A Q U A D I N I N G W I N E L I S T
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The Aqua Dining wine list draws inspiration from Davide Rebeccato’s modern Italian menu, and Aqua Dining’s location, which is quintessentially Sydney.
The wine list showcases Italian varietals grown locally in Australia and internationally.
Traditional Italian wines have been selected from acclaimed Italian regions to complement the Italian cuisine. There is also a focus on the finest wine regions and producers of Australia and New Zealand to reflect Aqua Dining’s iconic Sydney location.
The list also features a number of organic, biodynamic and natural wines which represent an emerging segment of the Australian wine culture as well as a cellared section of wines that have been aged for a minimum of eight years.
Aqua Dining is also able to serve a number of premium wines by the glass thanks to the Coravin system. The system prevents wines from oxidising as no removal of the foil or cork is required, allowing top selection samples to be poured.
For those who have travelled through Italy and wish to reminisce or for those who wish to explore new regions, we offer you the chance to explore Piedmont, Veneto or Tuscany in more detail though the Italian wine regional focus sections of the list.
In addition, Chef Davide and I have selected wines from the wine list that best complement the dishes from his menu, please do not hesitate to ask us for recommendations on pairing food and wine during your experience with us.
Ben Cummings - Sommelier INDEX
Aperitifs ...... 4 Cocktails ...... 5 Wines by the Glass ...... 6 Premium Wines by the Glass - Coravin……………………………………………………………………7 Piedmont: Italian Regional Focus ...... 8 Veneto: Italian Regional Focus ...... 10 Tuscany: Italian Regional Focus ...... 12 Champagne & Sparkling Wine ...... 14 White ...... 15 Rose ...... 19 Red ...... 19 Cellared Wine – Aged Minimum 8 Years ...... 24 Dessert ...... 27 Digestive ...... 27 Liqueurs ...... 28 Spirits ...... 28 Food & Wine Matching ...... 30
3 APERITIFS
Aperitif
Campari Italy 10 Cinzano Bianco Italy 10 Cinzano Rosso Italy 10 Aperol Italy 10 Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth France 10
Beer
Menabrea Lager 4.8% Piedmont, Italy 10 Ichnusa Speciale Lager 5.6% Sardinia, Italy 11 La Petrognola Farro Wheat Beer 5.5% Tuscany, Italy 15 Magalotti 1845 Boch Double Malt 7.1% Austria 14
Cascade Light Lager 2.6% Tasmania 7 James Boags Lager 5.0% Tasmania 9 4 Pines Kolsch 4.6% Manly 11 4 Pines Pale Ale 5.1% Manly 11
Bilpin Apple Cider 4.7% Blue Mountains 11
Water
Purezza Still Unlimited 6 per person
Purezza Sparkling Unlimited 6 per person
Soft Drinks
Coke 6
Diet Coke 6
Lemonade 6
Lemon, lime & bitters 6
Soda, lime & bitters 6
Lime & soda 6
Soda water 6
Dry ginger ale 6 Ginger beer 6
Juice
Orange 6
Apple 6
Pineapple 6
Tomato 6
Cranberry 6
4 COCKTAILS
Market fresh cocktail
This cocktail uses the most seasonal fruit, herbs & spices to infuse into a select spirit 18
White Peach Bellini – Carpene Malvolti prosecco with white peach puree 16
Aperol Spritz – Aperol, Carpene Malvolti prosecco, soda water 16
Aqua Negroni – Campari, Tanqueray gin, Antico Rosso 18
The Aperitif – Amaro d’Arancio, St Germain, Noilly Prat 18
Jimmy Hendrick’s – Hendrick’s gin, St Germain, cucumber puree, basil syrup 20
Raspberry & Lavender Martini – Absolut vodka, lavender syrup, fresh raspberries 18
Lemongrass & Pomegranate Martini – Absolut vodka, muddled pomegranate & lemongrass 19
Grilled Pineapple Martini – Belvedere vodka, caramelised pineapple, caramel liqueur 20
Thai Spiced Mule – Kaffir lime & lemongrass infused vodka, fresh citrus & mint, ginger beer 18
Pineapple & Passionfruit Mojito – Bacardi, muddled pineapple, passionfruit & lime 18
Aqua Old Fashioned – Pancetta infused Maker’s Mark, Angostura Orange bitters, maple syrup 20
Sicilian Espresso Martini – Bacardi, Averna, fresh lemon, frozen espresso shot 18
Classic Martinis – served with a twist or an olive Absolut 18 Grey Goose 24 Belvedere 24 Bombay Sapphire 18 Tanqueray 20 Tanqueray 10 24 Hendricks 22 The London No.1 22
5 WINES BY THE GLASS
Champagne & Sparkling – 125ml
NV Carpene Malvolti – Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Glera Veneto, Italy 15
NV Arras ‘Brut Elite’ Pinot Noir-Chardonnay Multi-region, Tas 19
NV Louis Roederer ‘Brut Premier’ Pinot Noir-Chardonnay-Pinot Meunier BIODYNAMIC Reims, France 30
White – 150ml
2014 Clonakilla Riesling Canberra District, ACT 17
2013 Prunotto - Roero DOCG Arneis Piedmont, Italy 16
2013 Bollini – Trentino DOC Pinot Grigio Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy 14
2012 Tiefenbrunner – Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Blanc Alto Adige, Italy 14
2013 Santadi ‘Villa Solais’ – Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Vermentino Sardinia, Italy 13
2013 Cantine Pra ‘Otto’ – Soave Classico DOC Garganega Veneto, Italy 17
2014 Brokenwood Semillon Hunter Valley, NSW 14
2012 Aramis Chardonnay Adelaide Hills, SA 15
Rose – 150ml
2013 Mazzei Belgvardo – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Syrah Tuscany, Italy 15
Red – 150ml
2013 Catalina Sounds Pinot Noir Marlborough, NZ 16
2012 Speri ‘La Roverina’ – Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara Veneto, Italy 16
2013 Prunotto – Barbera d’Alba DOC Barbera Piedmont, Italy 15
2013 Tar & Roses Sangiovese Heathcote, VIC 14
2013 Cielo ‘Kasaura’ – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Montepulciano Abruzzo, Italy 13
2013 Vigneti Zabu ‘Chiantari’ – Terre Siciliane IGT Nero d’Avola BIODYNAMIC Sicily, Italy 14
2012 RockBare Shiraz McLaren Vale, SA 13
2010 Evoi Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petit Verdot Margaret River, WA 17
Dessert – 80ml
2011 David Franz Botrytis Riesling-Late Harvest Riesling Eden Valley, SA 13
2012 Peacock Hill ‘Good Company’ Botrytis Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc Hunter Valley, NSW 15
2009 Gibson Botrytis Semillon Barossa Valley, SA 16
6 PREMIUM WINES BY THE GLASS – CORAVIN
The Coravin System was designed in the US by Greg Lambrect. It took more than a decade of development and testing. This system prevents wine from oxidising as no removal of the foil or cork is required, which leaves the wine untouched for future enjoyment. A thin hollow needle is inserted through the cork to access the wine. The bottle is then pressurized by Argon, an inert gas that has no effect on the wine. The wine can then be poured through the needle. Finally the needle is removed and the cork reseals, protecting the wine from oxidising.
