIANTI 22 Taking inspiration from the flavours of Simone’s home district in Chianti. Salami and rosemary-infused vodka is stirred with cabernet sauvignon washed ice. Served up and to be savoured.
MADE IN OXACA 22 Full of warming, comforting flavours you’ll feel right at home with this grown-up version of an espresso martini. Coffee-infused Mezcal meets white chocolate liqueur and Pedro Ximenez. Delicious!
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FRIDA 22 Painter, Frida Kahlo, was a Mexican self-portrait artist who was married to Diego Rivera and is still admired as a feminist icon. Two paintings emerged in 1939 'The Suicide of Dorothy Hale' and 'The Two Fridas'. This cocktail is believed to represent “unloved” and “loved” versions of Kahlo. Pisco, fresh lime, pomegranate syrup, and orange bitters.
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NON-ALCOHOLIC
MOCKTAILS
LOW-KEY GARDEN PARTY 12 A low-key version of our Garden Party delivering all the same fun with flavours of mint, with hints of lime, ginger and aloe vera for vegetal notes. Served long and guaranteed to refresh and rejuvenate jaded palates.
YOCATLĀN 12 Mango, basil and Jamaican sorrel for a unique combination that is sure to have you asking “Please sir, may I have some more”. Served in an old-fashioned glass with dehydrated mango.
EARLY AFTERNOON BERRY TEA 12 Find your inner peace with a combination of berries, figs, hibiscus tea, finished with cherry bitters. Served in a cast iron teapot.
KOMBUCHA
TWO BOYS BREW Bayswater, Victoria 330ml Small batch, hand-crafted and organic with the added benefit of no artificial sweeteners. This kombucha not only tastes great, but is great for your health too.
French Kiss Hibiscus, Chamomile, Lavender and Vanilla 11 Silk Road Ginger. Lemon Myrtle, Cinnamon and Clove 11
JUICE
BESA Riverland/Adelaide Hills, SA 300ml Made from local, SA grown, fresh, chemical-free fruits and juiced into the bottle – DAILY. The benefits are obvious, maximum nutritional value for a healthier body and mind, splashed in a tasty ‘Zing’ that only fresh juice can provide!
Orange Juice 6 Apple Juice 6 Pineapple Juice 6
WATER
CAPE GRIM WATER Cape Grim, Tasmania 880ml Harvested while making the journey from sky to ground, our water is unlike any that comes from the Earth. Only the raindrops that fall when the air is its purest make it into our bottles. A craft defined by science, but laboured with patience. It’s this craftsmanship that captures a rare moment in time to bring you a pristine drinking water from the purest skies.
Sparkling 12 Still 12
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APÉRITIFS
Kick-start your afternoon Awaken the appetite Indulge the senses Choose your weapon Spritz, Negroni, Martini…oh my!
MARTINI
Hero your favourite gin or vodka in the best way our Cocktail Barmen, Simone Petronici & Andrea Zafarana, know how, in a Martini!
Simply choose your gin or vodka of choice and hand the reins over to us. We will enhance it with the ideal vermouth and serve chilled to perfection.
Your tailored martini will cost the price of two shots of your spirit of choice.
MIXED
Alternatively, we can match your favourite gin or vodka to a mixer of your choice.
Available mixers:
No extra charge - Soda, Lemonade, Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water.
$3 supplement charge - Fever Tree Premium: Indian Tonic, Mediterranean Tonic, Ginger Beer.
VODKA 30ml
666 Pure Tasmanian Tasmania 12 Hippocampus Western Australia 16 Absolut citron Sweden 12 Crystal Head Canada 17 Precious Luxury Bulgaria 19 Belvedere Poland 13 Royal Dragon Imperial Edition Lithuania 20 Grey Goose France 12
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APÉRITIFS
GIN 30ml SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Ambleside Distillers Kifaru 22 Every drop of this gin has been crafted with a rhino-sized vision in mind. Each bottle helps Zoos SA bring threatened Southern White Rhinos to Monarto Zoo where they’ll be safe from poachers. Inspired by native botanicals from Monarto Zoo lands, this complex beauty gets its gusto from the rich flavours of the herbaceous Monarto Mintbush, delicately matched with deep notes of coffee, chocolate and hazelnut from roasted Wattleseed. An aromatic gin celebrating 15 finely balanced botanicals. Savour straight, on the rocks or with a dash of tonic, knowing every sip is helping build Australia’s largest rhino sanctuary.
Never Never Southern Strength 17 South Australian gin maker Never Never Southern Strength gin was judged world’s best at the 2019 World Gin Awards in London February. Vive la juniper revolution!
Blind Tiger Botanic Organic 13 Prohibition Small Batch Premium 16 Ounce Southern Dry 16 Applewood Distillery 14 78° Distillery Small Batch 15 Kangaroo Island Spirits O Gin 14 Kangaroo Island Spirits Wild Gin 14 Kangaroo Island Spirits Koala 48 Gin 16 Kangaroo Island Spirits Mulberry Gin 17 Kangaroo Island Spirits Old Tom Gin 21
VICTORIA
MEMO 15 Melbourne Gin Company 16 Anther 16 Four Pillars Rare 17 Four Pillars Dry Island 17 Four Pillars Spiced Negroni 17 Four Pillars Modern Australian 19 Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz 19 Four Pillars Christmas 18
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APÉRITIFS
GIN 30ml NEW SOUTH WALES
Distillery Botanica 13
TASMANIA
Hartshorn Sheep Whey 15 Hobart N°4 18
EUROPE
Tanqueray England 12 Whitley Neill Quince England 15
Hendrick’s Small Batch Handcrafted Scotland 16
Gin Mare Mediterranean Spain 16
Grifu Italy 14 Silvio Carta Pigskin London Dry Italy 17
Berry London Dry N°3 Holland 15
Spring Gin Gentleman’s Cut Belgium 19
JAPAN
The Kyoto Distillery Ki No Bi Kyoto 18 The Kyoto Distillery Ki No Tea Kyoto 20
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BREWS
ON TAP
James Squire The Swindler Tropical Ale Sydney, NSW 12 Little Creatures Pale Ale Fremantle, WA 11 Prancing Pony India Red Ale Adelaide Hills, SA 14 White Rabbit Dark Ale Geelong, VIC 11
BOTTLED
REFRESHING – Ciders
Hills Cider Co. Apple Adelaide Hills, SA 11 LOBO Bodicea Traditional Cider Apples – Slightly off-dry 750ml Adelaide Hills, SA 35 LOBO Royale Golden Delicious Apples – Medium Sweet 750ml Adelaide Hills, SA 35
CRISP, DRY, MALTY – Lagers & Pilsners
Mismatch Lager Adelaide Hills, SA 11 Seis Hermanos Lager Sydney, NSW 11 Smiling Samoyed Kolsch Fleurieu Peninsula, SA 11 Birrificio Messina DOC 15 Lager Sicily, Italy 12 Menabrea Bionda Lager Piedmont, Italy 10
Lobethal Bierhaus Citra Pilsner Adelaide Hills, SA 12 Trumer Pilsner Salzburg, Austria 12
WHEATY, REFRESHING – Wheat Beer & Ale
Lobethal Bierhaus Hefeweizen German Wheat Adelaide Hills, SA 12 Goodieson Brewery Wheat Beer McLaren Vale, SA 15 Baladin Isaac Wheat Ale Piedmont, Italy 16
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BREWS
BOTTLED YEASTY, FRUITY, AROMATIC – Ale & IPA
Prancing Pony Pale Ale Adelaide Hills, SA 13 Vale Ale Australian Pale Ale McLaren Vale, SA 11 Lord Nelson Three Sheets Pale Ale Sydney, NSW 12 Sierra Nevada Pale Ale California, USA 14
Prancing Pony Hopwork Orange American Pale Ale Adelaide Hills, SA 11 Mismatch Session Ale Adelaide Hills, SA 12 Stone & Wood Pacific Ale Byron Bay, NSW 11 Feral Brewing Sly Fox Summer Ale Perth, WA 11
Vale Ale Amber Ale McLaren Vale, SA 12 Baladin Super Bitter Amber Ale Piedmont, Italy 17
Prancing Pony The Zeppelin NEIPA Adelaide Hills, SA 15 Bruny Island Beer Co. Cloudy Bay IPA 500ml Bruny Island, TAS 19
Prancing Pony India Red Ale Adelaide Hills, SA 14 Prancing Pony won the world’s best beer at the 2016 International Beer Challenge in London for their IRA. I’ll drink to that!
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONS – Dark
Prancing Pony Black Ale Adelaide Hills, SA 13 Lobethal Bierhaus Red Truck Porter Adelaide Hills, SA 11 Goodieson Brewery Black Pilsner McLaren Vale, SA 17
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SAKE
In recent years Sake, Japan’s most singular contribution to the world of fine beverages, has assumed a permanent place in Western dining culture. Simultaneously, Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques have infiltrated Western kitchens. As they have here, at Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant.
We would like to thank Matt Young of Black Market Sake for his sourcing of these unique, expressive and delicious Sake and offer this small artisanal selection for your delectation. We are also proud to present these Sake in bespoke serving ware designed and made for us by Nick Mount, a local glass artist of world renown.
Kanpai!
