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Preprandial and Apéritif cocktails
Tom Collins Beefeater Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Sparkling water. 14
Negroni Tanqueray 10, Dolin Rouge Vermouth, Campari. 18
French 75 Beefeater Gin, Sparkling Wine, Lemon Juice, Sugar. 14
Vesper Martini Tanqueray Gin, Stolichnaya Vodka, Lillet Blanc. 16
Sherry
Toro Albala Amontillado (60ml) Montilla Spain 18
Bodegas Argueso San Leon Manzanilla (60ml) Sanlucar de Barremeda Spain 14
Beer and Cider
On Tap
4 Pines Kolsch Manly NSW 8
Vale Ale (Pale Ale) Mclaren Vale SA 8
Bridge Road Hefeweizen Beechworth VIC 8
White Rabbit Dark (Dark Ale) Healesville VIC 8
Gypsy Pear (Cider) Moorabbin VIC 8
1842 (Pilsner) Canberra District ACT 8
Ginger Beard (Ginger Beer) Canberra District ACT 8
By the Bottle
Little Creatures (Pilsner) Freemantle WA 9
Little Creatures (Pale Ale) Freemantle WA 9
Asahi Japan 9
James Boags Launceston TAS 8
Small Acres Pomme (Cider) Orange NSW 8
Pipsqueak (Cider) Freemantle WA 8
Light Beer bottle
Cascade Premium Light Hobart TAS 6
Single Malt Whiskey (45ml)
Oban 14 y.o Highland 21
This small distillery was founded in 1794 and uses only two pot stills. So influential was this distillery that an entire town grew around it. This scotch is aged in sherry casks and presents a rich and smooth styling with caramel and peaty characteristics
Lagavulin 16 y.o Islay 25
distillers suggest there is a sea spray aspect to all their scotches given that their distillery is situated on Islay and island off the coast of Scotland. This island was used as a smuggling point many years ago, however today houses the Ardberg distillery. The 16 year old is presenting defined peaty and smoky characteristics with dark chocolate on first taste with a liquorice and coffee finish.
Talisker 10 y.o Island 17
The distillery was founded in 1830 by Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill, and built in 1831 at Carbost after a number of false starts on other sites when they acquired the lease of Talisker House from the MacLeod of MacLeod. Quite dense and smoky on the nose, with smoked fish, bladderwrack, sweet fruit and peat. Full-bodied and peaty in the mouth.
Highland Park 12 y.o Island 15
An Orcadian distillery, Highland Park was founded by a smuggler and illicit distiller in the 18Th century, a man reputed to have disguised casks of scotch as coffins, and distillers as mourners on inspection by the authorities. This is a rich and full scotch, all toffee, almonds and smoke on the nose, which continues right through to the finish.
The Glenlivet 10 y.o Speyside 15
The Glenlivet distiller’s philosophy is that nothing should be rushed, everything takes time and attention. There is a drier oak influence here, presenting oak on the nose combined with floral attributes. The palate commences with bitter orange and finishes with sweet spices, butterscotch and toffee.
The Macallan 12 y.o. Speyside 17
First distilled in 1824 at The Macallan Distillery near Easter Elchies House, at Craigellachie, in Moray the macallan distiller is the second most popular single malt
in the world. Sweet & smooth comes first, chewy malt, salted butter, orange peels and sweet sherry as finish
Glenkinchie 12 y.o Lowland 15
Situated in East Lothian which is 15 miles from Edinburgh this distillery is one of only three remaining lowland distilleries in
Scotland. Using local grains the 12 year old is light and delicate with lemon and grassy aspects on nose and palate.
