WINE LIST
WINE LIST
RED WINE by the glass
by the bottle
350
1800
NEW ZEALAND Hawke’s Bay Mills Reef Syrah 2012 An abundance of white pepper, black berry fruits and dark cherry flavours and aromas are complemented by spicy oak. Medium bodied and fashioned for those who want it right now, it will reward cellaring.
Marlborough Jules Taylor OTQ Pinot Noir 2013
2750
Medium-bodied with great concentration of black berries, spice and earthy flavors, the oak is not as prominent on the palate or in the long, earthy finish.
AUSTRALIA Rutherglen All Saints Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
2490
The best local Sangiovese with pristine parcels of premium Cabernet to weave vibrant notes of cassis and blackcurrant through the savoury undertones of the Sangiovese.
All Saints Estate Durif
2370
Grunty, muscular red with a softer side to its personality. Plum, tar, iodine and blackberry with dried herb complexity. Tannin has flex and bump but the fruit is slinky and easy-going.
Barossa Valley Elderton Command Shiraz 2012
6000
Deep, brooding aromas of liquorice, anise, blackberry, mocha and a lovely freshening note of clove hay. Opulent and rich with lovely flavours of mocha and chocolate over the black liquorice and gobs of sweet fruit. There is an intriguing salty, earthy character to the palate too.
Kaesler Stone Horse Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre 2011
3000
Deeply pitched blackberry, cherry and dark chocolate scents are lifted and sharpened by a peppery, spicy nuance. Fleshy and sweet on entry, then more taut in the mid-palate, offering bitter cherry and mocha flavors and a touch of licorice. Closes spicy and long, with very good focus and grip.
Orange Philip Shaw “The Idiot” Shiraz 2013
1850
Spicy liquorice, dried herbs, clove hay, plum and black cherry. Hints of anise and plum on the palate, as dried herbs like sage and thyme infuse the elegant, finely grained palate. Prices are inclusive of government tax.
Margaret River McHenry Hohnen Rocky Road Zinfandel 2010
4600
A fruit box of lifted aromas and is followed by blackberries, raisins and a handful of cranberries tempered with more savoury hints of black olives and anise. This is a flirty fruit-driven wine possessing perky purple fruits framed by fine grained tannins, finishing with great line and length.
FRANCE Buzet Le Pech Abuse 2008 Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
2800
Warm, gamey, leathery aroms with earthy, savoury yet fresh notes on the palate. Vinified in stainless steel which maintains the natural aromas of the grapes, and produced biodynamically without any filtering or fining.
Bordeaux Chateau Falfas 2010
3200
A little on the young side but oh so alive bursting with slightly spangly forest fruits and pencil shavings. Rich, silky smooth and fulsome taste with loads of fruit, silky tannins, plump, concentrated and good length.
Languedoc-Roussillon Grand Arc Quarante 2012 Carignan, Grenache, Syra
2500
Deep purple. Strong aromas of raspberry coulis. Dense, old-viney feel. Vibrant red fruit, elegant and intense. Coffee notes from the oak. Drinking well and will keep.
Grand Arc Reserve 2012 Southern Rhone Red Blend
1800
Light, fruity Muscardin and peppery, tannic Terret Noir and Vaccarese may also be appear in this loosely defined blend.
Elegant Frog Cabernet Sauvignon 201
1800
This wine displays elegant aromas of dried fruit, peach and floral notes, with a hint of vanilla, and a satisfying palate balanced perfectly between richness and freshness.
Rhone Chateauneuf du Pape “Le Parvis” 2010 Rhone Blend Shiraz, Mourvedre, Grenache
5000
The smell is complex, with aromas of cherry, plum, toasted coffee and a hint of cinnamon. On the palate, the tannins are fine and silky. The wine is full-bodied with a long finish.
Delas Cotes du Rhone 2013 Grenache, Shiraz, Cinsault
1900
It offers notes of summer briary berries, peppery spices, dried flowers, vanilla, leather and garrigue. The palate is smooth and it has very good fruit expression. Flavours of mocha, licorice, vanilla and pepper linger. It is a stylish wine with good balance and freshness.
