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         SIPPING                                                                                                                                                                                                 Mandrarossa Fiano 2022
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Sicily, ITALY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 $23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Aromatics of jasmine and basil. On the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 palate it is beautifully  balanced with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 minerally scents of oregano and mint.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Chargrilled chicken souvlaki.
         INTO SPRING


                                                                                                                                           Philip Shaw The Architect
                                                                                                                                                                               Barossa Valley, SA
                                                                                                                                           Chardonnay 2023                     Kaelser ‘The Fave’ Grenache 2022

         We range over 600 different wines at both our Port Village and Four Mile Stores!                                                  Orange, NSW                         $52                                      Two Hands Gnarly Dudes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Shiraz 2022
         Almost all regions are covered across Australia, with a selection of imports from across the globe.                               $29                                 91-year-old vines. Impressive ripe red berry   Barossa Valley, SA
         Decisions will need to be made. Here is a small selection of new and classic recommendations.                                     Vibrant and fresh with stone fruit, hints   and cherry on the nose. Black cherry and   $32
                                                                                                                                                                               light sweet spice on the palate.

         There’s more in-store at your local Bottlemart                                                                                    of citrus and white florals.         Wonderful, bright style of Grenache.
                                                                                                                                           A bright palate with depth of fruit,                                         Jumping out from the glass intense
                                                                                                                                           savoury characteristics and creamy   The Fave typically representing the eldest   aromatics. Let it open up. Rich
                                                                                                                                           buttery nuances.                    siblings.                                blackberries, dripping plums, dark
         WORDS by Matt McMaster                                                                                                                                                                                         cherries.
                                                                                                                                           Scallops with white wine beurre blanc.  Roasted cherry tomato, feta and chickpea
                                                                                                                                                                               couscous salad.                          Bold but balanced Barossa Shiraz.
         Zoncello Limoncello Spritz         Blue Pyrenees Midnight Cuvee 2021       Wirra Wirra Dry Grenache Rose 2023                                                                                                  BBQ Beef and/or Vegies.
         Yarra Valley, VIC                  Pyrenees & Macedon, VIC                 McLaren Vale, SA
         $25                                $35                                     $30
         Blasphemy! Or game changer? Happy to   My only way of seeing out midnight. Lovely fi ne   Balancing bright citrus with complex


         give credit where credit is due, fresh, zippy,   mousse with lemon sherbet and apple notes.  savoury flavours, this wine finishes with an
         bubbly and fun.                    Fresh creamy mid palate, then a zippy acid for a   elegantly light touch.


         Limoncello & Prosecco mixed, ready to go.  crisp finish. Beautifully balanced.  Kingfish Sashimi with ginger and sesame.
         Over ice if needed, but I’m happy as it is.  Creamy Gruyere and salty Manchego cheese.
































                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Dandelion Vineyards Legacy of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Australia Pedro Ximenez xxxo
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Barossa Valley, SA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   $38

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Rusty orange colour and fireside ember colour.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Bouquet of freshly toasted pecans, fi gs, cream

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   toffee and crème brulee.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Sweet and rich orange peel, honey marmalade
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   with candied fruit.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   A truly divine fortified.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   By itself, fireside with good company.
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