What is the difference between sparkling wine and Champagne?
Sparkling wine is produced in multiple different regions across the world, with different
grapes and can use a variety of methods to be produced: traditional method, stainless steel
fermentation and tank method. Champagne strictly comes from the Champagne Region in
France, uses the traditional method and uses a blend of three grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot
Noir and Pinot Meunier
Which sparkling options do we offer by the glass?
2022, ‘Vigna Cantina’ Torzi Matthews Prosecco, Barossa Valley, VIC.
NV DAOSA ‘Natural Reserve’, Adelaide Hills, SA.
NV M. Haslinger & Fils Brut, Champagne France.
Describe the difference between the sparkling options by the glass, as you would to
a guest.
This Barossa Prosecco is light and bright, featuring crisp green apple, white flowers and
nectarine with a refreshing finish.
This non vintage blanc de blanc comes from an exceptional wine producer from Hawke’s
Bay, NZ, Perfect if you’re looking for a medium body sparkling with refreshing lemon,
rounded with yellow apple and a soft biscuity brioche finish.
This non vintage brut from established producers M Haslinger & Fils is wonderfully full
bodied featuring notes of poached pear and lemon zest, finishing with a rich, creamy
brioche.
Which white wine(s) would you recommend to a guest looking for a light, crisp white
wine by the glass? Provide vintage, producer, grape variety(s) and region.
- 2023 Weathercraft Pinot Gris, Alpine Valley, Vic
- 2021 Félines Jourdan ‘Cuvée Féline’ Picpoul de Pinet Languedoc Fra
- 2023 Parish Vineyard Riesling, Coal River Valley,Tas
Which white wine(s) would you recommend to a guest looking for a medium bodied
white wine by the glass? Provide vintage, producer, grape variety(s) and region.
- 2017 Chateau de la Rouljarie ‘Les Grande Brosses’ Chenin Blanc, Anjou, Fra.
- 2022 Perrick Laroche Chablis, Chardonnay, Burgundy Fra
- 2022 Pecorino Tombacco ‘Terre di Chieti’ Abruzzo, Italy
Which white wine(s) would you recommend to a guest looking for a full-bodied white
wine by the glass? Provide vintage, producer, grape variety(s) and region.
- 2021, Savignan, The Other Wine Co. ‘No. 1’, Southern Fleurieu, SA
- 2023 Chardonnay, Voyager Estate ‘Coastal’, Margaret River, WA
Which white wine would you recommend to match with light fish dishes from the
raw bar?
Picpoul de Pinet
Pinot Gris
Parish Vineyard Reisling
How would you explain skin contact wine to a guest? Do we have any of these by the glass?
Skin contact derives from white wine grapes that have been treated like red wine grapes,
pressed or fermented with the skins of the grapes. This typically gives the wine more colour, distinct flavours or aromatics and subtle tannin.
- 2022 Athlete’s of Wine, Alto Alto Trebbiano, King Valley, Victoria.
Which rosé(s) do we offer by the glass? Provide vintage, producer, grape variety(s)
and region.
- 2022 Fairbank Rose, Central Victoria
- 2021 Thiabaud Boudignon Rose de Loire, Loire Valley,France.
Are the rosé or skin contact wines dry or sweet?
All dry
Which red wine(s) would you recommend to a guest looking for a light, aromatic red
wine by the glass? Provide vintage, producer, grape variety(s) and region.
- 2023 Pinot Noir, Celeste ‘Dixons Creek’, Yarra Valley, Victoria
Which red wine(s) would you recommend to a guest looking for a medium bodied
red wine by the glass? Provide vintage, producer, grape variety(s) and region.
- 2023 Merlot blend, Dhillon ‘Accidental Red’, Macedon Ranges, Victoria
- 2016 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils, Santenay 1er La Maladière, Burgundy, Fra (Pinot
Noir)
-2022 Migliarina Montozzi Chianti Superiore, Tuscany Ita (Sangiovese)
Which red wines(s) would you recommend to a guest looking for a full-bodied red wine by the glass?
Provide vintage, producer, grape variety(s) and region.
2022 Nebbiolo, Piero Benevelli, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
2017 Shiraz, Pyren Vineyard ‘Earthscape’, Pyrenees, Victoria
2022 Grenache, Aphelion ‘Confluence’ , McLaren Vale, South Australia
Which wine would you recommend matching with the lamb and why?
2022 Aphelion ‘Confluence’ Grenache, McLaren vale, SA
- Flavour profile, like violets and rich red fruits pairs well with the intensity of the yiziang sauce and tomato.
2022 Piero Benevelli Langhe Nebbiolo Piedmont Ita
- Enough Tannin and alcohol content to cut through the heaviness of lamb and baksnce nicely.
14) Which dessert wine(s) do we serve by the glass? (all 90ml)
- 2019 Disznókő, Furmint blend ‘Late Harvest’, Tokaj, Hungary
- 2013 Carmes de Rieussec, Semillon blend, Sauternes ,Bordeaux France
15) Which fortified wine(s) do we serve by the glass? (all 60ml)
- NV Crittenden Estate, Savagnin Macvin #4 ‘Cri de Coeur’, Mornington Peninsula.
- NV Pennyweight, Muscat, Beechworth, Vic
- 2022 The Other Right X Scintilla mistelle ‘Eau d’Amis No. 5’, Adelaide Hills, SA
16) What would you recommend matching with the peanut butter parfait and why?
Furmint, Muscat,
Macvin #4,
The Other Right.
Most fortified pair well due to the heavy ripened fruit undertones
like apricot, dried herbs or raisin. The flavour profile is strong enough to break through the richness of the parfait.
What further details can you provide about the Blanc de Blanc?
Pinot Noir 83%, Chardonnay 17%.
Rested on lees for 18 months prior to disgorgement.
Lemon Zest, Pear, Brioche.
Dry, Medium body, High Acidity, Medium Alcohol.
DAOSA- Dedicated Artisans of South Australia run by Xavier Bizot & Lucy Croser.
Vineyards located in Picadilly Valley, highest and oldest with an altitude of 500m.
What further details can you provide about the Champagne?
Pinot Noir 46%, Pinot Muenier 37%, Chardonnay 17%.
Primarily fermented in small oak cask, no stainless steel.
Jasmine, Ginger, Poached Pear, Lemon Zest, Brioche.
Dry, Full Body, High Acidity, Medium Alcohol.
Produced by GH Martel Company.
Grapes are sourced just outside of Eperney in Averney- Val-d’Or.
Founded in 1869 by Henry Leopold and passed down through 4 generations, now run by Chrisophe Rapeneau and sons.
