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Tasting Notes

In every sense, our menu is a celebration of Melbourne. Vibrant, diverse and bold. Tasting Notes Guide 1 Standard

Sparkling Blue Premium Cuvee Pizzini Brachetto Pink Moscato (Pyrenees) (King Valley) Blue Pyrenees NV is a blend of This light, pale pink sparkling has a range three classic champagne varieties – of floral aromas including strawberry Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. and apple blossom, and retains a Blended exclusively for MCEC, it is an refreshingly sweet and gentle finish outstanding example of a Victorian cool on the palate. Great as a summer climate sparkling and well matched pre-dinner or cocktail option. with pre-dinner canapés.

Helen & Joey Estate Blanc Du Blanc Rosé () This 100% chardonnay sparkling has Tahbilk Grenache Mouverdre Rosé similarities to prosecco with its fine (Nagambie) mousse profile. Fresh aromas of citrus Aromatic musk, spice and rose and green apple on the nose follow blossom on the nose which follows the palate with tight, bright acidity. through to a textural palate of vibrant A great match with canapés. red berry fruits and bursting with a delicious grape acidity. A great wine with charcuterie. Guide Tasting Notes Tasting 2 White Red Hanging Rock Riesling (Macedon) Scotchman’s Hill ‘The Hill’ Pinot Noir This fresh Riesling has ripe citrus () notes with pronounced floral aromas. A beautiful floral aroma with rich red The palate displays the same citrus fruit of plum and cherry with a hint of characters, and combines with the spice. The palate is juicy and ripe with smooth textural feel and balanced delicate soft fruit tannins and a long acid structure. Perfectly paired with lingering finish. Perfect with delicate fresh seafood and shellfish. red meats and game bird.

Red Claw Pinot Gris Cloak and Dagger (Mornington Peninsula) (Alpine Valley) Lovely freshness with lifted floral Aromas of cherries and wild raspberries aromas and fresh stone fruit on the with complex hints of savoury earth and nose. The palate shows a hint of spice. The palate is alive with fleshy nashi pear, subtle spice with a long, raspberry and ripe black plum balanced finely textured finish. Great with by juicy acidity and velvety tannins. fish or poultry dishes. Great with rich pasta ragu.

Stumpy Gully Sauvignon Blanc De Bortoli Villages Tempranillo/Touriga (Mornington Peninsula) (King Valley) Fresh grassy herbaceousness on the Deeply scented dark fruits, spice and nose that follow on to a soft sweet cloves on the nose. The palate has supple passionfruit which fills out the palate, and integrated tannins with flavours finishing with clean crisp acidity. A of violets, wild herbs and dark plum. great accompaniment with canapés An allrounder red that work well for or white proteins. canapés or with a variety of dishes.

Bella Riva Fiano (King Valley) Tellurain Redline Shiraz (Heathcote) This grape which is native to Southern The nose displays savoury with slightly Italy produces a wine with a gentle chary oak and expressive dark fruit. aromatic nose of wild herb and The palate is round and plush with chamomile. Textural and slightly salty, blackberry and bramble combined the palate displays similar flavours with with spice and soft tannins. Perfect some added white stone fruit. A great with prime red meats. match with grilled seafood. Mitchelton V Series Cabernet Sauvignon Bellvale Chardonnay () (Nagambie) Soft vanilla custard, and buttery This easy drinking Cabernet has aromas nose leading onto white peaches and of black fruit, pepper and dark chocolate Tasting Notes ginger spice the palate displays flinty on the nose, with a palate that is ripe minerality, red apples, yellow peach in fruity flavours and balanced by subtle and subtle oak spices. Perfect with tannins. A great match for big bold red rich white protein dishes. meats and hearty stews. Guide 3 Premium

Sparkling White La Prova Vintage Prosecco (King Valley) Chockstone Riesling () King Valley is home of Prosecco in This aromatic Riesling displays plenty and this example displays a of citrus, wildflowers, and kiwi fruit freshness of flavour dominated by floral aromas, with distinct minerality and notes, fresh fruits, and a creamy texture. fresh lime and green apple crispness Light, bright and vibrant, this is a great through the palate. Great with seafood canapé accompaniment. and delicate fish dishes.

