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Nobu Melbourne Beverage Menu NOBU MELBOURNE BEVERAGE MENU GLASS LIST SPARKLING WINE Clover Hill Tasmanian Cuvée, Tasmania, NV 120 ml 17 Chandon ‘S’ Bitter Orange- served on ice, Victoria, NV 120 ml 16 CHAMPAGNE Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin, France, NV 120 ml 20 WHITE WINE Josef Chromy DELIKAT SGR RISELING, Tasmania 17 150 ml 16 Catalina Sounds, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 16 150 ml 18 Stift Goettwig Messwein, Gruner Veltliner, Austria 16 150 ml 13 Marc Bredif Vouvray, Chenin Blanc, France 16 150 ml 15 The Other Wine Co., Pinot Gris, Adelaide Hills 17 150 ml 15 Domaine de Malandes, Chablis Chardonnay, France 16 150 ml 22 ROSÉ WINE Roubine-Syrah, Cab, Grenache & Carigan, France 16 150 ml 22 RED WINE Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Rouge Pino Noir, France 16 150 ml 22 Domaine des Corbillieres Tourines Les Griottines Gamay, France 15 150 ml 15 Vinoque Novo Tinto (Tempranillo Blend), Victoria 17 150 ml 14 Bondar The Violet Hour Shiraz, McLaren Vale 16 150 ml 19 Penley Estate Cabernet Sauignon, Coonawarra 14 150 ml 20 DESSERT WINE T’Gallant (120ml) Moscato, Victoria 15 90 ml 14.5 Nobu Hokusetsu Umeshu Plum Wine, Japan NV 90 ml 18 FORTIFIED WINE Lustau Pedro Ximenez, Spain 60 ml 13 Campbells Muscat, Victoria 60 ml 12 Penfolds Grandfather 20 yo Tawny, South Australia 60 ml 18 Penfolds Great Grandfather Grand Old Tawny, South Australia 60 ml 60 NOBU COCKTAILS SEASONAL Kunsuri Wo Nomu 24 Suntory Kakubin, Laphroaig, Honey, Orange, Lemon and Ginger Mad Man 22 Suntory Kakubin Whisky, Averna Amaro, Licor 43 and White Chocolate Ringo Pai 22 Apple Pucker, Vanilla Vodka, Apple Juice, Cinnamon and Rhubarb Matsuhisa Margarita 24 Sagatiba Velha, Grand Marnier, Sudashi and Sugar Hokusetsu Sour 22 TK 40 Sake, Yuzu, Lemon, Sugar, Mint and Egg White Oh My Kami 24 Umeshu, Watermelon, Raspberry, Lemon and Sparkling WIne Izanagi 22 Angostura Rum, Cointreau, Montenegro, Almond Syrup and Orange Bitters Kenju 24 Tanqueray Gin, Elderflower, Sake, Green Apple, Lemon and Egg White Laugerita 22 El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Tamarind, Passionfruit and Chilli Salt CLASSIC Yasei Hana- Wildflower 23 Kangaroo Island Gin, Junami Sake, Yuzu, Vanilla Rose Himawari- Sunflower 23 Mango Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Passionfruit and Vanilla Guyver 25 TK 40 Sake, Elderflower, Lemon, Honey and Cucumber Pazu 22 Bacardi Rum, Pavan Liqueur, Raspberry, Rose, Lime and Tobasco Lychee Coco 24 Shochu, Paraiso Lychee Liqueur, Coconut and Lychee Red Hot Shochu 24 Shochu, Mango Vodka, Lemon, Honey and Tobasco Apchee Martini 25 Apple Pucker, Paraiso, Lychee Liqueur, Lychee and Lime NON-ALCOHOLIC MOCKTAILS Apchee 13 Lychee, Apple and Lime The Zinger 11 Momo Puree, Yuzu, Sugar, Ginger Beer Akai Yuki- Red Snow 13 Mango, Pineapple, Coconut and Raspberry Lychee Coco Spitzer 11 Coconut, Yuzu, Lychee, Lime and Mint Hanabi 11 Cranberry, Apple, Raspberry, Rose and Lime HOKUSETSU SAKE Exclusively for Nobu Worldwide