White 75mls 150mls
2000 Petaluma Riesling Clare Valley, SA 20 40
1998 Tyrrells ‘Vat 1’ Semillon Hunter Valley, NSW 28 56
1997 Giaconda Chardonnay Beechworth, VIC 42 84
Red 75mls 150mls
2013 Castello di Luzzano – Oltrepo Pavese DOC Pinot Noir Lombardy, Italy 13 26
2005 Gaja – Barbaresco DOCG Nebbiolo Piedmont, Italy 44 88
2009 Pieropan – Amarone della Valpolicello DOC Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara Veneto, Italy 27 54
2011 Antinori ‘Tignanello’ – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Cab Sauv-Cab Franc Tuscany, Italy 28 56
2007 Isole e Olena – Toscana IGT Syrah Tuscany, Italy 23 46
2011 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia – Bolgheri DOC Cab Sauv-Merlot-Cab Franc Tuscany, Italy 47 94
2011 Tenuta San Guido – Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC Cab Sauv-Cab Franc Tuscany, Italy 49 98
1992 Dalwhinnie ‘Moonambel’ Cabernet Sauvignon Pyrenees, VIC 27 54
2001 Torbreck ‘The Steading’ Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro Barossa Valley, SA 25 50
2000 D’Arenberg ‘Dead Arm’ Shiraz McLaren Vale, SA 38 76
1997 Katnook ‘Odyssey’ Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra, SA 43 86
1994 Penfolds ‘Grange’ Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon Multi Regional, SA 130 260
1996 Penfolds ‘Grange’ Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon Multi Regional, SA 118 238
1999 Penfolds ‘Grange’ Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon Multi Regional, SA 98 196
1998 Henschke ‘Hill of Grace’ Shiraz Eden Valley, SA 130 260
2002 Henschke ‘Hill of Grace’ Shiraz Eden Valley, SA 96 192
Dessert 45mls 90mls
2013 Corrado Tonelli ‘Visner di Pergola’ Montepulciano-Cherry Marche, Italy 12
2010 Nardello ‘Suavissimus’ – Recioto di Soave DOCG Garganega Veneto, Italy 18 36
7 PIEDMONT: ITALIAN REGIONAL FOCUS
In Italy, only Tuscany rivals Piedmont for the greatest of its red wines. The two most highly regarded wines from Piedmont are Barolo and Barbaresco, made from the Nebbiolo grape. Piedmont is Italy’s northwestern-most region, and true to its name, which means ‘foot of the mountain’, Piedmont is surrounded by mountains on three sides. The French Alps separate Piedmont from the west; the Swiss Alps from the north, and finally the Apennines separate it from the region of Liguria to the south.
Piedmont has a continental climate; very cold winters followed by dry, hot summers - ideal growing conditions for this very fussy, difficult and infamous grape varietal.
Below we have listed a great selection of wines from Piedmont, and we offer you the opportunity to explore this amazing region with us.
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Arneis
2013 Prunotto - Roero DOCG Piedmont, Italy 65
Cortese
2012 Picollo Ernesto – Gavi di Gavi DOCG Piedmont, Italy 63
Dolcetto
2012 Poderi Colla ‘Pian Balbo’ – Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Piedmont, Italy 68
Barbera
2013 Prunotto - Barbera d’Alba DOC Piedmont, Italy 59
2011 Marco Bonfante ‘Stella Rossa’ – Barbera d’Asti DOC Piedmont, Italy 69
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo produces full-bodied, characterful wines that are high in acid and have a strong tannic structure. Nebbiolo’s aromas and flavours vary according to each individual site, these range from strawberry red fruit and roses, herbal characteristics such as mint and anise, to earthy notes of mushroom, white truffle and tar. 2011 Poderi Colla – Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC Piedmont, Italy 98 2012 Renato Ratti ‘Ochetti’ – Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC Piedmont, Italy 112
Barolo
2010 Francesco Rinaldi & Figli - Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy 149 2010 Marcarini ‘La Serra’ - Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy 187 2007 Marcarini ‘La Serra’ - Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy 198 2003 Luciano Sandrone ‘Le Vigne’ – Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy 386
Barberesco
2010 Francesco Rinaldi & Figli - Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont, Italy 135 2010 Produttori del Barbaresco - Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont, Italy 159 2008 Ca’ Rome – Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont, Italy 212 2005 Gaja – Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont, Italy 306 2006 Gaja – Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont, Italy 396
Moscato
2013 Romano Dogliotti ‘La Caudrina’ – Moscato d’Asti DOCG 500ml Piedmont, Italy 71
Brachetto
2013 Braida – Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG 375ml Piedmont, Italy 65
9 VENETO: ITALIAN REGIONAL FOCUS
Veneto is Italy’s most productive region; this is due to the fertile volcanic soil that spans from the village of Soave to Lake Garda. We take a look at three fundamental wine growing classifications: Valdobbiane (Prosecco), Soave and Valpolicella.
The most popular wine of the far east of Veneto is Prosecco, made from the grape variety Glera. The wines from the Valdobbiane zone are some of the finest, driest and most sought after. Prosecco has a lot more to offer than just the fresh fruit driven sparkling wines it is renowned for.
To the north of Verona stretching from the town of Soave to Lake Garda are two important wine zones, Soave and Valpolicella. Soave, which is made from the grape variety Garganega, varies in quality due to the very fertile land and can be less than graceful at times. The classification of Soave Classico helps distinguish between the everyday table wines to the prestige wine makers of this region.
Three red grape varieties make the wines of Valpolicella. These are Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella. Similar to Soave, Valpolicella wines do vary in quality so we look towards the Valpolicella Classico classification for quality and consistency.
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Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine made from the grape variety named Glera, which was formerly known as Prosecco but has been changed to the formal grape variety in recent years. Prosecco is often enjoyed as an aperitif and is made in a few different sweetness levels from Brut (most dry), Extra Dry, Dry and Demi-Sec (sweetest). Unlike Champagne, Prosecco is not fermented in the bottle and is intended to be fruit driven and enjoyed young without aging.
NV Furlan – Prosecco Treviso DOC Veneto, Italy 77
NV Carpene Malvolti Extra Dry – Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Veneto, Italy 68
NV Adami ‘Bosco di Gica’ Brut – Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Veneto, Italy 85
NV Adami ‘Sur Lie’ – Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Veneto, Italy 92
2013 Ca Dei Zago ‘Col Fondo’ - Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG BIODYNAMIC Veneto, Italy 89
Garganega
Soave is made from the grape varietal Garganega. This variety must make up a minimum of 70% of the wine, while the other 30% can be blended with Pinot Bianco, Trebbiano di Soave and Chardonnay. Soave is high in acidity and medium in body, the flavour profile is a mixture of almonds and citrus. The wine finishes with a long oily texture, that when made with care gives it just the right amount of complexity.
2013 Le Bine – Soave DOC Veneto, Italy 59 2013 Cantine Pra ‘Otto’ – Soave Classico DOC Veneto, Italy 67 2013 Pieropan – Soave Classico DOC Veneto, Italy 78
2012 Pieropan ‘La Rocca’ – Soave Classico DOC MAGNUM Veneto, Italy 185
2013 Angiolino Maule ‘Sassaia’ – Garganega del Veneto IGT NATURAL Veneto, Italy 82 2013 Nardello ‘Vigna Turbian’ – Soave Classico DOC Veneto, Italy 95
2010 Nardello ‘Suavissimus’ – Recioto di Soave DOCG 375ml Veneto, Italy 140
Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara
Valpolicella consists of the three grape varieties, Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. These wines are light to medium bodied with high acidity, herbal notes and black fruit. Veneto is also the home of Italy’s passito tradition, where grapes are dried to concentrate their fruit. These dried grapes make the full-bodied and intensely flavoured Amarone della Valpolicella DOC. Fetching high prices, Amarone has chocolate aromas and flavours of dark rum and leather.
