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At Hunter & Barrel, we want each and every guest to experience the true joy of the feast – and what great meal is complete without the perfect libation to match?

Our wine menu has been curated by our expert sommeliers to beautifully complement everything on the Hunter & Barrel menu. Choose from a selection of full-bodied reds, refreshing whites and rosés from esteemed wine regions in Australia and around the globe, known for making some of the world’s best wines.

Perhaps you’re looking for a robust red wine to pair with your coal-fired beef sirloin or slow-roasted lamb shoulder over dinner. Or maybe you’d like a crisp dry white to sip on at lunch with some lightly fried squid. Whatever the occasion, our bar staff is on hand to recommend the perfect drop to suit your meal.

And if you’re tempted by something sweet after your main meal, pair it with a Riesling, Tawny Port or Semillon from our ‘sticky’ dessert wine selection.

SPARKLING

Yr	Description	Region	Gls	Btl
NV	Innocent Bystander (275ml) Moscato	Multi Region, VIC		18
NV	Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco	King Valley, VIC	11	62
NV	La Bohème Cuvée Rosé Sparkling	Yarra Valley, VIC		64
NV	Jansz Premier Cuvee Sparkling	Regional, TAS		78
NV	Moet & Chandon Brut Champagne	Epernay, France		160

WHITE

Yr	Description	Region	Gls	L Gls	Btl
2022	Blue Gris* Pinot Gris		11	18	49
2023	Vasse Felix Classic Dry White Sem Sauv Blanc	Margaret River, WA	12	19	54
2022	Opawa Sauvignon Blanc	Marlborough, NZ	14	21	64
2023	Storm Bay Sauvignon Blanc	Coal River, TAS			69
2023	Heirloom Pinot Grigio	Adelaide Hills, SA	13	21	59
2022	Catalina Sounds Pinot Gris	Marlborough, NZ			69
2021	Joseph Cattin Pinot Gris	Alsace, France			74
2023	Jim Barry ‘The Atherley’ Riesling	Clare Valley, SA	12	20	56
2022	Forest Hill ‘Highbury Fields’ Chardonnay	Great Southern, WA	13	21	59
2019	De Bortoli Estate Vineyard Chardonnay	Yarra Valley, VIC			68
2022	Giant Steps Chardonnay	Yarra Valley, VIC			89

Rosé

Yr	Description	Region	Gls	L Gls	Btl
2023	Vasse Felix Classic Dry Rose	Margaret River, WA	12	20	56
2022	Triennes Rose	Provence, France	14	23	67

RED

Yr	Description	Region	Gls	L Gls	Btl
2020	De Bortoli ‘Woodfired’* Shiraz	Heathcote, VIC	11	19	54
2022	Vasse Felix Classic Dry Red Shiraz Blend	Margaret River, WA	12	20	56
2020	Mud House ‘The Narrows’ Pinot Noir	Marlborough, NZ	14	23	67
2021	TarraWarra Estate Pinot Noir	Yarra Valley, VIC			82
2022	Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir	Coal River Valley, TAS	18	29	85
2022	Dexter Pinot Noir	Mornington Peninsula, VIC			130
2021	Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano DOC Sangiovese Merlot	Tuscany, Italy			87
2021	3drops Merlot	Mount Barker, WA			68
2022	John Duval ‘Concilio’ Grenache Mataro	Barossa Valley, SA			72
2020	Lunar Apoge GSM	Cote de Rhone, France			78
2020	Re-Write The Rules Tempranillo	Heathcote, VIC	11	18	52
2022	Bleasdale ‘Generations’ Malbec	Langhorne Creek, SA	16	26	79
2010	Petaluma Cabernet Sauvignon	Coonawarra, SA			68
2021	Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon	Coonawarra, SA			96
2021	Hay Shed Hill ‘Morrison’s Gift’ Cabernet Sauvignon	Margaret River, WA			59
2023	Cullen Cabernet Merlot	Margaret River, WA	18	30	89
2021	Silkman Estate Shiraz Pinot Noir	Hunter Valley, NSW			76
2019	Craggy Range ‘Appellation’ Syrah Shiraz	Hawkes Bay, NZ			79
2020	Jim Barry ‘The McRae Wood’ Shiraz	Clare Valley, SA			110
2015	Levrier ‘Argos’ Shiraz	Eden Valley, SA			125
2021	Yalumba ‘Wild Ferment’ Shiraz	Barossa Valley, SA	12	20	58
2022	Torbreck ‘Woodcutter’s’ Shiraz	Barossa Valley, SA			69
2021	Rockbare ‘RB1’ Shiraz	Barossa Valley, SA	17	28	82
2020	Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. ‘Super Barossa’ Shiraz	Barossa Valley, SA			92
2021	Torbreck ‘The Struie’ Shiraz	Barossa Valley, SA			125
2022	Trediberri Barbera d’Alba DOC Barbera	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy			82

STICKY WINES

Yr	Description	Region		Gls	Btl
NV	Vasse Felix ‘Cane Cut’ Semillon	Margaret River, WA		13	54
NV	Yalumba ‘Antique Tawny’ Tawny	Barossa Valley, SA		12	49

BARRELS 101

OAK is best suited to aging and flavouring wine. Coopers (barrel makers) use oak to make barrels. The two main types of oak used are French and American oak, named for the region and country in which they are grown.

French: adds subtle flavours, spices, vanilla, silky textures, slower integration.

American: stronger robust flavours, butterscotch, coconut, faster integration.

NEW VS OLD: New barrels are those that have never been used before, these will integrate flavours more aggressively. Old oak barrels used previously will take much longer to integrate oak flavour. New oak adds a much higher cost to the winemaking process. Winemakers generally prefer to use a combination of both to add complexity.

BARREL SIZES EXPLAINED: The size and age of a barrel plays a specific role in the winemaking process. Smaller barrels aggressively add flavour. Larger barrels slowly integrate a small amount (if any) oak flavour into the wine. Below are the most commonly used sizes of barrels in winemaking:

Barrique – 225 litre
Hogshead – 300 litre
Puncheon – 500 litre
Tun – up to 1000 litre
Foudre – up to 2500 litre

SOLERA SYSTEM: A Solera System is a unique & complex maturation process. Small amounts of wine are removed from the barrel and topped up with fresh wine each vintage. This fractional blending can take many years to achieve the desired result.

In the mood for something different?

Have a different drink in mind? Whatever your libation of choice may be, our full drinks list contains a diverse selection of barrel-aged cocktails, beers, wines and spirits – so you can slip into an old favourite or ask our bartenders for a recommendation to suit your meal.

For those who prefer alcohol-free refreshments, our mocktail list encapsulates our creative drinks-making philosophy, minus the alcohol. Sip on a refreshing Love of Lychee spritz, a fruity raspberry and Earl Grey number, or enjoy a fresh lemonade or juice at the bar.

And if bourbon or whisky is your weakness, why not try one of our hand-picked bourbon or whisky flights? Learn about the origins of classic whiskies and bourbons from around the globe as you enjoy the flavours of different varieties matured with unique cask finishes. Each flight comes with four styles of whisky or bourbon specially selected for their superb character.