Wine List - cloudfront.net

Wine is nothing more than fermented grape juice, but
somehow that transformation turns it into heavenly stuff! Our wine
list is dedicated to the hands on makers, the small growers, the
crazies and the fanatics. It is filled with varieties you’ve not
necessarily seen (let alone pronounced!) and producers that are
unknown. What you should know is that every wine has been
picked to be on this list for a good reason. Every bottle, we believe,
has a story to tell, be it about the place, the grape or the
winemaker.
This list is not meant to be a catalogue of trophy wines & great old
vintages; there are plenty of those lists already. What we want you
to take away is the experience of trying something that is both new
and accessible.
Having said all that, we do admit that our tastes can be eclectic,
and life is too short to drink bad juice. So if you don’t like what’s in
your glass then let us know, the bottle won’t go to waste! (And I
mean the first glass, not the last one!)
By the taste, glass or flask and over 200 bottles we should be able
to find the good juice for you.
So, who needs a glass of wine?
BYO (Wine Only) is available from 1.30pm Monday to Friday. Corkage is $25 per bottle.
Wines by the Glass or Flask
Bubbles
ml 130 / 500 / 750
Langlois-Château Cab Franc Rosé, Cremant de Loire, France NV
15 / 51 / 75
Piper Heidsieck, Reims, Champagne, France NV
White
19 / 71 / 105
ml 150 / 500 / 750
Tomich Hill Riesling , Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2013
11 / 33 / 48
Suffield Riesling , Eden Valley, S.A. 2009
15 / 45 / 66
An Ape Is Loose Greco di Tufo , Vic. 2015
15 / 45 / 66
Viti's Pinot Grigio , Venezie, Italy 2015
13 / 37 / 55
Domaine de Chevilly Sauvignon Blanc , Quincy, France 2013
13 / 38 / 56
Eden Road 'Bunched', Canberra, A.C.T. 2015
15 / 44 / 65
Calcari Xarel-lo, Parés Baltà, Spain 2013
14 / 43 / 63
Michel Chapoutier 'Tournon' Rhone Blend , Vic. 2014
11 / 31 / 45
Indigo Chardonnay , Beechworth, Vic. 2015
16 / 46 / 68
Amber - white wine made like red wine.
ml 150 / 500 / 750
Yeti & the Kokonut Sercial, Eden Valley, S.A. 2015
Rosé
14 / 43 / 63
ml 150 / 500 / 750
Howard Vineyard 'Picnic' Cab Franc , Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2016
Red
10 / 30 / 44
ml 150 / 500 / 750
Gembrook Hill Pinot Noir , Yarra Valley, Vic. 2012
16 / 48 / 71
Grove Estate 'Sommitã' Nebbiolo, Hilltops, N.S.W. 2013
23 / 71 / 105
Domaine du Mortier 'Sables' Cab Franc , St Nicolas de Bourgeil, FR 2014
17 / 49 / 73
Terre à Terre 'Crayères Vineyard' Cab Franc , Wrattonbully, S.A. 2014
19 / 58 / 84
Domaine les Grandes Vignes 'l'Aubinaie' Cab Franc , Anjou, France 2013
19 / 59 / 88
Ross Hill 'Pinnacle' Cab Franc , Orange, N.S.W. 2013
21 / 64 / 95
Geyer Wine Co. 'The Big Easy', Barossa Valley, S.A. 2015
15 / 47 / 69
Jeff Carrel 'Bistrologie' Carignan, Corbières, France 2014
13 / 38 / 56
Michael Hall 'Stone Well' Shiraz, Barrosa Valley, S.A. 2013
19 / 59 / 88
We’re happy to pour ½ glasses if you want to try a few.
Turn over to see more Franc to taste from the Coravin miracle machine!
House Juice by the Litre!
.5L
1L
Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc W.A.
25
50
Cabernets S.A.
25
50
Winter Of Franc!
You’re probably wondering what is this guy on about. Cabernet Franc?
Well, my original partner in wine endeavours at Bibendum restaurant was a guy called
Francois Verite (Frank the Truth), and he hailed from the spiritual home of Franc – the Loire
Valley.
We were allowed to open a wine per shift to taste, as Francois was the senior sommelier, he
let me choose, as long as it was from the Loire. That was the beginning of my love affair with
Cabernet Franc.
Cab Franc is planted worldwide, mostly as a blending component but plenty of people are
seeing its versatility. It’s a big part of St Émilion Bordeaux wines, quite often being the
dominant figure in St Émilion’s most famous wine Cheval Blanc. It is found as the hero
variety in the Loire Valley reds and is certainly gaining traction across Australia as we strive
to produce finer more medium bodied reds.
Historically Franc is believed to be one of the ancient varieties, possibly being mentioned as
early as 1050. But it’s gone under so many names no one is 100% sure. We do know that
Franc and Sauvignon Blanc are the parents of Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc is also one of
the parents of Merlot. If you’re feeling nerdy check out Wine Grapes by Jancis Robinson &
José Vouillamoz.