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
A Primer on Japanese Sake Brewing Terms
Shuzo Sake Brewery Junmai 100% pure rice sake made without any additives such as ethyl alcohol, sugar or starches. It is Sake made from rice, water, yeast and koji-kin only. Koji-kin A starch-breaking mould with the Latin name ‘Aspergillus Oryzae’ that coats the rice with a white, very fragrant outer layer that produces enzymes to convert the rice starch to sugar. Yamahai A method of using a yeast starter for the brew Muroka No charcoal filtration Nama Unpasteurized Genshu Undiluted Kimoto A traditional fermentation technique Usunigori Lightly Cloudy Ginjo A classification of Sake. The rice grains to be fermented must be polished down to 60% or less of their original size. Daiginjo Another classification of Sake, where the rice grains to be fermented must be polished down to 50% or less of their original size.
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SAKE
県 Prefecture 60ml 120ml 240ml
Tōji Sake Melbourne based founders Yuta and Shar Kobayashi, Tōji Sake is the embodiment and love of all things Japanese. Born in Japan, Yuta fondly recalls time with his Ojiichan (grandfather) in Ibaraki. With his daily ritual of enjoying an afternoon glass of sake, Yuta’s grandfather passed on an appreciation for the timeless virtues of sake, born of tradition and refined over centuries. As a symbol synonymous with Japan, the brewing of sake is held to exacting standards to protect its quality and integrity. Every drop of Tōji Sake has been handcrafted using traditional techniques, with their Tōji (Brewmaster) bringing over 40 years of experience. Tōji selects only the finest ingredients and brewed in the Niigata Prefecture – an area of Japan synonymous with high quality sake. The pristine waters of the Asahi mountain range, coupled with premium rice combine in perfect harmony to create a crisp, well-balanced sake.
Junmai Ginjo Niigata 14 28 56 Junmai Daiginjo Niigata 16 32 64
Moriki Shuzo Suppin Rumiko No Sake Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu Arabashiri Mie 16 30 60 A lovely rice bran aroma with a mineral palate Soft textured with hints of pear and brown sugar Great acidity and a drying finish Drink with everything
Moriki Shuzo Hanabusa Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Genshu Arabashiri Mie 21 42 84 Brewed using Yamada Nishika, aka the ‘King of Sake Rice’ Made employing the Arabashiri or Free Run method Resulting in a sake of great delicacy and finesse Fresh aromas of aniseed and apple A smooth palate, delicately sweet with a long finish
Naka Shuzo Asahi Wakamatsu Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu Tokushima 23 46 92 Made from a blend of Omachi and Yamada Nishiki rice Fermented in 2009 then aged for five years at the brewery The combination of the rice strains and ageing process Has produced a truly stunning sake of deep complexity
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NOT CHAMPAGNE
SPARKLING WINE
HILLS SONGS – Adelaide Hills
2015 Mount Lofty House Sequoia Chardonnay Pinot Noir Mount Lofty 98 This is our house. A Méthode Traditionelle Sparkling Wine made exclusively from Pinot Noir & Chardonnay grown here on the Estate, officially the highest altitude vineyards in South Australia at 770m. Named after the magnificent Californian Redwood trees planted here by the Hardy Family in the 1850s.
2018 Mount Lofty House Summit Pinot Noir Chardonnay Mt Barker 59 NV Pike & Joyce Methode Cuvée Rosé Pinot Noir Lenswood 80 2013 Honeymoon Vineyard Rosé Brut Chardonnay Pinot Noir Echunga 120 NV Ngeringa Éclat Chardonnay Pinot Noir – Biodynamic & Zero Dosage Nairne 95 2013 Lambrook Emerson Reserve Pinot Noir Piccadilly Valley 115 2012 Daosa Blanc de Blancs Late Disgorged Chardonnay Piccadilly Valley 125 2012 Deviation Road Beltana Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay Carey Gully 165
FROM ACROSS THE BORDER – Champion Victorian Fizz
2012 Taltarni Cuvée Rosé Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier Pyrenees 85 2013 Macedon Ridge Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay Macedon Ranges 95 2007 Yarrabank Late Disgorged Cuvée Chardonnay Yarra Valley 120
MAP OF TASSIE – Fine bubbles from our Island State
NV Barringwood Tasmanian Cuvée Chardonnay Pinot Noir North West 65 NV Stefano Lubiana Brut Reserve Chardonnay Pinot Noir Derwent Valley 90 2010 Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir Coal River Valley 95 2003 House of Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pipers River 260
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NOT CHAMPAGNE
SPARKLING WINE
SPLURGE!
Sparkling Burgundy. Splurgundy. Splurge! Could there possibly be a more forthrightly Australian contribution to the world of fine wine than this? Take a full-bodied dry red wine then give it the Champagne treatment to produce this ambrosia that is at once both rich and delicate. A must at every self-respecting South Australian’s Christmas Day spread but, sadly, little appreciated elsewhere or at other times.
2008 Moorooroo Park Silentium Shiraz Barossa Valley, SA 140 2017 Rockford Black Shiraz Barossa Valley, SA 160
2007 Seppelt Show Reserve Sparkling Shiraz Great Western, Vic 190
PROSECCO!
The joy of Prosecco lies in its drinkability and deliciousness. In the hills of Cartizze, in Valdobbiadene and Conegliano they have been making Prosecco for generations; While the Glera grape grows elsewhere, if you ask any Italian they will tell you this is not Prosecco.
2018 Artwine Glera Adelaide Hills, SA 60
2017 La Prova Glera King Valley, Vic 65
NV Ruggeri Superiore ‘Quartese’ DOCG Brut Glera Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy 65 NV La Riva dei Frati Prosecco Treviso DOC Extra Dry Glera Treviso, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy 72 2015 Bisol Valdobbiadene Cartizze Superiore DOCG Dry Glera Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy 129
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CHAMPAGNE
France’s most celebrated and celebratory wine region - whose very name is a synonym for the good life – is undergoing a renaissance. Once completely dominated by large houses - the Grand Marques - it is enjoying an explosion in the number of independent grower producers who are challenging the status quo and re-defining what Champagne is. Rather than sell their fruit to the Grand Marques, they are electing to make their own distinctive and regionally expressive Champagne. Grower Champagne. A new idiom for the Old World. We are pleased to offer a selection of both Grower and Grande Marque Champagne for your enjoyment.
GROWERS
Agrapart Avize, Côte des Blancs The House was founded in Avize by Arthur Agrapart at the end of 19th Century who was succeeded by his grandson in the late 1950’s. A small producer on 12 hectares, Agrapart grows mainly Chardonnay grapes on the chalky soils of the Côte des Blancs.
NV Terroirs Blanc des Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru Chardonnay 220 2005 Vieux Millesime Extra Brut Grand Cru Chardonnay 550
André Clouet Bouzy, Montagne de Reims Andre Clouet Champagne is a small grower with 20 acres on prime sites in Bouzy and Ambonnay, which until recently was relatively unknown. The family has owned these vineyards since 1751, and they are now in the very able hands of Pierre and Francoise Santz-Clouet, and their winemaking son Jean-Francois.
NV Grande Reserve – Blanc de Noirs Pinot Noir 160 NV Silver - Brut Nature Pinot Noir 180 NV 1911 - Grand Cru Pinot Noir 275
Egly-Ouriet Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims Founded in 1930, this domain is considered the grandfather of the grower. The estate covers an area of 12ha, between 8ha in Grand Cru Ambonnay, 2ha in Premier Cru Vrigny on the Petite Montagne (all Pinot Meunier), 1ha in Verzenay (grand cru) and 1ha in Bouzy (grand cru), next door to Ambonnay. It is all grand cru except for the Vrigny fruit. The grape proportions are some 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, as well as the Pinot Meunier from Vrigny. It is run by Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards.
NV Grand Cru Brut Tradition Pinot Noir Chardonnay 260 NV Grand Cru Blanc de Noir Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir 550
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CHAMPAGNE
GROWERS
J. Lassalle Chigny-Les-Roses, Montagne de Reims House of J. Lassalle was founded in 1942 in Chigny Les Roses, in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. In 1982 Jules died and his wife Olga and his daughter Chantal took over the reins of the house, his granddaughter Angeline joined them in 2006. The vineyards of J.Lassalle spread over 45 parcels of vines located in the villages of Chigny Les Roses, Ludes, Montbré, Puisieulx, Rilly La Montagne, Sermiers and Villers Allerand.
NV Brut Rosé Pinot Noir 230 2007 Special Club Chardonnay Pinot Noir 325
Larmandier Bernier Avize, Côte des Blancs Champagne Larmandier-Bernier is one of the true stars of the Côte des Blancs. Both the Larmandier and Bernier families have had a long history in the Champagne region, dating back to the French revolution, but it was not until the marriage of Philippe Larmandier and Elisabeth Bernier in 1971 that Champagne Larmandier-Bernier was established. The small house today is directed by Pierre and Sophie Larmandier, who own just under fifteen hectares in some of the finest villages on the Côte des Blancs: Cramant, Chouilly, Oger and Avize (all Grand Crus), as well as in the fine premier cru village of Vertus.
NV Longitude Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 180 NV Rosé De Saignée Brut 1er Cru Pinot Noir 275
Pierre Gimonnet Cuis, Côte des Blancs Champagne Pierre Gimonnet & Fils was established in 1935, has holdings in both Premier and Grand Cru villages, and is located in the Premier Cru village of Cuis. Gimonnet's vineyards are almost exclusively planted to Chardonnay, only a fraction of the vineyards are planted to Pinot Noir in Aÿ and Marieul-sur-Aÿ.
2010 Special Club Chardonnay 265
Vouette & Sorbée Buxières-sur-Arce, Côte des Bar Vouette et Sorbée only started releasing Champagnes about 10 years ago. Bertrand Gautherot used to sell grapes to other Champagne producers, but after some convincing by his friend Anselme Selosse, he started producing Champagne under his own name in 2001, with his first wine released in 2004.
