Bonsoir, and welcome to Garden Court Restaurant. The list that follows has been put together to provide the widest range possible in wines and beverages to pair best with the menu that has been put together by our chefs. If you are unsure or wanting to try something a little bit different, please don’t hesitate to ask one of our knowledgeable ambassadors. APPERITIFS Cocktails Negroni l 18 Gimlet l 18 Campari, Vermouth, Tanqueray Tanqueray, Lime Juice Classic Martini l 18 Bellini l 18 Vodka/Tanqueray, Vermouth Prosecco, Peach Liqueur, Peach Puree Elderflower Spritz l 18 French 75 l 18 St. Germain, Prosecco, Soda, Mint Sparkling, Tanqueray, Lemon Juice Aperol Spritz l 18 Southside l 18 Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Olives Tanqueray, Lime Juice, Mint Mojito l 18 Americano l 18 Bacardi, Lime Juice, Soda Campari, Vermouth, Soda Berry Sensation l 18 Spring Martini l 18 Berry Tea, Vodka, St. Germain, Berries Vodka, Green Tea, Lemon Juice Mocktails Apple Mojito l 12 Mango and Lime Fizz l 12 Apple Juice, Lime, Soda, Mint Mango Puree, Lime, Ginger Ale, Mint New South Wales Wine History The very first Australian vineyard was planted in New South Wales in 1791 with vines from settlements in South Africa. The vines were planted in the garden of Arthur Phillip, then Governor of the colony, in a site that is now the location of a hotel on Macquarie Street in Sydney. Phillip's early vineyard did not fare well in the hot, humid climate of the region and he sent a request to the British government for assistance in establishing viticulture in the new colony. The government responded by sending two French prisoners of war, under the assump- tion that all French citizens must know something about making wine. However, neither men had any viticultural training and the most they were able to produce was peach cider. In 1824, James Busby was awarded a land grant for 800 hectares (1,980 acres) along the Hunter River which he planted with grapevines, studying the techniques that he would include in his 1830 book A Manual of Plain Directions for Planting and Cultivating Vineyards and for Making Wine in New South Wales. In 1831, Busby toured Europe and collected over 600 vine samples from across the continent and shipped them back to Sydney. Many of these vines survived the trip and were cultivated in New South Wales and from there spread across Australia, introduc- ing new varieties to the land.[ By the mid 19th century, the wine industry of New South Wales was thriving. In 1855, a sparkling wine from the region was featured at the ParisExposition Uni- verselle, the same exposition that introduced the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. The wine was well received and won the honour of being served during the event's closing cere- monies at the state banquet of Napoleon III. Wine By The Glass Bubbles & Fizz NV Veuve Clicquot Brut NV, Reims, 24 NV Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV, Reims, 30 NV Dal Zotto Prosecco, Kings Valley, 16 White 150ml/ 250ml 16’ Audrey Wilkinson Semillon Sav Blanc, Hunter Valley, New South Wales 14 19 16 Courabyra 1 of 11 Pinot Gris, Tumbarumba, New South Wales 14 19 15’ Bouchard La Vignee Bourgogne Chardonnay, France 22 29 16’ Domaine Christian Salmon Sancerre, Loire Valley, France 19 27 17’ Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 16 21 17’ Fiore Moscato, Mudgee, New South Wales 13 18 16’ La Comtesse’ Chardonnay, Rylstone, New South Wales 14 19 16’ Pewsey Vale Riesling, Clare Valley , South Australia 15 20 13’ Tyrrell’s Single Vineyard HVD Semillon, Hunter Valley, New South Wales 21 26 14’ Yalumba Organic Viogner, South Australia 12 16 Rose 16’ De Bussy ‘Reverie’ Rose, Cotes de Provence, France 12 16 16’ La Boheme Act Two Dry Pinot Noir Rose, Yarra Valley, Victoria 14 19 Red 16’ Audrey Wilkinson Shiraz, Hunter Valley, New South Wales 14 19 15’ Dourthe No.1 Cabernet Merlot, Bordeaux, France 15 20 16’ Henri Cabernet-Merlot Petit Verdot, Rylstone, New South Wales 14 19 16’ Four In Hand Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia 14 19 15’ ‘Le Marquis’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Rylstone, New South Wales 14 19 16’ Nanny Goat Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand 21 26 15’ Philip Shaw No. 17 Cabernet Merlot Franc, Orange, New South Wales 16 21 15’ Vinoque Gamay Noir, Yarra Valley, Victoria 13 18 Wine Half Bottles—375ml 375ml Bubbles & Fizz NV Veuve Clicquot Brut NV, Reims, 44 White 16’ Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zeland 37 15’ Cullen Magan Vineyard Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Margaret River,WA 55 16’ Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay Adelaide Hill, South Australia 64 Red Cullen Magan Vineyard Cabernet Merlot Margaret River, Western Australia 70 Shaw & Smith Shiraz Adelaide Hill, South Australia 60 Yangarra " Old Vine" Grenache Mclaren Vale, South Australia 45 Discover our WINE FLIGHTs Wine has never been more popular and choices have never been more