WINELIST 0522 - Mount Lofty House

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WELCOME

It is with great pleasure that we offer

Our selection of beverages, both fine & tasty

Enjoy a gustatory adventure

Explore what is classic

Uncover what is idiosyncratic

Regional heroes are celebrated

With deep diving verticals

Iconic regions are investigated

Unearthing many exotic treats

Our entire collection

Is housed in perfect, naturally cool conditions

Directly beneath the restaurant

In the newly re-excavated cellar

Carving further into the east facing sandstone slope

Here, where we sit, on the high flank of Mount Lofty

If you would like a tour, don’t be shy

Our team will be quick to say

Please just follow me

We invite you to explore the cellar

And to enjoy something delicious…

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OUR HOME

The Adelaide Hills ´

HISTORY

Mount Lofty – the highest point in the Adelaide Hills – was named by Matthew Flinders when he circumnavigated the coastline of Australia in 1802. Settlers to the area soon followed from England,

Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Germany and many established villages such as Stirling, Crafers and Bridgewater. The cool, green park-like environment of the hills reminded them of home.

Arthur Hardy later planted the first vineyards in the Adelaide Hills right here at Mount Lofty House with Red Madeira. From there the Adelaide Hills Wine Region was born.

Jump forward to the 1970s and 1980s and enter a new group of pioneers including Brian Croser (Petaluma), Stephen George (Ashton Hills), Michael Hill Smith, Martin Shaw (Shaw & Smith) and Geoff

Weaver. Over the next 30 years the region became known for its premium, cool-climate wines.

More recently, it has become a mecca for small artisan winemakers keen to produce elegant, long lasting European style wines and push the boundaries to new heights.

The Basket Range kinfolk certainly pushes these frontiers with a range of styles offering elegant, fresh wines from organic provenance made with native yeasts and minimum sulphites. These are wines of

terroir reflecting the natural site of the vineyard and capturing the essence of the Hills.

Head south to Gumeracha, Ashton and into Piccadilly Valley and you’ll meet Chardonnay fanatics and pinot-philes alike. Nebbiolo from Gumeracha is not to be dismissed either, but leap to the opposite end at Macclesfield and you’ll not only discover this grape in abundance surrounded by brilliant Shiraz. Last

but not least, Méthode Traditionelle Sparkling and Pétillant Naturel (Petnat) are truly alive and well throughout these hills.

Quite simply, our wine-folk are a passionate breed that hone their skills to achieve the very best that the Adelaide Hills has to offer, and we are proud to call this place home.

PHILOSOPHY

The natural cellar underneath our restaurant is home to some cult wines from the great vintages of South Australia, Australia and the European classics. We also have an extensive selection of some of

the most interesting alternative varieties. Even if we live and breathe local, when it comes to wine, we strongly believe in diversity, therefore we

curate our list to support our growers, winemakers and suppliers from across Australia who work tirelessly to provide sommeliers with wines that are a narrative to the global landscape in which we are

evolving.

A winelist is, foremost, a story telling of all the various geographic viticultural regions; it reflects the Head Sommelier’s vision to capture the essence of her passion for the industry and an essential tool to pair with the fine South Australian cuisine thoughtfully crafted by our Head Chef, Jin Choi. It is home to a growing representation of some cellared and museum wines that we want to see age beautifully over

the years. The list is a book in progress of human stories, travels and experiences. We invite you to embark on a journey that will inspire you to explore deeper.

Wine Director – Liinaa Berry

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CONTENTS

WINES BY THE GLASS 8

SPARKLING WINE Not Champagne 11

Champagne 12

WHITE WINE Alternative Varieties 17

Riesling 24

Chardonnay 27

BETWEEN WHITE & RED Jura Wines 36 Skinsy, Oxidative & Rosé 38

RED WINE Alternative Varieties 40

Pinot Noir 45

The Great Wines of Italy 51

Nebbiolo 52

Grenache 55

Shiraz 58

Cabernet 68

SIZE DOES MATTER Half Bottles 74

Magnums 75

TO CONCLUDE Dessert & Fortified Wines 76

Cocktails 77

Mocktails and non-alcoholic 79

Aperitifs 80

Brews 83

Sake 84

Digestives & Eaux de Vie 85

Whiskey & Bourbon 87 Rum & Tequila 90

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WINES BY THE GLASS SPARKLING 150ml NV Daosa Natural Reserve Methode Classique Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills SA 22

2021 Ngeringa Petillant Naturel Syrah, Adelaide Hills SA 18 This lightly bubbly Rosé has a delicious nose of exotic flowers and musk, pithy grapefruit, blood orange and citrus blossom. On the palate there is a mixed fruit salad experience that is light, refreshingly fruity, with a dry, textured finish.

NV Roger Pouillon Reserve Brut Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier Chardonnay, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ Champagne 46 50% from base 2016 with 50% reserve of which 35% is from vintage 2015 with the rest from a perpetual reserve blend that has begun in 1990. 65% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, 15% Chardonnay. RS3.5 The perfect introduction to Pouillon’s wines, yet, far from an entry level. This gives you an insight into just how much personality and vitality his wines have. Balancing a hint of oxidative character with delicious fruit with great length and depth, the Reserve Brut represents a little splash of fruit across most of Pouillon’s holdings. The blend of Pinot, Meunier and Chardonnay is expertly integrated. Fabrice truly gets élévage. This is an incredibly complex, layered and beautiful Champagne. Such length combined with a refined texture.

WHITE 150ml

2021 Gentle Folk Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Riesling, Adelaide Hills SA 22

2018 Yalumba Virgilius Viognier, Eden Valley SA 26

2019 Meyer Fonné Pinot Gris Réserve, Alsace France 28

2020 Domaine Bruno Dubois Saumur Les Perruches Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley France 32

2016 Château Gigognan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clairette Grenache Blanc, Rhône Valley France 44 The 2016 'Clos du Roi' Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is a blend of primarily Clairette and Grenache blanc, with a small portion of Roussanne. It instantly opens with vivid aromas of orange blossom, white peach, tangerine, white flowers, flint, and some hints of vanilla. It has a beautiful waxy texture, balanced by a flash of bright acidity which leads into the long delicious finish.

2017 Suavia Le Rive Late Harvest Garganega, Veneto Italy 33 Le Rive is an appealing and velvety wine for the wine lover with time to contemplate. Overripe Garganega and long ageing process gives a full voluptuous body that seduces the senses with expressive aromas of honeysuckle, acacia, peach, nashi pear and spice with a lingering hint of minerality that balances the richness. So silky…

2021 BK Wines Yandra Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills SA 26 100% Lenswood fruit - on the nose this is a huge, happy bouquet of flowers with a waxy, honeycomb thread. A velvety front palate and flavours deep into the melon spectrum with a crispy zip to finish. 25% new oak.

2021 Hochkirch Tarrington Vineyards Chardonnay, Henty VIC 32 A wine outperforming its price point with beautiful complexity and extraordinary quality. Textural and intricate, thjs Chardonnay has tension and detail, is medium bodied with layers of orchard fruits, subtle cream and hints of wood. Round in the mouth, with great amplitude, this shows how Chardonnay can really be the grape of the artist winemaker.

2014 Domaine de la Vougeraie Bourgogne Terres de Famille Chardonnay, Burgundy France 40

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WINES BY THE GLASS ROSÉ 150ml

2021 Ngeringa Syrah, Adelaide Hills SA 20

2020 Domaine Saint André Figuière Cinsault Grenache Mourvèdre, Provence France 36

RED 150ml 2020 Michael Hall Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills SA 28

2020 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir, Central Otago NZ 44

2019 Château de Vaux Moselle Rouge Les Clos Pinot Noir, Alsace France 34

2020 Domaine Abbatucci Faustine Sciacarellu Niellucciu, Corsica France 35 2019 Domaine du Ferrand Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend, Rhône Valley France 58 Although only a few will ever get to enjoy these wines as the domaine is very small with more than half the vines approaching an age of over 100 years; they are well worth the hunt. All the vines are situated in the lieu-dit Chemin Saint Jean, the same Northern holy grail as Charvin, Beaucastel, Marcoux and La Vieille Julienne. Current custodian Philippe Bravay uses organic growing techniques and limits yields severely, the vinification is traditional: open top fermenters, basket presses, and cement cuves

2018 Jericho Shiraz, McLaren Vale SA 20

2019 Rusden Black Guts Shiraz, Barossa Valley SA 34

2018 Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz, Eden & Barossa Valley SA 56

2018 Jean Luc Jamet Côte-Rôtie Les Terrasses Syrah, Rhône Valley France 78

2016 Jim Barry St Clare Cabernet Malbec, Clare Valley SA 30

2015 Château Maison Blanche Montagne St Emilion Merlot Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux France 44

DESSERT 90ml 2021 Hahndorf Hill Green Angel Late Harvest Gruner Veltliner, Adelaide Hills SA 23

2019 Liliac + Kracher Ice Wine Neuberger Pinot Gris Muscat Ottonel, Transylvania Romania 38 "‘This is a joint venture between Rudolf Krizan, the winemaker at Liliac in Romania, and Gerhard Kracher of Austrian fame. Kracher, indicating that climate change makes it "harder and harder to produce ice wine in the Burgenland," joins Krizan in making a wine in Romania, where, they thought, "this region offers the perfect conditions to produce this kind of wine every single year."

2013 Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonoyos Furmint Hárslevelu Zeta, Tokaji Hungary 62

1996 Domaine Pichot Vouvray Tries De Grains Nobles Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley France 46

WINES BY THE GLASS

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FORTIFIED 60ml

NV Jericho 24yo Tawny, McLaren Vale SA 24

NV Brash Higgins 20yo Tawny, McLaren Vale SA (45ml) 34

NV Seppeltsfield Para Rare 18yo Tawny, Barossa Valley SA 23

NV Penfolds Grandfather 20yo Tawny, Barossa Valley SA 25

NV Henriques & Henriques 10yo Sercial, Madeira Islands Portugal 20

NV Henriques & Henriques 10yo Bual Madeira, Madeira Islands Portugal 22

NV Henriques & Henriques 10yo Malvasia Madeira, Madeira Islands Portugal 22

NV Henriques & Henriques 15yo Bual Madeira, Madeira Islands Portugal 26

NV Henriques & Henriques 15yo Malvasia Madeira, Madeira Islands Portugal 26

1954 Henriques & Henriques Vintage Bual, Madeira Islands Portugal(750ml) 1650

1954 Henriques & Henriques Vintage Malvasia, Madeira Islands Portugal(750ml) 1900

2009 Quinta do Noval Croft Vintage Port, Douro Valley Portugal (375ml) 140

2015 Mas Amiel Vintage Blanc Grenache Gris, Languedoc Roussillon France 12

2016 Mas Amiel Maury Grenache Noir, Languedoc Roussillon France 12

NV Mas Amiel Maury 15ans d’Age Grenache Noir, Languedoc Roussillon France 20

NV Mas Amiel Maury 20ans d’Age Grenache Noir, Languedoc Roussillon France 22

1985 Mas Amiel Maury Millesimé Grenache Noir, Languedoc Roussillon France 33



1996 Boll & Cie Ratafia de Champagne Pinot Noir, Champagne France 26

NV Domaine Rolet Macvin du Jura Blanc Savagnin, Jura France 18

OXIDATIVE

2011 Domaine Rolet Arbois Vin Jaune Savagnin, Jura France (62cl) 42 How can this wine taste so complex? It must be something else, it must be something to do with time. Time heals, time creates, time kills. You can feel all of these simultaneously as you sip this intriguing oxidative wine. Indeed, a Vin Jaune is a peculiar wine achieved with the help of time and oxygen. After being in barrels that are not topped up for 6 years and 3 months, there is a space created within the barrel where the wine becomes exposed to oxygen and develops a layer of yeast (sous voile) just like Fino sherry, but unlike Sherry, it is not fortified. The barrel loses 38% of its content during this time and the rest of the precious liquid develops this distinctive flavour of saffron, curry leaf, turmeric, roasted hazelnut, well developed walnut, dried white fruit, preserved lemon, dried figs, wild mushroom and a spicy ginger-y concoction. Savour this with 18 months (or more) aged Comte or any aged hard cheese with nutty flavours.

SPARKLING WINE

SPARKLING

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Not Champagne 2021 Ngeringa Petillant Naturel Syrah, Adelaide Hills SA 90

NV Daosa Natural Réserve Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills SA 100

NV Domaine Jo Landron Brut Atmosphères Folle Blanche, Loire Valley France 125 This list of attributes sounds like the winegrowing and making approach of a top grower in Champagne, not a humble Muscadet producer! It's no surprise then that the result is a wine of impressive depth and complexity. Expect a super-mineral, earthy, rocky wine with waves of racy citrus and fresh nectarine fruit and lots of flinty, talc-like, salty complexity, then a delicious lick of smoky Pinot breadiness to close. This is simply one of the finest sparkling bargains going around.

2018 Domaine Breton Vouvray Brut Méthode Traditionelle Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley France 120

2016 Domaine Pichot Vouvray Brut Clos Mathurin Chenin Blanc(zero dosage), Loire Valley France 110

2016 Domaine Belluard Les Perles du Mont Blanc Gringet, Savoie France 145

NV Biondelli Franciacorta Brut DOCG Chardonnay, Lombardy Italy 145

Sparkling Red 2019 Rockford Black Shiraz, Barossa Valley SA 165

2007 Seppelt Show Reserve Shiraz, Great Western VIC 190

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SPARKLING WINE

SPARKLING Champagne France’s most celebrated and celebratory wine region - whose very name is a synonym for the good life is undergoing a renaissance. Once completely dominated by large houses - the Grandes Marques - it is enjoying an explosion in the number of independent grower producers who are challenging the status quo and re-defining what Champagne is. Rather than sell their fruit to the Grand Marques, they are electing to make their own distinctive and regionally expressive Champagne. Grower Champagne. A now established and flourishing idiom for the Old World – slick new labels and progressive minds. We are pleased to offer a selection of both Grower and Grandes Marques Champagne for your enjoyment.

CHAMPAGNE Growers (RM)

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Vallée de la Marne NV Champagne Dehours Les Vignes de la Vallée Pinot Meunier, Cerseuil 215 NV Roger Brun Grand Cru Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Aÿ 205 2016 Roger Brun La Pelle Extra Brut Pinot Noir, Aÿ 385 NV Roger Pouillon Brut Reserve Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier Chardonnay, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ 225 2013 Roger Pouillon Les Valnons Grand Cru Chardonnay, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ 450 NV Georges Laval Garennes Extra Brut Pinot Meunier, Cumières 395 Côte des Blancs NV Dhondt-Grellet Dans Un Premier Temps Brut Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier, Flavigny 205 NV Dhondt-Grellet Les Terres Fines Premier Cru Extra Brut Chardonnay B17, Flavigny 255 NV Dhondt-Grellet Cramant Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut Chardonnay B17, Flavigny 315 2015 Dhondt-Grellet Les Noger Premier Cru Extra Brut Chardonnay, Flavigny 450 NV Agrapart Terroirs Extra Brut Grand Cru Chardonnay, Avize 255 2005 Agrapart Vieux Millésime Extra Brut Grand Cru Chardonnay, Avize 550 NV Larmandier Bernier Latitude Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay B17 D20, Avize 215

2008 Domaine Jacques Selosse Grand Cru Millesimé Chardonnay, Avize 1350 2009 Pierre Gimonnet Fleuron Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay, Cuis 270

Montagne de Reims NV Chartogne Taillet Cuvee Saint Anne Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Merfy 185

NV Vincent Brochet Extra Brut Premier Cru Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier, Écueil 195

2017 Gaspard Brochet Lion Tome I Blanc de Noirs Pinot Noir Extra Brut D21, Écueil 295 NV Gaspard Brochet L’Ane Tome I Brut Nature Pinot Noir Chardonnay D21, Écueil 345 NV Gaspard Brochet Pie Tome I Extra Brut Chardonnay D21, Écueil 355 NV Jérôme Prévost La Closerie Les Béguines Extra Brut Pinot Meunier B18 D20, Gueux 450 NV Jérôme Prévost La Closerie Extra Brut Pinot Meunier, Gueux 375 Les Béguines is now 40% reserve wines with the balance being from 2018 harvest. This means the wines are more approachable at an earlier stage than when Prévost used to only work single vintage single parcelle. This first release of La Closerie (not Les Beguines) is a blend of 80% from 2018 and 20% reserve wine from 2017, vinified à la Prévost—without any inoculation and in large format oak. Dosage is just two grams per litre. This will be a cuvée that will allow Prévost to experiment more than normal. 20% of the fruit comes from Les Béguines and 80% from other sites in Gueux. This makes for a layered, seductive palate throwing up baked apple, ripe nectarine, hay and loads of cardamom and nettle spice.

