Wines, Beers and other Imbibements - The Avoca

1 Wines, Beers and other ImbibementsWe are very proud to have received a Two Wine Glass Rating (Excellent) from Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine for each of the last three years as we continue to promote the great wines from the Victorian Pyrenees and other local wine Regions. Last year we additionally have been recognised by GT Wine for having Australia's Best Beer List!Also last year, we received an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine in New York. Wine Spectator is one of the most influential and highly respected wine journals in the world and receiving their Award of Excellence makes us extremely proud. It reinforces our faith in the exceptional quality of the wines from this part of DrinksAp ritifs, Vermouth, Sherry/Apera, Ouzo/Pastis/Raki1 Sake, Shochu, Yuzushu, Umeshu2 Pre-Dinner Recommendations2 Dining and After Dinner Recommendations3 Avoca Cocktails4 Wines by the Glass and Draught Beers on Tap4 ABottled wineSparkling Wines5 White WinesRiesling, Sauvignon Blanc6 Chardonnay, Viognier7 other White Varietals8 Ros and Orange Wines8 Red WinesPinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Merlot9 Malbec, Southern European Varietals10 other Red Varietals and Blends.

2 Cabernet Sauvignon/Franc12 Shiraz13 Museum and Reserve WinesSparkling and White Wine14 Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon15 Shiraz and other Varietals16 Iconic Pyrenees Reserve Wines17 Blue Pyrenees Estate Red and Redbank Sally's Paddock17 Beer and CiderLight Ale/Lager and Bitter Ale/Lager18 Pilsner/Kolsch and Golden, Reserve and Dark Lager19 Wheat Beer20 Gose/Berliner Weisse and Pale, Blonde and Golden Ale21 India and American Pale Ale22 Seasonal and Traditional Ale23 Amber and Red Ale24 Belgian Abbey-Style Ale and Strong Ale25 Brown Ale, Black Ale and Porter26 Stout27 Lambic, Fruit and Sour Beer, Gluten Free Beer28 Ginger/Root Beer, Apple Cider, Pear Cider/Perry29 After Dinner DrinksDessert Wines30 Digestifs31 SpiritsGinAustralian Gin32 British Gin33 Gin from Elsewhere34 Armagnac, Calvados, Cognac/Brandy, Rum35 Tequila, Mezcal and Vodka36 Whisk(e)yAmerican Whiskey, Bourbon and Rye37 Australian Single Malt Whiskey37 Irish, Japanese and other International Whiskeys37 Blended Scotch Whisky37 Single Malt Scotch Whisky38 Absinthe, Grappa, Pisco, Ouzo, Raki and Others36 Liqueurs39 Index to BeveragesAp ritifs(60ml)AperolItaly9 CampariItaly9 Mitchell Harris Blanc #1 Pyrenees, Victoria(75ml)10 BiancosartiItaly11 Casoni Aperitivo 1814 Italy12 The Italian Bitter Orange AperitifAdelaide Hills, South Australia14 Applewood Distillery Red karAdelaide Hills, South Australia15 Vermouth(60ml)Cinzano Extra Dry or RossoItaly7 Noilly Pratt Extra DryFrance8 Oscar 697 Bianco or RossoItaly8 Carpano Punt e MesItaly9 DubonnetFrance10 Maidenii Classic or SweetYarra Valley, Victoria10 Carpano Antica FormulaItaly11 Sherry/Apera(60ml)

3 McWilliams Royal ReserveMedium Dry or Dry5 Domecq La InaVery Dry Fino (Jerez, Spain)7 Gonzalez Byass Tio PepeVery Dry Fino (Jerez, Spain)92014 NavasosFino (Jerez, Spain)60ml7 Half Bottle38 Barbadilla Solear9 SeppeltDP117 Pale Dry Flor, Barossa9 Ouzo, Pastis and Raki(30 ml)Ouzo BarbaressoAustralia7 Tekirdag RakiTurkey8 Tirnavos TsipouroGreece8 PernodFrance9 RicardFrance9 Jean Boyer Pastis EmeraudeFrance10 Ouzo of PlomariGreece10 These ap ritifs can be served straight up, on the rocks or with a splash or pour of either soda or tonic. Either way, they are designed to relax you and stimulate your appetite to make the most out of the meal you are about to ap ritifs, vermouths are designed to be taken before Dining to prepare the body for food. They are usually consumed straight up or on the rocks, but you can add soda or tonic if you wish.