What does it taste like? Think sticks and stones, lavender and raspberries. Heady &
ephemeral yet seriously sessionable. When put together properly it is never too heavy nor
too light and the balance of sweet fruit to savoury spice just sings with a meal. It is a true food
wine.
So, the question remains...WHY??? And the answer really is WHY NOT?!
I really love Franc (no comments please) and want people to try it. Yes, we could do Winter
of Mataro, Winter of Nebbiolo or Winter of Nero Mascalese but in the end it’s the versatility
and accessibility of Franc that makes it a win.
Coravin & Winter of Franc
Domaine des Roches Neuves, Saumur-Champigny, Loire, France 2014
50ml
8
Tomfoolery 'Monkey Business', Barossa Valley, S.A. 2015
8.5
Château de Fosse-Sèche 'Eolithe', Saumur, Loire, France 2010
8.5
Domaine les Grandes Vignes 'les Cocainelles' Anjou, Loire, France 2013
10.5
Lieu Dit, Santa Ynez Valley, U.S.A. 2013
11
Wiegner 'Artemisio', Sicily, Italy 2010
11
The Islander 'The Investigator', Kangaroo Island, S.A. 2008
12.5
Antoine Sanzay 'La Haye Dampierre' Saumur-Champigny, Loire, France 2014
12.5
Petit Figeac +30% Cab Sauv & 19% Merlot , St Emilion, Bordeaux, France 2007
14.5
Antoine Sanzay 'Les Poyeux', Saumur-Champigny, Loire, France 2013
15
Winter Of Franc!
Howard Vineyard 'Picnic' Rosé, Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2016
44
Domaine du Mortier 'Sables', St Nicolas de Bourgeil, Loire, France 2014
73
Bernard Baudry 'Les Granges', Chinon, Loire, France 2013
74
Domaine de la Garrelière 'le Rouge des Cornus', Touraine, Loire, France 2012
77
Terre à Terre 'Crayères Vineyard', Wrattonbully, S.A. 2014
84
Jauma, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2015
85
Blue Poles 'Reserve', Margaret River, W.A. 2014
87
Domaine les Grandes Vignes 'l'Aubinaie', Anjou, Loire, France 2013
88
Ross Hill 'Pinnacle', Orange, N.S.W. 2013
95
Bainbridge & Cathcart 'Highway.8', Loire, France 2013
96
Domaine St Nicolas 'Caberet', Fiefs Vendeens, Loire, France 2012
101
Domaine des Roches Neuves, Saumur-Champigny, Loire, France 2014
102
Château de Fosse-Sèche 'Eolithe', Saumur, Loire, France 2010
104
Les Pas Saint Martin 'les Charbonnières', Saumur, Loire, France 2009
107
Tomfoolery 'Monkey Business', Barossa Valley, S.A. 2015
112
Domaine Simha ‘Sanskrit’, Tasmania 2014
115
Domaine les Grandes Vignes 'les Cocainelles' Anjou, Loire, France 2013
140
Wiegner 'Artemisio', Sicily, Italy 2010
147
Lieu Dit, Santa Ynez Valley, U.S.A. 2013
150
Antoine Sanzay 'La Haye Dampierre' Saumur-Champigny, Loire, France 2014
174
The Islander 'The Investigator', Kangaroo Island, S.A. 2008
175
Petit Figeac +30% Cab Sauv & 19% Merlot , St Emilion, Bordeaux, France 2007
203
Antoine Sanzay 'Les Poyeux', Saumur-Champigny, Loire, France 2013
208
Domaine du Collier 'La Ripaille', Saumur, France 2012
225
Domaine du Collier 'La Charpentrie', Saumur, France 2012
225
Apéritif – to open the palate & invigorate the soul
Lillet Blanc, Rosé or Rouge, Bordeaux, France
9.5
Applewood Okar, Australia
9.5
Applewood Red Okar, Australia
9.5
Aperol, Italy
9.5
Pernod Pastis, France
9.5
Sake
60ml
Chiyo Shuzō - Shinomine Chokara, Nara, Japan 2014
14
Moriki Shuzō - Suppin Rumiko No Sake, Mie, Japan 2014
16
Mioya Shuzō - Yuho Yamaoroshi, Ishikawa, Japan 2013
14
Mother's Ruin - otherwise known as Gin
Bombay
U.K.
10
Tanqueray
U.K.
10
Four Pillars
Aus.
13
Melbourne Gin Company
Aus.
13
Hendricks
U.K.
14
Tanqueray 10
U.K.
