Wine, it’s just fermented fruit in a bottle isn’t it, so why do we get so excited about it?
Is it a fond memory that takes us back with each taste? Is it the 5 taste sensations that get triggered with each different wine? Is it the terroir of your favourite region or is it experiencing something new?
What I have strived to create is a list to cover all these quims and more. I have explored the far reaches of the world to open you up to something new without forgetting the classics. I have some of the best up and comers mixed with exciting hidden gems and benchmarks.
The pursuit never ends and neither do the memories.
- Patrick Berry
Due to the nature of large wine lists, some items may not be currently in stock, however, we will be more than happy to find an alternative bottle for your enjoyment.
A refreshing mix of spiced rum, ginger, lime mint and apple. Soon to be world famouse at 23 Bank Place.
The Syracuse Americano
$16
This cocktail was first served in creator Gaspare Campari's bar, Caffè Campari, in the 1860s. It was originally known as the "Milano-Torino" because of its ingredients: Campari, the bitter liqueur, is from Milan and Cinzano, the vermouth, is from Turin (Torino). Together with a small amount of soda water, this cocktail is an aperitif classic and a great choice in order to combat Melbourne's summer heat.
Fire Drum Martini
$20
Premium hand crafted Vodka showcasing one of the most pristine environments in the world. Small batch copper pot distilled from 100% Tasmanian Barley and pure mountain water. Enjoy dry and stirred with a lemon twist for optimal enjoyment.
Kir Royale
$15
First called blanc-cassis, France's classic pre-meal aperitif was first made by mixing the lesser white wines of Burgundy, the likes of Chablis or Bourgogne Aligote, with Creme de Cassis from the area, however, the drink is now named after Félix Kir (1876–1968), mayor of Dijon in Burgundy, who as a pioneer of the twinning movement in the aftermath of the Second World War popularized the drink by offering it at receptions to visiting delegations. The Royale Kir is simply made with sparkling wine instead of still and it is this that we offer to revitalise your tastebuds.
Aperol
Italy
9
Campari
Italy
9.5
Cynar
Italy
9.5
Dubonnet
France
10
Lillet Blanc
France
9.5
Pernod
France
9
Ricard Apertif Anise
France
9
Pimm's
United Kingdom
10
Carpano Punt e Mes
Italy
10
Martini Rosso
Italy
8.5
Martini Bianco
Italy
8.5
Dolin Vermouth Blanc
France
9
Noilly Pratt Original Dry Vermouth
France
8.5
Gin
Plymouth 'Navy Strength'
United Kingdom
14
Tanqueray
United Kingdom
10
Tanqueray Ten
United Kingdom
15
Bombay Sapphire
United Kingdom
10
Hendrick's
United Kingdom
12
Westwinds 'The Cutlass'
Margaret River
14
Beers
Featured Beer
Estaminet Premium Pils
Belgium
$8
Made with 100% high quality Summer barley with distinctive yeast & precious Saaz hops. Estaminet has a golden yellow colour with subtle hop aromas making it refreshing and a real thirst quencher.
Local
Cascade Premium Light
Tasmania
$7.5
Coopers Sparkling Ale
South Australia
$8.5
Knappstein Reserve Lager
South Australia
$9.5
Nail Pale Ale
Western Australia
$9.5
White Rabbit Dark Ale
Victoria
$9.5
Coburg Lager
Victoria
$9.5
Barrow Boys Stormy Lager
Victoria
$10
Lucky Duck Cider
Victoria
$9.5
Bress Bon Bon Cider 750ml
Victoria
$30
Imported
Peroni 'Nastro Azzuro' Lager
Italy
$9.5
961 Lager
Lebanon
$9.5
Palm Special Belge Amber Ale
Belgium
$9.5
Peroni 'Nastro Azzuro' Lager
Italy
$9.5
Red Horse Extra Strong
Phillipines
$10
Estaminet Pils
Belgium
$10
Trumer Pils
Austria
$11
Alhambra Reserve 1925
Spain
$12
CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING
Champagne
There are many factors which attribute to Champagne's absolute domination of the sparkling wine market. The first to be mentioned has to be the ground in which the grapes are grown. The bedrock of limestone, that the monks in Reims many hundreds of years ago carved their cellars out of, is the key to keeping the soils of this cold, inland district warm enough to ensure that the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and, with less difficulty, Pinot Meunier achieve perfect fruit ripeness whilst retaining the acidity and fruit characters required for the creation of some of the finest sparkling wines on Earth.