2012 Cantina Il Pignetto – Bardolino Classico DOC Veneto, Italy 62
2012 Speri ‘La Roverina’ – Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Veneto, Italy 65
2013 Allegrini – Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Veneto, Italy 72
2011 Giuseppe Campagnola – Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso DOC Veneto, Italy 85 2010 Pieropan - Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Veneto, Italy 192 2009 Tedeschi - Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Veneto, Italy 176 2001 Tedeschi ‘Capitel Monte Olmi’ - Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Veneto, Italy 265
11 TUSCANY: ITALIAN REGIONAL FOCUS
Tuscany in central Italy is famous for landscapes, traditions, history, and of course wine. With the most famous grape variety being Sangiovese. In this section we feature the sub regions of Chianti, Morellino di Scansano, Bolgheri, Montacino and Montepulciano.
Chianti lies between Florence and Siena, but the original Chianti zone going back to 1716, now Chianti Classico, is a smaller zone within those boundaries. Chianti Classico is one of Italy’s finest wines using traditional methods with the grape variety Sangiovese.
Morellino di Scansano, lies on the Tuscan coast south west of Chianti, Morellino being the local word for Sangiovese. Further north up the coast is the sub region of Bolgheri, which has made a massive impact in recent years with the wines known as Super Tuscan. These wines upset the traditional DOCG system by using the grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, grape varieties that are more familiar in Bordeaux, steering away from the traditional wine styles made from Sangiovese.
Finally we visit the south east of Tuscany and the areas of Montalcino and Montepulciano, both still using traditional methods to create top quality wines.
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2013 Villa Antinori ‘Bianco’ – Toscana IGT Trebbiano-Malvasia-Chardonnay Tuscany, Italy 48
Vernaccia
2012 Vagnoni – Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG ORGANIC Tuscany, Italy 69
2013 Cesani – Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG ORGANIC Tuscany, Italy 78
Sangiovese
Sangiovese must make up at least 80% of the wine to be classified as Chianti, among the many other requirements within the DOCG classification. Traditional Chiantis are high in acidity and tannins with flavours of cherries and violets. These wines are mostly medium bodied, but with barrel aging and other wine making techniques can also be full bodied. Also listed below are some Super Tuscans from within the Chianti region, the majority of these wines are only have small percentages of Sangiovese and are blended with the Bordeaux varieties. 2011 Podere 414 – Morellino di Scansano DOCG Tuscany, Italy 92
2012 Isole e Olena – Chianti Classico DOCG Tuscany, Italy 87 2011 Marchese Antinori – Chianti Classico Risvera DOCG Tuscany, Italy 98 2011 Brancaia – Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Tuscany, Italy 145 2009 Castello di Ama – Chianti Classico Risvera DOCG Tuscany, Italy 168
2010 Monte Antico – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Tuscany, Italy 55
2011 Antinori ‘Tignanello’ – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 197
1996 Antinori ‘Tignanello’ – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 325
1986 Antinori ‘Tignanello’ – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 480
Montalcino - the stories of ‘wines aged for decades for no less than heroes’ are told when describing Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese super charged with flavour as it was required to age in Salvonian oak barrels for a minimum of four years. Times have now changed as the aging required in oak barrels is now only two years but must have another two years of bottle age before release. Rosso di Montalcino is the newer and more entry level Brunello di Montalcino, this wine only requires one year of aging and uses the less concentrated fruit than Brunello.
2009 Podere ‘Le Ripi’ – Rosso di Montalcino DOC BIODYNAMIC Tuscany, Italy 118
2004 Collematoni – Brunello di Montalcino DOCG ORGANIC Tuscany, Italy 158 2008 Poggio di Sotto – Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany, Italy 398
Montepulciano - this wine is more similar to Chianti Classico whilst being softer and more approachable than its neighbour in Montalcino.
2011 Boscarelli – Vino Nobile di Montepulicano DOCG Tuscany, Italy 139
Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends
There is much debate about Super Tuscans, breaking tradition and steering away from the very strict wine laws. First seen in the 1970’s when wine makers decided that meeting these standards would affect the quality of their wines, today Super Tuscan’s have their own wine classification, IGT (Indication of Geographical Type), and continue to produce top quality wines that are sought after all over the world.
2008 Cignale – Colli Toscana Centrale IGT Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Tuscany, Italy 195
2011 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia – Bolgheri DOC Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 330
1996 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia – Bolgheri DOC Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 560
2011 Tenuta San Guido ‘Sassicaia’ – Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC Cab Sauv-Cab Franc Tuscany, Italy 345
13 CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE
Italian Sparkling
NV Barone ‘Montalto’ – Terre Siciliane IGT Pinot Grigio Sicily, Italy 48
NV Carpene Malvolti – Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Glera Veneto, Italy 68
NV Furlan – Prosecco Treviso DOC Glera Veneto, Italy 77
NV Adami ‘Bosco di Gica’ Brut – Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Glera Veneto, Italy 85
2013 Ca Dei Zago ‘Col Fondo’ - Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Glera BIODYNAMIC Veneto, Italy 89
NV Adami ‘Sur Lie’ – Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Glera Veneto, Italy 92
NV Berlucchi ‘Cuvee Brut’ – Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Lombardy, Italy 109
NV Costaripa ‘Brut’ Metodo Classico – Vino Spumante di Qualita Chardonnay Lombardy, Italy 115
NV Bellavista ‘Cuvee’ – Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Lombardy, Italy 145 Food & wine match – Oysters, freeze dried raspberry
Australian Sparkling
2011 Taltarni ‘Tache’ Chardonnay-Pinot Noir-Pinot Meunier Multi-Region, VIC 72
NV Arras ‘Brut Elite’ Pinot Noir-Chardonnay Multi-Region, Tas 92
Non-Vintage Champagne & Sparkling
NV Paul Louis Chardonnay Loire, France 59
NV Louis Roederer ‘Brut Premier’ Pinot Noir-Chardonnay-Pinot Meunier BIODYNAMIC Reims, France 156
NV Paul Dethune ‘Brut Grand Cru’ Pinot Noir-Chardonnay Reims, France 168