15
Dangerous Libations
Americano
20
Campari, Bianco Vermouth, Soda over ice
Bellini
20
Bertrand La Pêche Blanche, Peach Nectar & topped with fizz
Contessa
20
Aperol, Rosso Vermouth, Gin over ice
Kir
20
Bertrand Crème de Cassis topped with dry white wine
Kir Royale
20
Bertrand Crème de Cassis topped with fizz
Manhattan
20
Bourbon, Rosso Vermouth & Angostura Bitters over ice
Martini
20
Gin or Vodka with a splash of Dry Vermouth
OZgroni
20
Applewood Red Okar, Maidenii Red Vermouth, Gin over ice
Old Fasioned
Bourbon, Angostura Bitters soaked sugar cube
20
Beer – ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.’ Benjamin Franklin
Coopers Light
S.A.
8
Vale Brewing ALE on tap
S.A.
9
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Italy
9.5
Castello Lager
Italy
9.5
Colonial Draught 'Kölsch'
W.A.
9.5
Vale Brewing AMBER
S.A.
9.5
Bridge Road 'Celtic Red'
Vic.
10.5
How do you like them Apples??????
...... & Pears
There’s been a massive boom in cider’s popularity over the past
few years and there are more and more new producers coming into
the market every day. But not all ciders are created equal. Many
are made from concentrated apple juice and manipulated with
additives. However all the ciders on this page are Real Ciders,
made only with natural apples & pears
750ml unless stated
Dr. Pilkingtons, S.A. 500ml
Weidmann & Groh ‘Champagnerrenette’, Friedberg, Germany 2011
14
Le Pere Jules, Normandy France
49
Small Acres ‘Cat’s Pyjamas’, Orange N.S.W. 2011
50
Cecillon 'Nerios', Bretagne France
75
Le Pere Jules ‘Poire’, Normandy France
49
Apple Sherry
Napoleone & Co. ‘Veil Aged’, Yarra Valley, Vic.
Pommeau de Normandie
Le Pere Jules ‘Plus de 5ans’, Normandy France
42
60ml
10
60ml
12
Fizz & Bubbles – White
San Martino, Prosecco, Treviso, Italy NV
52
BK Wines ‘Basket Case' Pet Nat, Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2014
53
Clover Hill, Tasmania NV
69
Friends of Punch 'Rurale', Beechworth, Vic. 2012
69
Tout 'En Bulle de Gramenon Pet Nat, Rhone Valley, France 2010
89
Piper Heidsieck, Reims, Champagne, France NV
105
Brimoncourt 'Extra', Aÿ, Champagne, France NV
165
Gardet ‘Charles’, Chigny-Les-Roses, Champagne, France 2004
180
Vouette et Sorbee ‘Blanc de Argile’, Aube, Champagne, France 2008
225
Thiénot ‘Garance’ Blanc de Rouges, Reims, Champagne, France 2006
240
Thiénot ‘Stanislas’ Blanc de Blanc, Reims, Champagne, France 2004
260
Egly Ouriet ‘Grand Cru Blanc de Noir V.V’, Ambonnay, Champagne, France NV
285
Fizz & Bubbles – Rosé
Astro Bunny Pet Nat, McLaren Vale/Riverland, S.A. 2014
56
La Violetta ‘SPUNK' Pet Nat, Great Southern, W.A. 2014
69
Langlois-Château, Cremant de Loire, France NV
75
Renardat-Fache Bugey-Cerdon Pet Nat, Bugey, France NV
89
Gardet ‘Charles’, Chigny-Les-Roses, Champagne, France 2006
190
Vouette et Sorbee ‘Saignee de Sorbee’, Aube, Champagne, France 2008
195
Fizz & Bubbles – Red
Rinaldi ‘Vecchio Moro’ Lambrusco dell’Emilia, Italy NV
Champagne Devaux Rosé ‘Intense’, Bar-Sur-Seine, Champagne, France NV
63
165
Pet Nat - Petillant Naturel - Methode Ancestrale - Metodo Rurale - Rurale, all the same.
Naturally sparkling because it finishes ferment in the bottle.
Like Coopers, delicious and cloudy!
Riesling
One of the great white varieties yet you don’t drink it. Why? Blue Nun is why.
Riesling can be sweet and it can be dry. When hand made by a ‘crazy’ it is awe
inspiring in either style. Few grapes express their localism better than Riesling.
You can taste the postcode tattoo!
Australia
Logan 'Weemala', Orange, N.S.W. 2015
49
Mac Forbes 'Spring', Strathbogie, Vic. 2015
56
Bellwether, Tasmania 2013
63
Dirty 3, Gippsland, Vic. 2015
64
Twofold, Clare Valley, S.A. 2015
65
Suffield Vineyards, Eden Valley, S.A. 2009
66
Koerner, Clare Valley, S.A. 2015
81
France
Valentin Zusslin 'Bollenberg', Alsace 2012
102
Germany
Keller 'Troken', Rheinhessen 2014
88
Trossen ‘Madonna’ Auslese Feinherb, Mosel 2010
150
Keller 'Hubacker', Rheinhessen 2013
210
Keller ABTS', Rheinhessen 2013
350
Joh Jos Prum
THE LEGEND OF THE MOSEL!