CHAMPAGNE Growers (RM)

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Montagne de Reims NV Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles Grand Cru Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Bouzy 195 NV Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Bouzy (1500ml) 390

2008 Benoît Lahaye Grand Cru Millesimé Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Bouzy 395 NV Nicolas Maillart Extra Brut Premier Cru Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Bouzy 205 2015 Nicolas Maillart Jolivettes Grand Cru Brut Nature Pinot Noir, Bouzy 310

2014 Timothee Stroebel Heraclite Sous-Bois Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier, Villers Allerand 320

NV David Léclapart Premier Cru L’Artiste Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay, Trépail 395

NV Savart L’Ouverture Premier Cru Brut Pinot Noir, Écueil 325

NV Savart L’Accomplie Premier Cru Extra Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Écueil 395

2017 Savart Le Mont Benoit Premier Cru Extra Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Écueil 625

2017 Savart Mont des Chrétiens Premier Cru Extra Brut Chardonnay, Écueil 580

NV Egly-Ouriet 1er Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny Pinot Meunier, Ambonnay 320 NV Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Ambonnay 375 NV Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir, Ambonnay 700

NV Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru V.P. Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Ambonnay 550

Côte des Bar

NV Jacques Lassaigne Le Cotet Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay, Montgueux 370

NV Vouette & Sorbée Cuvée Fidèle Blanc de Noir Pinot Noir, Buxières-sur-Arce 230

NV Vouette & Sorbée Blanc d’Argile Chardonnay, Buxières-sur-Arce 285

2014 Olivier Horiot Brut 5 Sens, Les Riceys 345 The 5 Sens cuvée is made from an original blend of five grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier and Arbane), from five different terroirs, all vinified separately. It offers a seductive nose characterised by ripe fruit. The palate is vinous and dynamic, positively bursting with fruit (apple, grape and small red berries).

CHAMPAGNE Grandes Marques (NM) Reims, Montagne de Reims

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2013 Louis Roederer Vintage Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Reims 295

2012 Louis Roederer Cristal Pinot Chardonnay Pinot Meunier, Reims 650

NV Krug Grande Cuvée Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier (375ml), Reims 285

NV Krug Grande Cuvée Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier, Reims 550

2006 Krug Capricious Indulgence Vintage Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier, Reims 850

NV Ruinart Brut Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Reims 225

1999 Pommery Cuvée Louise Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Reims 395

NV Taittinger Les Folies de la Marquetterie Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Reims 305

2014 Taittinger Brut Millesimé Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Reims 295

2008 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay, Reims 750

NV Charles Heidesick Brut Reserve Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier, Reims (375ml) 115 NV Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay, Reims 320 2012 Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier, Reims 525 2006 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay, Reims 825

2009 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Pinot Meunier Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Epernay 570

2004 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Pinot Meunier Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Epernay 520 2008 Veuve Cliquot La Grande Dame Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Reims 495 Vallée de la Marne

2002 Dom Perignon P2 Plénitudes Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier, Epernay 895

NV Gosset Blanc de Noirs Pinot Noir, Aÿ 385

2013 Ayala Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay, Aÿ 245

2006 Ayala Perle d’Ayala Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Aÿ 550

CHAMPAGNE Grandes Marques (NM) Vallée de la Marne

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NV Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Sous-Bois Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier 265

2002 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas Francois Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ 650

2012 Bollinger La Grande Année Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Aÿ 425 “This champagne has a delicate colour. The golden hues show the wine's maturity and Champagne Bollinger's methods. The nose has aromatic depth. There hints of floral, fruity, and spicy notes, intertwining to reveal a highly complex nose. Aromas of orange peel, plum, and wild peach come before the saffron and tonka been. All together complements by a fresh, mineral aspect. The palate is harmonious and dense. A creamy effervescence and fresh structure, with a gentle saline finish.”

2007 Bollinger R.D. Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Aÿ 925

2002 Bollinger R.D. Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Aÿ 815

2013 Bollinger B13 Blanc de Noirs Pinot Noir, Aÿ 525 Bollinger B13 2013 Blanc De Noirs is blended from just five crus of which 92% Grand Crus and 8% Premier Crus. It has maturation in cellar for over 7 years on lees with low Dosage of 6 grams per litre.

NV Bollinger Special Cuvée Jeroboam Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier (3000L), Aÿ 1300

2005 Deutz Amour De Deutz Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier, Aÿ 620

1988 Deutz Vintage Brut Cellar Release Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier, Aÿ 750

Champagne Rose

NV Savart Bulle de Rosé Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Écueil 325

2017 Savart Expression Rosé Pinot Noir, Écueil 725

2018 Georges Remy Les Vaudayants Grand Cru Rosé Pinot Noir, Bouzy 350

NV Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier, Reims 395

2006 Charles Heidsieck Rosé Millesimé Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier, Reims 465

NV Ruinart Rosé Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Reims 325

2012 Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Aÿ 495

2013 Olivier Horiot Rose de Saignée Sève Pinot Noir, Les Riceys 295

WHITE WINE ALTERNATIVE VARIETIES

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Lighter & Fresh

2020 Michael Hall Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills SA 95

2021 Hahndorf Hill GRU Gruner Veltliner, Adelaide Hills SA 80

2021 Gentle Folk Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Riesling, Adelaide Hills SA 95

2021 Ministry of Clouds Picpoul, McLaren Vale SA 85

2021 LEKO Blanc Chardonnay Savagnin, Adelaide Hills SA 90

2020 Terre à Terre Crayères Sauvignon Blanc, Wrattonbully SA 110

2021 Harkham Shibuya Meltdown Semillon, Hunter Valley NSW 95

2018 Jasper Hill Georgia’s Paddock Semillon, Heathcote VIC 110

2019 Hervé Villemade Domaine Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay, Loire Valley France 110

2019 Jean-Max Roger Sancerre Vielles Vignes Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley France 145

2018 Jean-Max Roger Sancerre Cuvée Genesis Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley France 120

2020 Meyer Fonné Pinot Blanc Vielles Vignes, Alsace France 90

2020 Domaine de Vaux Molozay Les Gryphées Pinot Gris, Alsace France 92

2018 Domaine Miitnacht Les Petits Grains Pinot Gris, Alsace France 105

2020 Erste + Neue Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige Italy 95

2020 Bruna Majé Pigato, Liguria Italy 120

2019 Nals Margreid Simian Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige Italy 170

2021 Vigneti Vecchio Sciare Vin Blanco Carricante, Sicily Italy 135

2020 Celler del Roure Cullerot Blanco Macabeo Blend, Valencia Spain 110

Mildly Aromatic with some Texture 2021 BK Wines Carte Blanche, Adelaide Hills SA 95 Brendan Keys gives himself permission to blend up something delicious with this wine without having to adhere to any set conventions. He has 'Carte Blanche' to get wild.Multiple barrels of Chardonnay from his single vineyards, plus a splash each of Pinot Gris, Savagnin & Gruner Veltliner with some extra lees thrown in for good measure. It feels like a leesy, full-flavoured Chardonnay on opening but in the background sits some spicy ginger notes and a little herbaceous lift as well as a trace of Savagnin's savouriness.

2021 Ochota Barrels Weird Berries in the Wood Gewürztraminer, Adelaide Hills SA 85

2021 Koerner Rolle Vermentino, Clare Valley SA 115

2020 Brash Higgins R/SM Riesling Semillon, McLaren Vale SA 95

2018 An Approach to Relaxation Nichon Semillon, Barossa Valley, SA 105

2018 Yalumba Virgilius Viognier, Eden Valley SA 115

2020 Entropy Wines Baw Baw Shire Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Gippsland VIC 115

ALTERNATIVE VARIETIES

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Mildly Aromatic with some Texture

2019 Hervé Villemade Cheverny Blanc La Bodice Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay, Loire Valley France 155

2018 Hervé Villemade Cheverny Blanc Les Acacias Romorantin, Loire Valley France 175

2020 Domaine de Belle Vue Justice Savagnin Chardonnay, Loire Valley France 220

2019 Domaine de Belle Vue Granit Muscadet Melon de Bourgogne, Loire Valley France 130

2019 Domaine de Belle Vue Gaia Muscadet Melon de Bourgogne, Loire Valley France 195

2018 Domaine de Belle Vue Gaia Muscadet Melon de Bourgogne, Loire Valley France 160

2014 Caves de Pouilly-sur-Loire Pouilly-Fumé Tonelum Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley France 115 How lovely can Sauvignon Blanc taste when it is slightly aged and doesn’t cost you your bank account? This is a layered wine, well balanced bet ween freshness and richness. A portion of this cuvee sees some oak ageing. There is extended lees contact to develop mouthfeel but with a seducing flintiness that keeps you coming for more.

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LOIRE VALLEY CHENIN BLANC

Our Obsession

There is no other white grape variety that gives us as much excitement as Chenin Blanc does. The greatness of this grape comes from its versatility, its purity and its ability to express different terroirs with incisive

precision. It is also one of the most age worthy whites, with a flavour profile that will grow in complexity with time. Some of the most striking elements of this godsend grape is its natural acidity and intense minerality. We often think of

Chablis or Riesling from the Mosel when we talk of minerality, and Chenin Blanc sits amongst the same royalty when it is grown in some of the greatest terroirs.

When Chenin Blanc is grown on chalky and steep rocky soils such as silex, it makes a flinty wine with more vertical and mineral depth. The energy and purity of these wines are undoubtedly some of

their most unique qualities.

2019 Domaine Champalou Vouvray Sec, Touraine 95

2019 Domaine Perrault Jadaud Vouvray Sec Les Grives Soules, Touraine 115

2018 Vincent Carême Vouvray Le Clos, Touraine 160

2016 Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Demi Sec, Touraine 250

1996 Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Demi Sec (375ml), Touraine 295

2016 Domaine du Clos Naudin Foreau Vouvray Moelleux, Touraine 385

1989 Domaine Marc Brédif Vouvray Collection, Touraine 495

1969 Domaine Marc Brédif Vouvray Collection, Touraine 895

2019 François Chidaine Montlouis-sur-Loire Clos du Breuil, Touraine (clayey limestone) 180

2018 François Chidaine Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Argiles, Touraine (clayey) 190

2018 Domaine de Bellivière Les Rosiers, Touraine 170

2018 Domaine de Bellivière L’Effraie, Touraine 175

2016 Domaine de Bellivière Coteaux du Loir Vielles Vignes Éparses, Touraine 235

2019 Mosse La Joute Chardonnay Chenin Blanc, Anjou Saumur 145

2016 Domaine Andrée Anjou Blanc Les Faraunières, Anjou (schiste, clay, quartz), Anjou 275

2016 Domaine Andrée Anjou Blanc Les Faraunières, Anjou (schiste, clay, quartz), Anjou 235

2020 Domaine Bruno Dubois Saumur Les Perruches, Anjou Saumur 135

2019 Domaine Stéphane Bernaudeau Les Coqueries, Anjou Saumur 220

2019 Château De Bonnezeaux Frimas, Anjou Saumur 225

2018 Château Pierre Bise Savennières Roche-Aux-Moines, Anjou Saumur 165

2015 Clos Rougeard Saumur Blanc Brezé, Anjou Saumur 825

2018 Domaine Belargus Anjou Blanc Quarts, Anjou Saumur 320

2018 Domaine Belargus Anjou Blanc Rouères, Anjou Saumur 320

2018 Domaine Belargus Anjou Blanc Bonnes Blanches, Anjou Saumur 265

2018 Domaine Belargus Savennières Ruchères, Anjou Saumur 475

2018 Domaine Pithon-Paillé Anjou Blanc Mozaik, Anjou Saumur 130

1967 Domaine Baumard Quarts de Chaume, Anjou Saumur 595

2017 Domaine du Collier Saumur Blanc, Anjou Saumur 285 2017 Domaine du Collier Saumur Blanc Charpenterie, Anjou Saumur 395

2015 Domaine Saint Nicolas Haut des Clous, Fiefs Vendéens 145

ALTERNATIVE VARIETIES Mildly Aromatic with some Texture

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France

2020 Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Côte Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley 295

2019 Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Côte Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley 245

2020 Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnés Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley 295

2019 Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnés Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley 245

2019 François Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnés Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley 235

2019 Meyer Fonné Pinot Gris Réserve, Alsace France 135

2016 Domaine Dupasquier Roussette de Savoie Altesse, Savoie France 95

2019 Domaine Trapet Riquewihr Gewürztraminer, Alsace 120

2020 Domaine Pierre Gaillard Saint Joseph Marsanne Roussanne, Rhône Valley 195

2016 Domaine Nicolas Badel Saint Joseph Marsanne Roussanne, Rhône Valley 155

2019 Jean-Baptiste Souillard Marsanne, Rhône Valley 135

2014 Jean-Luc Jamet Côtes-du Rhône Marsanne Roussanne Viognier, Rhône Valley 190

2016 Château Yquem Y d'Yquem (Ygrec) Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Bordeaux 575

Italy

2019 Schiopetto Collio Friulano, Friuli Venezia Giulia 135

2019 Grosjean Frères Petite Arvine, Valle d’Aosta 155

2019 Bruna Le Russeghine Pigato, Liguria 150

2019 Bruna U Baccan Pigato, Liguria 275

2018 Ciro Picariello Fiano di Avellino Fiano, Campania 110

Others

2017 Disznókő Tokaji Dry Furmint, Tokaji Hungary 90

MULTI REGIONAL BLENDS France

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In the recent years, we are seeing more and more producers sourcing fruit from other regions than their own, experimenting with different styles altogether and creating new typicities and expectations, hence broadening people’s

apprecation of wine by pushing the limits of the AOC. If this was done a few decades ago, it would be frowned upon and considered a low quality wine like a simplistic Vin de

Table, but declassifying wines to Vin de France isn’t a sacrilege to quality anymore. In fact, Jean Francois Ganevat, famous vigneron from the Jura, was one of the first to start blending fruit from other

regions and make fine, elegant and complex wines that were sought out almost immediately. The idea is if the fruit is in good hands, then the resulting wine, irrespective of where the fruit is from, will be good. Any why should one hold back

from one’s creativity ? Following Ganevat’s steps, are a few producers now who are increasing their production by opening up to this idea and

creating surprising wines with a very New World appraoch. A pleasure for wine drinkers to discover and enjoy.

White 2019 Alice and Olivier de Moor Le Vendangeur Masqué Caravan 140

A concoction of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from De Moor’s neighbouring growers around the town of Courgis in the southwest of Chablis , as well as their very own Aligoté and some Riesling from Alsace.

2019 Patrice Béguet Les Vins de L’Âme Ours Fresh Impressions 120 All hand picked by Patrice. 50% Alsace Pinot Gris, 20% Mont Ventoux Grenache Blanc, 20% Loire Melon de Bourgogne, 10% Jura Trousseau. 80% direct pressed, 20% maceration all in stainless.

2019 Patrice Béguet Les Vins de L’Âme Ours Go Together 150 40% Mont Ventoux Grenache Blanc, 40% Loire Melon de Bourgogne, 20% Alsace Pinot Gris. 30% direct pressed. 30% sits on skins for six months in old oak.

ALTERNATIVE VARIETIES Mineral Driven & Nuanced

2020 Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligoté, Burgundy France 220

2019 Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligoté, Burgundy France 195

2018 Marquis d’Angerville Bourgogne Aligoté, Burgundy France 195

2018 Pierre Henri Rougeot Les Plumes Aligoté, Burgundy France 130

2018 Domaine Fumey Chatelain Arbois Savagnin, Jura France 175

2018 Domaine de Saint Pierre Arbois Savagnin Autrement, Jura France 295


2018 Les Dolomies Croix Sarrant Savagnin, Jura France 185

2019 Domaine Danjou Banessy Côtes Catalanes Clos des Escounils, Roussillon France 175 From a co-planted vineyard of Grenache Blanc, Gris and Noir (roughly 25%, 45%, 30%); very old, massive vines on schist with a little bit of sand and clay, limestone underneath.