NV Charles Heidsieck ‘Brut Reserve’ Pinot Noir-Chardonnay-Pinot Meunier Reims, France 179
NV Moet & Chandon ‘Brut’ Chardonnay-Pinot Noir-Pinot Meunier MAGNUM Epernay, France 225
NV Krug Chardonnay-Pinot Noir-Pinot Meunier 375ml Reims, France 246
NV Larmandier-Bernier Rose De Saignee 1er Cru Pinot Noir BIODYNAMIC Reims, France 275
NV Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Blanc De Noir Vielle Vigne Pinot Noir Reims, France 398
Vintage Champagne
2006 Moet & Chandon ‘Grand Vintage’ Chardonnay-Pinot Noir-Pinot Meunier Epernay, France 189
2009 Louis Roederer Rose Pinot Noir-Chardonnay-Pinot Meunier BIODYNAMIC Reims, France 196
2000 Pol Roger ‘Sir Winston Churchill’ Pinot Noir-Chardonnay-Pinot Meunier Epernay, France 348
2004 Dom Perignon Pinot Noir-Chardonnay Epernay, France 415
2006 Louis Roederer ‘Cristal’ Chardonnay-Pinot Noir BIODYNAMIC Reims, France 442
2000 Krug Chardonnay-Pinot Noir-Pinot Meunier Reims, France 625
1996 Dom Perignon ‘Oenotheque’ Pinot Noir-Chardonnay Epernay, France 849
1996 Salon Cuvee ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay Reims, France 1650
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Riesling
2013 David Franz ‘Valley’ Eden Valley, SA 62
2014 Poonawatta ‘The Eden’ Eden Valley, SA 68
2004 Pewsey Vale ‘The Contours’ Eden Valley, SA 138
2014 Grosset ‘Polish Hill’ Clare Valley, SA 98
2000 Petaluma Clare Valley, SA 148
2014 Freycinet Bicheno, Tas 72
2013 Bannockburn BARREL FERMENTED Geelong, VIC 68
2013 Jamsheed NATURAL Great Western, VIC 75
2014 Clonakilla Canberra District, ACT 72
2013 Lark Hill ‘Eliza’ Off Dry BIODYNAMIC Canberra District, ACT 75
2005 Chatto Canberra District, ACT 78
Arneis
2013 Prunotto - Roero DOCG Piedmont, Italy 65 Food & wine match – Scallops, finger lime, lumpfish roe
Pinot Grigio - Pinot Gris
2013 Artigiano – Delle Venezie IGT Veneto, Italy 46
2013 Bollini – Trentino DOC Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy 56
2013 Tiefenbrunner – Alto Adige DOC Alto Adige, Italy 59
2013 Franz Hass – Alto Adige DOC Alto Adige, Italy 84
2013 Hofstatter – Alto Adige DOC Alto Adige, Italy 92
2012 Flaibani – Venezia Giulia IGT ORGANIC Friuli, Italy 86 Food & wine match – Flathead, bagna cauda, broccolini, puffed quinoa
2012 Jermann – Venezia Giulia IGT Friuli, Italy 120
2014 Garagiste ‘Le Stagiaire’ Pinot Gris UNFILTERED Mornington, VIC 68
2014 Red Claw Pinot Gris Mornington, VIC 79
2013 Kooyong ‘Beurrot’ Pinot Gris Mornington, VIC 85
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Friulano
2011 Bastianich ‘Vigne Orsone’ – Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 69
Cortese
2012 Picollo Ernesto – Gavi di Gavi DOCG Piedmont, Italy 63
Sauvignon Blanc & Blends
2012 Tiefenbrunner – Alto Adige DOC Alto Adige, Italy 63
2013 Aramis Adelaide Hills, SA 48
2014 Shaw + Smith Adelaide Hills, SA 72
2013 Lou Miranda ‘Leone’ Barossa Valley, SA 45
2014 Evoi Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon Margaret River, WA 55
2014 Windows Estate ‘Single Vineyard’ Margaret River, WA 65
2014 Bannockburn BARREL FERMENTED Geelong, Vic 76
2013 Gilbert BARREL FERMENTED Orange, NSW 59
2013 Te Mata ‘Cape Crest’ Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon-Sauvignon Gris BARREL FERMENTED Hawkes Bay, NZ 84
2013 Ara ‘Select Block’ Marlborough, NZ 56
2013 Gibault – Appellation Touraine Protegee Touraine, France 75
Trebbiano - Grechetto
2013 Villa Antinori ‘Bianco’ – Toscana IGT Trebbiano-Malvasia-Chardonnay Tuscany, Italy 48
2013 Sergio Mottura – Orvieto DOC Trebbiano-Verdello-Grechetto-Rupeccio ORGANIC Lazio, Italy 78 Food & wine match – Caramelised witlof, sheep’s curd, salted cashew, orange mustard
Greco
2012 Vesevo – Greco di Tufo DOCG Campania, Italy 73
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2013 Le Bine – Soave DOC Veneto, Italy 59
2013 Cantine Pra ‘Otto’ – Soave Classico DOC Veneto, Italy 67
2013 Pieropan – Soave Classico DOC Veneto, Italy 78 Food & wine match – Tomato & chilli tagliolini, Moreton Bay bugs, bottarga, celeriac
2013 Angiolino Maule ‘Sassaia’ – Garganega del Veneto IGT NATURAL Veneto, Italy 82
2012 Pieropan ‘La Rocca’ – Soave Classico DOC MAGNUM Veneto, Italy 185
2013 Nardello ‘Vigna Turbian’ – Soave Classico DOC Veneto, Italy 95
Vernaccia
2012 Vagnoni – Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG ORGANIC Tuscany, Italy 69
2013 Cesani – Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG ORGANIC Tuscany, Italy 78
Vermentino
2013 Santadi ‘Villa Solais’ – Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Sardinia, Italy 55
2013 Pala ‘I Fiori’ – Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Sardinia, Italy 58 Food & wine match – Cuttlefish, asparagus, ginger
2012 Contini ‘Tyrsos’ – Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Sardinia, Italy 72
2013 Capichera ‘Lintori’ – Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Sardinia, Italy 106
Semillon
2014 Brokenwood Hunter Valley, NSW 59
2008 Brokenwood MAGNUM Hunter Valley, NSW 145
2013 Mount Pleasant ‘Eight Acres’ Hunter Valley, NSW 68
2009 Scarborough ‘White Label’ Hunter Valley, NSW 84
1998 Tyrrells ‘Vat 1’ Hunter Valley, NSW 198
Viognier
2014 Inkwell ‘Blonde on Blonde’ McLaren Vale, SA 57
2014 Lark Hill BIODYNAMIC Canberra District, ACT 63
2009 Moon Wines BIODYNAMIC Nagambie Lakes, VIC 75
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2013 Castello della Sala ‘Bramito del Cervo’ – Umbria IGT Umbria, Italy 82 Food & wine match – Kingfish, green peas, brown butter, buttermilk
2010 Corvo ‘Calanica’ – Sicilia IGP Insolia-Chardonnay Sicily, Italy 88
2012 Les Cretes ‘Vigne Frissonniere’ – Valle d’Aosta DOP Valle d’Aosta, Italy 115
2011 Bastianich ‘Vespa’ Bianco - Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC Sauvignon-Chardonnay Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 139
2012 Aramis Adelaide Hills, SA 58
2013 Shaw + Smith ‘M3’ Adelaide Hills, SA 108
1999 Grosset ‘Piccadily’ Adelaide Hills, SA 260
2013 Lou Miranda ‘Leone’ Barossa Valley, SA 52
2012 Curly Flat 375ml Macedon Ranges, VIC 65
2012 Curly Flat Macedon Ranges, VIC 109
2011 Hentyfarm Henty, VIC 85
2011 Mac Forbes ‘Woori Yallock’ Yarra Valley, VIC 107
1997 Giaconda Beechworth, VIC 295
2013 Paringa Estate Mornington, VIC 92
2012 Kooyong ‘Farago’ Mornington, VIC 124
2012 Windows Estate Margaret Riber, WA 65
2014 Vasse Felix Margaret River, WA 74
2012 Peacock Hill ‘Top Block’ Hunter Valley, NSW 72
2014 Peacock Hill ‘The Godfather’ Hunter Valley, NSW 125
2009 Scarborough ‘White Label’ Hunter Valley, NSW 138
2012 Te Mata ‘Elston’ Hawke’s Bay, NZ 98
2013 Domaine Du Chardonnay ‘Petit Chablis’ Burgundy, France 88
2010 Chason Pere & Fils ‘Vire-Clesse’ Burgundy, France 98
2008 Roux Pere & Fils ‘Corton-Charlemagne’ Grand Cru Burgundy, France 245
18 ROSE
2013 Fantini ‘Farnese’ – Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo DOC Montepulciano Abruzzo, Italy 48
