WHITE WINES

House Wine
Freie Weingartner Wachau - Grüner Veltliner 2007

by glass $65 by bottle $320

Clear straw – yellow, shiny and bright colour. On the nose inviting aromas of apple, pears with hints of tobacco and spiciness. A medium bodied wine with lively acidity and pleasant fruitness

Austria
Leo Hillinger – Chardonnay 2006

A sturdy wine with a characteristic taste of southern fruit, young almonds and honey,
and a harmony interplay of acidity and fruit.

Domane Wachau – Terrassen Steinfeder – Grüner Veltliner 2006

Light white wine with a very fruity nose and fresh acidity.

Domane Wachau -Terrassen Federspiel – Riesling 2006/07

Characteristic bouquet of stone fruit and blossoms with a hint of litchi, pleasant acidity, very well balanced.

Australia
Evans & Tate Gnangara – unwooded Chardonnay 2007

Light gold in appearance with a bouquet of ripened rock melons and guava.
This a deep, rich and complex wine and an ideal accompaniment to seafood and chicken dishes.

Cape Mentelle - Semillon Sauvignon 2008

A perfectly balanced wine with fresh aromas of oranges and lemons which mingle with the intense, piercing sauvignon characteristic of gooseberries, with a slight hint of vanilla oak.

France / Alsace
Joseph Faiveley, Macon Villages – Chardonnay 2007

A briliant pale yellow colour with fresh nose giving off floral and fruity aromas, with a few lemony hints. After a bold attack on th palate, has beautiful liveliness and conveys a pleasant sensation of freshness.

Domaine Marc Morey – Rully Blanc 2006

Pale straw colour with soft Chardonnay mellowness, a touch of oak, delicious and balanced with a good long finish.

Germany
Markus Molitor – Wehlener Klosterberg Riesling Spätlese Feinherb 2003

This is a very classical Mosel Riesling Kabinett, very smooth and elegant, full of ripe fruit in harmony with minerals and a wonderful freshness.

Italy
Mezzacorona –Pinot Grigio 2007

Light yellow in colour with hint of gold, this wine exudes aromas of pear, green apple, lime and melon. Flavours of soft banana, crisy Granny Smith apple, cinnamon and lime zest flood the palate, leaving a finish of sour apples with hints of yeast and fruit.

Toni Hartl – Grand Cuvee “Le Rayond' OR”, TBA, 2001 Sweet Cuvee of Chardonnay Gewurztaminer & Welschriesling

Roasted flavours; dry fruits in the back; oranges; tight, sweet fruit; hints of bananas, vanilla cream and butter cookies; lot of pressure; juicy; long lasting, savoury finish; enormous aging potential.

RED WINES

House Wine
Münzenrider – Zweigelt Neubruch 2002

by glass $65 by bottle $320

Ruby colour with strong aromas; on the palate smooth and inviting fruitiness in cherry red berry and plum with a hint of dry fruit; fine oaky note in vanilla with hints of coconut and toast; well-balanced wine with mild acidity.

Austria
Leo Hillinger – Zweigelt 2006/07

Ruby red in colour with a nose comprising of strawberry and cherry variations and a suggestion of blackberries. These variations are also echoed on the tongue. A full-bodied and hearty wine, with a spicy undertone but also soft, mild and velvety.

Münzenrider – Grand Cuvee, Cuvee of Zweigelt & Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

A full-bodied dark red with violet edges and an aroma redolent of strawberries, wild berries and cinnamon. This wine give an abundance of fruitiness volume, intensity, acidity and tannin acid.

Toni Hartl – Blaufrankisch “Tout Feu Tout Flamme” 2006

Deep, ruby-red with black centre, distinctive, clear berry fruit after blackberries and dark cherries.
Very fruity, fine structured, fully ripe tannins with a long, complex mineral finish.

Australia
MadFish – Pinot Noir 2006

Subtle, yet complex with delicate fruit character and ripe berry flavours, which are enhanced by the fine integration of subtle tannins. An excellent accompaniment for roasts or grilled meats and lightly spiced food.

Cape Mantelle – Cabernet Merlot 2006

Superbly balanced with sweet and juicy soft tannins and succulent currant notes of coffee bean, roasted meat and backed earth that add complexity. This dark rich wine offers a smooth texture, smooth tannins and finishes off with creamy softness.

France
Clos d’Yvigne Le Petit Prince – Côtes de Bergerac 2004

The 90% Merlot in Le Petit Prince merlot/cab. franc produces the fruity aromas of cherries and blackcurrant to which the cab. frank adds a hint of spice. It is a wine that is powerful on the nose subtle in the mouth.

Le Haut Medoc de Giscours – Bordeaux 2004

Developed by the team at Chateau Giscours. Reveals her dress behind dark rich aromatic palette: black berry compote, sweet spices, notes and sketches florales roasted.

Germany
Markus Molitor – Trabacher Schlossberg Pinot Noir 2003

A wine high in extract and minerals, with elegant, typical Burgundy fruit, cherry notes on the nose. Decidedly hearty and dry, with firm but not aggressive tannins. A juicy, animating style that also promises good maturation potential.

Italy
Sartori Valpolicella Classico DOC – Corvina & Veronese 2006

Vineyards in the hills of the classico area north of Verona. Red colour itense taste and slightly spicy aroma. Flavoured roasted and red meats.

Concentrated purplish red in colour. Very attractive bouquet of lively fruits and berries complexed with opviouse tones of tar and minerals. A dry and full bodied palate with refreshing fruit acidity. The clean and firm finish completes the savoury experience.

Bright, garnet red which acquires orange hues with ageing. Unmistakable aroma – extremely pleasant, intense and ethereal. Very lingering, dry taste, full, strong and austere.