Stonier Vintage Cuvee Prancing Horse Pinot Gris (Mornington Peninsula) (Mornington Peninsula) Lovely acid drive on the palate, but This Organic & Biodynamic Pinot Gris with plenty of fresh lemon fruit along from Mornington Peninsula displays for the ride. There’s delicate creaminess fresh stone fruit, nashi pear and citrus that is enhanced by the complex toasty which follow through to a long smooth brioche characters derived from ageing palate. Great with meaty white fish, on yeast lees. The balanced dry finish creamy dishes or even lamb. works nicely as a refreshing aperitif style sparkling wine. Boat O’Craigo Sauvignon Blanc (Yarra Valley) Blue Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz Fresh citrus, limestone and jasmine jump (Pyrenees) out of the glass on the nose, with a Ripe plummy fruit, a hint of oak and combination of zesty lemon, gooseberry mature chocolate characters generously and hints of passionfruit on the palate follow on the palate to more of a rich create a crisp finish. A great wine for chocolate lingering soft tannin, spicy light fresh meals or antipasto. dry finish. Traditionally an Aussie staple at Christmas, but equally enjoyable Yabby Lake Chardonnay throughout the year. (Mornington Peninsula) A chardonnay with intense aromas of citrus blossom and grapefruit pith on Rosé the nose. The palate is fine and complex, with a combination of textural elements Port Phillip Salasso Rosé versus fresh minerality. Enjoy with rich (Mornington Peninsula) white proteins, cheeses or with shellfish. A bright bouquet of mandarin, wild red A great match with grilled seafood. berries and watermelon, with a palate that offers a combination of dry tight Bike and Barrel Fiano (Alpine Valley) acidity and a supple strawberry and Fresh tropical notes of pineapple and fresh red berry finish. A great canapé lychee on the nose, that follow through party addition. on a palate. It is balanced with some Guide citrus and a rich in texture that completes the mouth feel. A great wine to match with antipasto or fresh summer dishes. Tasting Notes Tasting 4 Red Yal Yal Pinot Noir (Mornington Peninsula) Mayford Tempranillo (Alpine Valley) Fresh bright raspberry, plum and red Rich aromas of sarsaparilla, black cherry, cherry notes on the nose follow through raspberry and spice jump out of the to the palate which displays soft glass and carry on through to the palate texture, great length and beautifully with crunchy bright fruit, balanced with balanced tannins. Great match with deliciously long tannins. Perfect with lamb rack or duck breast. grilled meats.

Michelini Sangiovese (Alpine Valley) St Ignatius Cabernet Sauvignon Bright red berries and plum on the nose (Pyrenees) with a medium body displaying sour An elegant floral nose with hints of toffee and toasted almonds and cherry, red currant, cola and baked a palate that displays blackberry rhubarb with the presence of subtle oak. and subtle spice. A savoury wine Perfect with antipasto or hard cheeses. with velvety tannins that best matches with bold red meats.

Rutherglen Estate Durif (Rutherglen) Intense rich berry and stewed cherry notes on the nose which follow through to a deep palate with flavours of mixed fruit spice, licorice, chocolate and cedar from elegant oak. This bold wine is best matched with rich meats and slow cooked foods. Tasting Notes Guide 5 6 Tasting Notes Guide Beer and cider

Mountain Goat (Richmond) James Boag’s Premium Light Steam Ale Light strength, full flavoured beer A crisp, seasonable beer, fresh and with smooth bitterness. The aroma full of fruity and tropical characters. is clean and fresh with malty and Pale, almost yellow, with a slight yeast fruity characters. Pale golden colour. cloudiness this beer is fruity and tropical, crisp and clean with a dry finish. Coldstream Cider Pale Ale & Perry (Yarra Valley) Mountain Goat Pale Ale is a well-balanced and extremely drinkable American style Apple pale ale. A well-crafted beer with piney Medium dry with the colour of pale and stone fruit characters. straw, a subtle touch of spice and a crisp refreshing finish. Appearance: Golden. Aroma: Loads of grapefruit, Pear pine and stone fruit. Medium sweet style loaded with Flavour: Clean, dry, fruity palate real pear character, light in the mouth, sparkling with a clean moreish finish. Moon Dog (Abbotsford) Lager A super crisp and refreshing Australian style lager. It’s got a light malt body with a soft aroma of Aussie hops and a clean finish.

Old Mate Pale Ale This pale ale has got a real tasty clean maltiness with a peachy/citrusy hoppy twang and fresh finish. Tasting Notes Guide 7 Start planning your next event

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