Spätlese
Bernkasteler Badstube 2003
170
Graacher Himmelreich 2014
155
Graacher Himmelreich 2012
170
Graacher Himmelreich 2011
190
Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2007
200
Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2004
225
Auslese
Bernkasteler Badstube 2003
200
Graacher Himmelreich 2007
210
Graacher Himmelreich 2004
235
Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2014
210
Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2013
225
Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2012
235
Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2011
245
Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2004
295
Auslese Goldkapsel
Zeltinger Sonnenuhr 2012
400
Scheurebe
Keller Spätlese, Rheinhessen, Germany 2011
125
Gewürztraminer
Zephyr, Marlborough, N.Z. 2014
55
Topper's Mountain 'Barrel Fermet', New England, N.S.W. 2014
63
Ochota Barrels 'Weird Berries in the Woods', Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2015
85
Willm 'Cuvée Emile Willm', Alsace, France 2013
88
Fendant
Domaine de Beudon, Valais, Switzerland 2010
115
Petite Arvine
Domaine de Beudon, Valais, Switzerland 2012
145
Muscat of Alexandria
Geyer Wine Co., Riverlands, S.A. 2015
63
Sylvaner
Thick as Thieves 'The Love Letter', King Valley, Vic. 2015
55
Keller 'Troken', Rheinhessen, Germany 2015
74
Palomino Fino
Navazos Niepoort, Jerez, Spain 2011
118
Greco di Tufo
An Ape Is Loose, Vic. 2015
66
Semillon
Vinden Basketcase, Hunter Valley, N.S.W. 2015
59
Scarborough 'White Label', Hunter Valley, N.S.W. 2009
69
The Islander ‘Wally White, Kangaroo Island, S.A. 2011
83
Semillon Sauvignon Blends
Grace Farm, Margaret River, W.A. 2015
49
Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine de Chevilly, Quincy, France 2013
56
Wairau River, Marlborough, N.Z. 2015
59
Eden Road 'Bunched', Canberra, A.C.T. 2015
65
Le P'tit Blanc du Tue-Bœuf, Touraine, France 2015
66
Good Intentions Wine Co., Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2015
75
Clos du Tue-Bœuf 'Le Buisson Pouilleux', Touraine, France 2013
82
Clos du Tue-Bœuf 'Le Petit Buisson', Touraine, France 2015
88
Lieu Dit 'Grassini Family Vineyard', Santa Ynez Valley, U.S.A.
139
Bianco d'Alessano
Bellwether, Riverland S.A. 2015
53
Friulano
Quealy 'Turbul', Mornington Peninsula, Vic. 2013
75
Savagnin
Jacques Puffeney 'Nature', Arbois, France 2013
119
Jacques Puffeney, Arbois, France 2011
144
Arneis
Thick as Thieves 'The Aloof Alpaca', Yarra Valley, Vic. 2015
55
Xarel-lo
Calcari, Parés Baltà, Spain 2013
63
Viura
R. López de Heredia ‘Viña Gravonia’, Rioja, Spain 2001
130
Fiano
Unico Zelo 'Alluvium', Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2015
73
Cautiero 'Erba Bianca', Campania, Italy 2013
75
The Variety Is Irrelevant Wines
Vinteloper 'Park Wine', Australia 2015 (500ml)
41
Celler Piñol 'Portal', Terra Alta, Spain 2014
49
Senator Monser, Romania 2012
51
Jauma 'Jungwein', Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2014
53
Patrick Sullivan ‘Britannia Creek’, Yarra Valley 2012
69
Between 5 Bells, Geelong, Vic. 2013
83
Domaine Simha ‘Simla Field Blend’, Tasmania 2014
89
La Sorga ‘Chamillon’, Beziers France 2011
110
Domaine de l'Ausseil 'Papillon', Roussillon, France 2012
115
Jacques Puffeney 'Cuvée Sacha', Arbois, France
126
Macle, Côtes du Jura, France 2011
135
Macle, Côtes du Jura, France 2009
135
Clos du Tue-Bœuf Qvevri 'Frileuse', Cheverny, France 2014
145
Terroir al Límit ‘Terra de Cuques’, Priorat, Spain, 2011
160
Grange des Pères, Pays d’Herault, France 2011
220
Pinot Gris/Grigio
Logan 'Weemala', Orange, N.S.W. 2015
49
Viti's, Venezie, Italy 2015
55
It’s Grigio Jim but not as we know it!
Sato ‘L’Atypique’, Central Otago, N.Z. 2013
105
Radikon, Venezia Giulia, Italy 2009
135
Vermentino
Bellwether, Heathcote, Vic. 2015
64
Cortese
Caludio Mariotto 'Profilo', Colli Tortonesi, Italy 2013
71
Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier et. al.