Louis Cheze Syrah Visante 2014
2100
Red robe with violet reflection to the eye. Olfactory appearance is that of violet, pepper and leather aroma. It has traightforward attack taste and delightfully round in the mouth. Prices are inclusive of government tax.
Saint Joseph “La Source” 2011 Syrah
5000
Medium lemon, honey buttery and ginger on the nose, slight banana, clean refreshing crispness on the palate full bodied, more ginger and vanilla on the palate , savoury white stone fruit medium length.
ITALY Marche Brunori Barco 2011 Montepulciano
2500
Intense, persistent and vinous in the first period, leaving attenuates these characters emerge into maturity smells of ripe fruit and dried red flowers, tannic, and fruity.
Tuscany Ruffino Il Ducale 2009 Sangiovese, Merlot, Shiraz
3000
Well bodied, with an initial predominance of fruity notes, that slowly matches with round and elegant tannins, final is pleasantly almost sweet, but the very long aftertaste brings notes of ripe fruits together with aromas of vanilla and balsamic herbs
SPAIN Rioja Viña Pomal Crianza 2011
2100
Smell is black fruit, licorice and subtle mineral notes. Cocoa and toasty notes from its aging in barrels. For the palate, a supple, elegant, balanced and refreshing mouthfeel.
Roda I Reserve 2007
3000
Cherry red high cape with blue trim. The nose is powerful with fresh aromas, spices and red fruits. In the mouth it leaves an impressive flavor with good acidity and tannins present but tamed.
ARGENTINA Mendoza Layer Cake Malbec 2012
430
2500
It has a dense, purple core with a brilliant red rim. Black fruit on the nose followed by anise, chocolate and spice. Soft tannins; lush with an intense mouth full of fruit.
Melodia Malbec 2007
2200
Extremely popular, Argentinian Malbec is an inky, medium-bodied, dry red wine with strong impressions of dark fruits on the nose and palate. This wine tends to have mellower tannins than its French counterpart.
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Reserve 2012
4100
Ruby with purple highlights. Aromas of red fruits, floral and mineral notes, with earth tones and smoked. Taste full-bodied, with firm tannins and intense and the end of complex and persistent finish.
Prices are inclusive of government tax.
U.S.A. California Layer Cake Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
2500
It offers generous aromas of ripe Bing cherries, blackberry, candied violets, cedar, and tobacco, plus hints of minerals and graphite. Sweet, densely packed and creamy in the mouth, but with firm, underlying structure that gives lift to the dark berry, chocolate, and coffee flavors.
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot from Napa Valley
2500
It opens with aromas of fully ripe black cherry, plum jam, dark chocolate, and raspberry. The flavor is dominated by plum, black cherry, and smoky oak from extended oak aging. The wine is ripe and round with lots of oak layered over the top. A good dose of ripe tannin makes for a long satisfying finish.
September Hill Merlot 2012
350
1600
Berry and plum aromas are layered with spice, smoke and even floral highlights. The palate shows juicy plum, cranberry and black tea notes. Some Syrah is included in the blend, which adds to the depth and complexity.
Dado 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
1700
Fruity dark red, boasting rich, round flavors of cherry and berry. This wine carries a hint of toasty vanilla oak notes on a long, complex finish. Its velvety texture leaves a delicious spicy impression.
Cartlidge and Brown 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
1800
Cardinal red in color, it starts out with rich and delicious red fruits on the nose that flow into to ripe blackberry, watermelon, candied plum and crème brûlée.The soft yet fine, tannins have notes of coffee, rose petals and wet slate.
Open Range 2010 The aromas remind of dried rose, roasted plum and olive tapenade. There are hints of clove and pepper. This is a deeply colored, full bodied wine.
1800
WHITE WINE
NEW ZEALAND Marlborough Toi Toi Sauvignon Blanc 2014
350
1700
Delightful hues of pale straw sparkle in the glass and the nose has aromas of citrus, dried herbs with hints of passionfruit and pineapple. An exciting palate with herbal and tropical flavours that has a long clean finish with loads of freshness.