NV Cuvée Fidèle Blanc de Noir R12 Pinot Noir 230 NV Blanc d’Argile Chardonnay 265
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CHAMPAGNE
GRANDE MARQUES
Ayala Ay, Vallée de la Marne One of the original grand marques, Ayala was founded in 1860 by Spanish aristocrat Edmond d’Ayala. Ayala is often described as ‘feminine’ in style. This is due to a higher percentage of Chardonnay in the blends; the purity that low dosage brings and fermentation in stainless steel tanks to retain freshness and pristine characters. Ayala has an enviable supply of Grand and Premier Cru fruit with an extremely high rating on the echelle de crus. Interestingly, Ayala’s haute couture dry blends are crafted by one of the few female cellar masters in Champagne, Caroline Latrive.
NV Brut Majeur Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 140 NV Rosé Majeur Chardonnay Pinot Noir 180 2012 Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 245
Billecart-Salmon Mareuil-sur-Ay, Vallée de la Marne Founded in 1818 by husband and wife Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. For nearly two hundred years, the Billecart family has been handing down the secrets to making exceptional champagne from generation to generation. Today the House is still independent and run by the family’s 6th generation: François Roland- Billecart. Billecart-Salmon’s own vineyard covers around 50 hectares, and the House source its grapes from a total of 170 hectares of land, paying particular attention to selecting the best grapes.
NV Brut Rosé Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 265 NV Brut Sous Bois Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 265 2002 Cuvée Nicolas Francois Chardonnay Pinot Noir 650
Bollinger Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne Founded in 1829 in Aÿ by Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and Jacques Bollinger. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family. Six generations of the Bollinger family have built up an impressive heritage, becoming one of the most emblematic Houses of the Champagne region. Today the House remains resolutely independent.
2005 Grand Année Rosé Pinot Noir Chardonnay 450 2002 R.D. Pinot Noir Chardonnay 675
Canard-Duchêne Reims, Montagne de Reims Founded in 1868 by a barrel-maker called Victor Canard and a winemaker called Léonie Duchêne. Both Victor and Léonie put their surnames together to create ‘Canard-Duchêne’ and remains family run.
NV Charles VII Blanc de Noir Brut Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier 185 NV Cuvée Léonie Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier Chardonnay 185
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CHAMPAGNE
GRANDE MARQUES
Charles Heidsieck Reims, Montagne de Reims In 1851 Charles-Camille Heidsieck created the Champagne House which branded his name. Charles was a confirmed traveler, smooth-talking gentleman entrepreneur. His champagnes embody his personality: emblematic and unique. Actually he sounds a lot like our own Arthur Hardy.
NV Brut Reserve Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 210 1995 Blanc des Millénaires Chardonnay 500
Deutz Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne Deutz, formerly known as Deutz Geldermann,has its roots in Ay, one of Champagne’s historic and most renowned terroir. The house was founded in 1838 through the association of William Deutz with Pierre-Hubert Geldermann, both wine merchants from Aix-La Chapelle.
NV Brut Classic Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 185 2005 Amor De Deutz Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 620 1988 Vintage Brut – Cellar Release Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 750
Dom Perignon Epernay, Valée de la Marne Dom Pérignon is the prestige cuvée of the champagne House Moët & Chandon and is always a vintage champagne, with grapes used to make the wine harvested in the same year.
2003 Dom Perignon Pinot Noir Chardonnay 570
Louis Roederer Reims, Montagne de Reims Remained the property of the same family since its founding in Reims in 1776, when it was founded by M. Dubois and his son, in 1833, Louis Roederer inherited the house and expanded the vineyard. The Cristal cuvee that contributed historically to the fame of this house.
2009 Phillipe Starck Brut Nature Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier Chardonnay 265 2008 Cristal Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 595 2002 Cristal Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 790
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CHAMPAGNE
GRANDE MARQUES
Pol Roger Epernay, Vallée de la Marne Pol Roger champagne house was founded in 1849 in Aÿ and moved to Epernay two years later. The brand quickly became known internationally, especially in the British and US markets. Winston Churchill once described Pol Roger as the most delectable address in the world! A cuvee in his name was launched in 1975.
NV Brut Réserve Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 195 2004 Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill Pinot Meunier Pinot Noir Chardonnay 520
Pommery Reims, Montagne de Reims This prestigious champagne house near Reims Cathedral was founded in 1836. When Louis Pommery died in 1858, his 39-year-old wife, Louise, took over the business he had established just two years before with the wine merchant Narcisse Greno. Over the years, she showed herself to be an astute businesswoman.
2005 Grand Cru Pinot Noir Chardonnay 245 1999 Cuvee Louise Chardonnay Pinot Noir 395
Taittinger Reims, Montagne de Reims The origins of Taittinger champagnes can be traced back to the wine merchant Jacques Fourneaux who established a company in 1734. This business moved premises to the House of the Counts of Champagne in the 19th century and was taken over by the Taittinger family in 1931 who then gave the company its name.
1996 Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 740
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DELICIOUS WHITES
Being delicious It’s the only thing that matters Do I want another sip? Will I likely drain my glass and consider a second? Would I like to have a bottle to myself? Or to share one with good friends? In short, is it delicious?
SAUVIGNON BLANC & BLENDS
2019 Henschke Coralinga Lenswood, Adelaide Hills, SA 65 2017 Tynan Road Fume Blanc Kuitpo, Adelaide Hills, SA 70
2015 Cullen Cullen Vineyard Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Margaret River, WA 80
2015 Domaine A Lady A Sauvignon Blanc Stoney Vineyard, Coal River, TAS 140
2018 Ata Rangi Raranga Sauvignon Blanc Wairarapa (Martinborough), NZ 72 2016 Greywacke Kevin Judd Wild Yeast, Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Marlborough, NZ 85
2017 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre Loire Valley, France 90 2017 Domaine William Fèvre Sauvignon de Saint-Bris AOC Burgundy, France 70 2014 Chateau de Sours Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bordeaux, France 79
SEMILLON
Semillon achieves its apogee in the Hunter Valley Its singular & gorgeous contribution to the greater world of fine wine Electric in their youth, patience age unfolds a surfeit of riches But wait… Local challengers have arisen
2016 Charlotte Dalton Ærkeengel Balhannah, Adelaide Hills, SA 72 2017 Rockford Local Growers Barossa Valley, SA 75 2002 Rockford Local Growers Barossa Valley, SA 95
2015 Thomas Braemore Hunter Valley, NSW 80 2011 Tyrrell’s HVD Vineyard Hunter Valley, NSW 90 2009 Brokenwood Maxwell’s Hunter Valley, NSW 105
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GEWÜRZTRAMINER
The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name With thanks to Andrew Jefford for an entertaining column appropriating Oscar Wilde’s immortal phrase in Gewürztraminer’s name
2017 Henschke Joseph Hill Lenswood, Adelaide Hills, SA 85 2017 Ochota Barrels Weird Berries in the Woods Woodside, Adelaide Hills, SA 85
2017 Rippon Central Otago, NZ 105 2009 Vin Optima Bond Road Gisborne, NZ 120
2011 Trapet Sporen Grand Cru Alsace, France 165
GRIS, GRIGIO, GRUNER - Oh my!
2018 Lambrook Pinot Gris Adelaide Hills, SA 60 2018 Longview Vineyard KÜHL Grüner Veltliner Macclesfield, Adelaide Hills, SA 67 2019 Vinteloper Pinot Gris Southern Fleurieu, SA 70 2018 Hahndorf Hill Gru Grüner Veltliner Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills, SA 75
2018 Pizzini Pinot Grigio King Valley, Vic 65 2016 Scorpo Pinot Gris Mornington Peninsula, Vic 85 2017 Lark Hill Gruner Veltliner - Biodynamic Canberra District, NSW 105
2017 Fattori Gregoris Venezie IGT Valparadiso Pinot Grigio Veneto, Italy 72 2016 Domaine Wachau Gruner Veltliner Wachau, Austria 85 2016 Domaine Zind Humbrech Pinot Gris Alsace, France 95
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EXOTICA
An array of dry white wines Ones that will complement and enhance food flavours With vivid aromatics and refreshing acidity Wines which are guaranteed to make you salivate.