2019 Domaine Danjou Banessy Côtes Catalanes La Truffière Carignan Gris, Roussillon France 220


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Rich & Textural 2015 Domaine A Lady A Sauvignon Blanc, Coal River Valley TAS 175

France

2012 François Cotat Sancerre Cuvée Paul Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley 385

2004 Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley 525

2016 Sebastien Riffault Sancerre Akmenine Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley 135

2018 Jean Luc Mader Rosacker Grand Cru Gewürztraminer, Alsace 150

2017 Meyer Fonné Furstentum Grand Cru Gewürztraminer, Alsace 198

2015 Domaine Marcel Deiss Grasberg Riesling Pinot Gris Gewürztraminer, Alsace 250

2016 Domaine Nicolas Badel Condrieu Viognier, Rhône Valley 205

2014 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc Marsanne Roussanne, Rhône Valley 725

2008 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc Marsanne Roussanne, Rhône Valley 575

2019 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blanc Roussanne, Rhône Valley 355

2016 Château Gigognan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clairette Grenache Blanc, Rhône Valley 225

2010 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blanc Clairette blend, Rhône Valley 935

2018 Domaine de la Grange des Pères Blanc Roussanne Marsanne Chardonnay, Languedoc 595

2017 Domaine Abbatucci Diplomate d’Empire Vermentinu Rossola blend, Corsica 325

Italy

2017 Suavia Le Rive Late Harvest Garganega, Veneto 160

2015 Emidio Pepe Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo 345

2015 Valentini Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo 520

2016 Roagna Langhe Bianco Solea Chardonnay Nebbiolo, Piedmont 275


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Rich & Textural

2015 Weingut Jäger Smaragd Vorderseiber Grüner Veltliner, Wachau Austria 170

2014 FX Pichler Durnsteiner Kellerberg Smaragd Grüner Veltliner, Wachau Austria 275

2014 Peter Veyder-Malberg Weitenberg Grüner Veltliner, Wachau Austria 280

DOMAINE DES ARDOISIÈRES

Savoie, France

Ultimate Mountain Wines

Domaine des Ardoisières is the reference when it comes to Savoie. Since founded in 1998, these wines have reached cult status. Terroir driven, these wines aren’t masked by new oak, they are a true expression of the place, the soils and the

variety. The vines sit on impossibly steep, terraced slopes from incredibly remote vineyards at the foot of the Mont Blanc and the conditions in which they are grown and harvested are pretty extreme, hence giving birth to extraordinary wines.

The alpine purity expressed in the wines is striking and will seduce you without a doubt.

Whites

2019 Domaine des Ardoisières Argile Blanc Jacquère Chardonnay Mondeuse Blanche 170

2019 Domaine des Ardoisières Quartz Altesse 450 If you are familiar with and love the wines of Chablis, you will find pleasure in Argile Blanc. Similar but with slightly more texture, it is charged with electric energy. Nervy with a saline edge offering scents of flinty notes and quite profoundly mineral.

Reds

2019 Domaine des Ardoisières Argile Red Gamay Mondeuse Noire Persan 185

2018 Domaine des Ardoisières Argile Red Gamay Mondeuse Noire Persan 175

2018 Domaine des Ardoisières Améthyste Persan Mondeuse Noire 375

2017 Domaine des Ardoisières Améthyste Persan Mondeuse Noire 345 From rocky soils, Mondeuse Noir makes explosive and brambly wines with lovely spicy aromatics with slippery tannins that give an irresistible silky finish.

SADIE FAMILY - SWARTLAND

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South Africa

2020 Sadie Family Skerpioen Chenin Blanc Palomino 255

2020 Sadie Family Kokerboom Semillon 295

2019 Sadie Family Kokerboom Semillon 305

2019 Sadie Family Palladius Chenin Blanc Grenache Blanc Palomino Marsanne Roussanne 475

2018 Sadie Family Palladius Chenin Blanc Grenache Blanc Palomino Marsanne Roussanne 495

RIESLING South Australia

2021 Shaw + Smith, Adelaide Hills 105

2021 Moorak Kuitpo, Adelaide Hills 95

2021 Henschke Julius, Eden Valley 115

2015 Pewsey Vale Contours Dry, Eden Valley 105

2009 Pewsey Vale Contours Dry, Eden Valley 135

2012 Rockford Vine Vale, Eden Valley 155

2010 Rockford Vine Vale, Eden Valley 165

2013 Rieslingfreak No.4, Eden Valley 78

2021 Rieslingfreak No.10 Zenit, Clare Valley & Eden Valley 90

2019 Rieslingfreak No.8 Schatzkammer Polish Hill (Kabinett Style 53g/L), Clare Valley 80 2021 Koerner Watervale, Clare Valley 90

2015 Grosset Polish Hill, Clare Valley 255

2014 Grosset Polish Hill, Clare Valley 240 2018 Pikes Le Merle, Clare Valley 135

RIESLING

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South Australia

2019 Jim Barry The Florita, Clare Valley 155








2018 Loosen Barry Wolta Wolta, Clare Valley 225

The Rest of Australia 2019 Hochkirch Riesling, Henty VIC 90

2019 Brave New Wine Sunshine & Hercules, Great Southern WA 80

2019 Frankland Estate Poison Hill, Great Southern WA 105

2017 Parish Vineyards, Coal River Valley TAS 75

New World – Outside of Australia 2014 Dry River, Martinborough New Zealand 160 2011 Tunkalilla Vineyard, Oregon USA 85

RIESLING

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Old World

2017 Meyer Fonné Kaefferkopf Riesling Grand Cru, Alsace France 205

2018 Domaine Ostertag Clos Mathis, Alsace France 175

2017 Domaine Ostertag Muenchberg Grand Cru, Alsace France 235

2017 Domaine Albert Boxler Somm’berg Grand Cru, Alsace France 375

2016 Trimbach 390th Anniversary, Alsace France 195

2013 Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile, Alsace France 320

2017 Trimbach Clos St Hune Grand Cru, Alsace France 920

2016 Trimbach Clos St Hune Grand Cru, Alsace France 950 Trimbach is the epitome of dry white wine making and Clos St Hune is the most precise yet opulent expression of Riesling you could ever experience. With viticultural origins going back to 1626 this family-owned estate produces some of the finest wines not only of Alsace, but indeed the entire world of wine. Around the villages of Ribeauvillé and Hunawihr, the Trimbach family owns 57 hectares of vineyards including 1.67ha of Rosacker Grand cru (which produces the highly famed Clos Sainte Hune Riesling) as well as parcels of Geisberg and Osterberg (blended to make the equally renowned Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile.

2008 Koehler-Ruprecht Kallstadter Saumagen Auslese Trocken, Pfalz Germany 255

2018 Willi Schaefer Graacher Trocken, Mosel Germany 130

2018 Willi Schaefer Graacher Feinherb, Mosel Germany 130

2018 Willi Schaefer Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett, Mosel Germany 155

2018 Willi Schaefer Graacher Himmelreich Grosses Gewächs, Mosel Germany 245

2016 Vollenweider Goldgrube Kabinett, Mosel Germany 160

2017 Egon Müller Scharzhof Qualitats, Mosel Germany 175

2017 Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten GG, Mosel Germany 165

2017 Dr. Loosen Erdener Treppchen GG, Mosel Germany 165

2018 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Trocken GG, Mosel Germany 225

2018 Salomon Undhof Alma Amphora, Kremstal Austria 130

CHARDONNAY South Australia

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2021 Gentle Folk Village, Adelaide Hills 95

2020 Basket Range Wines, Adelaide Hills 105

2020 The Other Right Counting Stars, Adelaide Hills 95

2020 The Other Right Fawn, Adelaide Hills 105

2019 Les Fruits Rudy, Adelaide Hills 98

2021 Shaw + Smith M3, Adelaide Hills 135

2018 Mosquito Hill Emeritus, Fleurieu Peninsula 95

2015 Mosquito Hill, Fleurieu Peninsula 90

2020 Good Intentions, Mount Gambier 120

BK WINES – the small artisan who has developed a cult following in the last three years. BK Wines is one of our favourite small wineries in the Basket Range sub region of the Adelaide Hills. They have no cellar door. And since about two years now, it has become quite hard to get good quantity of their wines as they sell out as soon as they release. BK Wines are wines hand made by husband-and-wife Brendon and Kirstyn and have developed a cult following in Australia and Japan. Brendon is one of the most talented winemakers I have met in my career. The precision in his Chardonnays has really raised the quality now expected from Adelaide Hills. In fact, I think his wines are world class. I have spent many hours tasting with Brendon. We have drunk many Burgundies and Jura together. He has a phenomenal palate and I am fascinated by how he is able to capture what he likes best in Burgundy and Jura into his own wines. Chardonnay isn’t an aromatic variety; it is a canvas to the creativity of the winemaker. Brendon portrays this beautifully in his most recent release. 2021 BK Wines Yandra 130 2021 BK Wines Swaby 125 2021 BK Wines Gin Gin 125 2020 BK Wines Gin Gin 135 ‘A clone from California, perhaps, but a wine with all of the hallmarks of the Jura. Golden to the eye with an open, slightly oxidative nose (think cashew nuts). Juniper berries and alpine wild flowers with a fresh, rounded texture.’ 2021 BK Wines The Fall 125 2020 BK Wines The Fall 135 ‘The Fall is green apples and blossoms, with the citric tang of Rose's Lime Cordial. Soft, striking and truly lovely.’ 2018 BK Wines Archer Beau 220 2018 BK Wines Archer Beau 275

CHARDONNAY South Australia PENFOLDS RESERVE BIN A, Adelaide Hills, SA

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A classic. A genre defining wine. The wine that sets and maintains the standard for contemporary premium Australian Chardonnay. A superb showcase for the heights to which Adelaide Hills Chardonnay can soar. 2015 Penfolds Reserve Bin 15A 225

2013 Penfolds Reserve Bin 13A 245






2015 Penfolds Yattarna 325

2012 Penfolds Yattarna Bin 144 (Magnum 1.5L) 850

TAPANAPPA – Adelaide Hills Classic Chardonnay Located in sight just below our perch here on Mount Lofty, in the postcard perfect Piccadilly Valley is the Tiers Chardonnay Vineyard. A living South Australian viticulture icon and treasure. First planted by Brian Croser in 1979 with further plantings in 1981 it remains one of the oldest and most favorably sited vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, consistently producing superb renditions of this, the premier white variety for the Hills, Chardonnay. Tapanappa 1.5m Tiers Vineyard In 2003, the 1979 planting was ripped up and replanted with different clones on a tight 1.5M₂ spacing between vines, then trained on a low fruiting wire, adopting Grand Cru Burgundy viticultural best practice. Vinification is identical to The Tiers. 2015 is the inaugural release of this separate bottling

2021 Tapanappa 1.5m Tiers Vineyard 140

Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard Hand harvested fruit is whole bunch pressed to barrel (all French Oak, approx. 30% new) for fermentation, a portion under goes malolactic fermentation and follows with nine months in barrel before bottling

2017 Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard 190



CHARDONNAY The Rest of Australia

2019 By Farr, Geelong VIC 195

2018 By Farr, Geelong VIC 205

2019 By Farr GC Gary Charles, Geelong VIC 255

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2019 Mac Forbes Gladysdale, Yarra Valley VIC 120

2019 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard, Yarra Valley VIC 125



2018 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard, Yarra Valley VIC 130

2016 Mount Mary, Yarra Valley VIC 210

2019 Joshua Cooper Captain’s Creek, Macedon Ranges VIC 150

2018 Cobaw Ridge, Macedon Ranges VIC 140

2018 Taturry, Mornington Peninsula VIC 95

2018 Kooyong Farrago, Mornington Peninsula, VIC 145

2018 Kooyong Faultline, Mornington Peninsula, VIC 145

2021 Hughes + Hughes Lees Aged, d’Entrecasteaux TAS 115

2019 Anim, Southern Tasmania TAS 95

2019 Holyman, Tamar Valley TAS 145

2015 Bellwether, Tamar Valley TAS 140

2021 Pooley Wines, Coal River Valley TAS 120

2020 Tolpuddle, Coal River Valley TAS 190

2019 Tolpuddle, Coal River Valley TAS 175

2015 Derwent Estate Calcaire, Derwent Valley TAS 155

2014 Comus, Margaret River WA 135

2016 Marchand & Burch, Great Southern WA 149

New World – Outside of Australia 2017 Te Mata Elston, Hawkes Bay NZ 100

2017 Ata Rangi Craighall Vineyard, Wairarapa, Martinborough NZ 145

2017 Dry River, Martinborough NZ 195

2017 RAEN Charles Ranch, Sonoma Coast California USA 395

CHARDONNAY France - The Great Whites Of Burgundy

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Chablis

2020 Pierrick Laroche Chablis 135

2019 Domaine Samuel Billaud Chablis Les Grands Terroirs 145

2018 Domaine Samuel Billaud Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir 455

2016 Domaine Samuel Billaud Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 550

2019 Domaine Gueguen Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 295

2018 Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis 195

2019 Domaine Christophe Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 210

2018 Domaine Christophe Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 205

2018 Alice and Olivier de Moor Chablis 1er Cru Vaux de Vey 285

2018 Alice and Olivier de Moor Chablis 1er Cru Mont et Milieu 285

CHARDONNAY

Chablis – William Fèvre, a horizontal tasting! Interpretation of the different vineyards of Chablis – a horizontal tasting of vintage 2018 of famed producer William Fèvre – tasting and notes undertaken by Wine Director Liinaa Berry.

COTE D’OR

MARSANNAY

FIXINMOREY ST DENIS

CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY

VOSNE ROMANÉEVOUGEOT

NUITS-ST-GEORGES

ALOXE CORTONLADOIX

BEAUNE

POMMARD

VOLNAYMEURSAULT

PULIGNY MONTRACHET

CHASSAGNE MONTRACHETSANTENAY

RULLYMERCUREY

BURGUNDY

GEVREY CHAMBERTIN

PERNAND VERGELESSES

MONTHÉLIE

SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE

SAINT ROMAIN

SAINT AUBIN

DIJON

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Chablis is a region well known for its Kimmerigean soils across all vineyards, except with a bigger proportion of Portlandian soils in Petit Chablis. So what actually differentiates the taste of the wines from one vineyard to another in Chablis is the exposition and how steep the vines are sitting. First of all, vintage 2018 was a much warmer year than 2017 and even warmer than 2016. There wasn’t as much frost and hailstorm neither, quite a lot of rain during winter with a very warm summer. 2018 is a year of generosity, a vintage you probably want to drink before some 2016 and the much cooler 2014 vintage.

2019 Vaillons Premier Cru 185 This vineyard is more on the fruit than the mineral side. It is opulent and rich thanks to the good exposure of the vines to the sun, this taste more like a Burgundy than a Chablis.

2018 Vaulorent Premier Cru 275 Vaulorent is situated next to Les Preuses Grand Cru. It strikes the perfect balance between Mont de Milieu and Montée de Tonnerre. Even if Vaulorent is sitting next to where all the Grands Crus start, the vineyard isn’t facing south, it is instead facing slightly west, so it doesn’t have the same depth as the Grands Crus vineyards. That being said, for a premier cru, it is excellent and has great potential to age.

2018 Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru 265 This is on the other side of Fourchaume from across the Grands Crus coteaux. More balance between fruit and minerality, showing both restraint and power but slightly lacking depth due to youthfulness.

2018 Valmur Grand Cru 395 Valmur seems to encompass both the richness of Vaudésir and the minerality of Bougros, therefore it is not as rich as Vaudésir.

2018 Vaudésir Grand Cru 395 Slightly bigger than Bougros, it is facing plain south. The wine is vinous, has more honeyed aromas and satin-like texture without the piercing minerality. The minerality comes across in a more expansive manner !

2018 Bougros Cote de Bouguerots Grand Cru 450 This is a vineyard owned by two producers only. William Fèvre owns half of it. It is a very steep vineyard which means that the water never stays in the soil as opposed to Bougros, which is why there is more iodine and saltiness in Bouguerots.

2018 Les Clos Grand Cru 485

The most complex of them all. The strength of the terroir really shows in this wine. Full of poise!

