The Welcome Cocktail
Because first impressions matter… kick off your dreamy date night with a La Dolce Vita cocktail. This aperitif style cocktail features a blend of vodka, Campari, lemon juice, triple sec, and prosecco. ‘La Dolce Vita’ means ‘the sweet life’, and we can’t think of a more fitting drink to set the tone for what’s yet to come.
Remarkable Red Wines $20 or less
The award winning Paul Mas Clos des Mures is a blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre. If you’d prefer an Australian wine of similar variety, the Langmeil Three Gardens Shiraz Mourvèdre Grenache from the Barossa Valley is a customer favourite. These red wines are delicious drinking and offer exceptional value for money.
Remarkable Red Wines Under $20
White Wines to Wow
For date nights where the menu features white meats or lighter flavours, the Tahbilk Marsanne 2012 is a great value wine released as part of our cellar release program. This multiple award winning 2012 vintage exhibits classic characteristics of the Rhone Valley varietal. You're sure to impress with this fine white wine.
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The perfect wines to BYO
If you're heading out, make the most of the restaurant’s corkage fee. Try the Penfolds Kalimna Bin 28 Shiraz 2012, a cellar release wine that scored 94 points from the Dan Murphy’s Wine Panel who recommend drinking this warm-climate Australian shiraz with ‘enormous depth of flavour’ with a charry pepper steak.
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For a Sparkling Evening
Australian sparkling wine can be seriously impressive. Try the Grant Burge Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV, its approachable style and crisp finish make for a versatile food pairing wine. Sparkling wine like this are especially wonderful teamed with seafood such as scallops or oysters.
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Pack for a Picnic in the Park
If your date night is actually a date afternoon, and you’re looking to really nail the casual yet sophisticated picnic vibe, Sofi Spritz is a great option… this ready-to-serve drink is made in flavours including white peach and ginger, lemon and elderflower, and blood orange and bitters - these are great served with share platters of antipasto, cheese, and salads. What happens when Australian wine takes an Italian lover? Sofi Spritz happens. Best enjoyed with fabulous company.
Wine in a Can is another perfect picnic partner
Finish with Fortified
End your romantic evening with a fortified. Give the Galway Pipe 12 Year Old Grandy Tawny a go. It’s an award winning 93 point Halliday rated fortified with a kick of spice and flavours that, like the memory of your evening, will linger sweetly.