BIANCO ITALIANO
2018 Jericho Fiano Southern Adelaide Hills, SA 60 2017 La Prova ‘UNO’ Zanzara Pinot Bianco Adelaide Hills, SA 78
2018 Koerner Pigato Skin-contact Vermentino Clare Valley, SA 76
2015 Bellwether Bianco d’Alessano Riverland, SA 50 2016 Unico Zelo Esoterico Muscat Bianco d’Alessano Riesling Riverland, SA 50
2016 Paolo Conterno A Val Langhe Arneis DOC Piedmont, Italy 95
2017 Schiopetto Collio Friulano DOC Friuli, Italy 115
2016 Tavignano Misco Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOCG Marche, Italy 90
2013 Fessina a’Puddara Etna Bianco Carricante DOC Sicily, Italy 165
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EXTRA EXOTICA
DRY WHITES – LIGHT, MEDIUM & FULL
2018 Artwine The Real Thing Albariño Adelaide Hills, SA 55 2017 Elderslie Hills Blend #1 Pinot Blanc Adelaide Hills, SA 90
2017 Jim Barry Assyrtiko Clare Valley, SA 84
2017 Brash Higgins CHN Chenin Blanc McLaren Vale, SA 76 2017 Brash Higgins R/SM Riesling Semillon McLaren Vale, SA 86
2018 Ricca Terra Arinto Riverland, SA 60
2017 Brash Higgins ZBO Skin Contact Zibibbo - Amphora Riverland, SA 86
2017 Cherubino Laissez Faire Field Blend Pinot Grigio Gewurtztraminer Pinot Blanc Sauvignon Gris Pemberton, WA 55
2016 Rose Kentish Vermentinu Corsica, France 65 2015 Bonnet-Huteau Muscadet Sevre & Maine Melon de Bourgogne Loire Valley, France 85 2013 Domaine de Souch Jurancon Sec Manseng Courbu South West, France 150
2018 Bodega Garzón Reserva Albariño Maldonado, Uruguay 55
2012 Oremus Mandolas Tokaji Dry Furmint Tokaji, Hungary 85
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THE QUEEN
RIESLING
WHAT WE DO ROUND HERE
2018 Kanta 3.3 g/L Adelaide Hills, SA 59 2009 Kanta 2.7 g/L Adelaide Hills, SA 77 2017 Henschke Green’s Hill 4.0 g/L Adelaide Hills, SA 70 2019 Shaw and Smith 5.0 g/L Adelaide Hills, SA 75
2018 Hutton Vale Farm 1.3 g/L Eden Valley, SA 65 2016 Dandelion Enchanted Garden 7.6 g/L Eden Valley, SA 65 2018 Pewsey Vale 1961 Block 1.8 g/L Eden Valley, SA 80 2012 Pewsey Vale Contours 1.8 g/L Eden Valley, SA 110
2016 Grosset Polish Hill 0 g/L - Organic Polish Hill River, SA 125 2018 Grosset Polish Hill 0 g/L - Organic Polish Hill River, SA 125
2018 Rieslingfreak No.3 3 g/L Clare Valley, SA 62 2018 Grosset Alea 14.5 g/L - Organic Clare Valley, SA 90 2018 Pikes The Merle 1.2 g/L Clare Valley, SA 110 2010 Skillogalee Trevarrick 0.5 g/L Clare Valley, SA 120
2017 Koerner GV1 0 g/L Watervale, SA 65 2018 Koerner Grace 0 g/L Watervale, SA 85 2017 Clos Clare 1.0 g/L Watervale, SA 65
JIM BARRY THE FLORITA Watervale, SA Planted in Watervale, Clare Valley in 1962 by Leo Buring, the Florita Vineyard is largely responsible for some of Australia’s most celebrated Rieslings, bottled under his eponymous label. Acquired by Jim Barry in 1986, and subsequently bottled under his label since 2004 as a named single vineyard wine, it remains an archetypal expression of classic Watervale Riesling.
2018 The Florita 3.0 g/L 125 2012 The Florita 3.5 g/L 135 2009 The Florita 2.3 g/L 145 2008 The Florita 2.5 g/L 150
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THE QUEEN
RIESLING
THE COMPETITION
2018 Two Tonne TMV 12.0 g/L Tamar Valley, Tas 69 2017 Freycinet Vineyards 1.0 g/L East Coast, Tas 80 2015 Pressing Matters R9 9.0 g/L Coal River Valley, Tas 87
2016 Best’s 7.0 g/L Great Western, Vic 70
2008 Cherry Tree Hill 5.5 g/L Southern Highlands, NSW 79
2016 Swinney Tirra Lirra 1.6 g/L Frankland River, Great Southern, WA 77
ACHTUNG!
GERMANIC RIESLING
GERMANY
2014 Egon Müller Scharzhof Qualitats Mosel 130 2007 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Kabinett Mosel 190 2009 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Kabinett Mosel 200 1999 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Spätlese Mosel 350 2007 J. J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Mosel 205 2017 Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten GG Trocken Mosel 165 2017 Dr. Loosen Erdener Treppchen GG Trocken Mosel 165
2015 Mayer The Doktor Kabinett Trocken Württemberg 90
AUSTRIA
2013 Salomon Undhof Alma - Drei Amphoren 1.0 g/L Krems 105
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CHARDONNAY
WE CAN BE HEROES – The Adelaide Hills
2017 Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley 68 2018 Vinteloper Kangarilla 72 2016 Tynan Road Kuitpo 75 2013 Geoff Weaver Lenswood 86 2018 BK Wines One Ball Single Vineyard Kenton Valley, Basket Ranges 89 2016 Henschke Croft Lenswood 110 2017 Michael Hall Piccadilly Valley 110 2016 Pike & Joyce The Kay Lenswood 120 2017 Shaw and Smith M3 Balhannah 130 2017 Grosset Piccadilly Piccadilly Valley 150 2013 The Lane Reginald Germein ‘RG’ Balhannah 190
PENFOLDS RESERVE BIN A Adelaide Hills, SA A classic. A genre defining wine. The wine that set and maintains the standard for contemporary premium Australian Chardonnay. A superb showcase for the heights to which Adelaide Hills Chardonnay can soar.
2016 Reserve Bin 16A 215 2015 Reserve Bin 15A 225 2014 Reserve Bin 14A 235 2013 Reserve Bin 13A 245 2012 Reserve Bin 12A 265 2010 Reserve Bin 10A 265 2009 Reserve Bin 09A 285 2008 Reserve Bin 08A 285 2007 Reserve Bin 07A 295
PENFOLDS YATTARNA Adelaide Hills, SA/Henty, VIC/TAS Launched in 1998 with the 1995 vintage, Yattarna is the result of one of the most comprehensive, focused and highly publicised wine development projects ever conducted in Australia. The aspiration and independence of mind across generations of Penfolds winemakers inspired the winery to embark on a program to create a white wine that stands alongside Grange. Selectively sourcing only the very best Chardonnay fruit from cool-climate regions, coupled with sensitive winemaking, the style continues to evolve.
2015 Yattarna 325 2005 Yattarna 340 2012 Yattarna Bin 144 Magnum 1.5L 850
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TAPANAPPA WINES Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills Located in sight just below our perch here on Mount Lofty, in the postcard perfect Piccadilly Valley is the Tiers Chardonnay Vineyard. A living South Australian viticulture icon and treasure.
First planted by Brian Croser in 1979 with further plantings in 1981 it remains one of the oldest and most favorably sited vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, consistently producing superb renditions of this, the premier white variety for the Hills, Chardonnay.
TAPANAPPA PICCADILLY VALLEY
2017 Piccadilly Valley 95 2016 Piccadilly Valley 100 2015 Piccadilly Valley 100 2013 Piccadilly Valley 120 2011 Piccadilly Valley 110
TAPANAPPA 1.5M TIERS VINEYARD In 2003, the 1979 planting was ripped up and replanted with different clones on a tight 1.5M₂ spacing between vines, then trained on a low fruiting wire, adopting Grand Cru Burgundy viticultural best practice. Vinification is identical to The Tiers. 2015 is the inaugural release of this separate bottling.
2017 1.5m Tiers Vineyard 130 2016 1.5m Tiers Vineyard 135 2015 1.5m Tiers Vineyard 140
TAPANAPPA TIERS VINEYARD Hand harvested fruit is whole bunch pressed to barrel (all French Oak, approx. 30% new) for fermentation, a portion undergoes malolactic fermentation and follows with nine months in barrel before bottling.
