Vestal Sparkling Water5pp
Filtered Tap N/C
Preprandial andApéritif 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 AlbalaAmontillado (60ml) Montilla Spain18
Bodegas Argueso San Leon Manzanilla(60ml)Sanlucar de Barremeda Spain14
Beer and Cider
On Tap
Vale Dry (Lager) Mclaren Vale SA8
Vale Ale (Pale Ale) Mclaren Vale SA8
White Rabbit Dark (Dark Ale) Healesville VIC8
1842 (Pilsner) Canberra District ACT8
Gypsy Pear (Cider) Moorabbin VIC8
By the Bottle
Little Creatures (Pilsner) Freemantle WA9
Little Creatures (Pale Ale)Freemantle WA9
Asahi Japan9
James BoagsLaunceston TAS8
Small Acres Pomme (Cider)Orange NSW8
Pipsqueak (Cider)Freemantle WA8
Light Beer bottle
Cascade Premium LightHobart TAS6
Single Malt Whiskey (45ml)
Oban 14 y.o Highland21
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.oIslay25
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 Island17
The distillery was founded in 1830 byHugh and Kenneth MacAskill, and built in 1831 at Carbost after a number of false starts on other sites when they acquired the lease ofTalisker Housefrom 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.oIsland15
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.oSpeyside15
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.Speyside17
First distilled in 1824 at The Macallan Distillery nearEaster Elchies House, atCraigellachie, inMoray 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 Lowland15
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 GossetBrut Excellence Ay France19
NV Weemala Brut “Logan”Central Ranges NSW15
Whites
2012 Lark Hill GrunerVeltlinerCanberra District ACT14
2011 Brumont “Vin de pays” Gros Manseng, Sauvignon BlancGascogne France13
2010 ToolangiChardonnayYarra Valley VIC12
2008 Wood’s Edge Pinot GrisChristchurch NZ 10
2010 VinosBiaxasGallegaes‘Miudino’ AlbarinoRiasBiaxas Spain 12
Rose
2011 Nick O’leary Sangiovese, Pinot Noir RosèCanberra District ACT10
Reds
2008 Miceli “Lucy’s Choice” Pinot NoirMornington Peninsula VIC13
2010 Koltz“The Etruscan”Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, ShirazMcLaren Vale SA13
2010 Borgo Bello MontepulcianoD’AbruzzoAbruzzoItaly10
2010 Eden Road “The long road “ ShirazMurrumbateman12
2010 CastelliCercaCabernet merlotFrankland River WA12
Our local wines Canberra Terroir
White
2012 Nick O’LearyRieslingLake George48
2012 Eden Road Riesling “Off Dry”Murrumbateman51
2011 ClonakillaSauvignon BlancMurrumbateman68
2012 Lark Hill GrunerVeltlinerBungendore64
2009 Eden Road “The long road “ RHE ViognierMurrumbateman56
2009 Lark HillChardonnayBungendore58
2009 WimbaliriChardonnayMurrumbateman60
Rose
2011 Nick O’leary Sangiovese, Pinot NoirLake George40
Red
2010 WimbaliriClose Planted Pinot NoirMurrumbateman77
2010 Capital Wines Ministry Series The Backbencher MerlotMurrumbateman58
2010 RavensworthShiraz, ViognierMurrumbateman49
2010 Clonakilla“O’Riada” ShirazMurrumbateman90
2011 CollectorReserve ShirazKyeema & Mount Nanima130
2010 Eden Road “The long road “ ShirazMurrumbateman55
2010 Capital Wines Ministry Series The Frontbencher ShirazMurrumbateman58
1997 KyeemaShirazMurrumbateman98
2004 Wimbaliri“First Vines” Cabernet MerlotMurrumbateman77
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 awarenessof 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 hisbrother 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 firstChampagne House, Maison Ruinart, and forever ingrained his uncle's name and the house in the history books.
NVR DeRuinart145
« R » de Ruinart nose is delicate and fruity displaying dominant aromas of fresh white pear and dry fruits such as hazelnuts and almonds, followedby white flower notes, Viennese pastry and buttered brioche. The palate reveals a dominant freshness, displaying both tactile roundness and enduring length.
NVRuinart Blanc De Blanc176
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.