varied than they are today. At Sofitel we have introduced a novel way to experience, learn and have fun whilst sampling (50ml each glass) through our selection of wine flights. We hope you will enjoy comparing and contrasting grape varieties, regions and vintages through one of our Sofitel wine rituals. Santé! White Selection Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Juicy and mouth filling with vibrant ripe fruit. A fresh line of balanced acidity supports the soft, round texture. Audrey Wilkinson Semillon Sau Blanc, Hunter Valley, New South Wales The fresh citrus, lime and lemon characteristics come from the Hunter Valley Semillon, which provides structure, elegance and acid line to the wine. The Sauvignon Blanc provides lifted aromas of passionfruit, guava and stone fruit. Domaine Christian Salmon Sancerre, Loire Valley, France Being typically aromatic, the wine opens up with air, taking on more fruity nuances, in partic- ular of ripe pear. A balanced palate of ripe citrus fruits, quartz and minerals . Red Selection Nanny Goat Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand Medium-bodied on the palate and is loaded with dark plums and soft, fine-grained tannins. It has a refreshing structural acidity ending in a long and lingering finish with a lick of spice. Philip Shaw No. 17 Cabernet Merlot Franc, Orange, New South Wales Beautifully composed wine balancing fruit and savouriness. The nose is dominated by dark berry fruits with undertones of dried herbs. The palate is dense yet refined showing beautiful berry fruits and earthy notes. No 17 is persistent and finishes with supple fruit tannins. Dourthe No.1 Cabernet Merlot, Bordeaux, France Exhibits flavours of blackcurrant and mulberry infused with toasty cedar, black olives and spice. Quite supple in its mouthfeel with a dryish finish and finely grained tannins. Aftertaste of spicy toasted cedar, blackcurrant, mulberries and black olives. Sofitel Wine Flight $23 Champagne! The Romans were the first to plant vineyards in this area of north-east France, with the region being tentatively cultivated by the 5th century In France the first sparkling Champagne was created accidentally; the pressure in the bottle led it to be called "the devil's wine" (le vin du diable), as bottles exploded or corks popped. At the time, bubbles were considered a fault. Champagne did not use the méthode champenoise until the 19th century, about 200 years after Merret docu- mented the process. The 19th century saw an exponential growth in Champagne produc- tion, going from a regional production of 300,000 bottles a year in 1800 to 20 million bottles in 1850. In 2007, Champagne sales hit an all-time record of 338.7 million bottles. Bubbles and Fizz Champagne NV Veuve Clicquot Brut NV, Reims, 24 l 140 NV Tattinger, Reims, 160 NV Laurent Perrier Brut, Tours-sur-Marne, 160 NV Bollinger, Ay, 175 NV Ruinart Brut, Tours-sur-Marne, 240 NV Mumm, Tours-sur-Marne, 180 NV Perrier Jouet Brut, Epernay, 150 NV Billiecart Salmon Brut NV, Mareuil sur Ay, 195 NV Canard Duchene Cuvee Leonie, Champagne, 280 V Krug Grand Cuveé, 375ml, Tours-sur-Marne, 390 NV Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV, Reims, 30 l 160 NV Taittinger Rose, Reims, 210 NV Laurent Perrier Rose, Tours-sur-Marne, 180 NV Ruinart Rose, Tours-sur-Marne, 240 NV Mumm Rose NV, Tours-sur-Marne, 310 V Möet et Chandon Vintage Rosé, Epernay, 290 NV Billicart Salmon Rose, Mareuil sur Ay, 280 Sparkling NV Veuve Ambal Blanc des Blancs, Burgundy, 60 NV Veuve Tailhan Blanc des Blancs, Loire Valley, 60 NV Mountadam Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Eden Valley, 60 10’ Cockfighter’s Ghost Reserve Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Orange, 75 NV La Boheme Curvee Blanc, Yarra Valley, 60 NV Dalz Otto Puncino Prosecco, Kings Valley, 68 White Sauvignon Blanc 750ml 16’ Penny's Hill 'The Agreement' Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, 60 17’ Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 70 16’ Te Mata Sauvignon Blanc, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, 68 16’ Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 85 16’ Philip Shaw No. 19 Sauvignon Blanc, Orange, New South Wales, 72 15’ Dourthe No. 1 Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux, France, 70 09’ Dourthe 'Croix des Bouquets' Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux, France, 78 16’ Audrey Wilkinson Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, 52 15’ Cape Mentelle Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, Western Australia, 65 16’ Domaine Christian Salmon Sancerre, Loire Valley, France, 85 Aromatics 16’ Banfi 'Le Rime' Pinot Grigio, Tuscany, Italy, 65 16 Courabyra 1 of 11 Pinot Gris, Tumbarumba, New South Wales , 60 16’ Corte Giara Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy, 65 14’ Poole’s Rock Semillion, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, 90 09’ Thomas OC Semillion, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, 140 15’ Quartz Reef Pinot