2017 Tiers Vineyard 180 2016 Tiers Vineyard 200 2015 Tiers Vineyard 185 2014 Tiers Vineyard 195 2013 Tiers Vineyard 205 2007 Tiers Vineyard 235
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CHARDONNAY
PRETENDERS TO THE THRONE – Australia
2016 Farr Rising Geelong, Vic 110 2016 Kooyong Faultline Mornington Peninsula, Vic 125 2017 A. Rodda Smith’s Vineyard Beechworth, Vic 100 2015 Salo Yarra Valley, Vic 95 2017 A. Rodda Willow Lake Vineyard Yarra Valley, Vic 100 2018 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Yarra Valley, Vic 110 2018 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Yarra Valley, Vic 110 2014 Oakridge 864 Funder & Diamond Vineyard Drive Block Yarra Valley, Vic 190 2016 Mount Mary Yarra Valley, Vic 210 2013 Mount Mary Yarra Valley, Vic 230
2016 Stargazer Coal River Valley, Tas 125 2015 Derwent Estate Calcaire Derwent Valley, Tas 155
2016 Fraser Gallop Parterre Margaret River, WA 80 2016 Grace Farm Margaret River, WA 90 2016 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Margaret River, WA 160 2015 McHenry Hohnen Vinters Burnside Margaret River, WA 185 2015 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Margaret River, WA 220 2016 Marchand & Burch Great Southern, WA 149
FROM ACROSS THE DITCH – New Zealand
2017 Te Mata Elston Hawkes Bay, NZ 100 2017 Ata Rangi Craighall Vineyard Wairarapa (Martinborough), NZ 145 2017 Kumeu River Maté’s Vineyard Kumeu, Auckland, NZ 160
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THE KING
WHITE BURGUNDY
CHABLIS
2017 Samuel Billaud Petit Chablis Chablis 90
2017 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 85 2017 Patrick Piuze La Grande Vallée Chablis 155
2017 Samuel Billaud Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru Chablis 195
2016 Domaine William Fèvre Les Clos Grand Cru Chablis 415
CÔTE DE BEAUNE
REGIONAL
2017 Domaine Trenel Viré-Clessé 90 2013 Pierre Morey Bourgogne Blanc 145 2014 Domaine de la Vougeraie Terres de Famille 160
VILLAGE
2016 Joseph Drouhin Macon 75
2013 Etienne Sauzet Puligny Montrachet 265 2002 Etienne Sauzet Puligny Montrachet 285 2014 Leflaive Puligny Montrachet 285 2002 Leflaive Puligny Montrachet 275
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THE KING
WHITE BURGUNDY
CÔTE DE BEAUNE
PREMIER CRU
2013 Pierre Morey 1er Cru St Aubin 195 2013 Château de Puligny Montrachet En Remilly 1er Cru St Aubin 235
2002 Comtes Lafon Clos de la Barre 1er Cru Meursault 450 2013 Pierre Morey Les Tessons 1er Cru Meursault 360
2013 Etienne Sauzet La Garenne 1er Cru Puligny Montrachet 440 2014 Dujac Les Folatieres 1er Cru Puligny Montrachet 455 2014 Leflaive Clavoillon 1er Cru Puligny Montrachet 455 2014 Leflaive Les Combettes 1er Cru Puligny Montrachet 600 2012 Leflaive Les Pucelles 1er Cru Puligny Montrachet 680 2007 Leflaive Les Pucelles 1er Cru Puligny Montrachet 600 2012 Leflaive Folatiéres 1er Cru Puligny Montrachet 575 2007 Leflaive Folatiéres 1er Cru Puligny Montrachet 475
GRAND CRU
2012 Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet 1200
2007 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne 475 2005 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne 550 2002 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne 475
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FROM UNDER THE FLOR
JURA AND JURA INSPIRED
2012 Brash Higgins BLOOM Chardonnay McLaren Vale, SA 145
2017 Domaine du Pélican Arbois Chardonnay Jura, France 175 2016 Domaine de Saint Pierre Arbois Savagnin Autrement Jura, France 170
2017 Domaine de Saint Pierre Arbois Pinot Noir/Ploussard Jura, France 165
ROSÉ
LOVE HAS NO BORDERS
2017 Terre a Terre Summertown Pinot Noir Chardonnay Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, SA 57 2018 La Linea Rosé Tempranillo Adelaide Hills, SA 62 2018 Longview Rosato Nebbiolo Macclesfield, Adelaide Hills, SA 67
2016 Farr Rising Saignée Pinot Noir Geelong, VIC 78 2017 Joshua Cooper Doug’s Vineyard Rosé Pinot Noir Macedon Ranges, VIC 105
2017 Triennes IGP Mediterranee Cinsault Syrah Grenache Merlot Provence, France 65 2016 Mirabeau Etoile Grenache Syrah Provence, France 80
2015 Erse Etna DOC Rosato Nerello Mascalese Nerello Cappuccio Sicily, Italy 105
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THE MINX
NEW WORLD PINOT
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
2018 BK Wines Skin & Bones Basket Ranges, Adelaide Hills 75 2016 Marble Hill Black Sunday Basket Ranges, Adelaide Hills 80 2017 Riposte by Tim Knappstein The Sabre Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills 78 2018 Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills 80 2016 Barratt Uley Vineyard Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills 90 2016 Lofty Valley Steeper Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills 93 2016 Terre a Terre Summertown Vineyard Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills 95 2018 Murdoch Hill Surrey Pinot Meunier Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills 100 2012 Riposte by Tim Knappstein The Sabre Pinot Noir Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills 120 2017 Grosset Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills 135 2017 Elderslie Hills Blend #2 Pinot Meunier Pinot Noir Oakbank, Adelaide Hills 95 2016 Ashton Hills Reserve Ashton, Adelaide Hills 150
2017 Tapanappa Definitus Foggy Hill 175
2011 Mosquito Hill Seven Barrels Fleurieu Peninsula 115
VICTORIA
2017 Giant Steps Yarra Valley 70 2016 Out of Step Willowlake Vineyard Yarra Valley 85 2016 Mayer Granite Yarra Valley 140 2016 Onannon Mornington Peninsula 78 2017 Dexter Mornington Peninsula 120 2015 Kooyong Meres Mornington Peninsula 160 2016 Kooyong Ferrous Mornington Peninsula 160 2017 Joshua Cooper Doug’s Vineyard Macedon Ranges 135 2016 By Farr Farrside Geelong 180 2017 By Farr Sangreal Geelong 180 1997 Bass Phillip Premium Gippsland 350
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THE MINX
NEW WORLD PINOT
GIANT STEPS SINGLE VINEYARDS Yarra Valley, VIC One of the most anticipated and highly sought Australian pinot noir releases each year. These single vineyards have grown a cultish status over their short history.
2018 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard 115 Applejack Vineyard is located in the Upper Yarra Valley, to the south-east of the traditional valley floor. The vineyard is located on a dramatic, north-east facing slope with closely planted vines. The wine is acid-driven, light and fragrant in style and has a sense of sleekness from fine pinot tannins. 2018 Giant Steps Primavera Vineyard 115 Primavera Vineyard produces a pinot from the MV6 clone in the Upper Yarra Valley. This is the juicier of the Upper Valley pair and is enticingly fragrant, delivering a palate of satin smooth red fruits and spices. 2018 Giant Steps Wombat Creek Vineyard 115 Wombat Creek Vineyard is the highest altitude vineyard in the Yarra Valley. The underlying ferrous based volcanic soil and rock produce a distinctively soft yet long and firm palate. Loaded with sweet red berry fruits, spiked with green herbs and a touch of truffle/mushroom.
MOUNT MARY Yarra Valley, VIC Mount Mary was one of the first vineyards planted in the resurgence of the Yarra Valley as a premium wine producing region. In the 1960’s John and Marli Middleton, driven by a passion for fine table wine, made many visits to Bordeaux and Burgundy and soon became hooked on premium French wines. As such, these pinots are driven to replicate those Burgundies that they fell in love with.
2016 Mount Mary Yarra Valley 250 2012 Mount Mary Yarra Valley 260 2006 Mount Mary Yarra Valley 550
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THE MINX
NEW WORLD PINOT
TASMANIA
2018 Two Tonne TMV Tamar Valley 72 2015 Holyman Project X Tamar Valley 170 2016 Barringwood Mill Block North West 97 2017 Tolpuddle Coal River Valley 135
NEW ZEALAND
2015 Rippon Mature Vine - Biodynamic Central Otago 185 2013 Sato L’Insolite Central Otago 199 2009 Felton Road Block 3 Central Otago 425 2013 Felton Road Block 3 Central Otago 425 2013 Felton Road Block 5 Central Otago 425
2011 Hans Herzog - Organic Marlborough 160
2015 Ata Rangi McRone Vineyard Wairarapa (Martinborough) 185
2013 Pegasus Bay - Biodynamic Waipara 145 2013 Bell Hill North Canterbury 290
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
2014 Kelley Fox Mirabai Willamette Valley, Oregon 190
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THE DUKE RED BURGUNDY
Côte D’Or, FRANCE
VILLAGE
2016 Jean-Marc Bouley Vieilles Vignes Volnay 235 2015 Jean-Marc Bouley Vieilles Vignes Volnay 250 2016 Dujac Morey St. Denis 230 2015 Dujac Morey St. Denis 240
PREMIER CRU
2014 Dujac Aux Combettes 1er Cru Gevrey Chambertin 510
2009 Dujac 1er Cru Morey St. Denis 495
2008 Dujac Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru Vosne Romanee 740
2011 Bouchard Vigne del’Enfant Jésus 1er Cru Beaune Grèves 400
2012 J. F. Mugnier Clos de la Marechale 1er Cru Nuits-Saint-Georges 370
2006 Domaine de Montille Les Mitans 1er Cru Volnay 350 2013 Jean- Marc Bouley Les Caillerets 1er Cru Volnay 370 2016 Jean- Marc Bouley Clos Des Chênes 1er Cru Volnay 380
2015 Joseph Faiveley Les Charmes 1er Cru Chambolle-Musigny 450
GRAND CRU
2014 Bonneau du Martray Rouge Corton 615 2014 Dujac Clos de la Roche Morey Saint Denis 775 2016 Domaine du Clos de Tart Monopole Morey Saint Denis 2150 2006 Comte Georges de Vogue Bonnes Mares 1000 2014 Bruno Clair Chambertin Clos de Beze 1400
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HEAD IN THE CLOUDS NEBULOUS NEBBIOLO + FRIENDS
NEW WORLD NEBBIOLO
2016 Coates The Nebbiolo Kuitpo, Adelaide Hills, SA 90 2015 La Prova ‘UNO’ Brusco Macclesfield, Adelaide Hills, SA 95 2017 Longview Riserva Macclesfield, Adelaide Hills, SA 110 2007 Arrivo Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills, SA 135 2008 Arrivo Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills, SA 110 2013 S.C. Pannell Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills, SA 125
2004 Pizzini Coronamento King Valley, VIC 245
THE RED WINES OF PIEDMONT, ITALY
2015 Chionetti San Luigi Dolcetto di Dogliani DOCG Piedmont 75
2015 La Morandina 5 Vigne Barbera d’Asti DOC Piedmont 80 2016 Revello Barbera d’Alba DOC Piedmont 90
2017 Montenello Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Piedmont 90 2016 Revello Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Piedmont 105 2015 Bera Langhe ‘Alladio’ Nebbiolo DOC Piedmont 120 2008 Gaja Langhe ‘Sori Tildin’ Nebbiolo DOC Piedmont 980
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HEAD IN THE CLOUDS NEBULA OUT OF THIS WORLD
The sublime Nebbiolos of Piedmont, Italy
BARBARESCO
2011 Bera Rabajà Riserva Barbaresco 285 2007 Ceretto Bricco Asili Barbaresco 345
2012 Cigliuti Vie Erte Barbaresco DOCG Neive 175 2009 Bera Basarin Riserva Neive 285
2009 Ceretto Bernardot Treiso 250
BAROLO
2013 Luigi Einaudi Terlo Terlo 180
2011 Bovio Gattera La Morra 250 2006 Revello Gattera La Morra 245 2013 Revello Giachini La Morra 290 2013 Revello Cerretta La Morra 365 2013 Revello Rocche dell’Annunziata La Morra 420
2011 Paolo Conterno Ginestra Monforte d’Alba 250 2009 Aldo Conterno Cicala Monforte d’Alba 440 2005 Aldo Conterno Romirasco Monforte d’Alba 640 2011 Paolo Conterno Ginestra Riserva Monforte d’Alba 825
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TASTY
An array of medium bodied dry red wines Ones that will complement rather than smother fine food Ones that are more savory than fruit sweet With vivid aromatics, refreshing acidity and well weighted tannic grip Wines which are guaranteed to delight Food Wines.