4 They are also important ingredients in a number of classic cocktails, such as the Martini or the ManhattanPre-Dinner DrinksManzanilla(Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain)Page 1 Pre-Dinner RecommendationsYukino Bosha Junmai GinjoAkita, Japan (70ml flask)11(145ml flask)19 Dewatsuru Sparkling Sakura EmakiAkita, Japan (360ml bottle)30 Michisakari Kojikomi Junmai DaiginjoGifu, Japan (70ml flask)13(145ml flask)22 Kizakura Hanakizakura Junmai GinjoKyoto, Japan (300ml bottle)18 Shodai Momosuke Shochu (Mugi - Barley)Oita, Japan (60ml cup)13 Rihaku Junmai DaiginjoShimane, Japan (300ml bottle)59 Sake (pronounced sarkay ) is a rice based alcohol beverage brewed using water, rice, malted rice (koji) and yeast. Despite its deceptively simple ingredients, sake has an extraordinary breadth of flavours and aromas, ranging from light, delicate and aromatic to complex, rich and robust.

5 Because there are no tannins or high acidity in sake to affect the flavour of food, sake is extremely food friendly and tastes great with many cuisines, not just Japanese. Sake classifications are based on the degree of milling of the rice grains. The more the rice is milled away before brewing, the more fats and proteins are removed and the more expensive the this list we have tried to offer an interesting range of styles of sakes - some just to enjoy by themselves and others to enjoy with food. If you're a novice, don't be scared. Try one or two of the inexpensive sakes that are available by the 70ml serve and see what you (pronounced shorchew ) is a distilled spirit that is unique to Japan. Many shochus are based on sake as the base material for distillation, but they aren't restricted to just sake. Barley, sweet potato and many other base materials can be used as long as the starches are converted to sugars with koji before fermentation.

6 Unlike many western spirits, the best shochus are only distilled once to try to keep as much of the character of the base material as possible and usually only to about 25% alcohol or so. They are light and delicious and great before or after food, depending upon the type. Best served on the rocks with a little water or sake and shochu may be sweetened or flavoured using juice or fruit. Two of the most common additions are Yuzu (a tangy relative of the lemon) in Yuzushu and Ume (a type of Japanese plum) in Umeshu. These styles are generally for consumption after dining, like a type of dessert fragrance, mineral and savoury flavour. Naturally and sweet as honeydew. 2012 International Wine Challenge Gold MedalSake, Shochu,Yuzushu, UmeshuFruity and light-bodied premium sake. 12% ABV makes this a good sake for 's top quality sake, with light aroma of melon and white peach and a multitude of layers of flavour on your tempting aroma of citrus and sweet barley.

7 Has a velvety slightly sweet upfront palate with sudachi peel and mild spice. The addition of an icecube reveals a nutty barley character with added from ancient purple rice. A clean, refreshing sake with quite savoury characteristics. Aroma of porcini, forest floor and cut hay. Palate of watermelon, fuji apple with refreshing 2 Dining RecommendationsRanman Hanaranman Komachi DaiginjoAkita, Japan (70ml flask)12(145ml flask)20 Eikun Ichigin Junmai DaiginjoKyoto, Japan (180ml bottle)63 Shiokawa Shuzo Cowboy YamahaiNiigata, Japan (300ml bottle)34 Rihaku Junmaishu Blue PurityShimane, Japan (300ml bottle)23 Oita Hida Takayama Junmai GinjoGifu, Japan (70ml flask)13(145ml flask)22 Kiuchi Sparkling UmeshuIbaraki, Japan (300ml bottle)22 After Dinner RecommendationsKikusakari Asamurasaki DaiginjoIbaraki, Japan (70ml flask)10(145ml flask)18 Hanamikura Yuzu Nigori, Yuzu Shochu LiqueurKochi, Japan (60ml cup)10 Kizakura Yamahai JikomiKyoto, Japan (300ml bottle)14 Hanamikura Hanakon Shochu (Imo - Sweet Potato)Gifu, Japan (60ml cup)10 Subtle melon and apple pie on the nose with a long broad palate.