NVRuinart Rose176
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.
2002Dom Ruinart390
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 ReserveMareuil-sur-Aye France140
NV GossetBrut Excellence Aye France95
NV Laurent Perrier “Ultra Brut”Tours surMarneFrance87
NV Larmandier - Bernier Brut Tradition Premier CruAvize France170
NV Jean Cedric DeguyCuvee Selection Aube France160
2002 Perrier - Jouet “Belle Epoque”Epernay France440
Ruinart champagne collection see previous page
Sparkling Wines
NV Weemala Brut “Logan”Central Ranges NSW55
2008Chandon“Tasmanian Cuvee”Coal River Valley TAS65
NV The Lane “Lois” Blanc De Blanc Adelaide Hills SA58
NV Dominique Portet Brut Rosè“Pinot Noir Chardonnay”Yarra Valley SA70
Riesling
Old world
2005 J.B Becker KabinettRheingau Germany85
2003 Alsace Louis SippSteinackerAlsace France90
2009 Salomon Undhof“Stein Terrassen”Kremstal Austria52
New world
2010 TrelawneyClare Valley SA39
2012 Some Young Punks “Monsters Attack”Clare Valley SA46
1999 PikesClare Valley SA97
2007 ZarephathPorongorup WA40
Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc blends
Old World
2010 Sancerre “Terre De Maimbray” Pascal & Nicolas Reverdy Sauvignon BancLoire Valley France86
2009 Pouilly Fume “Mademoiselle de T” Sauvignon BlancLoire Valley France92
2011 Brumont “Vin de pays” GrosManseng, Sauvignon BlancGascogne France44
2010 Chateaux Lamothe Vincent “Heritage” Sauvignon Semillon BlancBordeaux France62
New World
2010 BluemetalFume Style Sauvignon BlancSouthern Highlands NSW60
1998 CorioleLallaRookhSemillon BlancMcLaren Vale SA115
2011 Lenton Brae Semillon, Sauvignon BlancMargaret River WA58
2011 HuiaSauvignon BlancMarlborough NZ54
White Varietals & Blends
Old World
2010 VinosBiaxasGallegaes ‘Miudino’ AlbarinoRiasBiaxas Spain55
2010 Verget De SudRoussaneVaucluse France48
2010 VouvrayDomainePichot “Coteau De La Biche”Chenin BlancLoire Valley France57
New World
2011 Wood’s Edge Pinot GrisChristchurch NZ50
2011 TellurianMarsanneHeathcote VIC58
2010 Yangarra Estate RoussaneMcLaren Vale SA46
Chardonnay
Old World
2009 Meursault 1er Cru Porusots,Benjamin LerouxCote de Beaune France250
2008 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts BacheletMonnotCote de Beaune France215
2008 Bourgogne Blanc Paul PillotBurgundyFrance80
2010 Petit Chablis Domaine Bernard Defaix Burgundy France62
1991 Chablis Grand Cru “Blanchot” La ChablisienneBurgundy France 314
New World
1995 Penfolds“Yattarna”Various Sites Australia200
2011 Ross HillOrange NSW48
2011 Brokenwood “Forest Edge Vineyard”Orange NSW39
2010 ToolangiYarra Valley VIC61
2006 Gravitas “Reserve”Marlborough NZ 83
Red Varietals & Blends
Old World
2010 Telmo Rodriguez LZ TempranilloRioja Spain43
2007 MassolinoBarolo MargheriaSerralunga Italy175
2010 Borgo Bello MontepulcianoD’AbruzzoAbruzzo Italy40
2011 SensiCollezione“Primitivo” ZinfandelPuglia Italy56
2010 Santa Duc“Les plans” Vin De PaysVaucluse France44
2009 Gigondas“DomainesantaDuc”Rhone Valley France92
2010 Cotes Du Rhone Domaine La Rẻmẻjeanne“Les Arbousiers”Rhone Valley France65
New World
2008 Rutherglen EstatesDurifRutherglen VIC60
2009 Valhalla Wines The Roaming Goat GSMRutherglen VIC42
2009 Yangarra EstateMourvedreMcLaren Vale SA55