Nobu Sake Flights Our Sake Flights are designed for those who are new to Sake or who are unable to decide. Flight includes three different Hokusetsu Sake. Onigoroshi, Daiginjo and TK 40 Flight 45 Hokusetsu Sake Rock Semi dry, intense yet smooth, with notes of honeydew melon and fresh cut bamboo. Served Cold Masu 30 Small 55 Large 110 Bamboo 140 Bottle 750 ml- 225 Nobu the Shochu Made with 100% rice, imported from Japan and available in this country only at Nobu. Served Cold Bottle 500 ml 120 Hokusetsu Nigori Cloudy sake, dry with hints of pear and lemon and creamy in texture Served Cold Bottle 500 ml 85 Hokusetsu Onigoroshi ‘Devil Killer’ With the nickname the ‘Devil Killer’, this sake is tropical and refreshing. Savoury notes arise, with a sharp green chestnut essence. Served Cold Masu 16 Small 18 Large 56 Bamboo 68 Bottle 1800 ml 250 Hokusetsu Junmai Very light bodied sake, thin and light on the palate with soft, sweet aromas. A great beginners’ sake. Served Cold or Warm Masu 12 Small 22 Large 43 Bamboo 50 Bottle 1800 ml 190 Hokusetsu Junmai Ginjo 71 Medium-bodied sake, pear and melon nose. Flavor is pure and pleasant sharpness of the aftertaste. Served Cold Masu 22 Small 40 Large 78 Bamboo 90 Bottle 720 ml 155 Bottle 1800 ml 280 Hokusetsu Yukino Hibiki The name of the Sake is translated as ‘Symphony of Snow’ It is extremely delicate and clean with aromas of white pepper and a hint of lemon on the palate. Served Cold Masu 18 Small 32 Large 62 Bamboo 75 Bottle 1800ml 290 Hokusetsu Daiginjo The ‘original’ Nobu sake, full bodied and very fragrant, hints of biscuits on the nose lead to a dry quick finish Served Cold or Warm Masu 32 Small 58 Large 108 Bamboo 130 Bottle 1800 ml 450 Hokusetsu Junmai Daiginjo This Cherry Blossom sake has hints of floral elements on the nose with a little greenness, a combination which leads to a refreshing finish. Served Cold Masu 26 Small 46 Large 90 Bamboo 105 Bottle 500ml 125 Bottle 1500ml 330 Hokusetsu Junmai Daiginjo ‘Yura Yura’ Meaning ‘wavy wavy’, this is a feminine sake, fresh and light on both palate and the nose. Served Cold Masu 38 Small 70 Large 130 Bottle 500ml 165 Hokusetsu 10 Y.O. Aged in Sado Island, Japan, to the sound of classical music, a much more complex and stronger Sake. A nice balance between mineral and floral aromas, however the dry finish is eminent. Served Cold Masu 32 Small 60 Large 1115 Bamboo 140 Bottle 1800 ml 450 Hokusetsu TK 40 This sake, being part of Nobu’s private stock, is very smooth and well rounded, aromas are sweet, however the lift of acidity combined with hints of cedar and dark honey on the palate complement each other Served Cold Masu 30 Small 55 Large 110 Bamboo 125 Bottle 500ml 160 Bottle 1500ml 395 Hokusetsu YK 35 An extremely rare and luxurious sake, the YK 35 presents aromas of aniseed wit ha hint of sweetness. With such aromatic influence it is very silky and bold on the palate, balanced evenly with mellow acidity. Served Cold Masu 55 Small 105 Large 200 Bamboo 230 Bottle 500ml 280 .
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