Jules Taylor OTQ Sauvignon Blanc 2014
2500
This Sauvignon shows bright, lifted aromas of passion fruit, white fleshed nectarines, fruit salad and currant leaf. The palate is loaded with fresh, vibrant tropical fruit and herbaceous flavours. With its well defined backbone of acid this mouthful of goodness rolls out to a long dry finish.
Prices are inclusive of government tax.
Hawke’s Bay Mills Reef Chardonnay 2010
1500
This rich and creamy Chardonnay yields a complex and full-bodied style with peach, melon and citrus flavours intertwined with lovely buttery vanillin oak notes. The palate is smoothly textured, with balanced fine acidity and a satisfyingly long harmonious finish.
AUSTRALIA Orange Philip Shaw No. 19 Sauvignon Blanc
1750
No.19 has a lively colour; light, bright straw with hints of green. Typical of Sauvignon Blanc, fresh fruit jumps from the glass with passionfruit, florals and minerals. The flavour in the mouth follows suit with ripe varietal flavours a fine texture, lovely weight, intensity and length. Classic and fresh, yet complex.
King Valley Chrismont Riesling 2013
1500
Citrus and tropical fruit on the palate are carried by a great acid structure giving good flavour length; an attractive wine while young, upon careful cellaring will develop subtle toast & honey complexity.
FRANCE Languedoc-Roussillon Champalou Vin Sec 2013 from Loire Valley,
2700
A beautiful, almost ethereal Vouvray. Many are “sweet-sour”; but this is smooth and honeyed, with notes of quince, pear and marzipan. Great on its own as an aperitif or to accompany grilled fish.
Petit Fume Pouilly Fume 2014 from Loire Valley
2500
It is perfectly balanced, vibrant and youthful with zippy acidity and citrus and grassy flavours. There is some great mid-palate weight alongside the freshness which is a testament to the stunning 2014 vintage.
South West France Les Bastion Saint Mont 2013 from South West France
350
1800
Has some of that herby fennel and stewed apple flavour that is associated with the whites of this region, plus a touch of something more tropical and a hint of red berry. Ripe, but dry, and almost savoury on the finish, with a sandy element in it too.
Rhone Cotes du Rhone 2013 from Rhone
2300
Freshness marked by the distinctive aromas of Viognier; white flowers, apricot, acacia and white peach. Fruity with plenty of richness and body on the palate. A well-rounded wine with elegance, strength and balance.
Prices are inclusive of government tax.
ROSÉ WINE
Clos de Verdots Rose from Bergerac, South West France
1900
Deep color, almost blue side in the reflections. Olfactory side shows off intense, floral side, dried fruit and boiled sweets. It has a soft attack in the mouth, freshness comes next. The palate is round, dense and with a tangy side.
SPARKLING WINE
Toi Toi Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, from Marlborough, New Zealand
2600
Pale straw in colour, the nose is lively and herbaceous, with a hint of passionfruit and citrus.The palate has excellent balance with a medium-dry finish and flavours of gooseberries, passionfruit and lime.
Melodia Sparkling Chardonnay, from Mendoza, Argentina
2200
Rich and stylish, with notes of green apple, juicy pear, and subtle minerality. Light floral notes meet flavors of apricot on the palate, with balanced acidity, and a clear, satiating finish. This sparkling wine is dry, but not aggressive.
CHAMPAGNE
Nicholas Feuillatte Champagne Brut
5000
Rich and creamy, showing the dried fruit, nut and spice notes of fruitcake, with lemon meringue, quince and honey flavors. Clean citrusy acidity integrates beautifully and provides an elegance to this refined Champagne.
Dom Perignon 2004
16500
Very bright. Chablis-like in colour – bright and clear with a light green tinge to it. Very fine bubbles gently simmering away. Lovely limey nose with a touch of fresh bread. Very clean and pure.