2016 Les Clos Grand Cru 415

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CHARDONNAY

France - The Great Whites Of Burgundy

2018 Marquis d’Angerville Bourgogne Blanc 220

2016 Domaine Leroy Bourgogne Blanc 295

2014 Domaine de la Vougeraie Bourgogne Terres de Famille 175

2018 Domaine de La Cadette Vézelay La Châtelaine 130

2018 Domaine Edouard Delaunay Meursault 320

2019 Benoit Ente Puligny Montrachet 425

2018 Petit-Roy Maranges Bas des Loyères 190

2018 Caroline Morey Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves 295 2015 Récolte du Domaine Olivier Leflaive Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d’’Âne 425 2018 Héritiers du Comte Lafon Viré-Clessé 155

2017 Domaine Coche-Dury Meursault 850

2017 Domaine Coche-Dury Puligny Montrachet Les Enseignières 950

2019 Alice and Olivier de Moor Bourgogne Chitry 170

2018 Alice and Olivier de Moor Bourgogne Chitry 165

2018 Alice and Olivier de Moor Bourgogne Blanc Le Vendangeur Masqué 180

2018 Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc 255

2018 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet 425

2018 Domaine Leflaive Auxey Duresses 205

2018 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon 650

2012 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 575

2012 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet 1200

2018 Domaine Leflaive Pouilly Fuissé 225

2013 Domaine Etienne Sauzet Bourgogne 165

2018 Domaine Etienne Sauzet Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne 520

2018 Domaine Etienne Sauzet Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Perrières 625

2018 Domaine Pierre Yves Colin Morey Puligny Montrachet 395

2018 Domaine Pierre Yves Colin Morey Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 750 2018 Domaine Pierre Yves Colin Morey Saint Aubin 1er Cru Marguerite 425 2018 Domaine Pierre Yves Colin Morey Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes 585

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CHARDONNAY

France - The Great Whites Of Burgundy

2018 Domaine Tessier Meursault Les Grands Charrons 298

2018 Domaine Tessier Meursault 1er Cru Génévrières 450 2018 Domaine Tessier Meursault 1er Cru Le Poruzot-Dessus 495 2018 Domaine Tessier Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes-Dessus 525

2019 Pierre Henri Rougeot Saint Romain 220

2019 Pierre Henri Rougeot Meursault Sous La Velle 325

2019 Pierre Henri Rougeot Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Les Petits Clos 395

2015 Domaine Rougeot Bourgogne Les Grandes Gouttes 195

2014 Domaine Rougeot Saint Romain La Combe Bazin 325

2012 Domaine Rougeot Saint Romain La Combe Bazin 315

2014 Domaine Rougeot Monthelie Les Toisieres 285

2019 Domaine Rougeot Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 485 1999 Domaine Rougeot Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 525

2019 Domaine Joseph Colin Bourgogne Blanc La Combe 175

2019 Domaine Joseph Colin Chassagne Montrachet 305

2018 Domaine Joseph Colin Chassagne Montrachet 295

2019 Domaine Joseph Colin St Aubin Compendium 210

2018 Domaine Joseph Colin St Aubin Compendium 205

2018 Domaine Joseph Colin Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne 485 2019 Domaine Joseph Colin Saint Aubin 1er Cru Sur Le Sentier du Clou 275 2019 Domaine Joseph Colin Saint Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly 295 2018 Domaine Joseph Colin Saint Aubin 1er Cru Les Frionnes 275

2016 Domaine de Montille Bourgogne 170

2017 Domaine de Montille Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Le Cailleret 695

2015 Domaine de Montille Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières 498 2016 Domaine de Montille Corton Charlemagne 595

2017 Domaine de Montille Chevalier Montrachet 1650

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CHARDONNAY France - The Great Whites Of Burgundy

2015 Domaine Henri Boillot Meursault 450

2010 Domaine Henri Boillot Meursault 445

2019 Domaine Henri Boillot Meursault 1er Cru Richemont 705 2010 Domaine Hneri Boillot Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchères 925

2019 Domaine Henri Boillot Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles 750 2010 Domaine Henri Boillot Corton Charlemagne 1150

2016 Domaine Bernard-Bonin Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Dessus 625 2016 Domaine Bernard-Bonin Meursault 1er Cru Génévrières 625 2018 Domaine Bernard-Bonin Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 750 2016 Domaine Bernard-Bonin Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 775

2017 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne 735

2005 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne 550

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JURA The Smallest Wine District in France

Jura is a region squeezed between Burgundy and Switzerland. It is one of the lesser known regions but is becoming more popular for its distinct expression of nutty, saline and oxidative whites. Some say that it is almost a cross between Burgundy and Sherry. Jura is a somewhat idiosyncratic region but well known for producing the famous Comté cheese. Drinking a Vin Jaune with a piece of 24-months aged Comté is a must try for anyone who is into the finer things in life – the art de vivre as the French will say. The native grapes of the region are Savagnin for white and Trousseau and Poulsard for red, but there are also Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, although their expression differs much from Burgundy. Le Vin Jaune is really what made Jura known in the first place. Made from riper Savagnin grapes, the wine undergoes a long ageing of six and a half years in barrel without being topped up, before being bottled in the classic and unique-to-the-region 62cl bottles called Clavelin. The part of the wine that evaporates during this extensive ageing is never replaced (non ouillé). Whatever remains in the barrel is exposed to air, therefore developing a layer of flor(called voile, but thinner than in Jerez), similar to Sherry (but unlike Sherry, it is not fortified). The temperature of Jura is also much cooler than Jerez, ensuring a very slow oxidation. The resulting wine has complex flavours of walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and spices. The dry wines (ouillé) of the region has recently been more exciting to work with for sommeliers around the world. Even though Jura is only an hour’s drive from Burgundy, the landscape, soils, climate and wines are markedly different. Step outside the comfort zone here and, with the guide of our knowledgeable sommelier team, try some of these lip-smacking, juicy and detailed wines.

CHARDONNAY

2018 Domaine Rolet L’Etoile 130

2019 Fabrice Dodane Le Dos D’Chat Vianderies 180

2018 Domaine de St Pierre Arbois Blanc Chapon 170

2018 Domaine de St Pierre Arbois Blanc Château Renard 210

2018 Les Dolomies Les Boutonniers 135 This cuvée from Céline is a great example of how Jura contrasts to Burgundy. Our supplier Greg Murphy explains the wine as tropical, comte rind, musky and moody, with the signature ammonia funk and lift usually found in Celine’s wines. Lots of Jura meadow, dried pineapple with nuts drenched in lemon. It’s a little richer than normal with tamed acidity but still undeniably Jurassic. It finishes with flavours of raw almond, soy umami and ripe cheese.

2018 Les Dolomies La Chaux 145

2016 Domaine Jean François Ganevat Côtes du Jura Grusse En Billat 575

SAVAGNIN

2018 Domaine Fumey Chatelain Savagnin Ouillé 175

2018 Domaine de Saint Pierre Arbois Savagnin Autrement 295

2016 Domaine de Saint Pierre Arbois Savagnin Autrement 170

2018 Les Dolomies Croix Sarrant 185

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JURA The Smallest Wine District in France

SKIN CONTACT

2020 Domaine Hugues-Béguet Orange Was The Colour of Her Dress Savagnin 175

2019 Domaine Hugues-Béguet Orange Was The Colour of Her Dress Savagnin 155 Named after the Charles Mingus song, this cuvée is the experimental wine of Patrice Béguet ! This 100% Savagnin is macerated on skins for six months in old oak barrels. The texture that skin contact brings to the wine adds structure to the pleasant balance of sweet, salty, bitter and sour.

2018 Domaine de St Pierre Encore Autrement Savagnin 180

REDS

2020 Domaine Hughes-Béguet Silk Blue Poulsard Trousseau Savagnin 170

2019 Domaine Hughes-Béguet Silk Blue Poulsard Trousseau Savagnin 150

2018 Domaine Rolet Arbois Trousseau 120

2017 Domaine Bornard Au Fil des Générations Poulsard 205

2018 Domaine Bornard Triffaut Le Ginglet Trousseau 195

2020 Fabrice Dodane Côte du Jura Ploussard en Amphore, Jura France 195 2019 Fabrice Dodane Trousseau des Corvées, Jura France 190 2020 Domaine de Saint Pierre Le Petit Curoulet Ploussard, Jura France 325 2020 Domaine de Saint Pierre Les Corvées Pinot Noir Ploussard, Jura France 325 2020 Domaine de Saint Pierre Arbois Trousseau, Jura France 325 2019 Domaine de Saint Pierre Arbois Pinot Noir Ploussard 205 2017 Domaine de Saint Pierre Arbois Pinot Noir Ploussard 165 2020 Domaine de Saint Pierre Les Gaudrettes Pinot Noir 295

2018 Domaine de Saint Pierre Saint Pierre Pinot Noir 225 VIN JAUNE (620ml)

2012 Domaine Tissot La Mailloche 395

2011 Domaine Rolet Arbois 235

SWEET WINES (375ml)

2015 Domaine Rolet Arbois Vin de Paille Savagnin Chardonnay Poulsard (375ml) 198

FORTIFIED (60ml)

NV Domaine Rolet Macvin Blanc Savagnin 18

SKIN CONTACT

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2020 Brash Higgins ZBO Zibibbo, McLaren Vale SA 85

2017 Vinea Marson Friulano #7, Alpine Valley VIC 95

2018 Geschickt Vin d’Alsace Kaefferkopf Gewurztraminer, Alsace France 170

2020 Domaine Hugues-Béguet Orange Was The Colour of Her Dress Savagnin, Jura France 175

2019 Domaine Hugues-Béguet Orange Was The Colour of Her Dress Savagnin, Jura France 155

2018 Domaine de St Pierre Encore Autrement Savagnin, Jura France 180

2020 Domaine Belle-Vue Pinot Gris Macération, Loire France 150

2018 Domaine Belle-Vue Pinot Gris Macération, Loire France 140

OXIDATIVE

2019 Frederick Stevenson, Adelaide Hills 95

2012 Brash Higgins BLOOM Chardonnay, McLaren Vale SA (500ml) 145

2015 Brash Higgins BLOOM Chardonnay, McLaren Vale SA (500ml) 315

2017 Domaine du Pélican Arbois Chardonnay, Jura France 175

2012 Domaine Tissot La Mailloche Vin Jaune Savagnin, Jura France (62cl) 395

2011 Domaine Rolet Arbois Savagnin, Jura France (62cl) 235

ROSÉ

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Australia

2021 Ngeringa Rose Syrah, Adelaide Hills SA 85

2021 LEKO Rose Sangiovese, Adelaide Hills SA 80

2021 Château Comme Çi Château Comme Ça Pinot Gris Rose, Adelaide Hills SA 90

2021 The Other Right Multicoloured Sunrise Pinot Gris, Adelaide Hills SA 85

2021 Mazi Limited Release Grenache Mataro, McLaren Vale SA 105

2021 Harkham Alchimie Shiraz, Hunter Valley NSW 95

Old World

2017 Clos Cibonne Cuvée Caroline Tibouren Grenache, Provence France 150

2017 Clos Cibonne Marius Tibouren Grenache, Provence France 235

2019 Domaine Pierre Yves Colin Morey Rosé de Pinot Pinot Noir, Burgundy France 150

2019 L’Anglore Chemin De La Brune Grenache, Rhône Valley France 120

2019 L’Anglore Tavel Prima Grenache, Rhône Valley France 155

2019 L’Anglore Tavel Grenache, Rhône Valley France 195

2020 Domaine Saint Andre Figuière Cinsault Grenache Mourvèdre, Provence France 170 2019 Domaine Tempier Bandol Mataro Grenache Cinsault, Provence France 155 2015 Olivier Horiot Rosé des Riceys Pinot Noir, Champagne France 220

RED WINE ALTERNATIVE VARIETIES

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Lighter and Juicy Reds

2021 Ochota Barrels Texture Like Sun Red Blend, Adelaide Hills SA 90

2021 Ministry of Clouds Mencia, McLaren Vale SA 95 2021 Koerner Mammolo Sciacarello, Clare Valley SA 110

2020 Domaine Pithon-Paillé Grololo Grolleau, Loire Valley France 98

2018 Domaine Pithon-Paillé Mozaik Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley France 130

2020 Hervé Villemade Cheverny Rouge Pinot Noir Gamay, Loire Valley France 110

2018 Domaine Andrée Anjou Rouge L’Envolée Grolleau Noire Grolleau Gris, Loire Valley France 165

2020 Domaine Hughes-Béguet Silk Blue Poulsard Trousseau Savagnin, Jura France 170

2019 Domaine Hughes-Béguet Silk Blue Poulsard Trousseau Savagnin, Jura France 150

2017 Domaine Bornard Au Fil des Générations Poulsard, Jura France 205

2018 Domaine Rolet Arbois Trousseau, Jura France 120

2018 Domaine Bornard Triffaut Le Ginglet Trousseau, Jura France 195 2017 Domaine Danjou-Banessy La Truffière Carignan Grenache, Languedoc Roussillon France 170 2016 Nicolas Carmarans Maximus Fer Servadou, South West France 130

NV Maison Advinam L’Allumée Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Semillon, Bordeaux France 165 2019 Maison Advinam Bouffonne Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux France 165

2020 Domaine Abbatucci Faustine Sciacarellu Niellucciu, Corsica France 155 2020 Grosjean Frères Gamay, Valle d’Aosta Italy 120 2018 Passopisciaro Etna Rosso Passorosso Nerello Mascalese, Sicily Italy 150

2017 Passopisciaro Etna Rosso Contrada Guardiola Nerello Mascalese, Sicily Italy 245 2019 Envinate Lousas Vinas de Aldea Mencia, Ribera Sacra Spain 110

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MULTI REGIONAL BLENDS France

In the recent years, we are seeing more and more producers sourcing fruit from other regions than their own, experimenting with different styles altogether and creating new typicities and expectations, hence broadening people’s

apprecation of wine by pushing the limits of the AOC. If this was done a few decades ago, it would be frowned upon and considered a low quality wine like a simplistic Vin de

Table, but declassifying wines to Vin de France isn’t a sacrilege to quality anymore. In fact, Jean Francois Ganevat, famous vigneron from the Jura, was one of the first to start blending fruit from other

regions and make fine, elegant and complex wines that were sought out almost immediately. The idea is if the fruit is in good hands, then the resulting wine, irrespective of where the fruit is from, will be good. Any why should one hold back

from one’s creativity? Following Ganevat’s steps, are a few producers now who are increasing their production by opening up to this idea and

creating surprising wines with a very New World appraoch. A pleasure for wine drinkers to discover and enjoy.

2019 Anne & Jean François Ganevat J’en Veux Encore 195 A cross of Gamay from Beaujolais with a blend of native Jurassic varietals. This is a playful light red, almost like a dark rosé, but you will find more structure on the palate than expected.

2019 Patrice Beguet Les Vins de L’Âme Ours Fresh Impressions Rouge 105 Les Vins de L’Âme Ours literally means the wines of the bear’s soul but when you say this sentence in French without looking at the spelling, it sounds more like ‘the wine of love’ L’Âme Ours (soul of the bear) equals to L’Amour (love) and, as we might suspect, the romantic French producers have a thing for puns, and damn, they are good at that! Fresh Impressions is a blend of 60% Grenache from Mont Ventoux, 30% Gamay from the Loire, 10% Ploussard from Patrick’s own vineyards in the Jura. 80% direct pressed. 20% maceration in stainless.

ALTERNATIVE VARIETIES Medium Bodied with Spice

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2018 Henschke Rose Grower Nebbiolo, Adelaide Hills SA 120

2019 Henschke Stone Jar Tempranillo, Barossa Valley SA 120 2018 Cirillo Estate Malbec, Barossa Valley SA 135 2020 Ministry of Clouds Grenache Carignan, McLaren Vale SA 75

2019 Brash Higgins NDV Nero d’Avola, McLaren Vale SA 110 2020 Vanguardist V Blewitt Springs Mourvèdre, McLaren Vale SA 125

2019 Samuel’s Gorge Graciano, McLaren Vale SA 110

2019 Ravensworth Hilltops Nebbiolo, Canberra District ACT 120

2004 Pizzini Coronamento Nebbiolo, King Valley VIC 245

JEAN FOILLARD BEAUJOLAIS – One Of The Leading Cult Producers in France. Early on, Jean began to follow the teachings of Jules Chauvet, a traditionalist who defied everything that the more commercial brands were touting in the region. Jean and three other local vignerons, Marcel Lapierre, Jean-Paul Thévenet, and Guy Breton, soon joined in on the movement. This Gang of Four, as Kermit Lynch christened them, called for a return to the old practices of viticulture and vinification: starting with old vines, never using synthetic herbicides or pesticides, harvesting late, rigorously sorting to remove all but the healthiest grapes, adding minimal doses of sulfur dioxide or none at all, and refusing both chaptalization and filtration. The end result allows Morgon to express itself naturally, as it should be without the bubblegum and banana aromas of so many other Beaujolais available today. Its rustic structure, spicy notes, and mineral-laden backbone are what real Morgon is all about.