Michel Chapoutier 'Tournon', Vic. 2014
45
Lunar, Central Victoria, 2014
51
Ulithorne 'DONA', McLaren Vale, S.A. 2016
53
Tim Smith, Eden Valley, S.A. 2015
68
Frederick Stevenson, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2014
87
Domenica, Beechworth, Vic. 2014
Gramenon ‘La Vie on y est… ‘, Côtes du Rhône, France 2013
135
Henri Milan 'La Carrée', Provence, France 2011
195
Chenin Blanc
Jauma 'Sand on Schist', McLaren Vale, S.A. 2015
77
Mac Forbes 'EB 20', Yarra Valley, Vic. 2015
91
Sébastien Brunet La Folie' Demi-Sec, Vouvray, France 2013
105
Lemaire Fournier 'La Coudraie', Vouvray 2004
110
LAS Vino 'CBDB', Margaret River, W.A. 2013
115
Domaine Jousset '1er Rendez-Vous', Montlouis sur Loire, France 2013
135
Domaine du Collier, Saumur, France 2012
160
Domaine du Collier 'La Charpentrie', Saumur, France 2012
225
Nicolas Joly 'Clos de la Coulée de Serrant', Savennières-Coulée de Serrant 2010
250
Chardonnay
Lightfoot & Sons ‘Myrtle Point’, Gippsland, Vic. 2014
59
I'll Fly Away, Yarra Valley, Vic. 2015
60
Dappled, Yarra Valley, Vic. 2011
65
Indigo, Beechworth, Vic. 2015
68
Austins & Co., Geelong, Vic. 2015
70
Domaine Fèvre, Chablis, France 2014
79
Ngeringa, Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2012
91
Sato, Central Otago, N.Z. 2013
115
Jacques Puffeney, Arbois, France 2013
116
Sorrenberg, Beechworth, Vic. 2014
130
Domaine de la Pinte 'Fonteneille', Arbois, France 2012
135
Jean-Jacques Morel 'Les Genouvrées', Bourgogne, France 2013
135
Moorooduc ‘The Duck’, Mornington Peninsula, Vic. 2011
145
Tissot ‘en Barberon’, Jura, France 2010
145
Tissot ‘les Bruyeres’, Jura, France 2010
145
Tissot ‘les Graviers’, Jura, France 2010
145
Jean-Jacques Morel, St Aubin 1er Cru, France 2013
180
Le Grappin ‘Les Grèves’ Beaune 1er Cru, France 2012
180
Jean-Jacques Morel, Puligny Montrachet, France 2013
195
Remi Jobard 'Les Chevalières' Mersault, France 2012
235
Cloudburst, Margaret River, W.A. 2012
250
Cloudburst, Margaret River, W.A. 2013
250
Cloudburst, Margaret River, W.A. 2014
250
Vincent Dancer 'La Romanee' Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru, France 2013
285
Um … I don’t really know what to do with these following wines so
I’ve just given them their own pages. They are unusual, some might say
downright weird but they are nothing if not interesting. If they’re a single
varietal I’ve listed it. If a blend, I’ve not bothered, that’s not the point.
What I ask is that when you order one of the wines from this page you
suspend all your beliefs about what makes a wine good or bad. Once your
palate gets over the shock you might just like it ;-)
Brian 'Rizza', Tasmania 2013 (375ml)
32
Chevre Wines 'Ma Chérie', Mornington Peninsula, Vic. 2015
50
Riffault ‘Auksinis’, France 2008
85
Domaine du Moulin Romorantin ‘Les Acacias’, Cour-Cheverny, France 2011
92
Valentini Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy 2008
179
Crittenden Estate ‘Cri de Cœur’ Savagnin Sous Voile, Mornington, Vic. 2011
125
Jacques Puffeney ‘Vin Jaune’, Arbois, France 2004 (620ml)
295
Macle, Chateau Chalon, Jura, France 2007 (620ml)
450
Boudry, Chateau Chalon, Jura France 1973 (620ml)
1000
MBER ALERT! AMBER ALERT! AMBER ALERT! AMBE
Orange (or Amber) wines, probably the most talked about,
controversial wines of recent times. Which makes me laugh. If they
make up 0.5% of wine production in Australia I'll eat the leftover
skins!
So, what the .... are they? Well, they’re not made from oranges and
not from Orange (though they could be).
They're white wines made with extended skin contact in a similar way
to the way we make red wines. This extended time on skins can run
for a few weeks up to almost a year depending on the producer. This
gives the wines their hue and thus the name.
It is in fact the way all white wines were originally made.
Brian 'Fiëld' Tasmania 2013 (375ml)
32
Brian 'Gris' Tasmania 2013 (375ml)
32
Arfion 'Fever', Yarra Valley, Vic. 2014
63
Amato Vino 'Skinny Dip', Margaret River, W.A. 2015 (500ml)
66
Pheasant's Tears Kisi, Kakheti, Georgia 2011
95
Radikon Ribolla Gialla , Venezia Giulia, Italy 2006 (500ml)
110
Pheasant's Tears Chinuri , Kartli, Georgia 2013
115
Pheasant's Tears Mtsvane, Kakheti, Georgia 2013
135
Zidarich Vitovska , Carso, Italy 2009
175
Gravner Ribolla , Venezia Giulia, Italy 2007
255
Frank Cornelissen - The Mad Guy on Mt Etna!
