a la carte white wine list

Riesling

• Rieslings are typically light to medium bodied, providing an intensity of flavour to the middle palate. They are often described as having a ‘steely’ or ‘minerally’ mouth feel. A younger Riesling is usually high in acidity and can display floral, aromatic, citrus or tropical like characteristics. With age, Rieslings can develop lanolin like texture and display complex flavours such as toast, honey and cedar. 

• Bellamine "Select" (sweet) Pemberton W.A. 2011 40.00
• Skillogalee, Clare Valley, S.A. 2011 50.00
• Hewitson "Gun Metal", Barossa Valley, S.A. 2010
• 12.50 (glass) 50.00 (bottle)
• Josef Chromy, Launceston, TAS 2010 50.00
• Mesh, Eden Valley, S.A. 2010 65.00
• Lucien Albrecht, Alsace, France 2009 60.00
• Forest Hill Block 1, Denmark, WA, 2009 75.00

Chenin Blanc

• This grape variety produces crisp, flavoursome wines. They can be described as having herbaceous, herbal grassy, floral, apple, tropical fruit, almond, marzipan and honey characteristics.
  
• Coriole, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2010 
• 10.00 (150ml) 25.00 (375ml) 40.00 (750ml)
  
• Paul Conti “The Tuarts,” Swan Valley, W.A. 2010 40.00

Verdelho

• Verdelho is a generously flavoured style that is most often reminiscent of tropical fruits and balanced with crisp acidity. Verdelho is generally picked at the latter stages of maturity and therefore tends to exhibit some sweetness on the palate.
  
• Ashbrook, Margaret River, W.A. 2010
• 11.50 (150ml) 25.00 (375ml) 45.00 (750ml)
• Peel Estate, Baldivis, W.A. 2008 45.00
  

Viognier

• Viognier’s true varietal character often exhibits apricots, spice, floral and citrus hints and a luscious texture and perfume. Typically the mouth feel is soft and some wines can appear oily. Another feature is their textured nature and refreshing acid finish. 

• Millbrook, Jarrahdale, W.A. 2008  45.00
• Yalumba, Eden Valley, S.A. 2010 
• 12.50 (150ml) 30.00 (375ml) 50.00 (750ml)
  

Pinot Gris

• Pinot Gris is a white variety traditionally grown in the Alsace region of France or in Italy where it is known as Pinot Grigio. This wine is typically crisp and steely with spicy, citrus aroma’s and makes a refreshing change from the richness of chardonnay.
  
• Tim Adams, Clare Valley, S.A. 2010  50.00
• Astrolabe Marlborough, N.Z .2008 50.00
• Nova Vita, Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2009
• 15.00 (150ml) 30.00 (375ml) 50.00 (750ml)
• Masi Masianco, Friuli, Italy, 2009 60.00
• Primo Estate "Joseph" McLaren Vale, S.A. 2011 65.00
• Saint Clair, Marlborough, N.Z. 2008 65.00
• Seresin, Marlborough, N.Z. 2008 75.00

Gewurztaminer

• Gewürztraminer is a variety that grows best in cooler climates and has a high sugar content. Gewürztraminer is normally an off-dry wine, but can be sweet and the aromas are dried roses, passion fruit, and lychees. The rich pink color of the grape produces light to dark yellow to coppery hues of wine.

• Pewsey Vale, Eden Valley, S.A. 2008 50.00
• Lucien Albrecht, Alsace, France 2009 75.00

Sauvignon Blanc

• Sauvignon Blanc is a typically light to medium bodied style. It is best described as lively and zesty. Sauvignon Blanc can express acidity and herbaceous characteristics in leaner styles. The fuller styles show more weight in the middle palate and a greater expression of grassy, gooseberry-like characters.

• Millbrook, Jarrahdale, W.A. 2010 45.00
• Pemberley, Pemberton W.A. 2011 45.00
• Rosily, Margaret River W.A. 2010 45.00
• Mahi, Marlborough N.Z. 2010 
• 12.00 (150ml) 30.00 (375ml) 50.00 (750ml) 
• Stella Bella, Margaret River, W.A. 2011  50.00
• Maximus, Adelaide Hills S.A. 2010 55.00
• Paul Nelson, "Fume", Mount Barker, W.A. 2010 55.00 
• Peregrine, Central Ontago, N.Z. 2011 55.00
• Willow Bridge "Fume" Reserve, Pemberton, W.A. 2010 55.00
• Four Vin de Pays du Val de Loire Sauvignon, Loire France 2008 55.00
• Ata Rangi Martinborough, N.Z. 2010 65.00
• Astrolabe, "Kekerengu Coast" Marlborough, N.Z. 2009 65.00
• Shaw and Smith, Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2011 65.00
• Craggy Range "Temuna", Martinborough, N.Z. 2010 65.00
• Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series', Margaret River, W.A. 2010 65.00
• Saint Clair Pioneer Block ‘2’, Marlborough, N.Z. 2010 70.00
• Cloudy Bay, “Te Koko” Marlborough, N.Z. 2007 95.00