GRENACHE & BLENDS
BAROSSA VALLEY
2017 Rockford Frugal Farmer Grenache Mataro Alicante Bouchet 65 2017 St John’s Road The Resilient Grenache 65 2018 Harrison Wines Fleur de la Lune Grenache 75 2017 Yelland & Papps Second Take Grenache 80 2016 Izway Maurice Grenache 120 2016 Henschke Johann’s Garden Grenache Mataro Shiraz 120 2016 John Duval Annexus Grenache 155
CHARLES MELTON WINES Barossa Valley, SA Chateauneuf du Pape, the region of France upon which Nine Popes is based, when translated to English means “Castle of the new Pope”, as it was the home to the alternate papacy in the 13th Century. But in many of the old languages the word “neuf” can mean both “nine” and “new”. Problem was, Charles’ French skills were a tad light on (non-existent!!) when taking inspiration for the name of this wine and he thought Chateauneuf du Pape meant home of the “Nine” Popes…
2016 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz Grenache Mataro 160 2009 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz Grenache Mataro 220 2008 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz Grenache Mataro 230 2005 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz Grenache Mataro 250 2003 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz Grenache Mataro 260 2002 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz Grenache Mataro 280
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TASTY
GRENACHE & BLENDS
CLARE VALLEY
2018 Koerner Cannonau Grenache 70 2014 Kilikanoon Prodigal Grenache 76
MCLAREN VALE
2015 Zerella Packing Shed Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 60 2017 In Praise of Shadows l’Ombre Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 70 2017 Dune Empty Quarter Mourvedre Shiraz Grenache + Monte 75 2016 Rudderless Grenache Mataro Graciano 80 2017 Kay Brother’s Griffin’s Key Grenache 110 2013 Ulithorne Chi Grenache Shiraz 90
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
2015 La Violetta Bilingüe Grenache Mataro Shiraz Denmark, WA 80
FRANCE
2014 Delas Frères Haute Pierre Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Châteauneuf du Pape, Rhône 145 2016 Domaine La Barroche Signature AOC Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Châteauneuf du Pape, Rhône 185
2010 Domaine de Fontbonau Cotes du Rhône Grenache Syrah Rhône Valley 170
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SO TASTY
PARLA ITALIANO?
2014 La Prova ‘UNO’ Monaciello Aglianico Kersbrook, Adelaide Hills, SA 85 2017 Coriole Barbera McLaren Vale, SA 75 2016 Brash Higgins NDV Nero d’Avola – Amphora/Organic McLaren Vale, SA 90 2016 Mediterranè Sangiovese Barossa Valley, SA 65 2018 Koerner Mammolo Sciaccarello Clare Valley, SA 80 2018 Abbatiello Aglianico Riverland, SA 65
2013 Pizzini Forza di Ferro Sangiovese King Valley, VIC 115
2016 Noelia Ricci Romagna DOC Sangiovese Predappio Forli, Italy 80
2013 Tua Rita Rosso dei Notri Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot IGT Tuscany, Italy 95 2014 Antinori Tignanello Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc IGT Tuscany, Italy 265 2015 Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot IGT Tuscany, Italy 160 2014 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc DOC Bolgheri Tuscany, Italy 510 2004 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc DOC Bolgheri Tuscany, Italy 850 2012 La Poderina Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany, Italy 220
2015 Tavignano Cervidoni Rosso Piceno Montepulciano Sangiovese DOC Marche, Italy 60
2016 Cesari Mara Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC Veneto, Italy 100 2012 Cantine Lenotti Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Veneto, Italy 170
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SO SO SO TASTY!
DRY REDS – LIGHT, MEDIUM & FULL
2017 Jericho Tempranillo Adelaide Hills, SA 68 2016 Hahndorf Hill Blueblood Blaufrankisch Adelaide Hills, SA 95
2016 Mordrelle The Gaucho Malbec Langhorne Creek, SA 70 2014 Bleasdale Double Take Malbec Langhorne Creek, SA 150
2015 Rose Kentish Tempranillo Shiraz McLaren Vale, SA 55 2018 Brash Higgins CINS Cinsault McLaren Vale, SA 80
2015 Irvine Estate Merlot Barossa Valley, SA 60 2016 Kalleske Fordson Zinfandel – Organic & Biodynamic Barossa Valley, SA 75
2018 Tonic Mataro Clare Valley, SA 75 2015 Adelina Mataro Clare Valley, SA 95
2015 Between Five Bells H-Cote Nero D’Avola Negroamaro Heathcote, VIC 80 2018 Yarra Yering Light Dry Red Pinot Noir Shiraz Yarra Valley, VIC 125
2017 Bodega Garzón Reserva Tannat Maldonado, Uruguay 55 2016 Bodega Garzón Balasto Tannat Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot Marselan Maldonado, Uruguay 280
2016 Domaine Trenel Morgon Côte du Py Gamay Noir Beaujolais, France 90
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SHIRAZ
ADELAIDE HILLS
2018 Harrison Wines Black Hound Syrah Oakbank 75 2016 Tynan Road Kuitpo 75 2016 Jericho Syrah Echunga 78 2018 Charlotte Dalton Love Me Love You Syrah Basket Ranges 82 2016 Michael Hall Mount Torrens Syrah Mount Torrens 103 2013 Honeymoon Vineyard Echunga 120 2016 Shaw & Smith Balhannah/Echunga/Macclesfield 135 2015 Charles Melton Voices of Angels Shiraz Riesling Mount Pleasant 160
MCLAREN VALE
2016 Rudderless Shiraz Malbec 80 2017 Samuel’s Gorge 95 2015 Ulithorne Unicus 130 2006 Clarendon Hills Moritz 150 2013 Ulithorne Frux Frugis 170 2015 Brash Higgins Omensetter 240 2015 Clarendon Hills Astralis 890
LANGHORNE CREEK
2017 Bleasdale Generations 80 2015 Bremerton Old Adam 120 2006 Noon Winery Reserve 380 2005 Noon Winery Reserve 365
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SHIRAZ
EDEN VALLEY
2016 Sons of Eden Remus 130 2016 Sons of Eden Romulus 130 2013 Hutton Vale Farm 140 2015 Henschke The Wheelwright 260 2015 Henschke Mount Edelstone 315
HENSCHKE HILL OF GRACE Eden Valley, SA Sourced from the 4ha single vineyard shiraz planting at Parrot Hill, Eden Valley. The first vines on the Hill of Grace vineyard were planted by Nicolaus Stanitzki in 1860, the same year a beautiful church was built in the village. Cyril Henschke first created Hill of Grace in 1958. An Icon.
2014 Henschke Hill of Grace 1550 2013 Henschke Hill of Grace 1650 2008 Henschke Hill of Grace 1800 2002 Henschke Hill of Grace 2000 1998 Henschke Hill of Grace 2200
BAROSSA VALLEY
2017 Torbreck Hillside Vineyard Shiraz Roussanne 60 2016 Head Contrarian 83 2016 Massena The Eleventh Hour 90 2016 Rockford Rod and Spur Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 90 2017 Schwarz Nitchske’s Block 95 2015 St Johns Road The Evangelist 120 2015 John Duval Eligo 210 2013 Kaesler Alte Reben 235 2003 Greenock Creek Creek Block 375 2002 Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road 850
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SHIRAZ
KALLESKE WINES Barossa Valley, SA Kalleske Greenock Shiraz is a single vineyard wine sourced from a low yielding block consisting of shallow sandy loam over superb deep red clay, providing ideal conditions for shiraz vines. The resultant wine is one of power and length after spending two years in hogsheads, before being bottled without fining or filtration.
2017 Kalleske Greenock – Organic & Biodynamic 110 2006 Kalleske Greenock – Organic & Biodynamic 190 2005 Kalleske Greenock – Organic & Biodynamic 170
ROCKFORD WINES Barossa Valley, SA Rockford Wines Basket Press has developed a cult following since the vineyard was established in1984. Made with minimal intervention and very traditional technique.
2015 Rockford Basket Press 215 2010 Rockford Basket Press 365 2009 Rockford Basket Press 340 2007 Rockford Basket Press 325 2005 Rockford Basket Press 340 2003 Rockford Basket Press 340 1998 Rockford Basket Press 420 1991 Rockford Basket Press 380
While single vineyard shiraz bottlings have a lengthy history in Australia going back to 1952 and the first bottling from the Hill of Grace vineyard by the Henschkes, the focus on wines from various sub regions within districts like the Barossa Valley is a fairly recent phenomenon. Rockford’s first SVS shiraz bottlings came from the 1996 vintage, almost a full decade before other wineries followed their lead.