2013 Mazzei Belgvardo – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Syrah Tuscany, Italy 65 Food & wine match – Smoked eggplant custard, heirloom tomato, white miso crisp
2014 Spinifex Grenache-Cinsault-Shiraz-Mataro-Ugni Blanc Barossa Valley, SA 60
2014 Foster e Rocco Sangiovese NATURAL Heathcote, VIC 55
2014 Luke Lambert ‘Crudo’ Syrah-Nebbiolo UNFILTERED Yarra Valley, VIC 66
RED
Pinot Noir
2013 Castello di Luzzano – Oltrepo Pavese DOC Lombardy, Italy 93 Food & wine match – Veal fillet, macadamia gel, Jerusalem artichoke
2012 Franz Hass – Alto Adige DOC Alto Adige, Italy 124
2011 Curly Flat 375ml Macedon Ranges, VIC 67
2012 Curly Flat Macedon Ranges, VIC 108
2011 Hentyfarm Henty, VIC 85
2012 Bannockburn UNFILTERED Geelong, VIC 132
2011 Mac Forbes ‘Gruyere’ Yarra Valley, VIC 108
2013 Garagiste ‘Le Stagiarire’ UNFILTERED Mornington, VIC 75
2006 Maritime Estate Mornington, VIC 98
2011 Kooyong Mornington, VIC 114
2014 Lark Hill BIODYNAMIC Canberra District, ACT 103
2013 Spy Valley Marlborough, NZ 58
2013 Catalina Sounds Marlborough, NZ 65
2012 Ara ‘Select Block’ Marlborough, NZ 82
2011 Three Miners ‘Warden’s Court’ ORGANIC Central Otago, NZ 88
2014 Felton Road ‘Bannockburn’ Central Otago, NZ 138
2009 Domaine Gallois ‘Gevrey Chambertin’ Burgundy, France 259
2006 Domaine Parent ‘Les Renardes’ Corton Grand Cru Burgundy, France 399
19 Cannonau – Grenache
2012 Pala ‘I Fiori’ – Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Sardinia, Italy 58
2013 Contini ‘Tonaghe’ – Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Sardinia, Italy 87 Food & wine match – Kurobuta pork belly, parsnip, apple, vincotto
2012 Spinifex ‘Esprit’ Grenache-Mataro-Cinsault-Shiraz-Carignan Barossa Valley, SA 74
2013 John Duval ‘Annexus’ Barossa Valley, SA 145
2001 Torbreck ‘The Steading’ Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro Barossa Valley, SA 175
Dolcetto
2012 Poderi Colla ‘Pian Balbo’ – Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Piedmont, Italy 68
Sangiovese
2010 Monte Antico – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Tuscany, Italy 55
2011 Podere 414 – Morellino di Scansano DOCG Tuscany, Italy 92
2012 Isole e Olena – Chianti Classico DOCG Tuscany, Italy 87 Food & wine match – Orecchiette, Sicilian pesto, salted ricotta
2010 Marchese Antinori – Chianti Classico Risvera DOCG Tuscany, Italy 98
2011 Brancaia – Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Tuscany, Italy 145
2009 Castello di Ama – Chianti Classico Risvera DOCG Tuscany, Italy 168
2011 Boscarelli – Vino Nobile di Montepulicano DOCG Tuscany, Italy 139
2009 Podere ‘Le Ripi’ – Rosso di Montalcino DOC BIODYNAMIC Tuscany, Italy 118 Food & wine match – Beef short rib, cassava, porcini puree, white balsamic
2004 Collematoni – Brunello di Montalcino DOCG ORGANIC Tuscany, Italy 158
2008 Poggio di Sotto – Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany, Italy 398
2011 Antinori ‘Tignanello’ – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 197
1996 Antinori ‘Tignanello’ – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 325
1986 Antinori ‘Tignanello’ – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 480
2009 Torzi Mathews ‘Vigna Cantina’ Barossa Valley, SA 56
2013 Tar & Roses Heathcote, VIC 53
2013 Foster e Rocco ‘Neuvo’ NATURAL Heathcote, VIC 58
2011 Foster e Rocco NATURAL Heathcote, VIC 69
2013 Lark Hill BIODYNAMIC Canberra District, ACT 77
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Barbera
2013 Prunotto – Barbera d’Alba DOC Piedmont, Italy 59
2011 Marco Bonfante ‘Stella Rossa’ – Barbera d’Asti DOC Piedmont, Italy 69
Nebbiolo
2011 Poderi Colla – Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC Piedmont, Italy 98
2012 Renato Ratti ‘Ochetti’ – Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC Piedmont, Italy 112
2010 Francesco Rinaldi & Figli – Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont, Italy 135
2010 Produttori del Barbaresco – Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont, Italy 159
2008 Ca’ Rome – Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont, Italy 212
2006 Gaja – Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont, Italy 396
2005 Gaja – Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont, Italy 306
2010 Francesco Rinaldi & Figli - Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy 149
2010 Marcarini ‘La Serra’ - Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy 187
2007 Marcarini ‘La Serra’ - Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy 198
2003 Luciano Sandrone ‘Le Vigne’ – Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy 386
Montepulciano
2013 Cielo ‘Kasaura’ – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Abruzzo, Italy 48 Food & wine match – Risotto, red capsicum, buffalo mozzarella, anchovy crumbs
2012 Fantini – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Abruzzo, Italy 60
Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara
2012 Cantina Il Pignetto – Bardolino Classico DOC Veneto, Italy 62
2012 Speri ‘La Roverina’ – Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Veneto, Italy 65 Food & wine match – Smoked duck breast, bok choy, plum
2013 Allegrini – Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Veneto, Italy 72
2011 Giuseppe Campagnola – Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso DOC Veneto, Italy 85
2010 Pieropan – Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Veneto, Italy 192
2009 Tedeschi – Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Veneto, Italy 176
2001 Tedeschi ‘Capitel Monte Olmi’ - Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Veneto, Italy 265
21 Nero d’Avola
2012 Artigiano – Terre Siciliane IGT Sicily, Italy 48
2013 Vigneti Zabu ‘Chiantari’ – Terre Siciliane IGT BIODYNAMIC Sicily, Italy 57 Food & wine match – Veal & pork agnolotti, oxtail jus, parmesan crisps
2013 Vigneti Zabu ‘Il Passo’ – Terre Siciliane IGT Nerello Mascalese-Nero D’Avola Sicily, Italy 65
Merlot
2010 Gibson ‘Reserve’ Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley, SA 98
2004 Gibson ‘Reserve’ Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley, SA 124
Shiraz
2007 Isole e Olena – Toscana IGT Tuscany, Italy 163
2009 Windows Estate Margaret River, WA 65
2010 Taltarni Estate Pyrenees, VIC 88
2013 Luke Lambert UNFILTERED Yarra Valley, VIC 92
2013 Thousand Candles Shiraz-Pinot Noir Yarra Valley, VIC 180
2012 Heathcote Estate ‘Single Vineyard’ Heathcote, VIC 106
2010 Paringa Estate Mornington, VIC 129
2013 Clonakilla Shiraz-Viognier Canberra District, NSW 182
2010 Mount Pleasant ‘High Paddock’ Hunter Valley, NSW 72
2011 Brokenwood Hunter Valley, NSW 98
2013 RockBare McLaren Vale, SA 56
2011 Aramis McLaren Vale, SA 65
2012 Kay Brothers ‘Block 6’ McLaren Vale, SA 149
1998 D’Arenberg ‘Dead Arm’ McLaren Vale, SA 285
2010 Poonawatta ‘The Four Corners’ Eden Valley, SA 74
2011 Jim Barry ‘McRae Wood’ Clare Valley, SA 105
