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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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