NV
Laurent Perrier Brut
Tours-sur-Marne
146
NV
Pol Roger Brut
Epernay
165
NV
Devaux La Cuvée D
Bar-Sur-Seine
198
NV
Larmandier-Bernier 'Terre de Vertus' Brut Zero
Vertus
178
NV
Egly-Ouriet Brut
Ambonnay
205
NV
Pommery Brut
Reims
169
NV
Vranken Diamant Brut
Reims
180
NV
Ayala 'Brut Nature'
Aÿ
144
NV
Ayala 'Brut Majeur'
Aÿ
153
NV
Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' Brut
Aÿ
188
NV
Jose Dhondt, Blanc de Blancs
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
139
NV
LeMesnil Blanc de Blancs
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
144
NV
Agrapart 'Terroirs' Blanc de Blancs
Avize
150
NV
Larmandier-Bernier 'Latitude' Blanc de Blancs
Vertus
180
NV
Egly-Ouriet Blanc de Noirs
Ambonnay
335
NV
Fleury Blanc de Noirs
Côte des Bar
153
NV
Claude Carre et Fils Rosé
Trepail
145
NV
Devaux Cuvée Rosé
Bar-Sur-Seine
172
NV
Bollinger Brut Rosé
Aÿ
220
2002
Claude Carre et Fils
Trepail
189
2004
Pommery Grand Cru
Reims
295
1999
Pommery Cuvée 'Louise'
Reims
410
2005
Andre Jacquart 'Experience Mensil' Blanc de Blancs
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
192
1998
Taittinger 'Comtes de Champagne' Blanc de Blancs
Reims
510
2004
Agrapart 'L'Avizoise' Blanc de Blancs
Avize
238
1996
Billecart-Salmon 'Cuvee Nicolas François' 375ml
Mareuil-sur-Aÿ
182
2002
R.D Bollinger
Aÿ
630
Sparkling Wine
Australia
NV
Jansz Brut
Pipers Brook, TAS
65
2009
Stonier
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
71
2010
Petaluma 'Croser' Brut
Piccadilly Valley, SA
89
2008
Gembrook Hill Blanc de Blancs
Yarra Valley, VIC
99
2012
House of Cards Blanc de Blancs
Margaret River, WA
72
2011
Cape Bernier Rosé
Bream Creek, TAS
76
2003
Disgorged Wild Duck Creek 'Sparkling Duck' Sparkling Shiraz
Heathcote, VIC
190
1984
Seppelt 'Sparkling Burgundy' Sparkling Shiraz
Great Western, VIC
269
New Zealand
NV
Akarua Rosé
Central Otago
76
France
2010
Kilikanoon Vouvray Brut
Loire Valley
66
Italy
2009
Tenuta Pederzana Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro
Emilia Romagna
67
NV
Bellussi Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOCG
Treviso
60
Spain
NV
Monte Vicor Cava Brut
Calatayud
55
Argentina
NV
Jed Blanc de Blancs
Mendoza
58
RIESLING
Germany
2008
Heymann-Löwenstein Uhlen 'Roth Lay'
Mosel
180
1996
Egon Müller 'Scharzhofberger' Spätlese
Mosel
215
2011
Egon Muller Scharzhof QBA
Mosel
89
2011
Dönnhoff Estate Trocken
Nahe
82
2011
Georg Gustav Huff Spätlese
Rheinhessen
64
2010
Georg Gustav Huff Spätlese Trocken
Rheinhessen
69
2006
Robert Weil Spätlese Trocken
Rheingau
164
2002
Georg Breuer 'Roseneck'
Rheingau
172
France
2011
Gustave Lorentz
Alsace
62
2010
Rene Mure 'Côte-du-Rouffach'
Alsace
92
2009
Trimbach Réserve
Alsace
92
2002
Paul Blanck 'Schlossberg' Grand Cru
Alsace
164
Austria
2003
Prager 'Kaiserberg' Smaragd
Wachau
142
2001
F.X. Pichler 'Kellerberg' Smaragd
Wachau
219
Australia
2011
Dog Rock Reserve
Pyrenees, VIC
47
2013
Austins
Geelong, VIC
59
2014
Bress 'Gold Chook'
Harcourt Valley, VIC
51
2013
Mesh
Eden Valley, SA
69
2005
Kanta
Adelaide Hills, SA
79
2010
Kanta
Adelaide Hills, SA
69
2012
Grosset 'Springvale'
Clare Valley, SA
89
2011
Grosset 'Polish Hill'
Clare Valley, SA
115
2012
Grosset 'Polish Hill'
Clare Valley, SA
