a la carte red wine list

Zinfandal

• Robust red wines synomous with California, origingating in Southern Italy and Eastern Europe Petit Verdot Classic red grape from Bordeaux rich in colour tannin and flavour Mourvedre wild, gamey and earthy flavour, with soft red fruit flavours. Originating in France, Spain and Portugal 

• Mc Henry Hohnen Zinfandal, Margaret River, W.A. 2007 14.5% 50.00
• Hewitson Mourvedre Barossa Valley, SA 2004 14.5% 50.00

Shiraz

• Varietally speaking, Shiraz displays an abundance of flavours, a perceived sweetness and plenty of tannins. Wines, which are higher in alcohol, will also tend to impart a spicy hot feeling in the back of the mouth. When grown in different climates, Shiraz can often have marked differences in its overall flavour, body and characteristics. Generally in a cooler climate Shiraz will impart more peppery and spicy characters, they are finely structured wines with velvety, dusty and powdery mouth feel sensations. In warmer regions Shiraz tends to be fuller bodied, with mouth puckering tannins and packed with flavours, which include plum, chocolate, spice, liquorice, blueberry and blackberry.

• Pepperilly Estate, Ferguson Valley, W.A. 2006 14.6% 40.00
• Peter Lehmann, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2007 14.5% 45.00
• Sandalford, Margaret River, W.A. 2009 14.5% 45.00
• Alkoomi Shiraz Viognier, Great Southern, W.A. 2007 14.5% 45.00
• Xabregas, Great Southern, W.A. 2005 14.5% 55.00
• Lamont’s, Swan Valley W.A. 2005 15.5% 60.00
• Elderton, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2006 14.5% 55.00
• Kalleske “Moppa”, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2007 14.5% 55.00
• Kalleske "Moppa", Barossa Valley, S.A. 2008 14.5% 55.00
• Chapel Hill, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2006 14.5% 65.00
• Howard Park “Scotsdale” Great Southern, WA 2005 14.5% 70.00
• Peel Estate, Baldivis, WA, 2001 14.5% 70.00
• Voyager, Margaret River, W.A. 14.5% 70.00
• Heathcote "Curagee" Shiraz Viognier, VIC 2006 14.8% 75.00
• Reynell, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2007 14.0% 75.00
  
• Tim Adams "The Aberfeldy", Clare Valley, S.A. 2006 14.5% 75.00
• Groom, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2007 14.5% 75.00
• Torbreck “The Struie” Barossa Valley/ Eden Valley, S.A. 2007 14.0% 75.00

Cellar Reserve Shiraz

• Geoff Merrill “Reserve”, Mclaren Vale, S.A. 2004 15.5% 85.00
• E&E "Black Pepper", Barossa Valley, S.A. 2004 15.0% 85.00
• D'Arenberg “Dead Arm”, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2006 14.5% 85.00
• Chapel Hill "The Vicar", McLaren Vale, S.A. 2006 14.5% 85.00
• Rockford “Basket Press”, Barossa, S.A. 2006 14.5% 110.00
• Tyrrell’s “Double Barrell 24”, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2005 14.5% 110.00
  
• Elderton “Command”, Barossa, S.A.2005 14.5% 110.00
• Yalumba “Octavius”, Barossa & Eden Valley, S.A. 2004 14.5% 110.00
• Grant Burge “Meshach”, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2002 14.5% 145.00
• Penfolds “RWT”, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2005 14.5% 320.00
• Penfolds “Grange”, Magill, S.A.2003/2004 14.5% 650.00

Merlot

• Typically, Merlot produces medium bodied wine, soft, with simple tannins, fresh acidity, showing berry, plum and fruitcake characters. It appears to grow best in cooler climates, where it develops stronger fruit flavours such as blackberry, mulberry and cassis, and evolves with firm tannins. However wines from warmer climates tend to exhibit more cherry and plum like flavours and have a round, soft mouth feel.

• Tyrrells “Lost Block,” Hunter Valley, N.S.W. 2007 14.0% 40.00
• Rosily, Margaret River, W.A. 2007 14.0% 40.00
  
• Grant Burge ‘Hillcott’, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2008 14.0% 40.00
• Bird in Hand, Mt Lofty Ranges, S.A. 2007 14.5% 58.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

• As the most ubiquitous red grape variety in the world, Cabernet Sauvignon is regarded by many winemakers as the most noble offering them an opportunity to express their artistry in creating the flavour profile and structure of the wine. Grown in cooler climates these wines often display herbaceous and vegetal characters, in contrast, warmer climates produce wines exhibiting minty, berry and blackcurrant flavours. Young wines will often display firm tannins, creating a drying sensation in the mouth. With age these tannins become more subtle and create a fine grainy or powdery feeling.

• D'Arenberg "High Trellis", McLaren Vale, S.A. 2008 14.5% 45.00
• Clairault, Margaret River, W.A. 2006 15.0% 60.00
• Rosily, Margaret River, W.A. 2008 14.0% 50.00
• Tim Adams, Clare Valley, S.A. 2005 14.5% 45.00
• Bowen Estate, Coonawarra, S.A. 2007 14.5% 60.00
• Thompson Estate, Margaret River, W.A. 2004 14.0% 60.00
• Arlewood, Margaret River, W.A. 2005 14.5% 65.00
• Vasse Felix, Margaret River, W.A. 2006 14.0% 70.00
• Howard Park “Leston”, Margaret River, W.A. 2007 14.5% 70.00
• Rockford "Rifle Range", Barossa Valley, S.A. 2005 14.0% 85.00
• “St Hugo”, Coonawarra, S.A. 2005 14.0% 85.00
• Yalumba “The Menzies,” Coonawarra, S.A. 2005 14.0% 85.00

Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

• Cherubino, Frankland River, W.A. 2008 14.5% 85.00
• Cape Mentelle, Margaret River, W.A. 2004 14.5% 95.00
• Suckfizzle, Augusta, W.A. 2006 14.0% 95.00
  
• Grant Burge “Shadrach,” Barossa, S.A. 2005 15.0% 95.00
• Balnaves ‘’The Tally’’, Coonawarra, S.A. 2006 15.0% 110.00
  
• Houghton "Gladstone", Frankland River, W.A. 2003/2004 14.5% 110.00
  
• Leeuwin Estate “Art Series,” Margaret River, W.A. 2004 13.5% 110.00
• Sandalford “Prenderville” Margaret River, W.A. 2005 13.5% 110.00
  
• Hardy’s, Thomas Hardy, Coonawarra, S.A. 1993 13.5% 110.00
• Moss Wood, Margaret River, W.A. 2005 14.0 % 110.00
• Houghton "Jack Mann", Frankland River, W.A. 2002 14.5% 180.00
  

Pinot Noir

• Pinot Noir, by nature is not a huge wine, however it is still rich, layered and complex. Well known for its sensitivity to variations in climate and soil, this ancient variety, when grown in the right location can produce wines of outstanding quality.

• Trentham Estate, Trentham Cliffs, N.S.W. 2009 13.5% 40.00
• Momo, Marlborough, N.Z. 2008 14.0% 45.00
  
• Picardy, Pemberton, W.A. 2007 13.5% 70.00
• Mt Difficulty ‘’Roaring Meg’’, Central Otargo, N.Z. 2008 13.5% 70.00
• Peregrine, Central Otargo, N.Z. 2008 13.5% 95.00
• Kooyong Meres, Tuerong, Vic. 2006 13.5% 115.00
• Wild Earth, Central Otargo, N.Z. 2007 14.0% 130.00
• Felton Rd, Central Otargo, N.Z. 2008 14.0% 130.00

Grenache

• Grenache is the world's most widely planted grape used to make red wine, sometimes made into a stand-alone varietal, frequently as a rosé, but most often as a backbone of red blends. On its own, Grenache makes fleshy, heady, very fruity wines in its’ youth, with bottle age however it can develop tobacco, dried apricot and cigar box characters. Nose and mouth feel will vary markedly depending on the style.

• Pepperilly Estate, Ferguson Valley, W.A. 2006 14.5% 45.00
• D’Arenberg “The Custodian”, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2005 14.5% 45.00
• Chapel Hill “The Abbot”, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2006 15.0% 65.00
• S.C. Pannell, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2006 14.0% 95.00
• Izway 'Three Brians', Barossa, S.A. 2007 15.5% 95.00

Tempranillo

• Tempranillo is the premium red wine grape variety from the Rioja region in Spain. But now in many Australian Wine regions from the King Valley to McLaren Vale and the Barossa to Margaret River, this variety is now challenging Sangiovese as the up and coming star of the red varietal wine scene in Australia.

• Willow Bridge, Ferguson Valley, W.A. 2008 13.5% 40.00
• Hewitson Private Cellar, Bashams Beach, Fleurieu S.A. 2006 14.5% 95.00

Sangiovese and Barbera

• Both these varieties are relatively new to Australia however they are gaining popularity quickly. The flavor profile of Sangiovese is fruity, with moderate to high natural acidity and generally a medium-body ranging from firm and elegant to assertive and robust. Barbera is an ancient variety with its historical roots in Italy, where today it remains the second most widely planted red variety, after Sangiovese. The highest quality Barberas come from the Piedmont region.

• Chalk Hill Sangiovese, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2007 15.0% 45.00
• Chalk Hill Barbera, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2006 15.0% 45.00
• Coriole Sangiovese, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2006
  

Cellar Reserve Varietal Blends

• Voyager Estate Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, W.A. 2004 14.0% 90.00
• S.C. Pannell Shiraz Grenache, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2005 14.5% 90.00
• Charles Melton “Nine Popes”, Grenache Shiraz Mourvédre, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2005 14.5% 105.00
• Penfolds “Bin 389” Cabernet Shiraz, Coonawarra, S.A. 2005 14.5% 115.00
• Lindemans “Limestone Ridge” Shiraz Cabernet, Coonawarra, S.A. 1993 13.0% 160.00
• Torbreck “The Decendant” Shiraz Viognier, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2005 14.5% 160.00

Red Varietal Blends

• Pepperilly Estate Cabernet Merlot, Ferguson Valley, W.A. 2006 14.5% 40.00
• Wignalls Cabernet Merlot, Albany, W.A. 2007 14.5% 50.00
• Fraser Gallop Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, W.A. 2008 14.0% 50.00
  
• Woodlands Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, W.A. 2008 13.0% 50.00
• O'Leary Walker "Blue Cutting Road" Cabernet Merlot, Clare Valley, S.A. 13.0% 50.00
• Maverick Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre, Barossa, S.A. 2007 14.5% 55.00
• Lenton Brae Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, W.A. 2008 13.5% 55.00
• D’Arenberg “Laughing Magpie” Shiraz Viogner, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2007 14.5% 60.00
• Cape Mentelle "Trinders"Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, W.A. 2007 14.5% 65.00
• Henschke "Henry's 7" Shiraz Grenache Viognier, Barossa, S.A. 2007 15.0% 65.00
• Yalumba Tempranillo Grenache Viognier, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2007 13.5% 65.00
• Grant Burge “Holy Trinity” Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre, Barossa, S.A. 2005 14.5% 75.00
• Marius Symposium Shiraz Mourvedre, Barossa, S.A. 2006 14.5% 75.00
• Rockford “Rod & Spur” Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2003 15.0% 75.00
• Yalumba “The Signature” Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Barossa, S.A. 2004 14.5% 80.00