Chardonnay

• Chardonnay is considered to be a pliable style that provides avenue for winemakers to fully extend their winemaking skills. These wines will often range from medium to full-bodied. Chardonnay from cooler climates exhibits apple, quince, grapefruit and lime characters and those from warmer conditions display peach and tropical fruit like tones. Unoaked Chardonnay is generally medium bodied allowing the varietal fruit characters to emerge, finishing fresh and crisp on the palate. Oaked Chardonnay ranges from medium to full-bodied exhibiting plenty of fresh melon and peach flavours which are often complemented by vanilla and toasty oak tones derived from time in barrel and malo-lactic fermentation.

• Oaked Chardonnay

• D'Arenberg "Olive Grove", McLaren Vale, S.A. 2010 50.00
• Pepperilly Estate, Ferguson Valley, W.A. 2010 40.00
• Woodlands, Margaret River, W.A. 2010 50.00
• Wirra Wirra “12th Man”, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2010 65.00
• Yalumba FDW, Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2008 65.00
• Thompson, Margaret River, W.A. 2008 65.00  
• Picardy, Pemberton, W.A. 2009 80.00
• Forest Hill "Block 8", Denmark, W.A. 2009 80.00
• Voyager, Margaret River, W.A. 2008 85.00
• Billaud-Simon, Chablis, France 2009 85.00

• Cellar Reserve Chardonnay

• Shaw and Smith M3, Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2009 85.00
• Tyrrell’s Vat 47, Hunter Valley, N.S.W. 2006 130.00
• Pierro, Margaret River, W.A. 2009 150.00
• Leeuwin Estate “Art Series,” Margaret River, W.A. 2008 120.00
• Domaine Michelot Meursault 'Clos St Felix' Burgandy, France, 2006 95.00
• Christian Moreau Chablis 1er Cru "Valmur" Chablis, France, 2008 95.00
• Xanadu, Margaret River, W.A. 2009 120.00
• Cullen, "Kevin John" Margaret River W.A. 2009 150.00

Semillon

• Semillon is a complex and varied style, the flavour of which depends largely on how it is made. Winemakers will use techniques such as barrel fermentation, time on lees and malo-lactic fermentation to add complexity and texture to these wines. In general, Semillon styles will range from medium to full-bodied and often have a crisp and fresh finish.
• Peter Lehmann, Barossa, S.A. 2009  40.00
• Tim Adams, Clare Valley, S.A. 2009 48.00
• Arlewood, Margaret River, W.A. 2005
• 15.00 (150ml) 35.00(375ml) 50.00(750ml)
• Brokenwood, Hunter Valley, N.S.W. 2009 50.00
• Ashbrook, Margaret River, W.A. 2010 55.00
• Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Hunter Valley, N.S.W. 2005 90.00

White Varietal Blends

• Pepperilly Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Ferguson Valley, W.A. 2010 
• 10.00 (150ml) 25.00 (375ml) 45.00 (750ml)
• Sandalford Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Margaret River, W.A. 2010 50.00
• Picardy Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Pemberton, W.A. 2011 50.00
• Lenton Brae, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, W.A. 2011 55.00
• Hamelin Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, W.A. 2010 50.00
  
• Turkey Flat "Butchers Block" Marsanne, Viognier, Rousanne, Barossa Valley S.A. 2009 50.00
• Santadi Villa Solais Vermentino Di Sardengna, Sardina Italy, 2008
• 15.00 (150ml) 30.00 (375ml) 55.00 (750ml)
• Flametree Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, W.A. 55.00
• Arlewood Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Margaret River, W.A. 2007 65.00
• Umani Ronchi, Classico Reserva Vericchio Marche, Italy 2005
• 16.50 (150ml) 35.00 (375ml) 65.00 (750ml) 
• Moss Wood Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, W.A. 2010 65.00
• Pierro “LTC,” Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, W.A. 2010 65.00
• Jermann Vinnae Servus Cella Ribolla Gailla, Fruilano, Riesling Renano, Fruili, Italy 2008 85.00

Rosé

• Rosé is made from the free run juice of red grapes, usually Cabernet or Grenache. The juice only spends a short time in contact with the skins, therefore exhibiting a slight pink colour. Generally dry, this wine boasts fantastic summer drinking as an apéritif or with white meats.

• Pepperilly Estate, Ferguson Valley, W.A. 2010
• 10.00 (150ml) 22.00 (375ml) 40.00 (750ml)
• La Vieille Ferme, Rhone Valley, France 2010 45.00
• Charles Melton, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2011 50.00
• Turkey Flat, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2010 50.00