2007 Brothers in Arms Langhorne Creek, SA 96
2012 Lou Miranda ‘Leone’ Barossa Valley, SA 56
2013 Gibson ‘Dirtman’ Barossa Valley, SA 79
2012 John Duval ‘Eligo’ Barossa Valley, SA 188
2002 Rockford ‘Basket Press’ Barossa Valley, SA 350
22 Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends
2008 Cignale – Colli Toscana Centrale IGT Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Tuscany, Italy 195
2011 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia – Bolgheri DOC Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 330
1996 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia – Bolgheri DOC Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 560
2011 Tenuta San Guido – Bolgheri Sassicaia IGT Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 345
1997 Giaconda Beechworth, VIC 275
2009 Taltarni Estate Pyrenees, VIC 88
1992 Dalwhinnie ‘Moonambel’ Pyrenees, VIC 190
2010 Evoi Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petit Verdot Margaret River, WA 68
1997 Cullen Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Margaret River, WA 264
1996 Mosswood Margaret River, WA 360
2012 Plantagenet Mount Baker, WA 92
2012 Lou Miranda ‘Leone’ Barossa Valley, SA 56
2012 Aramis McLaren Vale, SA 65
2011 Kay Brothers ‘Basket Pressed’ Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot McLaren Vale, SA 68
2005 Geoff Merrill Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot McLaren Vale, SA 108
1993 Grant Burge ‘Shadrach’ Barossa Valley, SA 215
1997 Katnook ‘Odyssey’ Coonawarra, SA 298
2010 St Mary’s Limestone Coast, SA 82
2011 Robert Stein ‘Reserve’ Mudgee, NSW 95
2005 Peacock Hill ‘Great Life’ Hunter Valley, NSW 124
2006 Peacock Hill ‘Great Life’ Hunter Valley, NSW 129
23 CELLARED WINE – MINIMUM 8 YEARS AGED
Champagne
2006 Moet & Chandon ‘Grand Vintage’ Chardonnay-Pinot Noir-Pinot Meunier Epernay, France 189
2000 Pol Roger ‘Sir Winston Churchill’ Pinot Noir-Chardonnay-Pinot Meunier Epernay, France 348
2004 Dom Perignon Pinot Noir-Chardonnay Epernay, France 415
2006 Louis Roederer ‘Cristal’ Chardonnay-Pinot Noir BIODYNAMIC Reims, France 442
2000 Krug Chardonnay-Pinot Noir-Pinot Meunier Reims, France 625
1996 Dom Perignon ‘Oenotheque’ Pinot Noir-Chardonnay Epernay, France 849
1996 Salon Cuvee ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay Reims, France 1650
Riesling
2005 Chatto Canberra District, ACT 78
2004 Pewsey Vale ‘The Contours’ Eden Valley, SA 138
2000 Petaluma Clare Valley, SA 148
Semillon
1998 Tyrrells ‘Vat 1’ Hunter Valley, NSW 198
Chardonnay
1999 Grosset ‘Piccadilly’ Adelaide Hills, SA 260
1997 Giaconda Beechworth, VIC 295
Pinot Noir
2006 Maritime Estate Mornington, VIC 98
2006 Domaine Parent ‘Les Renardes’ Corton Grand Cru Burgundy, France 399
Nebbiolo
2007 Marcarini ‘La Serra’ - Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy 198
2005 Gaja – Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont, Italy 306
2006 Gaja – Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont, Italy 396
2003 Luciano Sandrone ‘Le Vigne’ – Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy 386
24 CELLARED WINE – MINIMUM 8 YEARS AGED CONTINUED
Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara
2001 Tedeschi ‘Capitel Monte Olmi’ - Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Veneto, Italy 265
Sangiovese
2004 Collematoni – Brunello di Montalcino DOCG ORGANIC Tuscany, Italy 158
1996 Antinori ‘Tignanello’ – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 325
1986 Antinori ‘Tignanello’ – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 480
Grenache
2001 Torbreck ‘The Steading’ Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro Barossa, SA 175
Merlot
2004 Gibson ‘Reserve’ Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa, SA 124
Shiraz
2007 Brothers in Arms Langhorne Creek, SA 96
2007 Isole e Olena – Toscana IGT Tuscany, Italy 163
1998 D’Arenberg ‘Dead Arm’ McLaren Vale, SA 285
2002 Rockford ‘Basket Press’ Barossa Valley, SA 350
2002 Henschke ‘Hill of Grace’ Eden Valley, SA 969
1999 Henschke ‘Hill of Grace’ Eden Valley, SA 989
1994 Henschke ‘Hill of Grace’ Eden Valley, SA 1099
2004 Henschke ‘Hill of Grace’ Eden Valley, SA 1199
1998 Henschke ‘Hill of Grace’ Eden Valley, SA 1299
2001 Penfolds ‘Grange’ Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon Multi Regional, SA 789
2003 Penfolds ‘Grange’ Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon Multi Regional, SA 859
1995 Penfolds ‘Grange’ Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon Multi Regional, SA 959
1997 Penfolds ‘Grange’ Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon Multi Regional, SA 969
1999 Penfolds ‘Grange’ Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon Multi Regional, SA 979
1996 Penfolds ‘Grange’ Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon Multi Regional, SA 1189
1994 Penfolds ‘Grange’ Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon Multi Regional, SA 1289
25 CELLARED WINE – MINIMUM 8 YEARS AGED CONTINUED
Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends
2005 Geoff Merrill Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot McLaren Vale, SA 108
2005 Peacock Hill ‘Great Life’ Hunter Valley, NSW 124
2006 Peacock Hill ‘Great Life’ Hunter Valley, NSW 129
1992 Dalwhinnie ‘Moonambel’ Pyrenees, VIC 190
1997 Cullen Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Margaret River, WA 264
1997 Giaconda Beechworth, VIC 275
1993 Grant Burge ‘Shadrach’ Barossa Valley, SA 215
1997 Katnook ‘Odyssey’ Coonawarra, SA 298
1996 Mosswood Margaret River, WA 360
1996 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia – Bolgheri DOC Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 560
26 DESSERT WINE
2013 Romano Dogliotti ‘La Caudrina’ – Moscato d’Asti DOCG Moscato 500ml Piedmont, Italy 71
2013 Braida – Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG Brachetto 375ml Piedmont, Italy 65 Food & wine match – Banana mousse, salted caramel, caffe latte gel
2010 Nardello ‘Suavissimus’ – Recioto di Soave DOCG Garganega 375ml Veneto, Italy 140
2013 Corrado Tonelli ‘Visner di Pergola’ Vino e Visciole Montepulciano-Cherry 750ml Marche, Italy 78 Food & wine match – Amedai chocolate budino, gianduja parfait, salted caramelised popcorn
2000 La Lizza – Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOCG Malvasia-Trebbiano 375ml Tuscany, Italy 68
2012 Peacock Hill ‘Good Company’ Botrytis Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc 500ml Hunter Valley, NSW 72
2011 David Franz Botrytis Riesling-Late Harvest Riesling 375ml Eden Valley, SA 52 Food & wine match – Compressed pineapple, pain d’espices, rum gel, almond ice cream
2012 Yalumba ‘FSW’ Botrytis Viognier 375ml Eden Valley, SA 79 Food & wine match – Bronte pistachio ice cream, mascarpone, white chocolate & yoghurt ganache
2009 Gibson Botrytis Semillon 375ml Barossa, SA 82