2019 Morgon Corcelette 205

2019 Morgon Eponyme 205

2018 Morgon Elles 195

2017 Morgon 3.14 345

2016 Morgon 3.14 385

2020 Richard Rottiers Moulin à Vent Gamay, Beaujolais France 120

2018 Famille Dutraive Fleurie Le Pied de la Rue Gamay, Beaujolais France 195 2020 Pierre-Henri Rougeot Passetoutgrain Nature Pinot Noir Gamay, Burgundy France 140 2017 Marquis d’Angerville Bourgogne Passetoutgrain Pinot Noir Gamay, Burgundy France 190 2020 Clos du Tue Bœuf Cheverny Rouge Rouillon Pinot Noir Gamay, Loire Valley France 125 2020 Domaine Nicolas Faure Coteaux Bourguignons Mes Gamays, Burgundy France 150


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Medium Bodied with Spice

2017 Domaine de la Taupe L’Air Pineau d’Aunis, Loire Valley France 135 2020 Fabrice Dodane Côte du Jura Ploussard En Amphore, Jura France 195 2019 Fabrice Dodane Trousseau des Corvées, Jura France 190 2020 Domaine de Saint Pierre Le Petit Curoulet Ploussard, Jura France 325 2020 Domaine de Saint Pierre Les Corvées Pinot Noir Ploussard, Jura France 325 2020 Domaine de Saint Pierre Arbois Trousseau, Jura France 325 2017 Domaine de Saint Pierre Arbois Pinot Noir Ploussard, Jura France 195 2018 Domaine Tissot Singulier Trousseau, Jura France 200 2018 Domaine Andrée Anjou Rouge Carbone Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley France 235 2017 Domaine Andrée Anjou Rouge Les Mines Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley France 295 2018 Bruno Dubois Saumur Champigny Rococo Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley France 110 2018 Thierry Germain Saumur Champigny Les Roches Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley France 120 2017 Domaine du Collier Saumur Rouge La Ripaille Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley France 295 2017 Domaine du Collier Saumur Rouge La Charpenterie Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley France 395 2016 Domaine le Petit Vincent Saumur Champigny Les Poyeux Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley France 185

ALTERNATIVE VARIETIES Medium Bodied with Spice

PROVENCE

LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON

SOUTHERN RHONE

NORTHERN RHONE

BEAUJOLAIS

BURGUNDY

SAVOIEJURA

ALSACE

CHAMPAGNE

LOIRE

PARIS

BORDEAUX

SOUTH WEST

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2015 Clos Rougeard Saumur Champigny Les Clos Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley France 575 2015 Clos Rougeard Saumur Champigny Les Poyeux Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley France 825 2016 Phillipe Alliet Chinon Coteau du Noiré Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley France 175

2018 Domaine des Ardoisières Argile Red Gamay Mondeuse Noire Persan, Savoie France 175

2019 Domaine des Ardoisières Argile Red Gamay Mondeuse Noire Persan, Savoie France 185

2018 Domaine des Ardoisières Améthyste Persan Mondeuse Noire, Savoie France 375

2017 Domaine des Ardoisières Améthyste Persan Mondeuse Noire, Savoie France 345

2018 Château de Pibarnon Bandol Mourvèdre Grenache, Provence France 250

2017 Domaine Danjou-Banessy Les Myrs Carignan Noir, Roussillon France 195

2020 Bruno Duchêne Grenache Fer Servadou (1.5L), Aveyron & Roussillon, France 475 2018 Domaine Abbatucci Ministre Imperial Sciacarellu Niellucciu blend, Corsica France 355

2020 Celler del Roure Safra Mandó Arcos, Valencia Spain 130

2018 Artuke Paso Las Manas Tempranillo, Rioja Spain 150

2014 Valenciso Rioja Reserva Tempranillo, Rioja Spain 165

2017 Bodegas Exopto Rioja El Espinal Maturana Tinta, Rioja Spain 195

2019 Envinate Albahra Garnacha Tintorea, Almansa Spain 90

2017 Envinate x Casa Castillo Micrit Monastrell, Jumilla Spain 160

2020 Sadie Family Pofadder Cinsault, Swartland South Africa 250

2019 Sadie Family Pofadder Cinsault, Swartland South Africa 260

Medium to Full Bodied Complex Reds 2016 Domaine Richaud Cairanne L’Ebrescade Mourvèdre Syrah Grenache, Rhône Valley 195

2018 Domaine Anne Gros & JP Tollot Minervois Carignan Grenache, Languedoc France 140

2017 Maxime Magnon Campagnès Ancient Vines Carignan, Languedoc France 180

2018 Domaine de la Grange des Pères Syrah Mourvèdre Cabernet, L’Hérault Languedoc 595

2017 Domaine de la Grange des Pères Syrah Mourvèdre Cabernet, L’Hérault Languedoc 495

2017 Domaine de Trévallon IGP Alpilles Syrah Cabernet, Provence France 315

2016 Domaine de Trévallon IGP Alpilles Syrah Cabernet, Provence France 325

1995 Château Musar Cabernet Sauvignon Carignan Cinsault, Bekaa Valley Lebanon 475

2019 Sadie Family Columella Mourvèdre Grenache Carignan, Swartland South Africa 550 2018 Sadie Family Columella Mourvèdre Grenache Carignan, Swartland, South Africa 575

PINOT NOIR South Australia

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2021 Gentle Folk Village, Adelaide Hills 95

2021 BK Wines Skins N Bones, Adelaide Hills 90

2018 BK Wines Remy, Adelaide Hills 220

2020 Michael Hall, Adelaide Hills 140

2018 Ashton Hills Estate, Adelaide Hills 205

2018 Ashton Hills Reserve, Adelaide Hills 275

2018 Terre a Terre Summertown, Adelaide Hills 95

2018 Mosquito Hill 7 Barrels, Fleurieu Peninsula 85

2017 Mosquito Hill, Fleurieu Peninsula 95

Australia

2019 Rouleur Arlo’s, Yarra Valley 105

2020 Timo Mayer Mayer, Yarra Valley 135

2019 Timo Mayer Mayer, Yarra Valley 140

2019 Timo Mayer The Doktor, Yarra Valley 140

2020 Giant Steps Applejack, Yarra Valley 155

2018 Kooyong Ferrous, Mornington Peninsula 150

2020 Hochkirch Tarrington Vineyards, Henty 120

2017 Joshua Cooper Doug’s Vineyard, Macedon Ranges 135

2019 By Farr Farrside, Geelong 205

2019 By Farr Sangreal, Geelong 235

2019 By Farr Tout Pres, Geelong 265

2018 By Farr Tout Pres, Geelong 275

2019 By Farr Cote Vineyard, Geelong 265

2018 By Farr Cote Vineyard, Geelong 275

2021 Hughes + Hughes Milk Vat, d’Entrecasteaux TAS 115

2020 Clarence House Estate Block 1, Cambridge TAS 125

2020 Tolpuddlle, Coal River Valley TAS 190

2017 Apsley Gorge, East Coast TAS 170

PINOT NOIR New Zealand

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2020 Two Paddocks, Central Otago 150

2019 Valli Bendigo Vineyard, Central Otago 180

2019 Valli Bannockburn Vineyard, Central Otago 180

2019 Valli Waitaki Vineyard, Central Otago 195

2020 Felton Road Bannockburn, Central Otago 180

2013 Felton Road Block 5, Central Otago 425

PINOT NOIR France – The Great Reds Of Burgundy

2017 Domaine Denis Bachelet Gevrey Chambertin Vielles Vignes 425

2017 Domaine Marc Roy Gevrey Chambertin Cuvée Alexandrine 395

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2002 Domaine Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin Cœur du Roi 598

2009 Domaine Confuron Cotetidot Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint Jacques 725

2017 Domaine Pousse d’Or Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 1175

2008 Domaine Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 600

2017 Domaine d’Eugenie Vosne Romanée 405

2009 Domaine Liger-Belair Vosne Romanée 925

2018 Domaine Fourrier Vosne Romanée Aux Réas 550

2017 Mongeard Mugneret Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Les Hautes Maizieres 420

2017 L’Atelier Pommard 265

2017 Domaine de Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Pézerolles 465

2010 Domaine de Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens 850

2009 Domaine de Montille Volnay 1er Cru Les Taillepieds 795

2017 Bouchard Père & Fils Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots 515

2019 Charles Van Canneyt Bourgogne 170

2019 Charles Van Canneyt Gevrey Chambertin 395

2019 Charles Van Canneyt Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Fontenys 685

2019 Charles Van Canneyt Morey-St-Denis 375

2019 Domaine Hudelot Noellat Bourgogne 185

2019 Domaine Hudelot Noellat Chambolle Musigny 455

2019 Domaine Hudelot Noellat Clos de Vougeot 950

2017 Domaine Hudelot Noellat Clos de Vougeot 995

2019 Domaine Hudelot Noellat Vosne Romanée 455

2018 Domaine Hudelot-Noellat Vosne Romanée 475

2019 Domaine Hudelot Noellat Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots 825

2019 Domaine Hudelot Noellat Romanée Saint Vivant 1995

2019 Domaine Hudelot Noellat Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers 575

2019 Domaine Dujac Gevrey Chambertin 325

2019 Domaine Dujac Morey-St-Denis 395

2019 Domaine Dujac Chambolle Musigny 325

PINOT NOIR France – The Great Reds of Burgundy

2017 Domaine Jean-Louis Trapet Gevrey Chambertin Ostrea 450

2017 Domaine Jean-Louis Trapet Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Capita 650

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2009 Domaine Geantet Pansiot Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Poissenots 625

2014 Domaine Geantet Pansiot Charmes Chambertin 675

2015 Domaine Geantet Pansiot Chambolle Musigny Vielles Vignes 350

2017 Domaine Meo-Camuzet Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras 655

2017 Domaine Meo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot 1150

2017 Domaine Meo-Camuzet Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 520

2011 Domaine Bruno Clavelier Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts 525

2009 Domaine Bruno Clavelier Vosne Romanée 1er Cru La Combe Brulée 625

2016 Domaine Faiveley Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Chaignots 320

2017 Domaine Faiveley Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Saints Georges 450

2018 Domaine Rougeot Bourgogne Les Lameroses 170

2017 Domaine Rougeot Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 395

2017 Domaine Coche-Dury Monthelie Villlage 435

2017 Hospices de Beaune Coche-Dury Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots 1250

2019 Domaine Henri Boillot Bourgogne 215

2017 Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Chevrets 495

2017 Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Fremiets 495

2017 Domaine Yvon Clerget Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens 398

2018 Domaine Yvon Clerget Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets 465

2017 Domaine Yvon Clerget Clos de Vougeot 750

2019 Domaine Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saints-George Les Herbues 345

2019 Domaine Nicolas Faure Aloxe Corton 345

2013 Domaine Jean- Marc Bouley Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets 370

2016 Domaine Jean- Marc Bouley Volnay 1er Cru Clos Des Chênes 380

2017 Marquis d’Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Angles 450

2017 Marquis d’Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Fremiet 465

2017 Marquis d’Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Champans 570

PHILIPPE PACALET – one of the greatest! I believe Philippe Pacalet is to Burgundy what Jean Foillard is to Beaujolais. In fact, Philippe is the nephew of the great Marcel Lapierre, one of the godfathers of the natural wine movement in Beaujolais. Nobody else’s wines taste like Marcel. If you can grab a book about Jules Chauvet, who is the father of the natural wine movement in France, a lot will start making sense. Chauvet was a winemaker, a researcher, a chemist, and a viticultural prophet.

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I know I just mentioned four names in a sentence but please, bear with me!

“It was he who, upon the advent of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the 1950s, first spoke out for “natural wine,” harkening back to the traditional methods of the Beaujolais. Joined by local vignerons Guy Breton, Jean-Paul Thévenet, and Jean Foillard, Marcel spearheaded a group that soon took up the torch of this movement.” – Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

There you go! No great movement is achieved by one person only. Pacalet is one of the prodigies of what Kermit Lynch coins as the Gang of Four. Four visionaries militating against a very industrial notion of winemaking; these influential producers were first and foremost environmentalists – and rose above the comfort and ignorance in which people were imbibing wine without necessarily thinking of provenance and organic practices. It was booze, it was liquor, it was wine, it was tasty and that was it!

I was very lucky to visit Mathieu, son of Marcel Lapierre in July 2019, before the madness of Covid-19. I must say, it was indeed one of the most unforgettable tasting experiences. To be around such heritage and intellectuality, but also, part of an inclusive environment with tons of humility, I remember it as being a very warm encounter. One of the special moments that remind me every day why I love doing what I do.

And Mathieu Lapierre and Philippe Pacalet are family and their philosophy isn’t about being dogmatic or dividing. I was due to visit Philippe in 2020 but that never happened (we all know why).

If there is any way I can express my gratitude for this movement to have begun and for it to be pursued so fervently, is through offering a whole range of Pacalet’s wine for you to savour and absorb.

2019 Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy Chardonnay 450

2019 Meursault Chardonnay 520

2019 Puligny Montrachet Chardonnay 550

2019 Aloxe Corton 1er Cru Pinot Noir 585

2019 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Pinot Noir 745

2019 Nuits-St-Georges Pinot Noir 495

2019 Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 695

2019 Ladoix Rouge 1er Cru Pinot Noir 495

2019 Pommard Pinot Noir 495

2019 Côte Rôtie Syrah 600

2019 Cornas Syrah 415

PINOT NOIR France – The Great Reds Of Burgundy

Bourgogne Grand Cru 2014 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays 950

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2014 Domaine Bruno Clair Chambertin Clos de Beze 1400

2017 Domaine Faiveley Clos de la Roche 695

2012 Domaine Drouhin Clos de la Roche 750

2016 Domaine du Clos de Tart Clos de Tart Monopole 1850

2017 Domaine de la Vougeraie Corton Le Clos du Roi 595

Pinot Noir Outside of Burgundy

2020 Domaine Tricot 3 Bonhommes, Auvergne 140

2020 Domaine de Saint Pierre Les Gaudrettes, Jura 295

2018 Domaine de Saint Pierre Saint Pierre, Jura 225 2019 Château de Vaux Moselle Rouge Les Clos, Alsace France 150 2014 Olivier Horiot Coteaux Champenois En Barmont, Aube Champagne 295 2016 Bollinger Coteaux Champenois La Côte aux Enfants, Marne Champagne 625

THE GREAT WINES OF ITALY

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The Great Classic Reds

2020 Massolino Dolcetto d’Alba, Piedmont 98

2020 Cavallotto Dolcetto d’Alba, Piedmont 120

2020 Massolino Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont 110

2019 Vietti Barbera d’Alba Vigna Scarrone, Piedmont 220

2018 Sara Vezza Barbera d’Alba Superiore Villar’o, Piedmont 160

2019 Giacomo Conterno Vigna Francia Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont 335

2018 Tenuta di Carleone Chianti Classico Sangiovese, Tuscany 140

2015 Tenuta di Carleone IGT Toscana DUE Sangiovese, Tuscany 245

2019 Monteraponi Chianti Classico Sangiovese, Tuscany 150

2001 Il Poggio Chianti Classico Castello Monsanto Sangiovese, Tuscany 525

2019 Fico Wine Per Filo IGT Toscana Sangiovese, Tuscany 325

THE GREAT WINES OF ITALY The Great Classic Reds

2018 Il Marroneto Rosso di Montalcino Ignaccio Sangiovese, Tuscany 220

2017 Fattoria del Pino Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese, Tuscany 165

2016 Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese, Tuscany 385

2016 Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese, Tuscany 305

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2016 Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino Fornace Sangiovese, Tuscany 425