120
2012
The Wilson 'Polish Hill'
Clare Valley, SA
71
2005
Katnook Estate 1500ml
Coonawara, SA
156
2013
Josef Chromy SGR (Kabinett Style)
Relbia, TAS
52
2010
Frankland Estate 'Smith Cullam' (Kabinett style)
Frankland River, WA
89
New Zealand
2011
Seresin Estate 'Memento'
Marlborough
67
2009
Fromm 'Spätlese'
Marlborough
81
2010
Pasquale
Waitaki Valley, Northern Otago
68
2013
Mt Difficulty 'Target'
Central Otago
74
Lebanon
2011
Batroun Mountains
Batroun
75
GEWURZTRAMINER AND MUSCAT BLANC, PINOT GRIS, PINOT GRIGIO
Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne and others - White Rhône
2010
E. Guigal Condrieu Viognier
Northern Rhône, France
175
2009
Gabrielle Meffre 'Laurus' Condrieu Viognier
Northern Rhône, France
232
Condrieu is an extremely small Appelation in the North of France's Rhône Valley. The area is exceptional as it is the origin of the highly temperamental Viognier grape. The house of Gabriel Meffre have created a stunning example of Condrieu by using their famed 275 litre 'Laurus' Barrels from fine-grained Burgundian Oak in order to present Viognier with the utmost elegance and refinement.
2011
Yves Cuilleron St. Joseph 'Lyséras' Marsanne Roussanne
Northern Rhône, France
108
2011
Yves Cuilleron St. Joseph 'Le Lombard' Marsanne
Northern Rhône, France
113
2011
Yves Cuilleron St. Joseph 'Le Coteau Saint-Pierre' Roussanne
Northern Rhône, France
121
2012
Font de Michelle Côtes du Rhône Blanc Viognier
Southern Rhône, France
49
Australia
2011
Yeringberg Viognier
Yarra Valley, VIC
72
2010
By Farr Viognier
Geelong, VIC
108
2001
Giaconda 'Aeolia' Roussanne
Beechworth,VIC
206
2005
Giaconda 'Aeolia' Roussanne
Beechworth,VIC
177
2012
Stefani Estate Marsanne Roussanne
Heathcote, VIC
45
2011
Michael Hall Roussanne
Barossa Valley, SA
81
Other White Varietals
2009
André ae Mireille Tissot 'Selection' Chardonnay, Savagnin
Arbois, France
84
2007
Jaques Puffeney Savagnin
Arbois, France
132
2008
André ae Mireille Tissot 'En Barberon' Chardonnay
Côtes du Jura, France
126
2010
Domaine de la Majone Picpoul de Pinet
Côteaux du Languedoc, France
52
2013
Château Petit Roubie Picpoul de Pinet
Côteaux du Languedoc, France
62
2012
Churton Petit Manseng 500ml
Marlborough, NZ
135
2011
Fighting Gully Road 'Aquila' Chardonnay, Viognier, Petit Manseng
Some may ask "American Pinot Noir, what's the big deal?" However, with the Eyrie Vineyard's 'South Block' it is not the finest of American Pinot Noir which is represented as much as New World Pinot Noir in General. The 1975 vintage of this wine (only David Lett's fifth vintage) was awarded tenth place in the much viewed 1979 Wine Olympics, hosted by Gault Millau Magazine in Paris and further prompted Maison Joseph Drouhin from Burgundy to organise a re-match and test the entire range of wines against the 1975 Eyrie. Astonishingly, only the 1959 Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny was to out-shine the Oregonian Pinot and consequently Maison Joseph Drouhin established Domaine Drouhin in Oregon in light of these events. With the media stirred and the wine world shocked it can be said that David Lett prompted us all to address how Pinot Noir is made and where, at its very best, it comes from.