2009 Chateau La Rame ‘Reserve du Chateau’ Botrytis Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc 375ml Sainte-Crox-du-Mont, France 98
2010 Domaine Ogereau Anjou ‘Cuvee Prestige’ Chenin Blanc 500ml Loire Valley, France 119
1997 Chateau d’Yquem – Appellation Sauternes Controlee Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc 750ml Sauternes, France 890
Fortified Wine – 60ml
NV Lou Miranda ‘Leone’ Aged Tawny McLaren Vale, SA 10
NV Petersons ‘Reserve’ Muscat Hunter Valley, NSW 17
NV Petersons ‘Cellar Port’ Hunter Valley, NSW 17
NV Penfolds ‘Grandfather’ Rare Tawny Magill, SA 19
1933-1954 Seppeltsfield ‘125th Anniversary’ Para Liqueur Tawny Barossa Valley, SA 25 DIGESTIVE
Grappa – 30ml
Carpene Malvoltt Finissima Bianca Glera Veneto, Italy 14
Tedeschi ‘Grappa di Amarone Capitel Monte Olmi’ Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara Aged 15 years Veneto, Italy 18
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia ‘Eligo dell’Ornellaia’ Riserva Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc Tuscany, Italy 17
Bepi Tosolini ‘I Legni Rovere’ Cabernet Franc-Refosco-Merlot Aged in oak barrels Friuli, Italy 28
Amaro – 30ml
Fernet Branca Italy 16
Averna Italy 13
Montenegro Italy 13
27 LIQUEUR
Lucrezio Limoncello Italy 10 Lucrezio Mirto Italy 10 Frangelico Italy 10 Amaretto Disaronno Italy 10 Galliano White Sambuca Italy 10 Galliano Black Sambuca Italy 10 Tia Maria Jamaica 10 Kahlua Mexico 10 Baileys Ireland 10 Grand Marnier France 10 Cointreau France 10 Drambruie Scotland 10
SPIRITS
Vodka
Absolut Sweden 10 Absolut Citron Sweden 10 Belvedere Poland 14 Grey Goose France 14
Gin
Hendricks Scotland 13 Bombay Sapphire England 11 Tanqueray England 12 The London No.1 England 13 Tanqueray 10 England 14
Tequila
1800 Bianco Mexico 13 1800 Reposado Mexico 14 1800 Anejo Mexico 15 Don Julio Anejo Mexico 15 Patron Reposado Mexico 17
Rum
Bacardi Cuba 10 Bundaberg Australia 10 The Kraken Spiced Trinidad 13 Ron Zacapa Centenario Guatemala 16 Ron Zacapa XO Guatemala 25
28 American Whiskey
Jack Daniels Tennessee 11 Maker’s Mark Kentucky 11 Wild Turkey Kentucky 12 Bulleit Kentucky 12 Woodford Reserve Kentucky 14
Scotch Whisky Blended
Johnny Walker Red Scotland 10 Johnny Walker Black Scotland 12 Johnny Walker Gold – served chilled Scotland 14 Johnny Walker Blue Scotland 30 Dimple 12yo Scotland 12 Dewar’s 12yo Scotland 12
Scotch Whisky Single Malt
Sullivan’s Cove Double Cask Tasmania 15 Talisker 10yo Isle of Skye 13 Talisker 18yo Isle of Skye 20 Glenkinchie 12yo Lowlands 14 Dalwhinnie 15yo Highlands 13 Oban 14yo Western Highlands 16 Lagavulin 16yo Islay 15 Ardberg 10yo Islay 15 Cragganmore 12yo Speyside 21 Glenlivet 12yo Speyside 12 Glenfiddich 12yo Speyside 12
Brandy
Gran Solge Boulard Pays D’auge Calvados France 12
Sempe VSOP Armagnac France 13
Hennessy VS Cognac France 13
Hennessy VSOP Cognac France 15
Hennessy XO Cognac France 26
29 FOOD & WINE MATCHING
When it comes to food and wine matching there are general rules and guidelines but these are very subjective and come down to personal taste and preferences. Here we will look at a few of the guidelines for general direction, but we will also look for matches that spark the excitement of the palate where traditional matching rules don’t apply. Throughout the list we have noted a match with the dishes from the menu, below we will go into more detail of how the two come together. Before we get to the rules and guidelines, it is important to remember the aim of pairing wine and food, which is to enhance the dining experience.
General rules & guidelines
• Wine is much less likely to alter the flavours of food, on the other hand food can often affect the perception of wine • Keep flavours in balance – match mild foods with mild wines, rich wines with rich food • Match weight – the weight of a dish matched with the weight of the wine • Match acids with acids – the acid in wine needs to be able to keep up with the acid in food • Cleanse the palate – rich fatty dishes needs wines with good tannin structure and high acidity • Spices – hot spices need an off dry or sweeter wine • Sweetness – sweet food needs a sweeter wine
Food & wine matches from the list Entree
Oysters, freeze dried raspberry - NV Bellavista ‘Cuvee’ – Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay-Pinot Noir The Cuvee is yellow with greenish highlights, the nose has notes of pear, white stone fruits and vanilla, leading to a balanced palate to finish round and soft with good length. A classic match - the chalky soils and the cool climate creates a crisp, clean and acidic sparkling wine, which compliments the oysters and the eschalot dressing due to the acidity levels.
Scallops, finger lime, lumpfish roe – 2013 Prunotto - Roero DOCG Arneis Straw yellow with light green reflections. Intense floral and fruity scent. Very good structure of acidity and a long after taste. The acidity of both the scallops and the Arneis match in great harmony while the citrus on the middle palate highlights the finger lime. The finish on the wine leaves the perfect amount of fruit and acid just as the Aji Panca (mild Peruvian chilli) tuile comes to life.
Cuttlefish, asparagus, ginger – 2013 Pala ‘I Fiori’ – Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Vermentino An intense persistent floral and vegetable perfume with notes of thyme and balsamic. It’s taste is predominantly vegetable notes hot and full with good depth and balance, with a long persistent aftertaste. The floral and vegetable notes are the key balance when matching this dish, which highlights the asparagus and ginger. The cuttlefish is caramelised by torch so the wine needs to have a touch more body than you would normally allow for when pairing with this delicate seafood.
Veal fillet, macadamia gel, Jerusalem artichoke – 2013 Castello di Luzzano – Oltrepo Pavese DOC Pinot Noir Brillant ruby red in colour with a delicate palate and a sweet scent of rose. Very finely textured and balanced with some softer red fruit such as cherries. The veal is a delicate red meat however it is finished with a veal jus that gives the dish a lot more weight than you would expect. The fruit and structure of this pinot marries perfectly and you are left with two complimenting flavours that last for what seems like forever. Highly recommended.
Caramelised witlof, sheep’s curd, salted cashew, orange mustard – 2013 Sergio Mottura – Orvieto DOC Trebbiano- Verdello-Grechetto-Rupeccio One of the oldest of Italy’s white wines. A clear pale yellow with natural goldern highlights, it has the fruity fragrant aromas typical of the area, with hints of wild mint and aromatic herbs. Dry but rounded with a subtle bitter aftertaste. The Orvieto has the acidity to cut through the sheep’s curd with a bitter dry finish that compliments the witlof, yet it stands strong against the orange mustard.
