WINE LIST Our Philosophy As always at Mirihi we aim to bring both unrelenting quality and unique variety for a fair price to the table. We have sought out a unique, award-winning selection of interesting wines from the new and old world’s wine regions, to offer you a list albeit small, but perfectly formed, just like our island. In compiling our wine list, it was of outmost importance for us to offer something suitable for everyone – from deep ruby reds to celebratory champagne, whatever you like, and for whatever occasion. A word of note about our wine prices: Although we strive to ensure the best wine prices for you, import costs, transportation to our tiny island and a Maldivian alcohol tax (of currently 50%) make it a real challenge. We wish that your journey through this unique selection of wines enriches your Mirihi experience! Your Restaurant & Bar Team 6 Organic/biodynamic/sustainable wine Information Available by the glass What is the definition of a good wine? It should start and end with a smile. We have listed our wines by grape variety in the first part. The second part consists of specialties and rarities – those are wines and wineries that we find deserve a special recognition and are available in a limited allocation only. You will also find some pairing recommendations and small tasting notes to each wine, to help you find a ‘good drop’ that matches your taste. Index Champagne & Sparkling wines 1 White wines 4 Rosé wines 9 Red wines 10 Dessert wines 16 Specialties (by country) 17 WHITE RIESLING SAUVIGNON BLANC The Riesling is considered as one of the noble grape The Sauvignon Blanc is originated in the Bordeaux region of varieties for wine making. It can produce wines of high France. However, New Zealand has taken this grape to new acidity and elegance in very cool growing conditions. Its heights in the cool Marlborough region, producing racy wines usually show fresh fruit flavors like peach and wines with tropical fruit and gooseberry flavors. Sauvignon honeysuckle and a zesty character. The most famous come Blanc is usually dry with distinctive herbaceous qualities, from the Rhine valleys of Germany and Alsace in France. being the perfect match with fish and seafood. OLD WORLD OLD WORLD 2015 Domaine Gobelsburg 6 82 2015 Fournier Sancerre ‘Les belles vignes’ 95 Austria, Niederösterreich (DAC) France, Loire Valley, Sancerre (AOC) Aromas of flowers, lime and apple and a bracing acidity Lovely grassy and gooseberry notes and good minerality 2016 Bassermann-Jordan 78 2015 Pascal Jolivet Pouilly-Fumé 98 Germany, Pfalz (QBA) France, Loire Valley, Pouilly-Fumé (AOC) Lemon, green apples, well balanced acidity, long finish (dry) White fruits and citrus notes, good minerality, medium-bodied 2011 Künstler ‘Stielweg’ Old Vines 110 2015 Cantina Terlano ‘Winkl’ 93 Germany, Rheingau (QBA) Italy, Alto Adige-Südtirol DOC) Complex Riesling from old vines, deep, rich and long finish (dry) Fruity bouquet of elderflower and ripe fruit, bright yellow 2009 Balthasar Ress ‘Hattenheimer Nussbrunnen’ 160 NEW WORLD Germany, Rheingau (QMP), First Growth Premium first growth, hand-picked grapes, mineral, off-dry 2016 Saint Clair ‘Vicar’s Choice’ 87 New Zealand, Marlborough NEW WORLD Intense bouquet of passionfruit, grapefruit and gooseberry 2013 Mirassou Winery 60 2015 Cloudy Bay 97 USA, Monterey County New Zealand, Marlborough Soft and crisp, fruity with firm acidity Silky and concentrated aromas of juicy stone fruit and lemongrass 2013 Leeuwin Estate ‘Art Series’ 84 2016 Mulderbosch 78 Australia, Margaret River South Africa, Western Cape, Wine of Origin Dry, refined, delicate fruit with floral and mineral bouquet Vibrant green hues with notes of grapefruit and lime citrus fruits 2016 Peter Lehmann ‘Portrait' 79 2014 Stella Bella 'Sauvignon & Semillon' 65 Australia, Eden Valley Australia, Margaret River Freshly cut limes, lemon sorbet and hints of apples Ripe fruit, floral blend with bouquet of lemon and lime blossom 2013 Saint Clair ‘Pioneer Block 9 Big John‘ 92 2015 Undurraga ‘Aliwen’ 55 New Zealand, Marlborough Chile, Curicó Valley Citrus and green apples, delicate honeysuckle note, off-dry Crisp and straight, very light, subtle grass and peach aromas 2012 Robert Mondavi ‘Private Selection’ 70 USA, Central Coast Crisp acidity, notes of fresh citrus and grassy touch All prices (USD) are subject to 10% service charge and 12% GST 4 WHITE CHARDONNAY CHARDONNAY Like many other ancient grape varieties, Chardonnay stems OLD WORLD from the Middle East. As viticulture spread, the variety found a new home in France, particularly in Burgundy. 