Frank is truly nuts when it comes to how he makes his wine. Total disregard for
the scriptures of what is right or wrong when making wine. Yet truly passionate
about trying to produce the best wine he can, that sings of it's place in the
world.
His vines grow untethered, grapes are picked by hand, other fruits and vegetables
are planted throught his vineyards. Nothing is added nor taken out in the
prduction of the wines. His wines, for me, are as close to wild produced as is
MunJebel Bianco 9
possible. I hope you see what I see within them!
165
MunJebel Rosso 8 MC
170
MunJebel Rosso 9 CS
185
MunJebel Rosso 9 VA
185
MC - Monte Colla Vineyard. Planted between 1946-1948 and running from 740m800m elevation. A steep terraced vineyard, producing a deep brooding style.
CS - Chiusa Spagnolo Vineyard. Plantedin 1930's as ungrafted vines at a relatively
low altitude of 630m. Surronded by lavaflow rock which accentuates the tannins.
VA - Vigne Alta. High Vineyard Cru. Produced from Frank's 3 highest ungrafted
vineyards, contrada Tartaraci, contrada Barbabecchi & contrada Monte Dolce. Always
a complex and long wine. 2012 was unsually bige and deeply coloured.
Rosé
Dominique Portet 'Fontaine', Yarra Valley, Vic. 2015
53
Christian Venier 'Gris Gourlaouen', Loire Valley, France 2010
73
Laurent ‘il fait très soif’ Grenache +, Côtes du Rhône, France 2013
83
La Mascaronne 'Quat Saisons', Povence, France 2014
87
Comte Abbatucci 'Gris Impérial' Sciacerello, Corsica, France 2013
88
Pheasant's Tears Tavkveri , Kartli, Georgia 2013
105
Pinot Noir
Nocton Vineyard, Tasmania 2015
59
Thick as Thieves 'Plump', Yarra Valley Vic. 2015
62
Gembrook Hill, Yarra Valley, Vic. 2012
71
BK 'Skin n' Bones' Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2015
73
Lucy Margaux 'Noir de Florette', Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2015
73
The Wanderer, Yarra Valley, Vic. 2013
84
Kings Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon, U.S.A. 2014
88
Churton, Marlborough, N.Z. 2010
95
Riorret 'The Abbey',Yarra Valley, Vic. 2013
97
Circe 'Hillcrest', Mornington Peninsula, Vic. 2012
99
Lowburn Ferry 'Skeleton Creek', Central Otago, N.Z. 2013
102
Joshua Cooper 'Doug's Vineyard', Macedon Ranges, Vic. 2014
110
Sato, Central Otago, N.Z. 2012
111
Terra Sancta 'Shingle Beach', Central Otago, N.Z. 2012
112
Dr. Edge, Tasmania 2015
115
Ballorin 'Le Bon', Burgogne, France 2014
120
Eldridge Estate, Mornington Peninsula, Vic. 2013
123
Thick as Thieves 'Levings', Yarra Valley Vic. 2015
125
Timo Mayer 'Doktor', Yarra Valley, Vic. 2015
125
Cristom 'Mt Jefferson', Willamette Valley, Oregon, U.S.A. 2013
155
Domain Simha 'Rama', Tasmania 2015
195
Denis Mortet, Gevrey-Chambertin, France 2011
295
Gamay
Clos du Tue-Bœuf 'Vin Rouge', Touraine, France 2015
66
Thick As Thieves ' Purple Prose', King Valley, Vic. 2015
69
Clos du Tue-Bœuf 'Rouillon', Cheverny, France 2015
98
Sorrenberg, Beechworth, Vic. 2014
103
Domaine Simha ‘Sanskrit’, Tasmania 2014
115
Jean Foillard 'Côte du Py', Morgon, France 2014
155
Nero d'Avola
Eldorado Road 'Comrade', Eldorado, Vic. 2015
79
Bastardo/Trousseau
Jacques Puffeney 'Cuvée Les Bérangères', Arbois, France 2013
151
Poulsard
Domaine de la Pinte, Arbois, France 2011
Jacques Puffeney, Arbois, France 2013
95
102
Nebbiolo
Thick As Thieves 'The Gamekeeper', King Valley, Vic. 2014
81
Domenica, Beechworth, Vic. 2013
98
Grove Estate 'Sommitã', Hilltops, N.S.W. 2013
105
Cogno 'Bordini', Barbaresco, Italy 2012
190