Retrospectively, few have heard of the small Lilydale winery in the Yarra Valley that is Mount Mary. There is no cellar door to speak of and their wines are incredibly rare, however, in this small corner of Victoria hide some of the finest wines in Australia. The late Dr. John Middleton established Mount Mary in 1971 with the aim to emulate the wines of Burgundy and Bordeaux. In my point of view he succeeded and his sons David and Sam continue to strive towards his goal with an even greater pace.
2004
Golden Ball 'Gallice' Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Beechworth, VIC
142
2006
Golden Ball 'Gallice' Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Shiraz and Blends - Reds of the Northern Rhône Valley
2006
Gabriel Meffre 'Laurus'
Côte-Rôtie
224
2001
Domaine Gilles Barge Shiraz Viognier
Côte-Rôtie
345
1997
E. Guigal 'La Mouline' Shiraz Viognier
Côte-Rôtie
850
2008
Domaine Faury L'Arte Zele
Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes
67
2010
Maison Nicolas Perrin
Crozes Hermitage
120
2009
Gilles Robin
Hermitage
260
1996
Jaboulet 'La Chapelle'
Hermitage
610
Australia
2010
Luke Lambert 'Reserve'
Yarra Valley, VIC
139
2012
Levantine Hill
Yarra Valley, VIC
155
2012
Graillot 'Syrah No. 2'
Heathcote, VIC
65
2010
Trust
Heathcote, VIC
70
2013
Between Five Bell's Shiraz, Sangiovese, Negroamaro, Nero d' Avola
Heathcote,VIC
79
2008
Twofold
Heathcote, VIC
79
2012
Heathcote Estate
Heathcote, VIC
104
2002
Jasper Hill 'Georgia's Paddock'
Heathcote, VIC
215
2013
Best's Bin No.1
Great Western, VIC
62
2004
Mt Langi Ghiran 'Langi'
Grampians, VIC
195
2007
Mt Langi Ghiran 'Langi'
Grampians, VIC
180
2013
Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier
Canberra District, ACT
66
2010
Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier
Canberra District, ACT
212
1990
Brokenwood 'Graveyard'
Hunter Valley, NSW
348
2012
Teusner 'The Riebke'
Barossa Valley, SA
45
2004
Ainsworth & Snelson
Barossa Valley, SA
70
2012
Château Tanunda 'Bethanian'
Barossa Valley, SA
73
2012
Head 'Red'
Barossa Valley, SA
82
2010
Torbreck 'Descendant' Shiraz Viognier
Barossa Valley, SA
268
2001
Torbreck 'Run Rig' Shiraz Viognier
Barossa Valley, SA
585
2002
Torbreck 'Run Rig' Shiraz Viognier
Barossa Valley, SA
565
2006
Torbreck 'Run Rig' Shiraz Viognier
Barossa Valley, SA
495
1994
Henschke 'Mount Edelstone'
Eden Valley, SA
485
1996
Jim Barry 'The Armagh'
Clare Valley, SA
545
1997
Jim Barry 'The Armagh'
Clare Valley, SA
498
2009
Paracombe
Adelaide Hills, SA
59
2012
Bowen Estate
Coonawarra, SA
72
2012
Cape Jaffa 'La Lune'
Limestone Coast, SA
120
Scarce Earth Project
The McLaren Vale is one of the most diverse wine growing regions in the world with differing soil types and sub climates throughout the area. The Scarce Earth Project encourages winemakers to produce single site Shiraz, free of overt winemaking influences, to demonstrate the uniqueness of each site.