2010 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese, Tuscany 850

2017 Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Blend, Tuscany 750

2014 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc, Tuscany 510

2004 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Tuscany 850

NEBBIOLO Italy

2017 Sandro Fay Valtellina Superiore Ca Morei, Lombardy 195

2016 Sandro Fay Valtellina Superiore Carteria, Lombardy 245

2015 Sandro Fay Sforzato di Valtellina Ronco del Picchio, Lombardy 250

2019 Sara Vezza Nebbiolo d’Alba, Piedmont 190

2018 Luigi Oddero Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont 160

2018 Nervi Conterno Gattinara, Piedmont 335

2017 Nervi Conterno Gattinara, Piedmont 275

2016 Nervi Conterno Gattinara Molsino, Piedmont 450

2014 Nervi Conterno Gattinara Molsino, Piedmont 475

2016 Nervi Conterno Gattinara Valferana, Piedmont 450

2008 Gaja Langhe Nebbiolo Sori Tildin, Piedmont 1200

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TORTONIAN SOILS

CASTIGLIONE FALLETO

SERRALUNGA D’ALBA

MONFORTE D’ALBA- POTENT STRUCTURE- BIG, BOLD, DARK & RICH

- POWERFUL & LONG AGEING- MORE EXTRACTED AND TANNIC- RICH WITH DEPTH

- RICH BOUQUET- VELVETY- GENEROUS BOLDNESS

- PLUSH & WARM- BROAD, OPEN & YOUTHFUL- FEMININE WITH STRUCTURE

- PERFUMED & GRACEFUL- AROMATIC & FEMININE- SUPPLE & SEDUCTIVE

LA MORRA

BAROLO

NOVELLO

HELVETIAN SOIL

NEBBIOLO Italy

Barbaresco

2004 Gaja Barbaresco 920

Barbaresco Communes

2018 Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Curra 350

2015 Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Curra Riserva 575

2018 Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabaja 350

2015 Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabaja Riserva 575

2012 Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili 600

2011 Roagna Barbaresco Paje 325

2011 Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano 645

2011 Giuseppe Cortese Barbaresco Rabajà Riserva 375





NEBBIOLO

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Italy

Barolo – Blend of Communes

2017 Margherita Otto M8 425

2016 Margherita Otto M8 450

Barolo – Monforte d’Alba

2017 Sara Vezza Barolo Ravera 325

2010 Sordo Barolo Perno 420

2005 Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Romirasco 640

Barolo – La Morra

2015 Ceretto Barolo Brunate 475

2006 Vietti Barolo Brunate 850

2015 Revello Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata 420

2013 Revello Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata 420

Barolo – Castiglione Falleto

2015 Sordo Barolo Villero 370

2010 Sordo Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 420

Barolo – Serralunga d’Alba

2008 Sordo Barolo Gabutti 425

2013 Revello Barolo Cerretta 365

2010 Cappellano Barolo Pie Rupestris 550

2008 Cappellano Barolo Pie Rupestris 525

2010 Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 995

2017 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Vigna Arione 1100

2017 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Vigna Francia 1050

2016 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Vigna Francia 1025

2015 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva 2880

2014 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva 2425

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GRENACHE & BLENDS South Australia

2019 An Approach to Relaxation Sucette, Barossa Valley 125 2019 Henschke Johann’s Garden Grenache Shiraz Mataro, Barossa Valley 150 2017 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz Grenache, Barossa Valley 230

2010 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz Grenache, Barossa Valley 420

2009 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz Grenache, Barossa Valley 495

2018 Rockford Moppa Springs Grenache Shiraz Mataro, Barossa Valley 110

2018 Laughing Jack Old Vine Moppa, Barossa Valley 160

2021 Gentle Folk Village, McLaren Vale 95

2018 Bekkers Wine, McLaren Vale 255

2020 Vanguardist MVG, McLaren Vale 125

2018 Vanguardist Rende, McLaren Vale 320 Winemaker Michael Corbett was one of the first winemakers I met when I moved to Adelaide in 2015. The first wine I tasted from him was an unsuspecting Semillon from Hunter Valley that gave me that eyebrow raising effect. I had never tasted that style of Hunter Sem. And when I got around the wines he was making in South Australia, I was especially intrigued by his Blewitt Springs Grenache. I saw that style again, Corbett’s style, which I would describe as wines with phenolic richness without the alcohol, a rendition that really challenges the notion of Australian Grenache as alcoholic and bonbon-like. Instead, the savouriness, the tannins and colour almost drove me towards a Barbaresco. A few years ago, I used to host groups of international sommeliers brought in to the country by Wine Australia. I was to only serve Australian wines and Vanguardist was always one of my picks to impress them on the quality and elegance of reds being produced in South Australia. Today, the Rende Grenache is the top tier of his range. Only 600 bottles produced.

Gary Walsh from The Winefront says it is the benchmark for Grenache. That is a big call.

Spain

2018 Blai Ferre Billo Garnatxa Cabernet Sauvignon Samso Syrah, Priorat Spain 105

2016 Daniel Landi Méntrida Las Uvas De La Ira Garnacha, Castilla Y Leon Spain 110

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« Alkina is a new story in an old place. It is a journey through ancient stones and soils, organic and biodynamic viticulture, small scale winemaking and the creation of unique micro-terroir wines, all grown and made on the estate in the Western

Barossa ranges. ‘ALKINA’ is an Indigenous Australian girl’s name meaning ‘Moon’ or ‘Moonlight’. This name embodies the respect for the

land and the many forces of nature that we work with to bring life, energy and authenticity to our wines.» When we went to visit Amelia and her crew in Greenock beginning of March 2021, the first thing that struck us was the

‘paysage’. Even if this is a new place, it had the character and authenticity of an old world. We could sense a strong identity. There was an energy there that set the mood. The pastel colours, the artwork, the stonewalls and timber, the beautiful cellar door where we could have comfortably spent hours savouring the pleasure of such cerebral wines, the

complex vineyards, and last but not least, the small but stellar winery filled with georgian and concrete eggs – all aspects of it communicated the beginning of a Barossan landmark.

Alkina is a story which you won’t hear every day. It is truly special. They have a concept called the Polygon. Essentially, they don’t necessarily pick the grapes from row to row but according to the soils in which the vine resides. They really do make wines that speak of the place. We hear the word ‘terroir’ being overused at times. It has even become a trend in an

attempt to promote sales but, the true concept of terroir is only understood by a few. Microbial health of the soils to promote life and let nature look after nature also means going beyond the sustainable approach towards regenerative farming. One key word is ‘biodiversity’. Another one is ‘rock’. There is much more in a rock than we can imagine. When

the vine root finds it and extracts from it the compounds that will then turn into fruit with the energy of the sun, with no intervention in between, except from man accompanying the process of fermentation, it becomes pretty fascinating to

witness nature’s elaborative work. Alkina celebrates that and we are honoured to share their story and wines with you.

2020 Alkina Bird Song Shiraz 125

2020 Alkina Spice Garden Shiraz 195

2019 Alkina Polygon 1 Shiraz 475 This 0.4 hectare polygon is part of the Old Quarter of the vineyard and was split into four distinct parcels by our terroir specialist, Pedro Parra, during his second visit in 2018. Three parcels of vines sit on heavily fractured micaceous schist. One small area of 0.097 hectares in the middle lacks this schist content and is excluded from the ferment. NASAA certified organic and biodynamic.

A layered and extremely complex wine where pepper and Asian spice complement a vital core of cool red and black fruit and beautifully shaped tannin.

2019 Alkina Polygon 3 Grenache 525

2018 Alkina Polygon 3 Grenache 550 Polygon No. 3 is just 0.274 hectares in size and contains approximately 200 vines. Working with terroir specialist, Pedro Parra, we identified this polygon to be unique in its limestone content. There is shallow red brown earth over deep chalky sedimentary limestone which contains fractured schist and the limited presence of iron. NASAA certified organic and biodynamic. An ethereal, lifted style with complex red fruit and spice overlaid on a rocky foundation and a great sense of energy on the palate

2019 Alkina Polygon 5 Grenache 525

2018 Alkina Polygon 5 Grenache 550 No. 5 consists of two very similar nearby parcels making up 0.37 hectares in size. Working with terroir specialist, Pedro Parra, we identified this polygon to be uniquely significant because of its heavily fractured schist composition. There are deeper soils sitting above a thick band of micaceous schist that contains veins of iron-rich clay within the fractures. NASAA certified organic and biodynamic. Wild in nature and darker in fruit complexion, this is a structured and intense wine with great tension and svelte, mouth-coating tannins.

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France

2020 Domaine de Ferrand Côtes du Rhône Mistral, Rhône Valley 90

2019 Domaine de Ferrand Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes, Rhône Valley 110

2019 Domaine de Ferrand Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley 250

2015 Château Gigognan Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley 225

2017 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau, Rhône Valley 398

2010 Château Simian Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Grandes Grenachières, Rhône Valley 350

2014 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley 475

2009 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley 505

2006 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley 495

2015 Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins, Rhône Valley 1100

2014 Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Marie Beurrier, Rhône Valley 695

2019 Domaine St Damien Gigondas Vielles Vignes, Rhône Valley 140 2020 L’Anglore Tavel Vejade, Rhône Valley 175 2020 Bruno Duchêne La Luna, Roussillon 165 2019 Pedres Blanques Banyuls, Roussillon 285

CHATEAU RAYAS SOUTHERN RHONE – Inimitable Grenache, one of the wines that highly influenced my decision to become a sommelier.

2016 Domaine des Tours VDP de Vaucluse 175

2016 Château des Tours Côtes du Rhône 220

2010 Château de Fonsalette Côtes du Rhône 575

2010 Château Pignan Châteauneuf-du-Pape 795

SHIRAZ

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South Australia

2018 Jericho, Adelaide Hills 95

2018 Murdoch Hill Landau, Adelaide Hills 110

2018 Michael Hall Mount Torrens, Adelaide Hills 135

2018 Jericho, McLaren Vale 95

2018 Ministry of Clouds Blewitt Springs Sands, McLaren Vale 145

2018 Bekkers, McLaren Vale 250

2017 Bekkers, McLaren Vale 255

2019 Ox Hardy Slate Shiraz, McLaren Vale 175

2012 Ox Hardy Ancestor Vine, McLaren Vale 495

2015 Clarendon Hills Astralis, McLaren Vale 890

2018 Michael Hall Flaxman Valley, Eden Valley 135

2014 Hutton Vale, Eden Valley 150

2018 Langmeil Wines Pure Eden, Eden Valley 350

2018 Michael Hall Stonewell, Barossa Valley 135

2016 Mysterious Mr Black The Priestess, Barossa Valley 270

2019 Tomfoolery Artful Dodger, Barossa Valley 225

2012 Izway Don, Barossa Valley 365

2017 Elderton Command, Barossa Valley 295

2009 Elderton Command, Barossa Valley 375

2020 Sami-Odi Hoffmann Dallwitz, Barossa Valley 295

2019 Rusden Black Guts, Barossa Valley 190

2016 Laughing Jack The Limited Two, Barossa Valley 325

2017 Langmeil Wines The Freedom 1843, Barossa Valley 355

2002 Penfolds Grange, South Australia 1395

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ROCKFORD WINES Barossa Valley, SA

Rockford Wines Basket Press has developed a cult following since the vineyard was established in1984. Made with minimal intervention and very traditional technique.

2018 Rockford Basket Press 275

2009 Rockford Basket Press 450

GREENOCK CREEK WINES Barossa Valley, SA

When Kieron received us at this beautiful small cellar door, we were immediately charmed by the rustic cottage house setup they have as a tasting room. The wines were befitting of the place. Luscious with tons of fruits – very much typical of the Barossa – ripe with spice. The tannins were seamless on all the wines we tasted. These wines are simply gorgeous and Kieron’s jaw-dropping knowledge of the history of the settlement of the Barossan wine community heightened our experience as well as gave a true dimension to the individual wines. They are all different but all had something in common too; you could tell there is a style true to Greenock Creek with these notes of liquorice, baked cherries, cassis, blackberries and stewed rhubarb.

2015 Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Shiraz 495

2015 Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Cabernet Sauvignon 495



2009 Torbreck Vintners RunRig, Barossa Valley 670

2010 Pikes E.W.P., Clare Valley 210

2012 Jim Barry The Armagh, Clare Valley 570



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WENDOUREE

Clare Valley, SA

Wendouree is considered by many wine lovers to be among the most beautiful and distinctive wines this country has to offer. Alfred Percy Birks ‘AP Birks’,

along with one of his brothers, are responsible for its humble beginnings in 1892. From there, its legend has only grown, to the point where it is said that someone must

simply die before you will be allowed to join their allocation list!

2005 Wendouree Shiraz 525

2008 Wendouree Malbec 450

2008 Wendouree Shiraz Malbec 490

2006 Wendouree Shiraz Malbec 500

SHIRAZ Outside of South Australia

2019 Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier, Canberra District ACT 120

2018 By Farr Shiraz, Geelong VIC 165

2017 Yarra Yering Dry Red No.2 Shiraz blend, Yarra Valley VIC 270



Outside of Australia

2020 Vanguardist V, Hawke’s Bay NZ 125

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HENSCHKE WINES EDEN VALLEY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Context: written in Adelaide - first lockdown in March 2020.

The release of the new vintage of the Henschke’s iconic Hill of Grace is something I always look forward to. This is a wine of world-class sophistication and to think that this vineyard is in our own backyard, it’s virtually like living close by

Hermitage and Côte Rôtie – some of the world’s best vineyards for Shiraz. As a matter of fact, if I had to take any Australian wines with me to Europe to show them our savoir-faire, the Hill of Grace would be one of them.

After five years of working as a sommelier in Adelaide, I am honoured to have befriended the Henschke family.

Let’s step back a bit. I remember very well when I used to work with their wines in luxury resorts in Mauritius and the Seychelles almost a decade ago, we used to refer to their wines as the Petrus of Australia (the Cyril cuvée in particular).

The elegance in the wines was always the driving force behind my enthusiasm for showcasing these wines to my clientele. The balance between the power of the fruit, the structure of the wine and the tannins were what really impressed me, especially when working mostly with European wines. It didn’t carry the huge ripeness we often

encountered with some of the warmer climate new world wines. Instead, the reds were always so- generous but with restraint. The best of both worlds.

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I often found that my guests would revel in the fruit-driven style of Henschke which satisfied the thirst for a great red, rather than the uncertainty of a moody European red that could possibly never really open. Fast forward many years later, I am now working in South Australia’s top luxury destination, only 45 minutes’ drive from the home of Henschke. If you had asked me a few years ago, I couldn’t have told you that I would find myself living in one of the Great Wine Capitals of the World. When I flew from Mauritius and came over in 2015, I was thrilled to be able to visit all the great Australian wines I had the opportunity to work with, including Grosset, Torbreck, d’Arenberg and Penfolds amongst a few.

What was also really exciting was that I came at a point when there was a big movement in smaller artisan wineries, younger generation making wines differently from what I have experienced Australian wines to be, pushing the

boundaries a little further and creating some of the most interesting expressions I was yet to discover coming from Australia.

That being said, even after more than 150 years of winemaking history, Henschke was also at the forefront of this movement highlighting the importance of viticulture and organic farming thanks to Prue Henschke. My first visit to the

Hill of Grace vineyard with Justine and Prue was in 2018.

I am always fascinated by what I learn in the vineyard as a lot of things start to make sense when you think of the process it takes from vine to wine.

When you stand atop a hill where the vines grow, you can understand the geographic importance of its location – to see whether the vineyard benefits from the morning or the afternoon sun, to feel the direction of the wind, to observe

the surrounding flora and fauna that comprise of the natural environment and influence in which it evolves. Prue helped me understand why it was important to observe the surrounding. Great wines aren’t possible if it doesn’t start

at the cradle – the soils, the agriculture of it all. For too long, people have been consuming wine without thinking of provenance. People like Prue have been a major force in bringing that awareness to us.

She elaborated her meticulous work with experimenting with new fruiting wire systems along with the use of

biodynamic preparations and mulching under vine. She says she wants to create a natural environment so that nature can look after nature. When human intervenes with nature, it is also our duty to restore that balance, and that takes

time. A long time. Sadly, not everyone has the same dedication to pursing sustainable practices. This is where you draw the line between viticulture and the quality of the wine.

My visit confirmed that this was indeed a hallowed ground as mysterious as some of the top vineyards in Burgundy.

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After bracing quite a chilly spring morning, we headed back into the cellars to taste the wines. The cellars were loaded with history. You could sense that this was an important place that has shaped a big part of the evolution of the

Australian wine industry. There is context, old soils, old vines and more than 150 years of winemaking experience. That much history is rare in the new world – and the Henschke family will keep passing on to successive generations the

wisdom of their fathers and mothers.

Tasting of the Hill of Grace 2013 (tasted in October 2018)

This release marked the 150th anniversary of Henschke. The top wine of the estate needs time in the decanter, especially at the tender age of five years. I enjoy tasting wines in their youth to see the potential and see how they

evolve with time. Also, when you are about to taste a wine that comes from the best shiraz vineyard in the country, it is bound to make you stop everything and really take your time to be in its presence entirely.

One of the things I enjoy the most with being in charge of Arthur’s cellar at Hardy’s Verandah is to be the guardian of a prestigious wine collection and see them over time with both the team and our guests.