Fontanafredda 'La Rosa', Barolo, Italy 1999
330
Dolcetto
Unico Zelo 'Cherry Fields', Clare Valley, S.A. 2015
49
Luigi Einaudi ‘Vigna Tecc’, Dogliani, Italy 2011
92
Cabernet Franc
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Sangiovese
Tintilla 'Saphira', Hunter Valley, N.S.W. 2014
64
I Veroni, Chianti Ruffina, Italy 2014
72
Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino, Italy 2011
235
Montepulciano
Bellwether, Riverland, S.A. 2015
53
Terraviva 'Luì', d'Abruzzo, Italy 2011
78
Nerello Mascalese
Girolamo Russo 'a Rina', Etna, Italy 2014
99
Red Blends
Out of Step 'Day Time Red', Vic. 2015
44
Eloquesta 'A Boy With Fruit No. 1', Mudgee, N.S.W. MV
55
Geyer Wine Co. 'The Big Easy', Barossa Valley, S.A. 2015
69
Happy Days, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2015
70
Dr Mayer 'Rotwein', Remstal, Germany 2013
75
BK 'Springs Hill', McLaren Vale, S.A. 2015
91
Celler Piñol 'L'Avi Arrufi', Terra Alta, Spain 2009
105
Chateau Ollieux Romanis 'Atal Sia', Corbières Boutenac, France 2011
125
Clos du Tue-Bœuf Qvevri 'Guerrerie', Touraine, France 2014
145
LAS Vino 'Pirate Blend' Margaret River, W.A. 2013
135
La Sorga ‘En Rouge et Noir’, Beziers, France 2011
185
Merlot
Domaine des Maréchaux, Bordeaux Supèrieur, France 2012
64
Vinden Estate, Hunter Valley, N.S.W. 2013
70
Chateau Moulin Pey-Labrie, Canon Fronsac, Bordeaux, France 2006
99
Ruckus Estate, Wratonbully, S.A. 2013
110
Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends
Blackwood Hill, Yarra Valley, Vic. 2011
55
Grace Farm, Margaret River, W.A. 2014
66
Koerner, Clare Valley, S.A. 2015
68
Bowen Estate, Coonawarra, S.A. 2014
69
Stefani Estate 'The Gate', Yarra Valley, Vic. 2010
73
Tokar Estate, Yarra Valley, Vic. 2014
74
A. Rodda 'Cuvée de Chez', Beechworth, Vic. 2014
75
Robert Oatley 'Finisterre', Margaret River, W.A. 2013
77
Genders 'Duncan', McLaren Vale, S.A. 2006
89
Michele Satta, Bolgheri, Italy 2012
95
Punch 'Lance's Vineyard', Yarra Valley, Vic. 2013
110
Paradise IV 'Chaumont', Geelong, Vic. 2013
119
Timo Mayer, Yarra Valley, Vic. 2015
125
Negroamaro
Verso, Salento, Italy 2014
59
Saperavi
Pheasant's Tears, Kakheti, Georgia 2007
125
Tempranillo
Logan 'Weemala', Mudgee, N.S.W. 2013
49
Bella Ridge, Swan Valley, W.A. 2009
89
Fair Weather by Ministry of Clouds, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2015
91
Viña Muriel 'Reserva', Rioja, Spain 2010
105
Grenache & Blends
Sparrow & Vine, Eden Valley, S.A. 2015
52
Ulithorne 'DONA', McLaren Vale, S.A. 2014
53
Aphelion, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2014
58
Sylvain Boutée 'Clos des Boutes Le Pluriel', Costières de Nîmes, FR 2014
63
Jauma 'Like Raindrops', McLaren Vale, S.A. 2015
68
Domaine de l'Ausseil 'Prise de Bec', Côtes du Roussillon, France 2012
91
Bella Ridge, Swan Valley, W.A. 2006
128
Henri Milan 'Le Clos', Les Baux de Provence, France 2006
160
Ochota Barrels '186', McLaren Vale, S.A. 2014
165
Tobreck 'The Steading', Barossa Valley, S.A. 2007
MAGNUM
210
Mataro/Monastrell/Mourvèdre
Ministry of Clouds, McLaren Vale, S.A. 2014
86
Ruggabellus 'Efferus', Barossa Valley, S.A. 2014
98
Tim Smith, Barossa Vallley, S.A. 2014
99
Caillard, Barossa Valley, S.A. 2013
115
Carignan
Jeff Carrel 'Bistrologie', Corbières, France 2014
57
Shiraz
Logan 'Weemala', Central Ranges, N.S.W. 2013
49
Ulithorne 'DONA', McLaren Vale, S.A. 2015
53
Bobar, Yarra Valley, Vic. 2013
55
Vinden 'Basketcase', Hunter Valley, N.S.W. 2015
61
Jauma 'Archie's', McLaren Vale, S.A. 2015
63