Wines by the glass
Bubbles
NV Champagne Gosset Brut Excellence Ay France 19
NV Weemala Brut “Logan” Central Ranges NSW 15
Whites
2012 Lark Hill Gruner Veltliner Canberra District ACT 14
2011 Brumont “Vin de pays” Gros Mans eng, Sauvignon Blanc Gascogne France 13
2010 Toolangi Chardonnay Yarra Valley VIC 12
2008 Wood’s Edge Pinot Gris Christchurch NZ 10
2010 Vinos & Biaxas Gallegaes ‘Miudino’ Albarino Rias Biaxas Spain 12
Rose
2011 Nick O’leary Sangiovese, Pinot Noir Rosè Canberra District ACT 10
Reds
2008 Miceli “Lucy’s Choice” Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula VIC 13
2010 Koltz “The Etruscan” Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz McLaren Vale SA 13
2010 Borgo Bello Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Abruzzo Italy 10
2010 Eden Road “The long road “ Shiraz Murrumbateman 12
2010 Castelli Cerca Cabernet merlot Frankland River WA 12
Our local wines Canberra Terroir
White
2012 Nick O’Leary Riesling Lake George 48
2012 Eden Road Riesling “Off Dry” Murrumbateman 51
2011 Clonakilla Sauvignon Blanc Murrumbateman 68
2012 Lark Hill Gruner Veltliner Bungendore 64
2009 Eden Road “The long road “ RHE Viognier Murrumbateman 56
2009 Lark Hill Chardonnay Bungendore 58
2009 Wimbaliri Chardonnay Murrumbateman 60
Rose
2011 Nick O’leary Sangiovese, Pinot Noir Lake George 40
Red
2010 Wimbaliri Close Planted Pinot Noir Murrumbateman 77
2010 Capital Wines Ministry Series The Backbencher Merlot Murrumbateman 58
2010 Ravensworth Shiraz, Viognier Murrumbateman 49
2010 Clonakilla “O’Riada” Shiraz Murrumbateman 90
2011 Collector Reserve Shiraz Kyeema & Mount Nanima 130
2010 Eden Road “The long road “ Shiraz Murrumbateman 55
2010 Capital Wines Ministry Series The Frontbencher Shiraz Murrumbateman 58
1997 Kyeema Shiraz Murrumbateman 98
2004 Wimbaliri “First Vines” Cabernet Merlot Murrumbateman 77
Dom Thierry Ruinart was an intuitive, visionary, hardworking, and modest Benedictine monk who lived from 1657-1709 and was a contemporary of Louis XIV. A brilliant
theologian and historian, at the age of 23 he left his home in Champagne to go to the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, one of the most influential centres of learning near
Paris. While there, he was exposed to the city and court where he gained an awareness of a more worldly life and in-particular he learned of a new "wine with bubbles," not yet
known as champagne, which was already popular among young aristocrats. Dom Ruinart was an author of scholarly works, but also had a taste for the contemporary and his
inquiring mind went hand in hand with a keen business sense. Throughout his life, he would visit his brother and home in Champagne and these diverse observations instilled
in him the conviction that "wine with bubbles" produced from the vines of his native soil – also known as "vin de mousse" or sparkling wine – had a promising future. He
passed on this conviction to his brother and his nephew. In 1729, twenty years after the death of Dom Ruinart, Nicolas Ruinart, Dom Ruinart's nephew, founded the
first Champagne House, Maison Ruinart, and forever ingrained his uncle's name and the house in the history books.
NV R De Ruinart 145
« R » de Ruinart nose is delicate and fruity displaying dominant aromas of fresh white pear and dry fruits such as hazelnuts and almonds, followed by white flower notes, Viennese pastry and buttered brioche. The palate reveals a dominant freshness, displaying both tactile roundness and enduring length.
NV Ruinart Blanc De Blanc 176
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs embodies purity of the Chardonnay the nose is powerfully reminiscent of fresh fruits with dominant notes of citrus and exotic fruits, followed by a touch of jasmine, white peaches and pink peppercorns. The palate is both precise and clean as the wine delivers a radiant balance between roundness and smoothness.
NV Ruinart Rose 176 nose is fresh and subtle, ripe with cherry and freshly picked red berries, followed by a splash of flowers and spicy notes. On the palate, the wine is silky and delicately fleshy.
2002 Dom Ruinart 390
The youth of the wine is evident on the nose with aromas of white flowers (linden blossom), fresh yellow plums, nashi pears and bergamot citrus character. Allowing it to breathe reveals a rich base, with notes of biscuits and coconut followed by hazelnuts. The intensity is highlighted by a mineral, minty freshness. On the palate the freshness of citrus and tropical fruit culminates with superb mineral quality and a touch of gunflint. The result is a focussed purity and exceptional length supported by subtle effervescence and beautifully integrated vibrant acidity.
