the palate has freshness and clean fruit purity, with a finely balanced, refreshing acidity. it shows vibrant varietal aromas, making a powerful palate impression that is quintessential marlborough.
58 $
2017 Craggy Range 'Te Muna' Sauvignon Blanc, Martinborough, Nz
pale straw colour with a green hue. lovely aromas of citrus blossom, lime, jasmine and the faintest hint of fresh honey. subtle flavours of fresh lime and grapefruit are balanced with a fine chalky texture that is reminiscent of the stones and limestone within the vineyard. finishes dry, fresh and long
65 $
2016 Frogmore Creek Riesling F. G. R (Forty Grams Residual), Coal River, Tas
fragrant lemon blossom, flavours of citrus sorbet & kiwi fruit.
59 $
2015 Catlin Gruner Veltliner, Adelaide Hills Sa
gruner veltliner is a widely planted variety in austria and is well suited to the adelaide hills climate. this wine exhibits great minerality, length and spice with a delicious kick of butterscotch. it is a wine that is made to drink now and is a balanced drink that will suit the australian climate.
65 $
Sparkling
Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Docg, Veneto, Ita
produced with selected fruit from the valdobbiadene hills. delicate fruit & aroma, balanced to the taste with an appealing, elegant finish.
75 $
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut, Epernay, Fra
complex fresh fruit and caramel flavours. remarkable length on to a delightful finish
125 $
Italian Red
2015 Varvaglione 'Del Salento' Negroamaro Igp, Puglia, Ita
intense aroma of perfumed fruit & wild berries. vanilla & chocolate with balanced spice on the palate. soft ripe tannins and a smooth finish.
52 $
2015 Collefrisio 'Zero' Montepulciano Doc, Abruzzo, Ita
ruby red in colour with violet reflections. a strong fruity scent, containing hints of slightly spicy cherry plum.
52 $
2016 Tenuta Ulisse Montepulciano D'abruzzo Doc, Abruzzo, Ita
intense, persistent and fruity and flowery fragrance with hints of cherry, blackberries, ripe red fruits. well-bodied, tannic and well balanced.
53 $
2016 Viviani Valpolicella Classico Doc, Verona Ita
this bright ruby red wine has a lively bouquet with hints of red fruits and fresh floral notes that give an extraordinary aromatic finesse. well-structured and balanced by a pleasant touch of acidity that lingers.
64 $
2015 Bricco Maiolica Barbera D'alba Doc, Piemonte, Ita
velvety, fruity, ruby coloured. this barbera has sensations of bilberry, currant, black cherry, plum and mulberry.
72 $
2014 Tenute Silvio Nardi Rosso Di Montalcino, Toscana, Ita
intense ruby in red colour. assertive aroma with hints of ripe red fruits alongside a nice spicy component. presents itself as warm, soft and full on the palate; firmly structured with a strong but velvety, non-aggressive presence of tannins.
75 $
2015 Masseria Setteporte Etna Rosso Doc, Catania, Ita
the winery masseria setteporte is located in a very unique place: on the south-western slope of the sicilian volcano mt etna, in the town of biancavilla. intense ruby red in colour, pleasantly fruity with hints of red fruit and wild berries. harmonious, elegant and persistent palate.
78 $
2012 Marchesi Di Barolo Docg, Piemonte, Ita
an aggressive nose with ripe cherry herbal notes. velvety and dry with a solid core of rich fruit in the mouth.
produced by low yielding vines. medium bodied shiraz has lovely spicy aromas and a fruity palate. controlled oak ensures a soft finish and beautiful fine tannins
55 $
2014 Lloyd Brothers Mclaren Vale Shiraz, Mclaren Vale, Sa
this wine shows lovely, rich ripe dark berry and plum cake characters on the palate with mocha overtones. beautifully backed up with a hint of spice, liquorice and black pepper. seasoned in french and american oak.
65 $
2015 Plantagenet Shiraz, Mount Barker, Wa
a richly textured and yet elegant cool climate shiraz. fragrant layers of red berry compote hints of violet, dark chocolate and savoury spice
68 $
2012 Pyren 'Block E' Shiraz, Pyrenees, Vic
fermented in open vats to extract the beautiful deep purple colour & flavours of pyrenees shiraz. block e shiraz has lifted aromatics of dark cherry, a white spicy nose with some leathery, sweet earthy notes, touched with toffee and coffee. the palate is reflective of the aromatics, with furry tannins & fine acidity.
89 $
2012 Smallfry 'El Grande' Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Sa
the fruit comes from a particular small block of extremely old shiraz (150-155 year old circa). the age has integrated the nose of blood plum, dark cherries and complex woody spice.
90 $
2015 Two Hands 'Bella Garden' Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Sa
deep notes of blackberry, chocolate, baking spices and smoked meat are complimented by floral top notes of lavender and potpourri.
80 $
2013 Tim Adams 'The Aberfeldy' Shiraz, Clare Valley, Sa
the aberfeldy has vibrant magenta colour with aromatics of cherry, plum, dark berries and chocolate complemented by the oak derived characters of clove, nutmeg and vanilla. the palate is full bodied with dark berry conserve flavours and balanced oak, firm tannin and acidity. the wine has persistent length of sweet fruit and oak, with power, elegance and great finesse.
95 $
2010 Geoff Merrill 'Reserve' Shiraz, Mclaren Vale, Sa
the nose begins with hints of barnyard then opens up with dried herbs & rich ripe fruit. the hints of menthol coming through on the palate are quickly overtaken by fresh fruit and dark chocolate.
95 $
2004 D'arenberg 'The Dead Arm' Shiraz, Mclaren Vale, Sa
a deep, rich, full-bodied shiraz that spent time in equal parts french and american oak. great intensity, and a fabulously sweet nose of blackberries, cassis, earth, and oak.
180 $
2013 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Sa
deep red with a purple rim, and quite dense. rich ripe blood-plum aromas, richly super ripe and fruit-driven. earthy notes as well. soft, rounded and grainy textured tannins. a touch of alcohol in the middle and good length. rounded and soft in shape and texture.