Smoked eggplant custard, heirloom tomato, white miso crisp – 2013 Mazzei Belgvardo – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Syrah Beautiful light cherry red in the glass and rose petals on the nose. On the palate is a poised balance of acidity, alcohol and body, and the short period in oak adds mouth feel, structure and complexity. The acidity of both the dish and the wine come together perfectly, the sangiovese acts true to it’s origins and blends into one with the heirloom tomato, while the syrah’s spicy character compliments the smokey eggplant. Breaking tradition with this match, this rose makes this dish come alive, on this occasion the wine does most definitely affect the food and this is a great example. Highly recommended.
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Pasta
Veal & pork agnolotti, oxtail jus, parmesan crisps – 2013 Vigneti Zabu ‘Chiantari’ – Terre Siciliane IGT Nero d’Avola Intense ruby red with purplish highlights. Intense aroma, with red fruit, balsamic and floral hints. Warm and long lasting with an aftertaste of wood flowers. The oxtail jus is made with butter and rosemary, and it needs a wine to match the weight. The Nero d’Avola has the perfect weight and structure to compliment such an interesting pasta dish.
Risotto, red capsicum, buffalo mozzarella, anchovy crumbs – 2012 Cielo ‘Kasaura’ – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Montepulciano Intense, dark purple fruited aromas and occasional lifts of coffee. On the palate there are flavours of ripe berries, black pepper and traces of dried herbs. A touch of vanilla, which leads to a dry and supple finish. Medium bodied, this Montepulicano has the correct weight to match this risotto without being too heavy in tannin structure. The ripe berries of the wine and the red capsicum of the risotto come together in contrasting harmony.
Orecchiette, Sicilian pesto, salted ricotta – 2011 Isole e Olena – Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Alluring aromas of blue flower, woodland berries and spice. The juicy palate offers a core of cherry and black berry. Medium bodied with a spicy, light earth and dried cherry finish. This dish needs substantial acidity to cut through the ricotta and this Chianti delivers wonderfully. The tomato and Sangiovese are also a key combination and a classic wine and food match. The spice and earthiness of the wine matches the herbs in the pesto.
Tomato & chilli tagliolini, Moreton Bay bugs, bottarga, celeriac – 2013 Pieropan – Soave Classico DOC Garganega Aromatic, with floral notes of cherry blossom, the crisp acidity of citrus, and stonefruit and almond on the palate. This Soave has great complexity and a long, oily finish. The combination of crisp acidity and citrus compliments the tagliolini and the Moreton Bay bug, whilst the medium body and long oily finish matches the richness of the bottarga (dried mullet roe). Highly recommended.
Main Course
Flathead, bagna cauda, broccolini, puffed quinoa – 2012 Flaibani – Venezia Giulia IGT Pinot Grigio A delicate bouquet of honeydew melon, tropical fruit and orange flower. Flinty and mineral notes of pear, with a complex creamy texture, and hints of spice, smoke and musk. This Pinot Grigio is left on the skins during fermentation, which gives it a soft orange glow and adds to the complexity. The high acidity cuts through the bagna cauda and while the light body of this delicate wine matches the weight of the flathead.
Kingfish, green peas, brown butter, buttermilk – 2013 Castello della Sala ‘Bramito del Cervo’ – Umbria IGT Chardonnay The wine is a brilliant yellow in colour with greenish highlights, and it’s nose features tropical fruit, particularly pineapple, along with notes of vanilla. Savoury and mineral in flavour, it is soft and balanced with lightly oaked notes, which blend harmoniously into the structure of the wine. The subtle oak in this chardonnay matches the richness of the sauce, while the crisp acidity and minerality compliments the kingfish.
Kurobuta pork belly, parsnip, apple, vincotto – 2013 Contini ‘Tonaghe’ - Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Cannonau Ruby red tending towards garnet with aging. Intense nose with a well defined vinosity and a hint of ripe plums and black berries. Good acidity with a juicy ripe plum flavour to finish. Pork belly and Cannonau are a classic pairings and this is no exception; the acidity cuts through the fat of the pork whilst the wine is delicate and does not overpower the flavour of the dish.
Beef short rib, cassava, porcini puree, white balsamic – 2009 Podere ‘Le Ripi’ – Rosso di Montalcino DOC Sangoivese Ruby red with bright garnet highlights. A penetrating bouquet of berries and cherries with a light sense of vanilla. Full bodied with a dry finish. A classic regional food and wine match in Tuscany is ‘Bistecca alla Fiorentina’ and ‘Brunello di Montalcino’. Whilst this is a slow cooked beef rib and just a Rosso di Montalcino, the acidity of the sangiovese cuts through the wagyu marbled meat while the tannin and weight stands up to the richness of the dish.
Smoked duck breast, bok choy, plum – 2012 Speri ‘La Roverina’ – Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Corvina- Rondinella-Molinara Ruby red in colour with spicy red fruit such as plum and cherry, a pleasing bitterish nuance and hints of almond. The classic match with duck is pinot noir, but I believe the Italians have it over the French in this case. This Valpolicella matches the acidity, weight and flavour profiles of this dish so well that you would think Chef Davide created it whilst at home in Veneto drinking this wine. Highly recommended.
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Dessert Amedei chocolate budino, gianduja parfait, salted caramelised popcorn – 2013 Corrado Tonelli ‘Visner di Pergola’ Vino e Visciole Montepulciano-Cherry Intense ruby red in colour, characterised by its typical fruity bouquet with a clear and unmistakable hint of cherry. A sweet wine, full bodied, harmonious, with a dry aftertaste, and pleasantly bitter. Amedei chocolate has a wonderful bitterness that matches this wine. A difficult dish to match as the richness is intense, it has taken a unique Italian red grape dessert wine with Montepulciano and cherries to stand up to it; the combination of the two are as intense in flavour and richness.
Compressed pineapple, pain d’epices, rum gel, almond ice cream – 2011 David Franz Botrytis Riesling-Late Harvest Riesling Pale straw gold with a hint of green clinging to the edges. On the nose, lovely Nashi pear with hints of cinnamon and vanilla pie crust, complex over the echoes of limes and lemon. The palate is rich with raisins, apple and pear, hints of lemon zest and bready yeast characters. The key pairing is the high acidity and the delicate flavours of citrus and tropical fruit. The Riesling cuts through the pineapple but then takes a back seat to the rum gel at the perfect moment.
Bronte pistachio ice cream, mascarpone, white chocolate & yoghurt ganache – 2012 Yalumba ‘FSW’ Botrytis Viognier A pristinely bright, clean, fresh wine with light golden colour and intense, bell-clear aromas of honey, flowers and spices, stone-fruits and generous but balanced sweetness. The botrytis viognier has the acidity to slice through the mascarpone and ice cream and sweetness to match. The flowers and spice bring together the pistachio and white chocolate flavours.
Banana mousse, salted caramel, caffe latte gel – 2013 Braida – Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG Brachetto Soft, light red ruby hue with a persistent, spritely foam. Highly aromatic bouquet of Bulgarian roses and delicate red fruits. Sweet and playful, this wine displays its aromas clearly on the palate and leaves a musky, fresh and clean finish. The red fruit on this delicate sparkling dessert wine is a perfect match with the banana mousse.
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