Champagne
NV Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve Mareuil-sur-Aye France 140
NV Gosset Brut Excellence Aye France 95
NV Laurent Perrier “Ultra Brut” Tours sur MarneFrance 87
NV Larmandier - Bernier Brut Tradition Premier Cru Avize France 170
NV Jean Cedric Deguy Cuvee Selection Aube France 160 2002 Perrier - Jouet “Belle Epoque” Epernay France 440
Ruinart champagne col lect ion see previous page
Sparkling Wines
NV Weemala Brut “Logan” Central Ranges NSW 55
2008 Chandon “Tasmanian Cuvee” Coal River Valley TAS 65
NV The Lane “Lois” Blanc De Blanc Adelaide Hills SA 58
NV Dominique Portet Brut Rosè “Pinot Noir Chardonnay” Yarra Valley SA 70
Riesling
Old world
2005 J.B Becker Kabinett Rheingau Germany 85
2003 Alsace Louis Sipp Steinacker Alsace France 90
2009 Salomon Undhof “Stein Terrassen” Kremstal Austria 52
New world
2010 Trelawney Clare Valley SA 39
2012 Some Young Punks “Monsters Attack” Clare Valley SA 46
1999 Pikes Clare Valley SA 97
2007 Zarephath Porongorup WA 40
Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc blends
Old World
2010 Sancerre “Terre De Maimbray” Pascal & Nicolas Reverdy Sauvignon Banc Loire Valley France 86
2009 Pouilly Fume “Mademoiselle de T” Sauvignon Blanc Loire Valley France 92
2011 Brumont “Vin de pays” Gros Manseng, Sauvignon Blanc Gascogne France 44
2010 Chateaux Lamothe Vincent “Heritage” Sauvignon Semillon Blanc Bordeaux France 62
New World
2010 Bluemetal Fume Style Sauvignon Blanc Southern Highlands NSW 60
1998 Coriole Lalla Rookh Semillon Blanc McLaren Vale SA 115
2011 Lenton Brae Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc Margaret River WA 58
2011 Huia Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough NZ 54
White Varietals & Blends
Old World
2010 Vinos & Biaxas Gallegaes ‘Miudino’ Albarino Rias Biaxas Spain 55
2010 Verget De Sud Roussane Vaucluse France 48
2010 Vouvray Domaine Pichot “Coteau De La Biche” Chenin Blanc Loire Valley France 57
New World
2011 Wood’s Edge Pinot Gris Christchurch NZ 50
2011 Tellurian Marsanne Heathcote VIC 58
2010 Yangarra Estate Roussane McLaren Vale SA 46
Chardonnay
Old World
2009 Meursault 1er Cru Porusots, Benjamin Leroux Cote de Beaune France 250
2008 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts Bachelet Monnot Cote de Beaune France 215
2008 Bourgogne Blanc Paul Pillot Burgundy France 80
2010 Petit Chablis Domaine Bernard Defaix Burgundy France 62
1991 Chablis Grand Cru “Blanchot” La Chablisienne Burgundy France 314
New World
1995 Penfolds “Yattarna” Various Sites Australia 200
2011 Ross Hill Orange NSW 48
2011 Brokenwood “Forest Edge Vineyard” Orange NSW 39
2010 Toolangi Yarra Valley VIC 61
2006 Gravitas “Reserve” Marlborough NZ 83
Red Varietals & Blends
Old World
2010 Telmo Rodriguez LZ Tempranillo Rioja Spain 43
2007 Massolino Barolo Margheria Serralunga Italy 175
2010 Borgo Bello Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Abruzzo Italy 40
2011 Sensi Collezione “Primitivo” Zinfandel Puglia Italy 56
2010 Santa Duc “Les plans” Vin De Pays Vaucluse France 44
2009 Gigondas “Domaine santa Duc” Rhone Valley France 92
2010 Cotes Du Rhone Domaine La Rẻmẻjeanne “Les Arbousiers” Rhone Valley France 65
New World
2008 Rutherglen Estates Durif Rutherglen VIC 60
2009 Valhalla Wines The Roaming Goat GSM Rutherglen VIC 42
2009 Yangarra Estate Mourvedre McLaren Vale SA 55
2010 Koltz “The Etruscan” Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz McLaren Vale SA 42