8 Hints of spice with an aftertaste of seasalt and boiled sweets. Satisfying lingering finish. Great with Cr me Br l , Shochu,Yuzushu, Umeshu12 months ageing yields a smooth, rich and elegant Daiginjo with a beautiful rice is used in the production of this sake, resulting in a remarkable purple-reddish colour. A sweeter style sake, Kikusakari means "Exploding Chrysanthemum" and Asamura means "Morning Purple".The palate is big, rich and screaming with imo character. It finishes clean begging for another sip. Best served on the soft and gentle, sweeter style sake that is served to match with steak dishes! ABV to hold the richness of the meat, and high acidity to cut through the oil. MUST TRY!The ultimate Junmai Daiginjo from Kyoto, this is the only sake in Japanese history to win the gold medal at the New Sake Competition 14 years in a row.

9 So clean and subtle with beautiful fresh peach and nashi pear, Best with fresh seafood or lightly seasoned the birthplace of sake in Japan, Shimane prefecture, this sake has a complicated flavour combining Matsu pine resin, roasted chestnut and a touch of of honey and cacao. Excellent with rare big explosion of fresh yuzu flavour on the palate with mild acidity and a hint of sweetness. Low in alcohol and so easy to really refreshing yuzushu to cleanse the palate before dessert or at the end of a winning sparkling Umeshu made from distilled Hitachino Nest White Ale. It has a sweet, acidic, very refreshing taste that is a good match for sushi, sea food, and oriental cuisine. Goes really well with fruity dessertsPage 3 ClassicsGin Martini26 Vodka Martini26 Manhattan22 Negroni18 Avoca Negroni #121 Avoca Negroni #225 Cosmopolitan18 Pimms Classic14 ModernMojito14 Dirty Mojito14 Raspberry Mojito15 Avoca Espresso Martini19 Gin No Name Cocktail16 Bahama Mama14 Chambord Cosmopolitan19 Aperol Spritz15It takes time and skill to make a cocktail correctly.

10 Please understand that during extremely busy service periods, although we will make every effort, we may be forced to reluctantly decline your No 10 Gin, Noilly Pratt Vermouth, Lemon Twist or Olive(If you prefer, there are about 80 other Gins to choose from in the back section of this Grey Goose or Belvedere Vodka, Noilly Pratt Vermouth, Lemon Twist or OliveCocktails1776 Rye Whiskey, Oscar 697 Rosso Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, Maraschino CherryBombay Sapphire, Cinzano Rosso Vermouth, Campari, Orange TwistFour Pillars Spiced Negroni Gin, Maidenii Sweet Vermouth, Tempus Fugit Classic Bitters, Orange TwistFinn's Barrel Finished Gin, Grand Poppy Amaro, Suze, Orange TwistAbsolut Citron, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Cranberry JuicePimms Cup, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Cucumber Ribbon, Orange, StrawberriesBacardi white rum, lemonade, mint syrup, agave syrup, fresh mint, lime juiceKraken dark spiced rum, ginger ale, mint syrup, agave syrup, fresh mint, lime juiceBacardi white rum, frozen raspberries, soda, mint syrup, agave syrup, fresh mint, lime juiceEspresso, Smirnoff Vodka, Patron XO Caf , Agave Syrup (optional), Coffee BeansTanqueray gin, lychee syrup, lime syrup, ginger syrup, lemongrass syrup, fresh lime, kaffir lime leaves, sodaBacardi, Malibu, Banana Liqueur, Grenadine, Orange Juice and Pineapple JuiceAbsolut Raspberri Vodka, Chambord, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Lime JuiceAperol, Blue Pyrenees Estate Luna sparkling wine, soda, orange slicesPage 4 Local Wine by the GlassNV10201212NV1120161420189201812NV72 0161320171120151220121220161420171120081 020171320151120139201016 Beer and Cider on Tap (330ml)8(330ml)7136118(330ml) (330ml))