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. 

• Bellarmine "Auslese" (sweet), Pemberton, W.A. 2008 12.5% 40.00
• Forest Hill Block 1, Denmark, WA, 2008 11.0% 45.00
• Skillogalee, Clare Valley, S.A. 2009 12.5% 45.00
• Mesh, Eden Valley, S.A. 2008 12.5% 45.00

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 Sangiovese, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2009 13.0% 40.00
• Peter Lehmann, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2009 13.0% 40.00
  
• Paul Conti “The Tuarts,” Swan Valley, W.A. 2009 13.0% 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. 2009 13.0% 45.00
• Lamont’s, Swan Valley, W.A. 2008 13.0% 45.00
• Sandalford, Margaret River, W.A. 2009 13% 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. 2007 14.0% 45.00
• Yalumba, Eden Valley, S.A. 2007 14.5% 50.00

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. 2009 12.5% 40.00
• Astrolabe Marlborough, N.Z .2008 14.0% 50.00
• Masi Masianco, Friuli, Italy, 2008 13.5% 50.00
• Saint Clair, Marlborough, N.Z. 2008 13.5% 75.00
• Seresin, Marlborough, N.Z. 2008 14.5% 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. 2007 13.5% 50.00
• Lucien Albrecht, Alsace, France 2006 13.0% 70.00

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.

• Bellamine, Pemberton, W.A. 2009 12.5% 40.00
• Pemberly, Pemberton, W.A. 2009 13.2% 40.00
• Forest Hill, Denmark, W.A. 2009 14.0% 40.00
  
• Momo, Marlborough, N.Z. 2009 13.0% 40.00
• Wild Rock, Marlborough, N.Z. 2009 13.0% 40.00
• Millbrook, Jarrahdale, W.A. 2008 12.5% 45.00
• Geoff Weaver, Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2009 13.5% 50.00
• Stella Bella, Margaret River, W.A. 2009 13.0% 50.00
• Peregrine, Central Ontago, N.Z. 2009 14.0% 50.00
• Willow Bridge Reserve, Pemberton, W.A. 2008 12.5% 50.00
• Astrolabe, Marlborough, N.Z. 2008 13.0% 55.00
• Otuwhero, Margaret River, W.A. 2009 13.0% 55.00
• Paul Nelson Fume-Blanc, Mount Barker, W.A. 2009 13.0% 55.00
• Cherubino, Pemberton, W.A. 2009 12.5% 55.00
• Shaw and Smith, Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2009 13.0% 55.00
• Leeuwin Estate ‘Art Series’ Margaret River, W.A. 2009 12.5% 65.00
• Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, N.Z. 2009 13.5% 70.00
• Saint Clair Pioneer Block ‘6’, Marlborough, N.Z. 2009 13.0% 70.00
• Seresin, Marborough, N.Z. 2008 13.5% 75.00
• Cloudy Bay, “Te Koko” Marlborough, N.Z. 2006 13.5% 95.00

Moscato

• Luscious sweet fruit but excellent balancing acidity on the back palate and a lingering spritz. Made from 100 year old Frontinac vines
  

• Two Hands, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2009 500ml 7.0% 38.00

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", Mt Barker, W.A. 2007 14.5% 40.00
• Woodlands, Margaret River, W.A. 2007 13.5% 45.00
• Wirra Wirra “12th Man”, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2006 13.0% 50.00
• Vasse Felix, Margaret River, W.A. 2008 12.5% 50.00
• Yalumba FDW, Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2007 13.5% 55.00
• Stella Bella, Margaret River, W.A. 2007 13.0% 65.00
• Thompson, Margaret River, W.A. 2006 13.5% 65.00
• Arlewood, Margert River, W.A. 2005 14.0% 65.00
• Picardy, Pemberton, W.A. 2007 13.0% 75.00
• Lenton Brae, Margaret River, W.A. 2007 13.6% 75.00
• Forest Hill "Block 8", Denmark, W.A. 2006 13.5% 75.00
  
• Voyager, Margaret River, W.A. 2007 13.3% 80.00

• Cellar Reserve Chardonnay

• Shaw and Smith M3, Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2008 13.0% 80.00
• Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, N.Z. 2006 14.5% 80.00
• Tyrrell’s Vat 47, Hunter Valley, N.S.W. 2006 14.3% 95.00
• Pierro, Margaret River, W.A. 2007 14.0% 95.00
• Leeuwin Estate “Art Series,” Margaret River, W.A. 2004 14.5% 120.00

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. 2006 12.0% 40.00
• Tim Adams, Clare Valley, S.A. 2004 12.0% 45.00
• Will's Domain, Margaret River, W.A. 2008 14.0% 50.00
• Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Hunter Valley, N.S.W. 2005 13.0% 75.00

White Varietal Blends

• Pepperilly Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Ferguson Valley, W.A. 2008 11.5% 38.00
• Lenton Brae, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, W.A. 2008 13.0% 45.00
• Alkoomi Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Frankland River, W.A. 2009 12.0% 45.00
• Hamelin Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, W.A. 2009 12.0% 45.00
  
• Turkey Flat "Butchers Block" Marsanne, Viognier, Rousanne, Barossa Valley S.A. 2009 12.5% 50.00
• Pierro Blanc de Blanc Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, W.A. 2009 12.5% 55.00
• Cape Mentelle Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, W.A. 2009 12.5% 55.00
• Arlewood Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Margaret River, W.A. 2006 13.0% 60.00
  
• Moss Wood Semillon Sauvignon blanc, Margaret River, W.A. 2009 14.5% 65.00
  
• Pierro “LTC,” Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, W.A. 2008 13.5% 65.00

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.

• La Vieille Ferme, Rhone Valley, France 2008 13.0% 40.00
• Charles Melton, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2009 13.0% 50.00
• Turkey Flat, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2009 13.0% 50.00
  
• Rockford "Alicante", Barossa Valley, S.A. 2009 9.5% 50.00