The first release of HoG was in 1958. The wine has since been made every year with some truly exceptional vintages like the 1959, 1972, 1978, 2002, 2015, 2016 with some excellent ones being 2008, 2009 and 2004. The 2013 has

concentration, power and generosity. Brown spices, florals like violets, roasted coffee, vanilla, cherries and cassis notes woven around a supple texture with superb length.

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Tasting of the Hill of Grace 2015 (tasted in May 2020)

The context in which I had the chance to taste this 100-point wine was one I am not ready to forget about. I was also lucky to be one of the very first people to taste this truly exceptional wine. We were confined during the Covid-19 but

still able to serve in-room fine dining to our guests at the Sequoia lodges. Justine came in as one of our guests and brought the 2015 with her. I have only just heard that it scored 100 points by James Suckling.

The fruit was handpicked from the 17-26 of March 2015 with the final pick taking place a week before the harvest moon of Easter. According to 5th generation winemaker Stephen Henschke, harvesting close to the full moon is

optimum for fruit ripeness and quality.

This reminds me of the conversations I usually have during my visits to France, with winegrowers who work around the calendar of the moon, like Thierry Germain from Saumur Champigny. There is a certain mystery about how this

symbiosis between the moon and the vines takes place. When you think that the moon can displace entire oceans between high and low tides and the influence it has on living things, it doesn’t come as a shock that it would be a

contributing factor to the decisions farmers and winegrowers make along the growth cycle of the vines from pruning to picking. But only a few really take the time to understand the intricacies of biodynamic farming – the teachings of

Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), founder of the biodynamic approach to agriculture – which saved us from the very mechanistic view of nature which started taking hold in agriculture in the early 1900s.

I was surprised to see the colour of the wine. It wasn’t as dark and brooding as I had expected. The glass was luminous and the wine so vivacious – looking more like a red Burgundy than a dark Shiraz. I could definitely taste the gentleness of the hand of the winemaker. There is this purity of fruit. It is a wine that glows in transparency and elegance showing a sense of place; it is a wine of terroir. As the wine unwinds across the palate, there is a growing momentum, an added

layer that comes with every sip. Eden Valley allows Shiraz to ripen slowly, therefore the grapes become mature and have phenolic richness without the big alcohol factor. The natural acidity is highlighted brilliantly, and the fragrance is

quite intoxicatingly sensual. Texture of velvet comes to mind, the touch of suede…

To think these vines have been planted in 1860 does make you tremble a little at the greatness of this enchanting work of art.

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Whites

2007 Julius Riesling, Eden Valley 195

Reds

2019 Johann’s Garden Grenache Shiraz Mataro, Barossa Valley 150

2006 Keyneton Euphonium Cabernet Merlot Blend, Barossa Valley 250 2019 Marble Angel Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley 175

2018 Abbotts Prayer Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills 325

2016 Abbotts Prayer Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills 275

2004 Abbott’s Prayer Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills 395

1989 Abbott’s Prayer Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills 525

2015 Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc, Eden Valley 345



2018 Tappa Pass Shiraz, Barossa Valley 285 2008 Tappa Pass Shiraz, Barossa Valley 385

2006 Tappa Pass Shiraz, Barossa Valley 425

2016 Mount Edelstone Shiraz, Eden Valley 525

2009 Mount Edelstone Shiraz, Eden Valley 625 2005 Mount Edelstone Shiraz, Eden Valley 650

1994 Mount Edelstone Shiraz, Eden Valley 850

2016 Hill of Roses Shiraz, Eden Valley 850

2016 Hill of Grace Shiraz, Eden Valley 1600






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SYRAH France – Rhône Valley

2018 Jean Luc Jamet Côte-Rôtie Les Terrasses 405

2018 Clusel-Roch Côte-Rôtie Les Grandes Places 395

2017 Clusel-Roch Côte-Rôtie Les Grandes Places 425

2019 Philippe Pacalet Côte Rôtie 600

2017 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 285

2015 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis 575

2002 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis 495

2012 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 1200

2012 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 1200

2019 Pierre Gaillard Saint Joseph 145

2015 E. Guigal Saint Joseph Vignes de l’Hospices 375

2012 E. Guigal Saint Joseph Vignes de l’Hospices 395

2018 Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage 175

2014 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Farconnet 295

2014 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 850

2019 Philippe Pacalet Cornas 415

2018 Thierry Allemand Cornas Chaillot 685

2018 Thierry Allemand Cornas Reynard 795

Provence

2020 Fabrice Dodane Le Dos D’Chat du Quin Quin, Provence France 155

2019 Fabrice Dodane Le Dos D’Chat du Quin Quin, Provence France 130

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CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS South Australia 2020 Basket Range Cabernet Merlot, Adelaide Hills 105

2018 Varney, Adelaide Hills 150



2019 Primo Estate Joseph Moda Cabernet Merlot, McLaren Vale 220

2019 Rusden Boundaries, Barossa Valley 150

2019 Tomfoolery Dust Up, Barossa Valley 175

2015 Elderton Ashmead, Barossa Valley 245

2007 Elderton Ashmead, Barossa Valley 310

2018 Langmeil Jackaman’s, Barossa Valley 170

2017 Charles Melton, Barossa Valley 145

2016 Jim Barry St Clare Cabernet Malbec, Clare Valley 135

2015 Bellwether, Coonawarra 145 1998 Wynns Black Label, Coonawarra 295

GROSSET WINES Clare Valley, SA

Named after the Ancient Greek Goddess of the Earth, Gaia is Jeffrey Grosset’s single vineyard Cabernet blend. An ode to the wind-swept, two-hectare block of earth that yielded it. Now celebrating 26 consecutive vintage releases.

2017 Grosset Gaia 205



PENFOLDS WINES Barossa Valley, SA

From the oldest known continuously producing pre-phylloxera Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the world, Penfolds Block 42 vineyard, located in Kalimna in the Barossa Valley is a world viticulture treasure, and an absolute icon of Australian fine wine. A wine for the ages.

1996 Penfolds Block 42 1200

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Victoria

2014 Crawford River, Henty 140

2017 Sorrenberg Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Beechworth 125

Western Australia

2014 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec, Margaret River 315

2010 Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Margaret River 250

2005 Moss Wood, Margaret River 410

2012 Kerrigan & Berry, Great Southern 135

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Barossa Valley, SA

Encompassing everything the Samuel & Sons family stands for and the perfect representation of their history and ethos, The Signature is a sentimental favourite. A classic Australian blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, the

first vintage release of The Signature was in 1962. Since then, this outstanding wine has acknowledged more than 57 Signatories; people who have enhanced the

traditions and culture of Yalumba. The majority of the Cabernet Sauvignon components were sourced from four vineyards in the Barossa Valley. The diversity of their vineyard selection provides the rich, lifted Cabernet Sauvignon aromatics and palate structure for

which The Signature is renowned. The Shiraz components include plantings of varying vine age, the oldest were planted in 1925.

Matured for 21 months in 28% new French barriques, Hungarian and American hogsheads, balance in older French, Hungarian and American barriques and hogsheads.

The Cabernet Shiraz shows precise aromatics and is classically rich through the middle palate with exotic florals, cranberry complexity and dark chocolate. A full-bodied wine complemented with a long, flowing, precise tannin profile. A wine that truly reflects the generosity and refinement of the 2016 vintage. Very stylish.

2016 Yalumba The Signature 175 2015 Yalumba The Signature 195 2014 Yalumba The Signature 235 2012 Yalumba The Signature 265 2013 Yalumba The Signature 245 Outstanding colour displaying a saturated inky black core with a very deep dark purple black hue. Aromas of perfectly ripened blackcurrant mingle with hints of liquorice and blackberries over a backdrop of subtle tobacco, earthy vanillin cedar and spice. The palate is awash with blackcurrant fruit that sits alongside inky blackberry and traces of liquorice tightly wrapped up in a sturdy firmly built structure that bodes well for long term cellaring. Nuances of earthy vanillin cedar, faint tobacco and spice are also present on the back palate. Firm yet refined tannins. Excellent depth of fruit with a long ripe blackcurrant, inky blackberry, liquorice, earthy vanillin cedar and spice aftertaste.

2009 Yalumba The Signature 320

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France – The Great Bordeaux Reds Left Bank

2008 Chateau Montrose St. Estèphe 2ème Cru Classé 825

2000 Chateau Montrose St. Estèphe 2ème Cru Classé 1100

2006 Chateau Cos d’Estournel St. Estèphe 2ème Cru Classé 1030

2000 Chateau Calon-Segur St. Estèphe 3ème Grand Cru Classé 995

2016 Echo de Lynch-Bages Pauillac Deuxième Vin 250

2010 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Carruades de Lafite Deuxième Vin 950

2008 Château Pontet Canet Pauillac 5ème Grand Cru Classé 695

2004 Château Pichon Longueville Pauillac Comtesse de Lalande 2ème Cru Classé 875

1995 Château Lynch Bages Pauillac 5ème Grand Cru Classé 995

2006 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St Julien 2ème Cru Classé 980



1995 Château Leoville Barton St Julien 2ème Cru Classé 725

2009 Château Leoville Poyferré St Julien 2ème Cru Classé 950

2010 Château Langoa-Barton St Julien 375

2009 Château Lascombes Margaux 2ème Cru Classé 1150

2006 Château Lascombes Margaux 2ème Cru Classé 620

1995 Château Margaux Margaux 1er Cru Classé 2450

2011 Château Haut Bailly Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves 450

2009 Château Clarence de Haut Brion Pessac-Leognan Deuxième Vin 595

2009 Château Pape Clément Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves 625 Historically one of the oldest vineyards in Bordeaux (having once been owned by Pope Clement, who gets more credit for what he did in Chateauneuf du Pape than in Graves), this 700-year old Pessac vineyard has turned out another profound wine under the administration of proprietor Bernard Magrez. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc with a modest 13.5% alcohol, the 2009 reveals considerable structure and tannin along with tell-tale notes of burning embers, scorched earth, graphite, blueberries, blackberries and toasty vanillin, and a full-bodied mouthfeel.

2015 Château Villa Bel Air Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc, Graves 135

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SAUTERNES

PARIS

PESSAC LEOGNAN

BORDEAUX CITY

HAUT MEDOC

MARGAUXATLANTIC OCEAN

SAINT JULIEN

PAUILLAC

SAINT EMILION

POMEROL

MEDOC

ENTRE-DEUX-MERS

COTES DE BLAYE

RIGHT BANK

CERONS

GRAVES

BARSAC

GIRONDE RIVER

LEFT BANK

BORDEAUX

SAINT ESTEPHE

CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS France – The Great Bordeaux Reds Emperor Napoleon III requested a classification system for France's best Bordeaux wines in 1855 to be on display for visitors from around the world. The result was the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 when Brokers from the wine industry ranked the wines according to a château's reputation and trading price, which at that time was directly related to quality. Today producers are still ranked in importance from first to fifth growths (crus).


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2019 Château Le Puy Duc des Nauves Côtes de Bordeaux 130

2017 Château Le Puy Côtes des Francs Emilien 220

2016 Château Le Puy Côtes des Francs Emilien 225

2015 Château Maison Blanche Montagne St Emilion 205




2016 Château La Grave Figeac St Emilion Grand Cru 265

2015 Château Magnan La Gaffelière St Emilion Grand Cru 150

2015 Château Haut-Roc Blanquant St Emilion Grand Cru 275

2014 Château Barrail du Blanc St Emilion Grand Cru 165

2014 Château Angelus St Emilion Grand Cru Classé A 1150

2009 Château Bellevue-Mondotte St Emilion Grand Cru 995 This is a tiny jewel in the empire of entrepreneur and quality conscious Bordeaux visionary, Gerard Perse. It is a 5-acre parcel of nearly 50-year old vines planted on pure limestone at an elevation above that of his neighbouring property, Pavie-Decesse, not far from Pavie-Macquin. Bellevue Mondotte is generally a blend of approximately 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Since Perse got control of this estate and renovated the cellars, he has been draconian in reducing yields, which were a mere 22 hectoliters per hectare in 2009. The fruit was picked very ripe and the wine was fermented in oak tanks with malolactic in barrel, aged on its lees (a la Burgundy), and bottled unfined and unfiltered. At all the Perse properties the wine stays in oak about six months longer than at other Bordeaux estates.

2014 Château de Bel-Air Lalande de Pomerol 170

2010 Château Certan de May Pomerol 465

2005 Château Bourgneuf Pomerol 325

2009 Le Plus de La Fleur de Bouard, Lalande de Pomerol 565 Take that quality and add additional layers of concentration, power, extract and wood, and you have the 2009 La Plus de La Fleur de Bouard. Only about 500 cases of this 100% Merlot are made. With notes of blueberry and blackberry liqueur intermixed with graphite and spring flowers, this wine is absolutely massive and not for everybody, but it is an example of what a conscientious and driven producer pushing the envelope can do in a satellite appellation such as Lalande de Pomerol.

2008 Château Lanessan Haut Medoc 145

SIZE DOES MATTER

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SMALL FORMAT Sparkling

Half Bottle – 375ml

CHAMPAGNE

NV Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier, Reims France 115

NV Krug Grande Cuvée Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier (375ml), Reims 285

White

Half Bottle – 375ml

2020 Pooley Wines Cooinda Chardonnay, Coal River Valley TAS 85

2020 Pascal Reverdy Sancerre Terres de Maimbray Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley France 70

2018 Baumard Savennières Clos St Yves Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley France 80

1996 Domaine Huet Vouvray Demi Sec Clos du Bourg Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley France 320

2020 Salomon Estate Wieden Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal Austria

Red Half Bottle – 375ml

2020 Pooley Wines Cooinda Pinot Noir, Coal River Valley TAS 85

2019 Château de Coulaine Chinon Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley France 65

2018 Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend, Rhône Valley France 130

2018 Château Saint Georges Saint Emilion Merlot Blend, Bordeaux France 110

2014 Château Sociando Mallet Haut Medoc Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Bordeaux France 135

2015 Clos du Marquis Saint Julien Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Bordeaux France 205

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SIZE DOES MATTER LARGE FORMAT

Sparkling Magnum – 1.5L

2011 Daosa Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills SA 220

NV Ayala Brut Majeur Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier, Aÿ Champagne 320

NV Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles Pinot Noir Chardonnay B.14, Bouzy Champagne 390

NV Egly Ouriet Brut Rosé Grand Cru Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Ambonnay Champagne 900

NV Bollinger Special Cuvée Jeroboam Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier (3000L), Aÿ 1300

White Magnum – 1.5L

2018 Hutton Vale Farm Riesling, Eden Valley SA 145

2018 Shaw + Smith Lenswood Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills SA 375

2019 Tolpuddle Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills SA 360

2007 Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay, Margaret River WA 550

2012 Penfolds Yattarna Bin 144 Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, SA/Henty VIC/TAS 850


2011 Patrick Piuze Les Forêts Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay, Chablis France 480

Red Magnum – 1.5L

2018 Shaw & Smith Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills SA 210

2010 Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir, Central Otago NZ 1060

2017 Bekkers Grenache, McLaren Vale 420

2019 Fabrice Dodane Trousseau des Corvées, Jura France 350

2014 Michael Hall Triangle Block Shiraz, Stonewell, Barossa Valley SA 290

2005 Hutton Vale Farm Shiraz, Eden Valley SA 490

2013 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz, Barossa Valley SA 690

2002 Henschke Abbotts Prayer Cabernet Merlot, Adelaide Hills, SA 600

2020 Bruno Duchêne Le Maximus de la Pascole Grenache Fer Servadou, Aveyron & Rousillon, France 475 2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend, Rhône Valley France 1150

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DESSERT

All dessert wines are 375ml bottles, unless otherwise indicated

New World

2021 Hanhdorh Hill Late Harvest Gruner Veltliner, Adelaide Hills SA 85

2013 Terre à Terre Botrytis Pinot Gris, Wrattonbully SA 62

2021 Pooley Wines Cane Cut Riesling, Coal River Valley TAS 90

Old World

2000 Domaine Trimbach Sélections de Grains Nobles Pinot Gris, Alsace France (750ml) 550 2002 Domaine Huet Vouvray Moelleux Clos du Bourg Premier Trie Chenin Blanc, 225

Loire Valley France

1967 Domaine Baumard Quarts de Chaume Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley France(750ml) 595 1996 Domaine Pichot Vouvray Tries de Grains Nobles Les Larmes De Bacchus 375 Chenin Blanc Loire Valley France

2015 Domaine Rolet Arbois Vin de Paille Savagnin Chardonnay Poulsard, Jura France 198

2018 Causses Marines Passerillé Petit Manseng Verdanel, South West France(500ml) 105

2015 Château Cauhape Jurançon Symphonie de Novembre, South West France 95

2010 Château Cauhape Jurançon Quintessence du Petit Manseng (December pick), South West France 420

2021 Massolino Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont Italy 65

2020 Ceretto Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont Italy 54

2016 Willi Schaefer Graacher Himmelreich Auslese #4 Riesling, Mosel Germany 145

2016 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Auslese #11 Riesling, Mosel Germany 165

2014 Emmerich Knoll Auslese Grüner Veltliner, Wachau Austria 160

2009 Kracher TBA #6 Grande Cuvee Nouvelle Vague Chardonnay Welshriesling, Burgenland Austria 275

2013 Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonoyos Furmint Hárslevelu Zeta, Tokaji Hungary (500ml) 325

2014 Jorge Ordonez Seleccion Especial Moscatel, Malaga Spain 85 2019 Liliac + Kracher Ice Wine Neuberger Pinot Gris Muscat Ottonel, Transylvania Romania 180

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COCKTAILS

Our bar staff have crafted a fine selection of seasonal cocktails to surprise and delight. Should your tastes be more orthodox, we are well versed in all the classics and will happily fulfil your requests. Please be aware bespoke cocktails are charged as a double shot of the base spirit.

