Vintages subject to change
Sparkling Wines
The Duchess NV Cuvee Blend of Areas
Chandon NV Brut Yarra Valley
Stonier Sparkling 2006 Mornington Peninsula
‘Croser’ Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2006 South Australia
Peter Rumball NV Sparkling Shiraz Coonawarra
Cape d’Estaing Sparkling Cabernet 2001 Kangaroo Island
...smooth, luscious rich berries and french oak pouring with fine beads and a gentle mousse
Pinks!
Charles Melton Rose of Virginia 2008 Barossa
Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato 2009 Yarra Valley
"an excellent moscato - gentle sherbety fizz, gorgeously floral, grapey flavours" – Max Allen Gourmet Traveller
Whites
Goodwyn Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 South Eastern Australia Ochre’s house white
…crisp, tropical bouquet with hints of passionfruit
Mr Riggs “Adelaide Hills” Riesling 2009 Adelaide Hills
…sweeter style Riesling; handpicked and whole bunch pressed
Petaluma Riesling 2008 Clare Valley
… an icon of Australian wine, monotonously good – light, long citrus flavours
Stonefish Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Yallingup W.A
…uncomplicated tropical fruit with a soft finish, refreshing.
Stella Bella Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Margaret River
...five stars…Winestate Magazine
Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Adelaide Hills
… A young, refreshing wine and a benchmark for Australian Sauvignon Blanc
Cartouche Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Margaret River
…fresh lively palate, a medium bodied white
Leeuwin Estate ‘Siblings’ Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Margaret River
…a lovely fresh, fruity and crisp white wine…
Tamar Ridge Gewürztraminer 2005 Tasmania
...Lovely fresh floral style with hints of spices & enticing aromatics. Delicious
Coriole Chenin Blanc 2008 McLaren Vale
… Coriole’s flagship white wine; fresh, lively & clean
Ninth island Pinot Grigio 2009 Tasmania
… rich tropical & full bodied but both well balanced & elegant
Riposte ‘The Stiletto’ Pinot Gris 2008 Adelaide Hills
... new label from Tim Knappstein, one of Australia’s top winemakers
Robert Channon Verdelho 2008 Granite Belt
...“by far the best Verdelho I’ve ever tasted” James Halliday
Henschke’s Tilly Vineyard 2008 Barossa
…55% semillon, 25% chardonnay 20% sauvignon blanc, so easy drinking!…
Torbreck Roussanne Marsanne 2007 Barossa
… sourced from low – yielding vines, soft acidity but a rich palate, a very good food wine
Chardonnays
Sandalford Chardonnay 2008 Margaret River WA
… crisp, elegant, lively, luscious ripe fruit
Katnook Estate Chardonnay 2006 Coonawarra SA
.. a wine of real finesse, with a caramel edge, dry, refined flavours of vanilla & coconut
Giant Steps Chardonnay 2008 Yarra Valley... Full, broad and rich on the finish, creamy palate, good food wine…
Pinot Noir
Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir 2008 Yarra Valley
...92 points James Halliday; vibrant colour, lovely juicy cherry flavours and spice...
Yering Station Pinot Noir 2008 Yarra Valley
...soft, dusty, earthy, medium bodied & delicate tannins… superb value
Stefano Lubiana Primavera Pinot Noir 2008 Tasmania
… all Lubiana wines are immaculately crafted; soft, rich & round
Toolangi Estate Pinot Noir 2005 Yarra Valley
…hand picked, estate-grown fruits; limited stock remaining as the winery burnt down in the Vic fires…
Kooyong Pinot Noir 2006 Mornington Peninsula
…rich red and black fruits, tight, elegant & powerful
Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2006 Macedon Ranges VIC
…95 points James Halliday…a product of Gourmet Travellers winemaker of the year
Red Blends and Varietals
Goodwyn Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 South Eastern Australia Ochre’s house red
…well balanced with ripe fruity undertones of plum and blackcurrants
Majella ‘Musician’ Cabernet Shiraz 2008 Coonawarra
...fine, elegant & juicy wine with flavours of blackcurrant, mulberry & herbs
Norfolk Rise Merlot 2007 Mount Benson
…sweet ripe fruits and lingering tannins – very drinkable
Majella Merlot 2008 Coonawarra
…”this wine is a cracker! Luscious, deep & smooth” auswine.com – Gold medal Royal Brisbane Wine Show
Plantagent ‘Omrah’ Cabernet Merlot 2007 Western Australia
…plummy, mulberry & blackberry notes with a dash of tarragon & thyme.. great food wine..
Chapel Hill Sangiovese 2006 McLaren Vale
…exhibiting aromas of bay leaf, pancetta & violets.. earthy & rustic..
d’Arrys Original Shiraz Grenache 2007 McLaren Vale
…a classic – starts off quite earthy and mellows out nicely, a favourite – 91 points, James Halliday
Yalumba “TGV’ Hand Picked Tempranillo Grenache Viognier 2007 Barossa
…top blending and savvy style
Dog Ridge ‘Duck Chase’ Petit Verdot 2005 McLaren Vale
…a full bodied wine without the oak - worth considering for something different
Tar & Roses Tempranillo 2007 Heathcote
...“fragrant red fruit with a hint of cinnamon, lively fresh palate, 91 points“ – James Halliday
Henschke ‘Henry’s Seven’ Shiraz Grenache Viognier 2008 Eden Valley
... regarded as one of the best red wine producers in Australia - very old, low yielding, high quality vines
Yalumba ‘Bush vine’ Grenache 2008 Barossa
… bursting with savoury berry and spice, well balanced fruit and oak…
Charles Melton Nine Popes 2005 Barossa
…his own take on the classic Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Nine Popes (‘Neuf’…‘pape’… get it?), arguably the finest ~Max Allen~
d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2001 McLaren Vale
Shiraz & Cabernet
Ambar Hill Shiraz 2005 Granite Belt QLD
...awarded silver at the QLD wine awards 2007....
Pertaringa undercover Shiraz 2007 McLaren Vale
… the essence of McLaren Vale shiraz, hand selected old vine shiraz fruit..
Chapel Hill Shiraz 2007 McLaren Vale
…gentle oak, blueberry & pimento, hints of roasted almond balanced with mouth filling savoury tannin
Dead Horse Hill Shiraz 2005 Heathcote
...beautifully balanced shiraz aged 18 months in french oak...
Sanguine Estate Shiraz 2006 Heathcote
…low yielding, intense wine - ripe, rich, chocolaty palate… four stars…Winestate Magazine...
Cape d’ Estaing Shiraz 2004 Kangaroo Island
… extremely limited distribution, you won’t find this anywhere –94 points Robert Parker Jr
Torbreck ‘The Struie’ shiraz Barossa 75 ...“the best of Eden and Barossa Valley” – David Powell
Seville Estate Old Vine Reserve Shiraz 2004 Yarra Valley
…flagship wine of the Seville Estate range – a fine example of cools climate shiraz…
Orlando Lawson’s Shiraz 2000 Barossa
…black fruits, spice & well integrated oak
Cape d’ Estaing ‘Wisanger Hills’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Kangaroo Island
…another beautiful wine from Cape d’Estaing; extremely limited distribution
Yalumba Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2004 Barossa
…the absolute last of our allocation…there are only a couple of bottles left…!
Sandalford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Margaret River
...a powerful yet elegant wine with violet tones & silky textural elements
Grant Burge ‘Shadrack’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 Barossa
…blend of Coonawarra and Grants’ own Barossa fruits – matured in French oak
Fox Creek Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 McLaren Vale
Two Hands ‘Aphrodite’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Barossa Valley