Prices are inclusive of government tax.
RED WINE by the glass
by the bottle
350
1800
NEW ZEALAND Hawke’s Bay Mills Reef Syrah 2012 An abundance of white pepper, black berry fruits and dark cherry flavours and aromas are complemented by spicy oak. Medium bodied and fashioned for those who want it right now, it will reward cellaring.
Marlborough Jules Taylor OTQ Pinot Noir 2013
2750
Medium-bodied with great concentration of black berries, spice and earthy flavors, the oak is not as prominent on the palate or in the long, earthy finish.
AUSTRALIA Rutherglen All Saints Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
2490
The best local Sangiovese with pristine parcels of premium Cabernet to weave vibrant notes of cassis and blackcurrant through the savoury undertones of the Sangiovese.
All Saints Estate Durif
2370
Grunty, muscular red with a softer side to its personality. Plum, tar, iodine and blackberry with dried herb complexity. Tannin has flex and bump but the fruit is slinky and easy-going.
Barossa Valley Elderton Command Shiraz 2012
6000
Deep, brooding aromas of liquorice, anise, blackberry, mocha and a lovely freshening note of clove hay. Opulent and rich with lovely flavours of mocha and chocolate over the black liquorice and gobs of sweet fruit. There is an intriguing salty, earthy character to the palate too.
Kaesler Stone Horse Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre 2011
3000
Deeply pitched blackberry, cherry and dark chocolate scents are lifted and sharpened by a peppery, spicy nuance. Fleshy and sweet on entry, then more taut in the mid-palate, offering bitter cherry and mocha flavors and a touch of licorice. Closes spicy and long, with very good focus and grip.
Orange Philip Shaw “The Idiot” Shiraz 2013
1850
Spicy liquorice, dried herbs, clove hay, plum and black cherry. Hints of anise and plum on the palate, as dried herbs like sage and thyme infuse the elegant, finely grained palate. Prices are inclusive of government tax.
Margaret River McHenry Hohnen Rocky Road Zinfandel 2010
4600
A fruit box of lifted aromas and is followed by blackberries, raisins and a handful of cranberries tempered with more savoury hints of black olives and anise. This is a flirty fruit-driven wine possessing perky purple fruits framed by fine grained tannins, finishing with great line and length.
FRANCE Buzet Le Pech Abuse 2008 Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
2800
Warm, gamey, leathery aroms with earthy, savoury yet fresh notes on the palate. Vinified in stainless steel which maintains the natural aromas of the grapes, and produced biodynamically without any filtering or fining.
Bordeaux Chateau Falfas 2010
3200
A little on the young side but oh so alive bursting with slightly spangly forest fruits and pencil shavings. Rich, silky smooth and fulsome taste with loads of fruit, silky tannins, plump, concentrated and good length.
Languedoc-Roussillon Grand Arc Quarante 2012 Carignan, Grenache, Syra
2500
Deep purple. Strong aromas of raspberry coulis. Dense, old-viney feel. Vibrant red fruit, elegant and intense. Coffee notes from the oak. Drinking well and will keep.
Grand Arc Reserve 2012 Southern Rhone Red Blend
1800
Light, fruity Muscardin and peppery, tannic Terret Noir and Vaccarese may also be appear in this loosely defined blend.
Elegant Frog Cabernet Sauvignon 201
1800
This wine displays elegant aromas of dried fruit, peach and floral notes, with a hint of vanilla, and a satisfying palate balanced perfectly between richness and freshness.
Rhone Chateauneuf du Pape “Le Parvis” 2010 Rhone Blend Shiraz, Mourvedre, Grenache
5000
The smell is complex, with aromas of cherry, plum, toasted coffee and a hint of cinnamon. On the palate, the tannins are fine and silky. The wine is full-bodied with a long finish.
Delas Cotes du Rhone 2013 Grenache, Shiraz, Cinsault
1900
It offers notes of summer briary berries, peppery spices, dried flowers, vanilla, leather and garrigue. The palate is smooth and it has very good fruit expression. Flavours of mocha, licorice, vanilla and pepper linger. It is a stylish wine with good balance and freshness.