SEPPELTSFIELD SOUR 26 Paying Homage to classic cocktails: the gin sour, and the New York sour. Showcasing the best of SA: Craft Gin and Barossa shiraz. We present the Seppeltsfield road distillers Shiraz gin, in this sweet ‘n’ sour, spicy ‘n’ silky cocktail. BROOKIE’S SPRITZ 26 Made in the traditional style of the English ‘Sloe’ gin, Brookie’s Byron Slow Gin showcases a unique rainforest fruit native to the subtropical region of Byron Bay, the Davidson Plum. With the addition of Nonino amaro, Daosa sparkling and freshly squeezed orange, we present Brookie’s Spritz. GREEN EYED GIRL 24 South Australia is in collaboration with Asia’s new venue, Argo bar, located in the stunning Four Seasons Hong Kong. this Martini style beverage contains Green Chartreuse, Never Never Dark Series Argo Gin, lemon myrtle leaf and olive oil. LOFTY’S ICED TEA 24 A beverage designed to cleanse and relax. Our Mount Lofty house Iced Tea is using Averna, Massenez Apricot brandy and Earl Grey tea. PALM COVE 26 The beautiful tropics of Far North Queensland is home to some of the sweetest mangoes the tropics has to offer. Plantation Pineapple rum, mango puree, grilled pineapple, coconut water and kaffir lime, we have created the flavours of Far North Queensland. DAVIDSON’S SAZERAC 26 The Sazerac is a local variation of a cognac or whiskey cocktail originally from New Orleans. Named for the Sazerac de Forge et Fils brand of Cognac that served as its original main ingredient. Our variation of the Sazerac contains Sazerac rye whiskey, Davidson Plum and a Fernet Branca rinse. ROAD TO EL DORADO 22 Combing 78 Degree vodka, Aperol, pineapple juice and lime. A refreshingly sweet beverage to enjoy on any occasion. CLEAN BILL 24 Our Australian twist on a classic cocktail called ‘The Penicillin’ is made using Laphroaig 10yr, Hartshorn Sheepwhey Gin, wattle seed and lemon syrup and Ginger. NEVER ENDING STORY 26 Bringing the incredible flavours of Mclaren Vale Grenache and Gin, our barmen have curated a simple twist on a negroni using Never Never’s Ginache, Antica Formula and Campari.

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NON-ALCOHOLIC

MOCKTAILS

Staying sober is easy and fun with Seedlip and Lyre’s producing quality distilled non-alcoholic spirits. Ask for non-alcoholic versions of classic cocktails, our Bar team are well equipped to provide.

ROSE SPRITZ 17 Aromatising, floral and cleansing. Our Rose Spritz contains rose infused non-alcoholic Lyre’s Dry London Spirit, White Grape Must, rose water and paired with Aromatic Fever Tree Tonic. APPLE CRUMBLE 17 A recipe made while reminiscing childhood after dinner desserts. This combination of flavours contains Apple, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, butter washed non- alcoholic cane spirit, panela and foam. QUANDONG HIGHBALL 17 Santalum acuminatum is a native tree to Australia which produces a fruit commonly known as the Quandong or native peach. This bitter but sweet Australian twist on an Americano is made adding Quandong to non-alcoholic Italian Bitters and non-alcoholic Rosso Vermouth

JUICE

BESA Riverland/Adelaide Hills, SA 300ml Made from local, SA grown, fresh, chemical-free fruits and juiced into the bottle – DAILY. The benefits are obvious, maximum nutritional value for a healthier body and mind, splashed in a tasty ‘Zing’ that only fresh juice can provide! Orange Juice 6 Apple Juice 6 Pineapple Juice 6

WATER

A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE Mount Lofty, South Australia 750ml Harvested from a naturally flowing spring surrounded by pristine bush land on Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills. In a journey that takes thousands of years, the water carves its way through the layers of ancient sandstone which acts as a natural filter resulting in this beautiful product. The water is bottled as nature intended it to be: crisp, clear and refreshing.

Sparkling 12

Still 12

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APÉRITIFS

Kick-start your afternoon Awaken the appetite

Indulge the senses Choose your weapon

Spritz, Negroni, Martini…

MARTINI

Hero your favourite gin or vodka in the best way our Cocktail experts

know how, in a Martini! Simply choose your gin or vodka of choice and hand the reins over to us. We will enhance it with

the ideal vermouth and serve chilled to perfection.

Your tailored martini will cost the price of two shots of your spirit of choice.

MIXED

Alternatively, we can match your favourite gin or vodka to a mixer of your choice.

No extra charge - Soda, Lemonade, Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water. $7 supplement charge - Fever Tree Premium: Indian Tonic, Mediterranean Tonic, Ginger Beer.

VODKA 30ml

Belvedere Poland 13

Grey Goose France 12

Cîroc France 10

Wheatley America 12

36S Blood Orange South Australia 13

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APÉRITIFS

GIN 30ml SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Never Never Southern Strength 17 South Australian gin maker Never Never Southern Strength gin was judged world’s best at the 2019 World Gin Awards in London February.

Never Never Triple Juniper 17

Ounce Gin Signature 16

Applewood Australian Gin 14

Adelaide Hills Distillery 78° Small Batch 12

Adelaide Hills Distillery 78° Sunset Gin 14

Kangaroo Island Spirits O Gin 14

Kangaroo Island Spirits Wild Gin 14

23rd St Signature Gin

VICTORIA

Four Pillars Dry Island 17

Four Pillars Spiced Negroni 17

Four Pillars Rare Dry 19

Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin 19

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

West Winds Cutlass 16

APÉRITIFS

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GIN

30ml NEW SOUTH WALES Brookies Dry Gin 14 Brookies Slow 12

Brookies is a young distillery in the middle of a rainforest in Byron Bay. 90% of their botanicals come from the rainforest including the Davidson plum they use for their Slow gin, instead of the traditional Sloe Berries.

TASMANIA Hartshorn Sheep Whey 15

EUROPE Boodles Mulberry Gin England 10

Hayman’s Sloe Gin England 12

Tanqueray 10 England 17

Hendrick’s Small Batch Handcrafted Scotland 16

Silvio Carta Pigskin London Dry Italy 17

JAPAN The Kyoto Distillery Ki No Bi Kyoto 18

The Kyoto Distillery Ki No Tea Kyoto 20

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BREWS REFRESHING – Ciders Jachmann Pink Lady Apple Cider (330ml) Adelaide Hills, SA 10

Jachmann Royal Gala Apple Cider (330ml) Adelaide Hills, SA 11

CRISP, DRY, MALTY – Lagers & Pilsners Mismatch Lager (375ml) Adelaide Hills, SA 11

James Boags Light (330ml) Launceston, TAS 10

Mismatch Berry Sour (375ml) Adelaide Hills, SA 12

Vale Lager (375ml) McLaren Vale, SA 11

HOPPY, JUICY, AROMATIC – Ale & IPA Prancing Pony Pale Ale (375ml) Adelaide Hills, SA 13

Prancing Pony Hopwork Orange American Pale Ale (375ml) Adelaide Hills, SA 11

Prancing Pony The Zeppelin NEIPA (375ml) Adelaide Hills, SA 15

Mismatch Session Ale (375ml) Adelaide Hills, SA 12

Balter XPA (375ml) Currumbin Waters, QLD 11

Prancing Pony Indian Red Ale (375ml) Adelaide Hills, SA 14

RICH, SMOOTH, FULL – Red & Black

Foxhat Brewing Red Pelt (375ml) McLaren Vale, SA 15

White Rabbit Dark Ale (330ml) Freemantle, WA 16

Cooper’s Stout (330ml) Regency Park, SA 9

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SAKE 県 Prefecture 60ml 120ml 240ml

Heiwa Shuzo Tsuru-ume Yuzushu Wakayama 14 28 56 Tōji Sake Junmai Daiginjo (50% polished) Niigata 16 28 56

2020 Fukuchiyo Shuzo ‘Nabeshima’ Saga 22 42 82 Made with Yamada Nishiki often given the moniker ‘King of Sake Rice’, polished to 60%. Delicate floral, pear and fennel aroma with delicate honeydew melon palate that starts sweet and finishes with a gently spice laden, dry finish reminiscent of a Kabinett Riesling. 2016 Moriki Shuzo ‘Rumiko no Sake’ Mie 22 42 82 Rumiko no Sake ‘Kimoto’ is made with Yamada Nishiki and Hattan Nishiki rice types, polished to 60% or less, this is a pure rice sake made without charcoal filtration, pasteurisation or dilution. An aged style that is dense, complex and lingering. Apple tartatin, pear jam, elderflower, touch of green tea. 2017 Mii No Kotobuki ‘Biden Kojo’ Fukuoka 16 32 64 Made using natural yeast and local rice Kokuryo Miyako polished to 70%, the ‘Biden Kojo’ shows an elegant savoury nose. On the palate, there is straw and melon character with a balanced texture and a hint of grip. This is all supported by a backbone of fine acidity.

2013 Akishika Shuzō Kobo #7 Osaka 20 38 76 This is a special limited edition of the Kobo #7, that has been specially aged at the brewery for 7 years before its release in 2018. Made with Yamada Nishiki often given the moniker ‘King of Sake Rice’, polished to 70%. This shows a rich, complex character. Kobo #7 has a honeyed aroma and a complex palate with initial sweetness that is followed by a spicy, savoury mid palate and a long dry finish. 2000 Mukai Shuzo ‘Natsu no Omoide’ Kyoto 28 56 112 Imagine a dry Oloroso Sherry but in a Sake dress. This exceptional oxidative style of sake is one of the most complex rice wine you could possibly taste. Complex nose, umami rich palate of sweet and sour apricot, prune and vanilla. The finish is long, dry and complex with bitter caramel and woody nuances.

2019 Kidoizumi Shuzo ‘Hakugyokuko’ Chiba 20 40 78 Honeydew melon, lychee and spice. Textural but refreshing with lingering acidity and robust dryness. 2020 Kidoizumi Shuzo ‘Shizenmai Sparkling’ Chiba 360ml 120 2020 Koueigiku Shuzo ‘Anastasia Green’ Saga 19 36 72

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DIGESTIVES & EAUX DE VIE

Amaro 30ml

Averna Italy 10

Montenegro Italy 10

Nonino Italy 11

Grappa

Fratelli Giannandrea Grappa Barricata Italy 16 Marolo Grappa di Barolo - 20 Year Old Italy 20

Grappa Levi Serafino "Grappa Levi" is created from the vinaccia of great Piemontese DOC and DOCG wines. Once the grapes have been pressed for their juices, the skins, seeds and pulp (the vinaccia) are transported from the hillsides to the, where they are collected and fermented. The vinaccia is then distilled in the historic direct-fire copper alembic still––the only grappa still produced using this ancient method of heating. The fully-extracted vinaccia is then pressed and sun-dried. The following year, these bricks are used to fire the still, thus completing the energy-neutral system. Meanwhile the grappa is rolled out of the distillery in-barrel, to be aged for up to 12 years before bottling. These grappas are full of character, robust yet aromatic, the Grappa di Romano Levi is best enjoyed neat, from a wine glass, and usually after midday.

2019 Levi Serafino Barolo 20 2018 Levi Serafino Barbaresco 20 From the appellation of Barbaresco in Italy, this grappa is distilled once from the must of Nebbiolo grapes. It is then aged for four years in old oak barrels. When you let this grappa open up in your glass it truly makes you think of the red fruits of Nebbiolo! It truly evolves constantly in the glass and has such a luscious, rich mouthfeel. 2018 Levi Serafino Moscato 20 Produced primarily from vinacce sourced from Dante Rivetti, sweet florals of roses and orange blossom are tempered by a cardamom spice and red and orange citrus with a savoury edge.

2018 Levi Serafino Bianca 18 2018 Levi Serafino Camomilla 20 Named in honour of Romano’s sister, Lidia who invented this recipe. Heads of chamomile flowers are macerated in the grappa producing rich and delightful notes with a gentle softness on the palate.

DIGESTIVES & EAUX DE VIE

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Calvados 30ml

Adrien Camut Pays d’Auge - 18 Years Privilege France 25

Adrien Camut Pays d’Auge 6 years France 14

Australian brandy

Bass e Flinders Distillery XO Victoria 25 Sullivans Cove XO Tasmania 37

Armagnac

Castarede XO Bas Armagnac France 25

Darroze Domaine de Piheron 1986 Bas Armagnac France 39

Delord Recolte 1985 France 22

Delord Recolte 1975 France 26

Cognac

Raymond Ragnaud Vieille reserve France 16

Raymond Ragnaud XO 1er Cru de Champagne France 24

Hennessy VSOP Privilege France 18

Hennessy XO France 34

Dudognon Reserve des Ancetres France 26

Remy Martin XO France 29

Courvoisier XO France 36

SPIRITS

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Bourbon, Rye & Tennessee 30ml

Willett Pot Still Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Kentucky 19

Michter’s Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye Kentucky 16

Eagle Rare Rye Kentucky 18

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Tennessee 16

Sazerac Straight Rye New Orleans 18

Australian Whisky

Hellyers Road Original Single Malt Burnie, TAS 13

23rd Street Single Malt Batch No1 Mt Barker, SA 16

78 Degree Hay Valley, SA 14

Japanese Whisky

Ichiro's Malt & Grain Chichibu Blended 27

Mars Maltage Cosmo Blended Malt 35

Nikka from the Barrel 16

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SPIRITS

Italian Whisky 30ml

Puni Novia Malt Whiskey 20

Puni Alba Malt Whiskey 22

French Whisky

Michel Couvreur Overaged Malt Whiskey 16

Irish Whiskey

Writer’s Tears Pot Still 11

Mitchell & Son Yellow Spot 12 Year Old Single Pot Still 20

Blended Scotch Whisky

Johnnie Walker Black Label Kilmarnock, Scotland 10

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Kilmarnock, Scotland 35

Chivas Regal 18 Years Speyside, Scotland 18

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Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Campbelltown

Springbank 9 Year Old 19

Isle of Islay

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 14

Kilchoman Machir Bay 18

Classic Laddie 16 Year Old 19

Highlands

Aberlour A'bunadh Cask Strength 25

Balblair Vintage 2000 13

Clynelish 14 Year Old 14

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old 18

Glenmorangie Signet 29

Isle Of Jura Jura Superstition Lightly Peated 15

Speyside 30ml

Cardhu 12 Year Old 14

` Cragganmore 12 Year Old 13

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 13

The Glenrothes 13 Year Old 15

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old 38

Glenfiddich 23 Year Old Grand Cru 47

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SPIRITS

Rum 30ml

Hoochery Distillery Ord River Australia 19

Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak Saint Lucia, France 17

Dos Maderas 5+5 Carribean/Spain 12

Kirk & Sweeney Dominican Republic 14

Santa Teresa Venezuela 15

Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva Cuba 15

23rd Street Signature Rum Australia 10

Plantation Rum O.F.T.D. Barbados 22

Diplomatico Venezuela 12 Tequila 1800 Reposado Mexico 12

Milagro Blanco Mexico 14

Herradura Plata Mexico 14

Herradura Reposado Mexico 14

Centinela Reposado Mexico 14

Patron Silver Mexico 14

Mezcal Nuestra Soledad Santiago Matatlán 100% Agave Mexico 16

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