2010 Koltz“The Etruscan”Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, ShirazMcLaren Vale SA42
2008 Spinifex“Taureau”Tempranillo, Carignan, ,GracianoBarossa Valley SA83
Pinot Noir
Old World
2006 Morey St Denis LignierMichelotCote de Nuits France235
2009 Bourgogne Pinot fin ArnouxLachauxBurgundy France120
2003 SancerreLa Croix du Roy Lucien CrochetLoire Valley France83
2008 GevreyChambertinHarmand Geoffrey “VieilleVigne”Burgundy France210
New World
2008 MiceliLucy’s ChoiceMornington Peninsula VIC54
2010 ToolangiYarra Valley VIC66
2006 GravitasMarlborough NZ83
2008 Mount DottrelCentral Otago NZ85
Shiraz & Blends
Old World
2009Les GarriguesDomaineClavel“ Terroir De La Mejanelle”Languedoc Roussillon France73
New World
2005 DonBronte ShirazGrampians VIC46
2009 Valhalla Wines ShirazRutherglen VIC60
2010 Tellurian “Tranter” ShirazHeathcoteVIC69
2002 Galah Wines ShirazClare Valley SA82
1996 LeasinghamBin 61 ShirazClare Valley SA120
2009 Murray StreetBlack LabelBarossa Valley SA56
2011 Tomfoolery Black & BlueShirazBarossa Valley SA58
1996 CorioleShirazMcLaren Vale SA125
2005 PenfoldsSt Henri Shiraz MagnumVarious Sites Australia420
1992 Hardy “Eileen Hardy”ShirazMagnumVarious Sites Australia450
The Cabernet Family & Friends
Old World
2010Chinon“Le ClosGuillot”Cabernet Franc Loire Valley France62
2010 BourgueilYannickAmirault “La Coudraye” Cabernet FrancLoire Valley France58
2007 Chateau Belloy Bordeaux “Cuvee Prestige”Cannon Fronsac France90
2009 Chateau Bellegrave BordeauxSt Emilion France82
2005 Chateau Liversan BordeauxHaut Medoc France140
New World
2005 Hope EstateCabernet SauvignonMacedon Ranges VIC52
1997 Henschke“Abbotts Prayer Vineyard”Adelaide Hills SA268
1997 D’Arenberg “The High Trellis” Cabernet SauvignonMcLaren Vale SA110
2006 Train Track Cabernet SauvignonYarra Valley SA63
1998 MildaraCabernet SauvignonCoonawarra SA115
1996 LeasinghamBin 56Cabernet MalbecClare Valley SA98
1994 PenfoldsBin 707 Cabernet SauvignonVarious Sites Australia420
1998 PenfoldsBin 707 Cabernet SauvignonVarious Sites Australia400
2007 Salitage“Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot”Pemberton WA71
2010 Castelli Estate ‘Cerca’ Cabernet Merlot Frankland River WA51
After Dinner & Dessert Wines (100ml/375ml/500ml)
Old WorldGlassBottle
2006 Chateau RoumieuLacoste SauternesBordeaux France1658
2006 Muscat De Beaumes De Venise“Domaine De Durban”Rhone Valley France1768
2009 VouvrayMoelleux“Le Mont” Chenin Blanc (750ml)Loire Valley France150
2008 MRTelmo Rodriguez Moscatel (500ml)Malaga Spain100
New WorldGlassBottle
2008 Jeir Creek Botrytis Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Canberra District ACT12 39
2010 Lark Hill Auslese RieslingCanberra District ACT1252
2011 Torbreck “The Bothie”Barossa Valley SA 48
2006 Ceravolo The Raconteur Late Harvest ShirazAdelaide Plains SA45
2011 Te mania “Koha” Riesling Ice WineNelson NZ70
Fortifieds (60mls)Glass
Pfeiffer TopaqueRutherglen VIC10
Rutherglen Estates MuscatRutherglen VIC12
Pfeiffer Christopher’s VP Rutherglen VIC15
Valdespino El Candado Pedro XiminezJerez Spain 12
Penfolds Grandfather Port Various Sites Australia 16
Brokenwood PortHunter Valley NSW8
Cognac/Armagnac/Calvados (45ml)
Jean Grosperrin Cognac 198050
Delord Bas Armagnac 25 y.o.35
Hennessy XO35
Hennessy VSOP18
Calvados Dom Frontais18