Louis Cheze Syrah Visante 2014
2100
Red robe with violet reflection to the eye. Olfactory appearance is that of violet, pepper and leather aroma. It has traightforward attack taste and delightfully round in the mouth. Prices are inclusive of government tax.
Saint Joseph “La Source” 2011 Syrah
5000
Medium lemon, honey buttery and ginger on the nose, slight banana, clean refreshing crispness on the palate full bodied, more ginger and vanilla on the palate , savoury white stone fruit medium length.
ITALY Marche Brunori Barco 2011 Montepulciano
2500
Intense, persistent and vinous in the first period, leaving attenuates these characters emerge into maturity smells of ripe fruit and dried red flowers, tannic, and fruity.
Tuscany Ruffino Il Ducale 2009 Sangiovese, Merlot, Shiraz
3000
Well bodied, with an initial predominance of fruity notes, that slowly matches with round and elegant tannins, final is pleasantly almost sweet, but the very long aftertaste brings notes of ripe fruits together with aromas of vanilla and balsamic herbs
SPAIN Rioja Viña Pomal Crianza 2011
2100
Smell is black fruit, licorice and subtle mineral notes. Cocoa and toasty notes from its aging in barrels. For the palate, a supple, elegant, balanced and refreshing mouthfeel.
Roda I Reserve 2007
3000
Cherry red high cape with blue trim. The nose is powerful with fresh aromas, spices and red fruits. In the mouth it leaves an impressive flavor with good acidity and tannins present but tamed.
ARGENTINA Mendoza Layer Cake Malbec 2012
430
2500
It has a dense, purple core with a brilliant red rim. Black fruit on the nose followed by anise, chocolate and spice. Soft tannins; lush with an intense mouth full of fruit.
Melodia Malbec 2007
2200
Extremely popular, Argentinian Malbec is an inky, medium-bodied, dry red wine with strong impressions of dark fruits on the nose and palate. This wine tends to have mellower tannins than its French counterpart.
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Reserve 2012
4100
Ruby with purple highlights. Aromas of red fruits, floral and mineral notes, with earth tones and smoked. Taste full-bodied, with firm tannins and intense and the end of complex and persistent finish.
Prices are inclusive of government tax.
U.S.A. California Layer Cake Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
2500
It offers generous aromas of ripe Bing cherries, blackberry, candied violets, cedar, and tobacco, plus hints of minerals and graphite. Sweet, densely packed and creamy in the mouth, but with firm, underlying structure that gives lift to the dark berry, chocolate, and coffee flavors.
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot from Napa Valley
2500
It opens with aromas of fully ripe black cherry, plum jam, dark chocolate, and raspberry. The flavor is dominated by plum, black cherry, and smoky oak from extended oak aging. The wine is ripe and round with lots of oak layered over the top. A good dose of ripe tannin makes for a long satisfying finish.
September Hill Merlot 2012
350
1600
Berry and plum aromas are layered with spice, smoke and even floral highlights. The palate shows juicy plum, cranberry and black tea notes. Some Syrah is included in the blend, which adds to the depth and complexity.
Dado 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
1700
Fruity dark red, boasting rich, round flavors of cherry and berry. This wine carries a hint of toasty vanilla oak notes on a long, complex finish. Its velvety texture leaves a delicious spicy impression.
Cartlidge and Brown 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
1800
Cardinal red in color, it starts out with rich and delicious red fruits on the nose that flow into to ripe blackberry, watermelon, candied plum and crème brûlée.The soft yet fine, tannins have notes of coffee, rose petals and wet slate.
Open Range 2010 The aromas remind of dried rose, roasted plum and olive tapenade. There are hints of clove and pepper. This is a deeply colored, full bodied wine.
1800
WHITE WINE
NEW ZEALAND Marlborough Toi Toi Sauvignon Blanc 2014
350
1700
Delightful hues of pale straw sparkle in the glass and the nose has aromas of citrus, dried herbs with hints of passionfruit and pineapple. An exciting palate with herbal and tropical flavours that has a long clean finish with loads of freshness.
