French George Duboeuf Macon Villages 2010 - $60 Medium bright yellow & reflective. Restrained, peachy & flinty. Glassy texture with good balance,
fresh & slightly spicy (cinnamon). A promising wine given the fine fruit quality & fresh acidity.
French Simonnet Febvre Chablis 2008 - $75 A fresh, vivacious style with intense floral aromas. A perfect balance, combining full generous fruit flavours with finesse & elegance.
French Re'ne Bart Muscat 2009 - $95 Dry and very aromatic, it reveals the true flavor of fresh grapes. †Exceptional on its own or
goes very well with all seafood.
Californian The Starmount Sauvignon Blanc 2008 - $70 Ripe and lush in citrus, fig and honeydew melon flavours, with a rich layering of toasty
oak; long and pleasing finish.
Australian Angoves Butterfly Ridge Colombard Chardonnay 2009 - $60 Attractive pale straw yellow with appealing green hues. Tropical aromas with citrus notes. Lemony citrus, some subtle passionfruit & peach & a lasting guava character on the palate. Well-balanced with a cleansing finish. Particularly good paired with seafood.
Australian Mount Langi Cliff Edge Riesling 2009 - $100 This wine has uplifted lemon/citrus aromas & a flinty palate. The excellent balance of the grape acid keeps the wine elegant & maintains the pungent aromas.
New Zealand Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - $80 Pale straw with green hues. Distinct aromas of crushed herb, nettle, capsicum & citrus fruits. Juicy & well balanced with a multitude of flavours combining to create a wine of complexity, great intensity, refreshing acidity & a lingering finish. Great as an aperitif or pair with seafood, light meats, pasta, salads or Asian cuisine.
Chilean Anakena Single Vineyard Viognier 2010 - $62 Golden straw in colour, this Viognier shows intense apricot, rose & ginger aromas. This crisp & elegant wine is delicious as an aperitif or with Thai & oriental food.
South African Doolhof Signatures Chardonnay Unwooded 2009 - $65 Elegant straw-coloured wine with pear & orange blossom on the nose. Balanced on the palate with citrus, lime & tropical undertones. Rich, with good structure & a dry lingering finish. Perfect as an aperitif or with fish.
Spanish Castell D'Age Macabeo 2010 - $68 Intense straw yellow color with green glints. Clean and full, with aromas of pear, apple and
grapefruit with an outstanding floral base. On the palate, it is fresh, full, silky and lingering.
Great with a large number of dishes and cheeses.
Premium Red Wines
French George Duboeuf Flower Series Beaujolais Villages 2009/10 - $60 Dense ruby/purple colour. A big, sweet kiss of acacia flowers, crushed rocks, blueberries, black raspberries & currants. Excellent minerality, medium to full body, sweet tannin, & a fleshy, full-bodied mouthfeel.
Italian Mazzei Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2007/08 - $85 Wine Spectator: There's a good concentration of black fruit, with a hint of vanilla on the nose & palate. Medium to full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins & a medium finish.
Italian Rivera Capellacio Aglianico Riserva 2005 - $60 Wine Advocate: A beautiful, racy wine endowed with layers of wild cherries, sweet herbs, menthol, tobacco & cured meats that offer a gorgeous overall balance. Clean mineral notes frame the exquisite finish.
Californian The Starmount Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - $95 Medium-rich, supple with good fruit and balance; taste of cherry, toasted oak, plum and pepper.
Full and long on the palate.
Australian Mount Langi Billi Billi Shiraz 2008 - $110 Deep purple colour & rich sweet fruit aromas indicate this wine's depth & length on the palate.
Deeper & powerful with subtle overtones of pepper. Matured in high quality American & French oak,
integrating the tannins & fruit, giving the wine its length & complexity.
New Zealand Mount Riley Pinot Noir 2010 - $80 Mid-red with garnet & ruby hues. An intensely aromatic wine with red berry & cherry aromas
at the forefront, supported by subtle spicy, earthy aromas. An approachable, elegant wine with soft
tannins, delicious ripe red fruit flavours & concentration. Great with chicken, red meat & pasta.
Chilean Anakena Single Vineyard Carmenere 2010 - $62 This Carmenère is bursting with ripe blackberry, damson & spice aromas. These notes are
unique to this variety which has become the flagship wine for Chile. Intense fruit flavours
& velvety tannins make this an exceptional wine.
South African Doolhof Café Boar 2009 - $65 A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot & 20% Shiraz. Upfront cabernet
fruit dominates nose with plenty of mulberry & cassis notes. Well-structured with rounded
tannins & a good length. A medium-bodied, fruity red. Pairs well with beef.
Spanish Castell D'Age Temparanillo 2006 - $68 Deep cherry color with a ruby rim. Black fruit aromas, hints of toasted nuts and licorice with
notes of chocolates. On the palate, it is warm with volume and a pleasant astringency. Pairs
well with red meats and charcoal grilled meats.
Spanish Castell D'Age Rosado Merlot - $75 Intense ruby red color. Complex and intense aromas of strawberries and raspberries with
final subtle lactic nuances. †Round, fresh, balanced and with a lingering finish. A young
unoaked rose wine. Perfect to pair as a starter, with fish and poultry.
House Red Wines
Australian Yaldara Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. Glass ($12) Bottle ($48) The wine has an herbaceous yet earthy nose & aromas of mint & black fruit which combine with structured tannins to create a complex fruit-driven wine.
Italian Umbria IGT Rosso NV Red. Glass ($14) Bottle ($58) Deep ruby red with blackberry hues. The bouquet is full, fresh and lingering with fruity notes. On the
palate, it is dry and harmonious with distinct notes of fruits, leather and confectionery. Great as an
aperitif; pairs well with red meats and pasta dishes.
House White Wines
Australian Yaldara Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2011. Glass ($12) Bottle ($48) A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc with varietal characters of passion fruit & citrus dominating
both the nose & palate. A well-rounded & lingering finish creates a lovely summer wine.
Italian Umbria Bianco IGT. Glass ($14) Bottle ($58) Straw yellow with greenish tints. The bouquet is delicate and continuous, with aromas of fruits and white
flowers. Balanced with good harmony between acidity and alcohol, with a continuous pleasant bitter
almond finish. Great as an aperitif; perfect with fish, seafood, white meat and cream sauces.
Champanges & Sparkling Wines
Veuve Clicquot - $170 Famous for its clean taste, the Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label.
Moet & Chandon - $160 A straightforward, tasty Champagne made in a easygoing style, with good length & a clean, refreshing finish.
Piper Heidseck - $120 Musky floral notes with toast & nuttiness transiting to a palate full of green apples on a toasted brioche with a hint of nuttiness once again for a nice lengthy finish.
Cava Anne Marie Comtesse Brut Nature NVTG - $90 Yellow straw color with some green glints and very fine pearls. Some hints of butter, cream
and white fruits. First impression to the palette is gentle and fresh. The finish is lingering
with an overall fresh sensation
Prosecco Bisol Bel Star Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene DOC NV - $68 Straw yellow with a minute of persistent perlage. Fruity with pronounced hints of
apples & pears that is well-balanced with a round finish.
Moscato Paolo Saracco Moscato d'Asti 2010 - $60 A fresh, effervescent, sweet fruity wine; best drunk as an apéritif.