Eden Road 'The Long Road', Gundagai, N.S.W. 2010
70
Sew & Sew, Adelaide Hills, S.A. 2014
77
Jauma 'Audrey Clarendon', McLaren Vale, S.A. 2015
77
Clyde Park, Geelong, Vic. 2013
83
Michael Hall 'Stone Well', Barrosa Valley, S.A. 2013
88
Scorpo, Mornington Peninsula, Vic. 2010
95
Suffield Vineyards, Eden Valley, S.A. 2006
98
AttWoods 'Le Sanglier', Geelong, Vic. 2012
110
Avani, Mornington Peninsula, Vic. 2011
125
Timo Mayer, Yarra Valley, Vic. 2015
125
Eldorado Road 'Persévérance, Eldorado, Vic. 2014
135
Levantine Hill, Yarra Valley, Vic. 2013
140
Thousand Candles, Yarra Valley, Vic. 2012
185
Dessert Wines (375ml unless stated)
90ml
Friends of Punch 'Berry's Creek' Noble Riesling, Gippsland, Vic. 2013
17
bt
63
Triebaumer Muscato, Rust, Austria NV (750ml)
75
La Stoppa Mavasia Dolce Frizzante, Emilia, Italy (750ml)
80
Mullineux ‘Straw Wine’, Swartland, South Africa 2012
115
Marion ‘Passito Bianco’, Veneto, Italy 2004
140
Argyros Vinsanto, Santorini, Greece 2007 (500ml)
60ml
20
165
Sébastien Brunet 'La Folie 1èretrie', Vouvray, France 2009
175
Szepy ‘Szamorodni’, Tokaji, Hungary 2008 (500ml)
175
Szepy ‘Aszú’ 6 Puttonyos, Tokaji, Hungary 2006 (500ml)
295
Fortifieds
All 60ml
Yalumba Museum Reserve Antique Tawny, Multi-Region
12
Seppeltsfield DP63 Grand Muscat, Rutherglen, Vic.
16
Seppeltsfield DP57 Grand Tokay, Rutherglen, Vic.
16
Domaine Macle Macvin du Jura, France
17
Sherry
60ml unless stated
Albalá 'Electrico', Fino en Rama, Montilla-Moriles Spain
10
Bella Ridge 'Bella Fino', Swan Valley, W.A.
12
Lustau 'San Emillio' Pedro Ximinez, Spain
12
Equipo Navazos 54 La Bota de Fino, Jerez, Spain
14
Equipo Navazos 41 La Bota de Palo Cortado, Jerez, Spain 30ml
20
Equipo Navazos 33 Color ‘Bota NO’ La Bota de Dulce, Jerez, Spain 30ml
25
What better way to finish a meal than with a hit of the water of life? Be it pure or aged in oak.
It's a wonderfully contemplative moment, luxuriating in a glass of something that could be even older
than I am! Yes, I know that 40 choices is a little limiting but I'm sure something will hit the spot.
Cognac
30ml
Paul Giraud Grand Champagne V.S.O.P. (8 y.o.)
14
Dudognon Grand Champagne Napoleon (15 y.o.)
18
Renier XO (25 y.o.)
24
Grosperrin Collection 1973 (36 y.o.)
55
Tesseron Lot 29, X.O. Exception
125
Blend of 1920’s stocks & 5% from 1905 vintage.
Armagnac
Comte de Lamaestre 1979
16
Domaine de Bernadotte ‘Darroze’ 1973
30
Château de Gaube ‘Darroze’ 1972
35
Comte de Lamaestre 1967
28
Château de Gaube ‘Darroze’ 1966
45
Domaine de Peyrot ‘Darroze’ 1965
45
Delord 1952
85
Brandy
St Agnes XO
16
Calvados
Victor Gontier 2000
16
Grappa
Capo Villa Moscato Giallo Grappa
21
Fine & Marc
Bertrand Marc de Gewürztraminer
15
La Nerthe Fine de Chateauneuf-du-Pape 1994
22
Eau de Vie
Bertrand Mirabelle (Yellow Plum), France
14
Bertrand Framboise Sauvage (Wild Raspberry), France
14
Bertrand Poire William (Pear), France
Rhum
St James Vieux, Martinique
14
Whisk(e)y
Makers Mark, Kentucky, U.S.A.
12
Basil Heyden’s, Kentucky U.S.A
14
Labrot & Graham ‘Woodford Reserve’, Kentucky U.S.A
14
Glenmorangie 10yo, Highlands, Scotland
14
Lagavulin 16yo, Islay, Scotland
16
Glenlivet 18yo, Highlands, Scotland
18
Digestives & Aromatics
60ml
Maidenii Dry, Vic.
9.5
Maidenii Sweet, Vic.
9.5
Averna Amaro, Italy
9.5
Montenegro Amaro, Italy
9.5
Punt e Mes, Italy
9.5
Salers Gentiane, France
9.5
Antica Formula, Italy
14
30ml
Pernod Pastis, France
9.5
Fernet Branca, Italy
11
Absente Absinthe, France
12
So, who needs a glass of wine?