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wine. wine.

summER Two Hands ‘Sexy Beast’ Cabernet
Sauvignon 2023
$32
FLINGS Powerful McLaren Cab. Jammy ripe fruits,
McLaren Vale, SA

blackberry, cherry, blackcurrant, dried
mint. Soft chocolate, tobacco and tannin
to finish.

Steak and Blue cheese alfredo gnocchi

WORDS by Matt McMaster Philip Shaw ‘Pink Billy’ Saignee 2022 Longview ‘Juno’ Nebbiolo Rosato 2023 Kaesler ‘The Bogan’ Shiraz 2021

We range over 600 different wines at both our Port Village and Four Mile Stores! $28 $24 $58
Almost all regions are covered across Australia, with a selection of imports from Orange, NSW Adelaide Hills, SA Barossa Valley, SA
across the globe. Dry rose with enticing ripe berry and Rosato’s coming from dry Italian grape varieties, Classic Bogan in style, full bodied,
Decisions will need to be made. Here is a small selection of new and classic cherry blossom aromas. Great fruit weight a great alternative to the ‘Dry French roses’ dense and rich, with dark fruits layering
keeping, incredibly moreish wine.
abound aplenty.

the palate. Rounded off with soft pure
recommendations. Sticky Chinese Pork Belly Perfumed fresh red berries, nectarine and whiff tannins. Scrumptious.

There’s more in-store at your local Bottlemart of star anise. Zippy citrus finish. Will keep you Smoked Moroccan spiced Lamb Shoulder
coming back for more.
FNQ Mud Crab
Taittinger Brut Reserve NV Schloss Johannisberger Rieslng Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay
$110 Gelback Trocken 2021 2023
Champagne, France $52 $50

Discreet yet lingering fine bubbles, Rheingau, Germany Yarra Valley, Victoria
aromas of peach, white flowers Fruit forward, ripe yellow fruits, apricot, Not too heavy, not too light. Exceptional

and brioche. This delicate wine with dried lemon. Hints of beeswax and dare I balance. Restrained citrus, wet stone and

flavours of fresh fruit and honey in say it, slight petroleum. Very well rounded. butter with a crunchy finish.

total harmony. A great Riesling to explore. Crispy grilled prawns with lemon garlic butter
Brie and Camembert cheese board Paneer tikka masala

Jim Barry ‘The Farm’ Cabernet Malbec
2020
$38
Clare Valley, SA
Mixed dark black fruits on the nose. Full fruit
flavours coming through on the palate. Happy

lingering finish. A must try.
Sauteed oyster mushrooms with brown
butter and sage