2009 Joseph Drouhin ‘Macon Villages’ 74 Chardonnay is one of the most popular grape varieties in the France, Burgundy (AOC) world. Aromas like melons and exotic fruits are typical, high Aromas of lemon and apple on the nose, stony minerality qualities are usually rich in alcohol and extract. They are wines of substance, with long finish and often – but not 2015 Brocard ‘Sainte Claire’ Petit Chablis 6 89 necessarily – vilified in barrique barrels. France, Burgundy (AOC) Light, refreshing junior appellation, high minerality NEW WORLD 2014 Brocard ‘Vau de Vey’ Chablis Premier Cru 6127 France, Burgundy (AOC) 2014 Las Moras Reserva 6 62 Argentina, San Juan Fresh and floral on the nose with an elegant, full fruity finish Rich and deep with structured acidity and complex nose, mineral 2011 Chanson Meursault 192 2013/2015 Concha Y Toro ‘Amelia’ 115 France, Burgundy Chile, Casablanca Valley (DO) Fragrances of new hay, fresh nuts, butter and hint of vanilla Rich, with ample barrel influence and white fruit 2008 Chanson Chassagne-Montrachet 230 2011 Ata Rangi ‘Petrie’ 94 France, Burgundy New Zealand, Martinborough Pineapple lemon nose, balanced fruit with crisp acidity Fresh and floral on the nose, full-bodied and harmonic finish 2011 Olivier Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 225 2014 Calera 6 115 France, Burgundy USA, Central Coast Complex, rich nose, flavors of white fruit, buttery notes Soft and complex with buttery notes and flavors of ripe apple 2014 Gaja ‘Rossj-Bass’ 255 2012 Joseph Phelps ‘Freestone Vineyards’ 195 Italy, Piedmont (DOC) USA, California, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from the world famous house Gaja Notes of lemon, pastry, white flowers and a whisper of French oak 2013 Feudi del Pisciotto ‘Alberta Ferretti’ 98 2015 Warwick ‘The First Lady’ Unoaked 70 6 Italy, Sicily (IGT) South Africa, Stellenbosch, Wine of Origin Oak-aged, layers of mango & pineapple, rich and creamy mouthfeel Fresh, floral style, with bright green apple, pear and acacia notes 2010 Mulderbosch 145 2013 Planeta 120 / (Magnum) 245 South Africa, Stellenbosch, Wine of Origin Italy, Sicily (IGT) Full bodied barrel fermented Chardonnay with a creamy mouth feel Notes of ripe peaches , acacia honey and marzipan, full bodied 2013 Terrazas de los Andes Reserva 87 2013 Castello di Pomino ‘Pomino Bianco’ 72 Argentina, Ucu Valley Italy, Tuscany (DOC) Fresh and fruity character. Finely integrated and elegant. Perfect Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, appealing, well balanced finish balance between its velvety texture and high acidity. All prices (USD) are subject to 10% service charge and 12% GST 5 WHITE PINOT GRIGIO/GRIS PINOT BIANCO/BLANC In recent years, Pinot Grigio has placed itself at the top of A mutation of the Pinot family, Pinot Blanc was once the chart varieties. Although widespread, the spiritual home commonly mistaken for Chardonnay - it looks quite similar of this variety is still in northern Italy, especially in the on the vine. But true Pinot Blanc, called Pinot Bianco in Italy, vineyards of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Alto Adige. Mostly the differs from the Chardonnay characteristics: Wine made wines are mild to moderate in body, show subtle aromas of from Pinot Blanc often has a light body with good acidity – white fruit and a spicy character. refreshing. 2016 Cantine Sacchetto ‘L’Elfo’ 61 2011 Bassermann-Jordan ‘Weissburgunder’ 75 Italy, Veneto (IGT) Germany, Pfalz (QBA) Soft with crisp acidity and fine fruit, vibrant & refreshing Medium body, fine citrus notes in the nose, bouquet of tropical fruit 2016 Santa Margherita “Valdadige” 2014 Cantina Terlano ‘Vorberg’ Riserva 117 (750 ml) 72 / (Magnum) 165 Italy, Alto Adige-Südtirol (DOC) Italy, Alto Adige-Südtirol (DOC) Intense sent of ripe apples and pears, medium-bodied, soft acidity Bright straw yellow in color with fresh, fragrant bouquet 2015 Saint Clair 89 New Zealand, Marlborough ALBARIÑO Ripe pear and apricot aromas, long finish – medium bodied Albariño is a white grape variety, prominent grown in Galicia, 2013 Mac Murray Ranch 65 northwest Spain and Portugal. The grape is noted for its USA, Sonoma Coast distinctive aroma, very similar to that of Viognier, Expressive, perfumed nose, layered aromas of white flowers suggesting aromas of apricot and peach. 2014 Agro de Bazan ‘Contrapunto’ 58 CORTESE Spain, Rias Baixas (DO) Fine and fruity aroma, with a touch of fresh fruit and floral aromas A flinty, herbal grape also known as ‘Cortese del Piemonte’ or the high-quality ‘Cortese di Gavi’. Gavi is both a town and 2013 Columna 80 a wine region in Piedmont. Wine produced in the town of Spain, Rias Baixas (DO) Gavi can be labeled as ‘Gavi di Gavi’. Green apple, lemon and banana, mouth filling with crisp acidity 2014 Tenuta del Melo 6 69 Italy, Piedmont, Gavi (DOCG) Fresh and fruit driven, intense aromas of stone fruit LOUREIRO 2015 La Scolca ‘White Label’ 85 Loureiro is a traditional variety grown in Portugal’s region Italy, Piedmont, Gavi (DOCG) Minho. This Loureiro is the result of the winemaker’s search Typical Gavi nose; fine and pleasantly fresh, crisp acidity of a wine that truly reflects the region. 2013 La Scolca ‘Black Label’ 118 Italy, Piedmont, Gavi di Gavi (DOCG) 2015 Niepoort ‘Dócil’ 68 Elegant yet complex, aromas of white peach, yellow apple, citrus, Portugal, Vinho Verde (DOC) hazelnut, almond, mineral notes Fresh and aromatic, floral and citric notes, well-balanced All prices (USD) are subject to 10% service charge and 12% GST 6 WHITE CHENIN BLANC VIOGNIER Chenin Blanc vines have a well-earned reputation for vigor Viognier is known for rich, aromatic white wines in North- and grow well in multiple soil types.