2008 Spinifex “Taureau” Tempranillo, Carignan, ,Graciano Barossa Valley SA 83
Pinot Noir
Old World
2006 Morey St Denis Lignier Michelot Cote de Nuits France 235
2009 Bourgogne Pinot fin Arnoux Lachaux Burgundy France 120
2003 Sancerre La Croix du Roy Lucien Crochet Loire Valley France 83
2008 Gevrey Chambertin Harmand Geoffrey “Vieille Vigne” Burgundy France 210
New World
2008 Miceli Lucy’s Choice Mornington Peninsula VIC 54
2010 Toolangi Yarra Valley VIC 66
2006 Gravitas Marlborough NZ 83
2008 Mount Dottrel Central Otago NZ 85
Shiraz & Blends
Old World
2009 Les Garrigues Domaine Clavel “ Terroir De La Mejanelle” Languedoc Roussillon France 73
New World
2005 Don Bronte Shiraz Grampians VIC 46
2009 Valhalla Wines Shiraz Rutherglen VIC 60
2010 Tellurian “Tranter” Shiraz HeathcoteVIC 69
2002 Galah Wines Shiraz Clare Valley SA 82
1996 Leasingham Bin 61 Shiraz Clare Valley SA 120
2009 Murray Street Black Label Barossa Valley SA 56
2011 Tomfoolery Black & Blue Shiraz Barossa Valley SA 58
1996 Coriole Shiraz McLaren Vale SA 125
2005 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz Magnum Various Sites Australia 420
1992 Hardy “Eileen Hardy” Shiraz Magnum Various Sites Australia 450
The Cabernet Family & Friends
Old World
2010 Chinon “Le Clos Guillot” Cabernet Franc Loire Valley France 62
2010 Bourgueil Yannick Amirault “La Coudraye” Cabernet Franc Loire Valley France 58
2007 Chateau Belloy Bordeaux “Cuvee Prestige” Cannon Fronsac France 90
2009 Chateau Bellegrave Bordeaux St Emilion France 82
2005 Chateau Liversan Bordeaux Haut Medoc France 140
New World
2005 Hope Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Macedon Ranges VIC 52
1997 Henschke “Abbotts Prayer Vineyard” Adelaide Hills SA 268
1997 D’Arenberg “The High Trellis” Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale SA 110
2006 Train Track Cabernet Sauvignon Yarra Valley SA 63
1998 Mildara Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra SA 115
1996 Leasingham Bin 56 Cabernet Malbec Clare Valley SA 98
1994 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon Various Sites Australia 420
1998 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon Various Sites Australia 400
2007 Salitage “Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot” Pemberton WA 71
2010 Castelli Estate ‘Cerca’ Cabernet Merlot Frankland River WA 51
After Dinner & Dessert Wines (100ml/375ml/500ml)
Old World Glass Bottle
2006 Chateau Roumieu Lacoste Sauternes Bordeaux France 16 58
2006 Muscat De Beaumes De Venise “Domaine De Durban” Rhone Valley France 17 68
2009 Vouvray Moelleux “Le Mont” Chenin Blanc (750ml) Loire Valley France 150
2008 MR Telmo Rodriguez Moscatel (500ml) Malaga Spain 100
New World Glass Bottle
2008 Jeir Creek Botrytis Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Canberra District ACT 12 39
2010 Lark Hill Auslese Riesling Canberra District ACT 12 52
2011 Torbreck “The Bothie” Barossa Valley SA 48
2006 Ceravolo The Raconteur Late Harvest Shiraz Adelaide Plains SA 45
2011 Te mania “Koha” Riesling Ice Wine Nelson NZ 70
Fortifieds (60mls) Glass Pfeiffer Topaque Rutherglen VIC 10 Rutherglen Estates Muscat Rutherglen VIC 12 Pfeiffer Christopher’s VP Rutherglen VIC 15 Valdespino El Candado Pedro Ximinez Jerez Spain 12 Penfolds Grandfather Port Various Sites Australia 16 Brokenwood Port Hunter Valley NSW 8
Cognac/Armagnac/Calvados (45ml)
Jean Grosperrin Cognac 1980 50
Delord Bas Armagnac 25 y.o. 35
Hennessy XO 35
Hennessy VSOP 18
Calvados Dom Frontais 18