2011
Kangarilla Road 'Scarce Earth Project'
McLaren Vale, SA
115
2011
Coriole 'Scarce Earth project'
McLaren Vale, SA
115
2011
Shottesbrooke 'Scarce Earth Project'
McLaren Vale, SA
115
2012
Yangarra Estate
McLaren Vale, SA
61
2012
Wirra Wirra 'Catapult'
McLaren Vale, SA
57
2010
Wirra Wirra 'Chook Block'
McLaren Vale, SA
240
2010
Olivers Taranga 'HJ Reserve'
McLaren Vale, SA
119
1986
Penfolds Bin 95 'Grange'
Regional, SA
1250
1999
Penfolds Bin 95 'Grange'
Regional, SA
1050
Italy
2009
Stefano Amerighi
Cortona, Italy
139
New Zealand
2010
Kidnapper Cliffs
Hawke's Bay
105
2006
Bridge Pa 'Louis' Reserve
Hawke's Bay
128
2007
Bridge Pa 'Louis' Reserve
Hawke's Bay
128
2006
Dry River Lovat
Martinborough
180
Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre blends - Southern Rhône Varietals
2010
Domaine la Boutiniere
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
130
2005
Domaine la Roquete
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
150
2009
Domaine du Beaurenard
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
164
2008
Domaine du Pegau 'Cuvée Réservée'
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
195
2006
Domaine de Marcoux
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
224
2009
Remy Ferbras
Beaumes de Vinese
60
2011
Camille Cayran le pas de la Beaume 1500ml
Côtes du Rhône
110
2010
Domaine de la Guicharde Massif d'Uchaux 'Cuvée Genest'
Côtes du Rhône Villages
77
2010
Domaine de la Graveirette Julien Mus 'Musc' Marselan
Torbreck 'The Steading' Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre
Barossa Valley, SA
82
2009
Teusner 'Righteous' Grenache
Barossa Valley, SA
196
2001
Hewitson 'Old Garden' Mourvedre 1500ml
Barossa Valley, SA
290
2012
Samuel's Gorge Grenache
McLaren Vale, SA
98
1999
Clarendon Hills 'Kangarilla Vineyard' Grenache
McLaren Vale, SA
186
2003
Clarendon Hills 'Romas' Grenache
McLaren Vale, SA
228
Other Red Varietals
French Red Varietals
2010
Château du Cedre Malbec, Tannat, Merlot
Cahors, France
72
2005
Château Montus 'La Tyre' Tannat
Madiran, France
380
What is Tannat?? Where is Madiran? Why is this all so seamingly unusual??? It is probably true that without Alain Brumont's perserverance the Tannat grape and its appellation of Madiran in Gascony, South West France, would be overlooked in the wine world. The monumental purchase and renovation of Château Montus in the 1980s has shown Brumont to be one of France's greatest ever winemakers as he succeeded in creating what is now one of Southern France's largest premium wine estates from the ground up. His radical idea of creating a world class, ultra premium, wine from the Tannat grape was inevitably realised as his flagship vineyard, 'La Tyre', defiantly shows with a perfect mix of dark savouriness with alluring characters that are quite unlike any other wine on Earth. A truly great wine from a great winemaker.
2011
Domaine de la Grange des Péres Syrah, Mourvédre, Cab Sauv