Jules Taylor OTQ Sauvignon Blanc 2014
2500
This Sauvignon shows bright, lifted aromas of passion fruit, white fleshed nectarines, fruit salad and currant leaf. The palate is loaded with fresh, vibrant tropical fruit and herbaceous flavours. With its well defined backbone of acid this mouthful of goodness rolls out to a long dry finish.
Prices are inclusive of government tax.
Hawke’s Bay Mills Reef Chardonnay 2010
1500
This rich and creamy Chardonnay yields a complex and full-bodied style with peach, melon and citrus flavours intertwined with lovely buttery vanillin oak notes. The palate is smoothly textured, with balanced fine acidity and a satisfyingly long harmonious finish.
AUSTRALIA Orange Philip Shaw No. 19 Sauvignon Blanc
1750
No.19 has a lively colour; light, bright straw with hints of green. Typical of Sauvignon Blanc, fresh fruit jumps from the glass with passionfruit, florals and minerals. The flavour in the mouth follows suit with ripe varietal flavours a fine texture, lovely weight, intensity and length. Classic and fresh, yet complex.
King Valley Chrismont Riesling 2013
1500
Citrus and tropical fruit on the palate are carried by a great acid structure giving good flavour length; an attractive wine while young, upon careful cellaring will develop subtle toast & honey complexity.
FRANCE Languedoc-Roussillon Champalou Vin Sec 2013 from Loire Valley,
2700
A beautiful, almost ethereal Vouvray. Many are “sweet-sour”; but this is smooth and honeyed, with notes of quince, pear and marzipan. Great on its own as an aperitif or to accompany grilled fish.
Petit Fume Pouilly Fume 2014 from Loire Valley
2500
It is perfectly balanced, vibrant and youthful with zippy acidity and citrus and grassy flavours. There is some great mid-palate weight alongside the freshness which is a testament to the stunning 2014 vintage.
South West France Les Bastion Saint Mont 2013 from South West France
350
1800
Has some of that herby fennel and stewed apple flavour that is associated with the whites of this region, plus a touch of something more tropical and a hint of red berry. Ripe, but dry, and almost savoury on the finish, with a sandy element in it too.
Rhone Cotes du Rhone 2013 from Rhone
2300
Freshness marked by the distinctive aromas of Viognier; white flowers, apricot, acacia and white peach. Fruity with plenty of richness and body on the palate. A well-rounded wine with elegance, strength and balance.
Prices are inclusive of government tax.
ROSÉ WINE
Clos de Verdots Rose from Bergerac, South West France
1900
Deep color, almost blue side in the reflections. Olfactory side shows off intense, floral side, dried fruit and boiled sweets. It has a soft attack in the mouth, freshness comes next. The palate is round, dense and with a tangy side.
SPARKLING WINE
Toi Toi Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, from Marlborough, New Zealand
2600
Pale straw in colour, the nose is lively and herbaceous, with a hint of passionfruit and citrus.The palate has excellent balance with a medium-dry finish and flavours of gooseberries, passionfruit and lime.
Melodia Sparkling Chardonnay, from Mendoza, Argentina
2200
Rich and stylish, with notes of green apple, juicy pear, and subtle minerality. Light floral notes meet flavors of apricot on the palate, with balanced acidity, and a clear, satiating finish. This sparkling wine is dry, but not aggressive.
CHAMPAGNE
Nicholas Feuillatte Champagne Brut
5000
Rich and creamy, showing the dried fruit, nut and spice notes of fruitcake, with lemon meringue, quince and honey flavors. Clean citrusy acidity integrates beautifully and provides an elegance to this refined Champagne.
Dom Perignon 2004
16500
Very bright. Chablis-like in colour – bright and clear with a light green tinge to it. Very fine bubbles gently simmering away. Lovely limey nose with a touch of fresh bread. Very clean and pure.
Prices are inclusive of government tax.