1997 Rockford SVS Hoffmann Ebenezer, SA 365
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SHIRAZ
CLARE VALLEY
2015 Mount Horrocks - Organic 100 2015 Kilikanoon Covenant 100 2015 Pikes E.W.P. 170 2010 Pikes E.W.P. 210
JIM BARRY WINES Clare Valley, SA In 1964 the Barry’s purchased 70 acres of prime river flats from Duncan McRae Wood in the Armagh area of Clare. This property would go on to be the foundation of their red wine production. Jim Barry planted the 3,3 hectare Armagh Vineyard in 1968 with Shiraz grapes. It has since gone on to achieve extraordinary success and is regarded as one of Australia’s highest quality wines. The McRae Wood shiraz is a nod to Duncan McRae Wood and is considered The Armagh’s baby brother.
2014 Jim Barry McRae Wood 125
2012 Jim Barry The Armagh 570 2006 Jim Barry The Armagh 590 2002 Jim Barry The Armagh 600 1999 Jim Barry The Armagh 650 1994 Jim Barry The Armagh 690
WENDOUREE Clare Valley, SA Wendouree is considered by many wine lovers to be among the most beautiful and distinctive wines this country has to offer. Alfred Percy Birks ‘AP Birks’, along with one of his brothers, are responsible for its humble beginnings in 1892. From there, its legend has only grown, to the point where it is said that someone must simply die before you will be allowed to join their allocation list!
2010 Wendouree Shiraz Malbec 300 2008 Wendouree Shiraz Malbec 320
2012 Wendouree Shiraz 520 2010 Wendouree Shiraz 505 2008 Wendouree Shiraz 495 2006 Wendouree Shiraz 500 2005 Wendouree Shiraz 505
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SHIRAZ
NEW SOUTH WALES
2014 Collector Marked Tree Red Shiraz Viogner Canberra District 85 2016 Philip Shaw No.89 Shiraz Orange 120
VICTORIA
2015 Best’s Wines Bin 0 Grampians 135 2014 Seppelt St Peters Grampians 145
FRANCE
2015 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie ‘Brune et Blonde’ Syrah Viognier Rhone Valley 255 2014 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave L’Hermitage Syrah Hermitage 850
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CABERNET FRANC
2012 Paracombe Paracombe, Adelaide Hills, SA 70
2017 Penley Estate Spring Release Coonawarra, SA 75 2014 Terre à Terre Crayeres Vineyard Wrattonbully, SA 90 2012 Skillogalee Trevarrick Clare Valley, SA 140
2014 Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Orange, NSW 86
2014 Pierre Bise Sur Spilite Anjou Villages Loire Valley, France 85
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
2013 Paracombe Paracombe, Adelaide Hills 65 2016 Longview Vineyard Devil’s Elbow Macclesfield, Adelaide Hills 75 2015 Henschke Abbotts Prayer Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Lenswood, Adelaide Hills 150
2013 Pertaringa Rifle and Hunt McLaren Vale 81
2013 Bremerton Walter’s Langhorne Creek 120 2013 Bleasdale Iron Duke Langhorne Creek 140
2013 Mountadam The Red Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Eden Valley 85 2014 Hutton Vale Farm Eden Valley 140 2013 Henschke Cyril Henschke Eden Valley 280
2014 Sevenhill St Ignatius Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec Cabernet Franc Clare Valley 95
2013 Zema Estate Family Selections Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra 87 2017 Parker Terra Rossa Coonawarra 90 2014 Bellwether Coonawarra 110 2013 Highbank Family Reserve Coonawarra 165 2013 Balnaves The Tally Coonawarra 195
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GROSSET WINES Clare Valley, SA Named after the Ancient Greek Goddess of the Earth, Gaia is Jeffrey Grosset’s single vineyard Cabernet blend. An ode to the wind-swept, two hectare block of earth that yielded it. Now celebrating 26 consecutive vintage releases.
2016 Grosset Gaia 155 2015 Grosset Gaia 160 2014 Grosset Gaia 165 2009 Grosset Gaia 180 2005 Grosset Gaia 210 2003 Grosset Gaia 210
PENFOLDS WINES Barossa Valley, SA From the oldest known continuously producing pre-phylloxera Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the world, Penfolds Block 42 vineyard, located in Kalimna in the Barossa Valley is a world viticulture treasure, and an absolute icon of Australian fine wine. A wine for the ages.
1996 Penfolds Block 42 1200
Bin 389 evolved as result of experimentation, by Max Schubert, in the 1950s to develop a highly individual wine using a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz with compatible oak treatment.
1974 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Magill/Barossa Valley 350
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WYNN’S COONAWARRA ESTATE Coonawarra, SA As custodian of the largest, best and longest established vineyard sites in the Coonawarra, Wynn’s is recognized as the region’s standard bearer for quality The Cabernets of Wynn’s have an unequalled cellaring track record, capable of maturing harmoniously for many years. Under the stewardship of winemakers Sue Hodder and Sarah Pigeon, the maintenance of Wynn’s legacy is assured. We are pleased to offer such a selection of their Single Vineyard & Flagship Cabernet Sauvignons benchmark wines.
SINGLE VINEYARD
2012 Child’s Single Vineyard 150 2009 Glengyle Single Vineyard 160 2007 Glengyle Single Vineyard 170 2014 Johnson’s Block 170
JOHN RIDDOCH John Riddoch is made only in years when grapes of extraordinarily high quality are available from less than one per cent of the top Cabernet grapes on Wynn’s extensive estates. Arguably the definitive Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, rich, deep and brooding.
2012 John Riddoch 290 2009 John Riddoch 325 2008 John Riddoch 335
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VICTORIA
2013 Dominique Portet Yarra Valley 120 2015 Seville Estate Old Vine Yarra Valley 160 2016 Yarra Yering Dry No.1 Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Merlot Petit Verdot Yarra Valley 195 2013 Yarra Yering Dry No.1 Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Merlot Petit Verdot Yarra Valley 205
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
2014 Woodlands Margaret Cabernet Merlot Petit Verdot Margaret River 105 2012 Kerrigan & Berry Great Southern 135 2013 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Margaret River 145 2014 McHenry Hohnen Margaret River 185 2016 Cullen Diana Madeline Cabernet Merlot Margaret River 225 2014 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Margaret River 315 2005 Moss Wood Margaret River 410
TASMANIA
2008 Domaine A Stoney Vineyard, Coal River Valley 195
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THE EMPEROR
Emperor Napoleon III requested a classification system for France's best Bordeaux wines in 1855 to be on display for visitors from around the world. The result was the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 when Brokers from the wine industry ranked the wines according to a château's reputation and trading price, which at that time was directly related to quality. Today producers are still ranked in importance from first to fifth growths (crus).
