White Wines -750ml
Penfolds- The Valleys- Chardonnay- 1999- (Australia) Features peach and nectarine-like varietal flavours with added complexity of barrel fermentation.
Sumac Ridge - Sauvignon Blanc- 2000-(British Columbia, Canada) A supple and generous young wine, with a light dose of toasted oak to round out the herbaceous side of the Sauvignon Blanc.
Joseph Drouhin - Saint Véran- 2000 (France) Wine from Burgundy. Medium bodied wine.
Laroche- Chablis-2000 (France) Dry, full bodied.
J.Lohr- Monterey Chardonnay-1999 (California, USA) Well-balanced, full-bodied.
Sancerre-Moreau-2000 (France) Fresh, herbaceous aroma and crisp, refreshing acidity.
Cave Spring- Riesling- Reserve - 1999 (Ontario, Canada) Captures the citrus flavours and minerally acidity typical of Riesling from the area.
Penfolds- Adelaide Hills- Semillon- 1998 (Australia) Pungent herbaceous fruit, green apple and ripen lemon flavours, and a clean, crisp finish. French oak and malolatic fermentation add complexity and depth to the palate.
Ernest & Julio Gallo- Sonoma Country- Chardonnay- 2000 (California, USA) Fresh, crisp and well balanced wine that displays intense citrus flavour with subtle spicy complexities on a long and smooth finish.
Wolf Blass - White Label- Semillon/ Sauvignon Blanc-2001 (Australia) Fresh, fruity and clean with subtle nuances of spice. It has a long lingering finish with lovely fruit flavours throughout.
Banrock Station Unwooded- Chardonnay-2000 (Australia) Abundance of the typical clean and fresh Riverland Chardonnay flavours, such as peach and tropical fruit balanced with a full creamy palate and lingering nectarine finish.
Rosemount Estates Diamond - Semillon/ Sauvignon Blanc - 2000(Australia) Fresh fig aromas and full ripe flavours.
Red Wines -750ml
Caymus Vineyards- Zinfandel- 1997 (California, USA) Dark cherry and berry aromas and flavours are accented with nuances of anise and vanilla and toast.
Rosemount Estate- Show Reserve- Cabernet Sauvignon-1998 (Australia) Intense dark berry fruit with exceptional depth of flavour and firm tannin.
J. Lohr Seven Oaks- Cabernet Sauvignon- 1999 (California, USA) Ripe and enticing berry aromas with excellent color and sturdy, but supple tannin.
Sumac Ridge- Pinot Noir - 1995 (British Columbia, Canada) Has a great mouth weight with cherry and strawberry flavours that are in harmony with the fragrance of violets.
Ravenswood- Vinters Blend- Zinfandel -1999 (California, USA) A well structured Zinfandel with charming, youthful fruit character.
Redbank-Shiraz Cabernet- 1998 (Australia) Balanced and complex.
Penfolds- Bin 2- Shiraz Mourvèdre- 2000 (South Eastern Australia) Ripe, spicy flavours balanced with subtle oak and soft tannins.
Marqués de Cáceres- Vendimia Seleccionada- 1997 (Spain) Full bodied, fragrant red wine.
Georges Duboeuf - Beaujolais- Villages 2000 (France) Young, fruity and easy to drink.
Hermitage Road -Shiraz 1999 (Australia) Dark purple ruby color. Toasty cassis and shoe polish in the nose. Sweet fruit -filled mouth feel , with lots of sweet oak and toast. Fleshy, toasty finish.
Wolf Blass-Yellow Label- Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 (Australia) Subtle mint and licorice flavours, with a soft mouth feel. Complementary oak characters give this wine great structure and balance.
Masi Valpolicella- Serego- Alighieri -Corvina Blend 1998 (Italian) Good body and complexity and is fine and elegant. It exhibits spicy characteristics that are emphasized with aging.
Food without wine is a corpse; wine without food is a ghost; united and well matched they are as body and soul, living partners.
Andre Simon