BORDEAUX
2015 St. Estephe de Calon 3rd Growth St. Estephe 115 2006 Chateau Cos d’Estournel 2nd Growth St. Estephe 940
2007 Chateau Latour Le Pauillac de Latour 1st Growth Pauillac 340 2011 Chateau Latour Les Forts de Latour 1st Growth Pauillac 700 2010 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 1st Growth Pauillac 950
2010 Chateau Langoa Barton 3rd Growth St Julien 375 2006 Chateau DuCru Beaucaillou 2nd Growth St Julien 980
2006 Chateau Lascombes 2nd Growth Margaux 480 2009 Chateau Palmer 3rd Growth Margaux 950
2008 Chateau Lanessan Cru Bourgeois Superieur Medoc- Haut Medoc 110
2006 Chateau Monbousquet Grand Cru St Emilion 340 2009 Chateau Canon Grand Cru Classe St Emilion 650 2014 Chateau Angelus Grand Cru Classe St Emilion 1100
2014 Chateau Teyssier ‘Pezat’ Bordeaux Superieur Pomerol 80 2002 Chateau L’Evangile Pomerol 650
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SMALL
PÉTTILANT
Half Bottle – 375ml NV Pol Roger Brut Réserve Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier Epernay, France 105 NV Charles Heidesick Brut Reserve Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier Reims, France 115
BLANC
Half Bottle – 375ml 2016 Dandelion Enchanted Garden Riesling Eden Valley, SA 38 2015 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Chardonnay Chablis, France 56 2017 Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay Balhannah, Adelaide Hills 68
ROUGE
Half Bottle – 375ml 2015 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir Wairarapa (Martinborough), NZ 78 2015 Mongeard-Mugneret Vosne-Romanee Pinot Noir Burgundy, France 150 2015 Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley, SA 75 2015 Jasper Hill Georgia’s Paddock Shiraz - Biodynamic Heathcote, VIC 105 2014 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico Sangiovese Canaiolo Shiraz DOCG Tuscany, Italy 65
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LARGE
PÉTTILANT
Magnum – 1500ml 2010 Daosa Blanc de Blancs Late Disgorged Chardonnay Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, SA 260 NV Pommery Brut Royal Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier Reims, France 285 NV Egly Ouriet Brut Rosé Grand Cru Pinot Noir Chardonnay Ambonnay, France 900
Jeroboam – 3000ml NV Pol Roger Brut Réserve Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier Epernay, France 850
BLANC
Magnum – 1.5L 2018 Hutton Vale Farm Riesling Eden Valley, SA 145 2018 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling Polish Hill River, Clare Valley, SA 270 2007 Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay Margaret River, WA 550 2012 Penfolds Yattarna Bin 144 Chardonnay Adelaide Hills, SA/Henty, VIC/TAS 850 2011 Patrick Piuze Les Forêts Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay Chablis, France 480
ROUGE
Magnum – 1.5L 2018 Shaw & Smith Pinot Noir Balhannah, Adelaide Hills, SA 210 2010 Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir Central Otago, NZ 1060 2014 Michael Hall Triangle Block Shiraz Stonewell, Barossa Valley, SA 280 2005 Hutton Vale Farm Shiraz Eden Valley, SA 490 2002 Henschke Abbotts Prayer Cabernet Merlot Adelaide Hills, SA 600 2011 Cullen Diana Madeline Cabernet Merlot Margaret River, WA 450
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DESSERT
All dessert wines are 375ml bottles, unless otherwise indicated
2018 Hahndorf Hill Green Angel Late Harvest Grüner Veltliner Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills, SA 72
2018 Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut Riesling Clare Valley, SA 100
2010 Rockford Cane Cut Semillon Barossa Valley, SA 68 2016 Henschke Noble Gewürztraminer Eden Valley, SA 69
2017 Josef Chromy Botrytis Riesling Tamar Valley, TAS 67
2018 Pizzini Brachetto 750ml King Valley, VIC 65
2017 Bera Moscato d’Asti Piedmont, Italy 40
2017 Kracher Beerenauslese Cuvée Late Harvest Riesling Burgenland, Austria 115
2011 Oremus Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttonyos Noble Late Harvest Furmint 500ml Tokaj, Hungary 120 2002 Oremus Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos Noble Late Harvest Furmint 500ml Tokaj, Hungary 210
1999 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Spätlese Riesling 750ml Mosel, Germany 350
2013 Pierre Bise Quart de Chaume Grand Cru Botrytis Chenin Blanc 500ml Loire Valley, France 175
2012 Chartreuse de Coutet Botrytis Semillon Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 85 2014 Tertre du Lys d’Or Botrytis Semillon Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 85 1989 Chateau Suiduraut 1er Cru Classé Botrytis Semillon Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 230 2014 Chateau d’Yquem 1er Grand Cru Classé Botrytis Semillon Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 750
2014 Jorge Ordonez Seleccion Especial Moscatel Malaga, Spain 85
FORTIFIED WINES 61
SHERRY 60ml
Honeymoon Vineyard Nectar Cream Apera Grüner Veltliner Adelaide Hills, SA 12
Bodegas Tradición Fino Jerez de la Frontera, Spain 14 Bodegas Tradición Oloroso Jerez de la Frontera, Spain 28 Bodegas Tradición Pedro Ximenez Jerez de la Frontera, Spain 28 Emilio Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximenez Jerez de la Frontera, Spain 14
TAWNY, MUSCAT & TOPAQUE
Honeymoon Vineyard Classic Tawny Adelaide Hills, SA 12
Seppeltsfield Para Grand Tawny Barossa Valley, SA 16 Seppeltsfield Para Rare Tawny Barossa Valley, SA 23 Penfolds Father Grand Tawny Barossa Valley, SA 12 Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny Barossa Valley, SA 25
Brash Higgins TWNY Whiskey Cask Aged Tawny McLaren Vale, SA 35
Campbells Merchant Prince Rare Muscat Rutherglen, VIC 33 Campbells Isabella Rare Topaque Rutherglen, VIC 33
Quinta Do Noval 40yo Tawny Douro, Portugal 45
Marolo Barolo Chinato Italy 16
VINTAGE PORT
2018 Honeymoon Vineyard Early Bottled Vintage Tinta Roriz/Shiraz Adelaide Hills, SA 500ml 77
2009 Croft Port Blend Douro, Portugal 375ml 140 2000 Croft Port Blend Douro, Portugal 375ml 170
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AMARO 30ml
Meletti Italy 10 Averna Italy 10 Montenegro Italy 10 Nonino Italy 11 Vecchio Amaro del Capo Italy 12 Amacardo Orange Italy 12 Amacardo Artichoke Italy 12
Dolin Suedois Amer France 13
GRAPPA
Marolo Grappa di Moscato Italy 10 Fratelli Giannandrea Grappa Barricata Italy 16 Marolo Grappa di Barolo - 20 Year Old Italy 20
CALVADOS
Adrien Camut Calvados Pays d’Auge - 18 Years Privilege France 25
PISCO
La Diablada Peru 16
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AUSTRALIAN BRANDY 30ml
Hardys XO Black Bottle South Australia 16 Bass e Flinders Distillery XO Victoria 25 Sullivans Cove XO Tasmania 37
ARMAGNAC
Castarede XO Bas Armagnac France 25 Darroze Domaine de Piheron 1986 Bas Armagnac France 39
COGNAC
Francois Voyer VS Grande Champagne France 12 Hennessy VSOP Privilege France 18 Dudognon Reserve des Ancetres France 26 Francois Voyer XO Grande Champagne France 27 Camus XO France 28 Remy Martin XO France 29 Hennessy XO France 30 Jean Grosperrin De l'Ile D'Oléron Bois Ordinaires France 35 Delamain Extra de Grande Champagne France 49
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BOURBON, RYE & TENNESSEE 30ml
Wild Turkey Russell’s Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Kentucky 11 Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Kentucky 12 Michter’s Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Kentucky 16 Bib & Tucker Small Batch Bourbon Kentucky 19 Willett Pot Still Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Kentucky 19 Colonel E. H. Taylor Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Kentucky 25
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Tennessee 16
Bulleit Small Batch Rye Kentucky 15 Michter’s Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye Kentucky 16 Sazerac Straight Rye New Orleans 18
AUSTRALIAN WHISKEY
Bakery Hill Double Wood Single Malt Melbourne, VIC 36
Hellyers Road Original Single Malt Burnie, TAS 13 Sullivan’s Cove Double Cask Single Malt Hobart, TAS 33 Overeem Port Cask Matured Single Malt Hobart, TAS 34 Nant Sherry Cask Single Malt Highland, TAS 36
JAPANESE WHISKEY
Nikka From the Barrel Double Matured Blended Whiskey 16 Tokinoka White Oak Blended Whiskey 18 Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Ichiro's Malt & Grain Chichibu Blended 24 Ichiro's Malt - Mizunara Wood Reserve Pure Malt 34 Mars Maltage Cosmo Blended Malt 35 Mars Komagatake Yakushima Ageing 2019 Single Malt 75
FANCY A WEE DRAM?
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ITALIAN WHISKEY 30ml Puni Novia Malt Whiskey 20 Puni Alba Malt Whiskey 22
FRENCH WHISKEY
Michel Couvreur Overaged 16
IRISH WHISKEY
Writer’s Tears Pot Still 11 Red Breast Single Pot Still 12 Year Old 18 Mitchell & Son Yellow Spot 12 Year Old Single Pot Still 20 Kinahan’s 10 Year Old Single Malt 21 Connemara Peated Single Malt 12 Year Old 24
BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKEY
Johnnie Walker Black Label Kilmarnock, Scotland 10 Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Speyside, Scotland 18 Johnnie Walker Blue Label Kilmarnock, Scotland 35
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SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
CAMPBELLTOWN 30ml
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old 15 Kilkerran 12 Year Old 18 Springbank 9 Year Old 19 Cadenhead Small Batch 19 Year Old 34
ISLE OF ISLAY
Laphroaig 10 Year Old 14 Kilchoman Machir Bay 18 Kilchoman 100% Islay 24
SPEYSIDE
Benromach 10 Year Old 16 Cardhu 12 Year Old 14 Craigellachie 13 Year Old 13 The Glenrothes 13 Year Old 15 The Glenlivet Nàdurra Oloroso Sherry Cask Matured 17 Glenfiddich 18 Year Old 23
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SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
HIGHLANDS 30ml
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 14
Aberlour 12 Year Old 15 Aberlour A'bunadh Cask Strength 25
Balblair Vintage 2000 13 Clynelish 14 Year Old 14 Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old 18 Dalmore 15 Year Old 22
Glenfarclas 12 Year Old 16 Glenmorangie Signet 29
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old 14 Tomatin Port Casks - 14 Year Old 17
ISLE OF MULL
Ledaig Artist #5 10 Year Old 28
ISLE OF JURA
Jura Superstition Lightly Peated 15
ISLE OF SKYE
Talisker 18 Year Old 28
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RUM
30ml
Bundaberg Small Batch Australia 14 Hoochery Distillery Ord River Australia 19 Stolen White New Zealand 10 Stolen Smoked New Zealand 10 British Navy Pusser’s British Virgin Islands 12 Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak Saint Lucia, France 17 Dos Maderas 5+5 Carribean/Spain 12 Angostura Trinidad and Tobago 13 Appleton Estate Reserve Blend Jamaica 14 Kirk & Sweeney Dominican Republic 14 Santa Teresa Venezuela 15 Havana Club Anejo Cuba 10 Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva Cuba 15
TEQUILA
1800 Reposado Mexico 12 Ocho Blanco Mexico 12 Milagro Blanco Mexico 14 Herradura Plata Mexico 14 Herradura Reposado Mexico 14 Centinela Reposado Mexico 14 ArteNOM Seleccion 1146 Anejo Mexico 14 Clase Azul Reposado Mexico 15 Arette Blanco Mexico 15 Arette Reposado Mexico 15 Milagro Reposado Mexico 16
MEZCAL
Nuestra Soledad Santiago Matatlán 100% Agave Mexico 16
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